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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. How does Botticelli know another prisoner will come along soon?
(a) Because there is evil in the world.
(b) Because he heard Gergory talking about it.
(c) Because there hadn't been one for a while.
(d) Because the king punished people more on Tuesdays.

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

3. Why does Despereaux tell the jailer he cannot die?
(a) Because he wants to read.
(b) Because he is in love.
(c) Because he is too young.
(d) Becaue he wants to learn how to write.

4. What broke Roscuro's heart?
(a) The way the King cried for his wife.
(b) That he would not be a guest at the party.
(c) The look the Princess gave him.
(d) That he would never be welcome in the light.

5. What is the new prisoner being jailed for?
(a) Stealing two horses (one Arabian and one Palimino).
(b) Stealing six cows (two Jerseys and four Guernseys).
(c) Stealing blankets.
(d) Stealing four chickens.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Antoinette want no more babies?

2. Who arrived at the castle on the same evening?

3. What is the first thing Despereax notices about the dungeon?

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

5. What could Despereaux smell on the threadmaster's breath?

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