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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book the First: Chapters 11-15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Gregory call the dungeon?
(a) The most dangerous place in the world.
(b) The treacherous dark heart of the world.
(c) The last place on earth.
(d) The darkest place in the universe.

2. What does perfidy mean?
(a) Deliberate treachery.
(b) Chivalry.
(c) Perfection.
(d) Fidelity.

3. How does the Princess describe Despereaux's ears?
(a) Like remnants of silk.
(b) Like small pieces of velvet.
(c) Like rose petals.
(d) Like bits of cotton.

4. What is the first thing Despereax notices about the dungeon?
(a) The bad smell.
(b) The odd sounds.
(c) The thick walls.
(d) The water.

5. What does Furlough see that makes him think that Despereaux is a goner?
(a) He sees the Princess wink at Despereaux.
(b) He sees the Princess pick up Despereaux.
(c) He sees the Princess smile at Despereaux.
(d) He sees the Princess touch Despereaux's head.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Despereaux's mother put on in honor of her youngest mouse being taken to the dungeon?

2. Why does the jailer have a rope around his ankle?

3. What does Despereaux believe his duty is?

4. What is Despereaux's father's name?

5. How many mice has Gregory saved before Despereaux?

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