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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book the Second: Chapters 16-23.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What makes the Princess cry?
(a) Her father fears Despereaux.
(b) Her father yells at Despereaux.
(c) Her father condemns Despereaux to death.
(d) Her father banishes Despereaux from the castle.

2. What is the most basic and elemental rule that all mice adhere to?
(a) Never chase cats.
(b) Never walk a straight line.
(c) Never eat cheese in the morning.
(d) Never reveal yourself to humans.

3. What could Despereaux smell on the threadmaster's breath?
(a) Peanut butter.
(b) Cheese.
(c) Bread.
(d) Celery.

4. What decision does Roscuro make at that moment?
(a) That he belongs in the dark.
(b) That he will have revenge and something beautiful.
(c) That he will never go back downstairs.
(d) That he will never come back upstairs again.

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 touch Despereaux's head.
(c) He sees the Princess pick up Despereaux.
(d) He sees the Princess smile at Despereaux.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Gregory in the dungeon?

2. What did Furlough not see the Princess do?

3. Which rat was born in the dungeon several years before Despereaux was born?

4. What one thing must all mice do?

5. What does perfidy mean?

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