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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book the Third: Chapters 24-33.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What nationality is Despereaux's mother?
(a) Italian.
(b) Chinese.
(c) French.
(d) German.

2. What happens to Roscuro as a result of seeing the light from the match?
(a) He longs for more light.
(b) He's blinded.
(c) He's afraid of the light.
(d) He has a headache from the light.

3. What does the threadmaster tell Despereaux to do?
(a) Search for the leader.
(b) Be brave.
(c) Find his way out.
(d) Wait for rescue.

4. How many brothers and sisters are in Despereaux's litter?
(a) One.
(b) Two.
(c) None.
(d) Three.

5. What does Mig call the Royal family?
(a) Human stars.
(b) The Perfect People.
(c) Pretty people.
(d) The Beautiful.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the meaning of life according to Botticelli?

2. What does Despereaux believe his duty is?

3. What one thing must all mice do?

4. What does Botticelli try to teach Roscuro?

5. What do the soldiers do with Mig?

(see the answer key)

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