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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Gregory put Despereaux?
(a) On his bed.
(b) Up against his ear.
(c) On a shelf.
(d) On top of a bowl.

2. What part of Despereaux is complimented by the first human he meets?
(a) His eyes.
(b) His feet.
(c) His ears.
(d) His hands.

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

4. How many mice has Gregory saved before Despereaux?
(a) Three.
(b) One.
(c) None.
(d) Two.

5. Why does the jailer have a rope around his ankle?
(a) To remind him that he is a prisoner.
(b) To guide him back to the beginning.
(c) To keep him from falling into a deep hole.
(d) To tie up prisoners with.

6. What did Furlough first notice when Despereaux was born?
(a) He never cried.
(b) His eyes were open.
(c) He smiled.
(d) He held his finger.

7. Why does a piece of red string get tied around Despereaux's neck?
(a) So he can use it to find his way in the dark.
(b) To remember his family by.
(c) To mark him as a condemned mouse.
(d) To be used as a portable sewing kit.

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

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

10. What does Antoinette call out as Despereaux is led away?
(a) Adieu (Farewell).
(b) Have mercy.
(c) Take me.
(d) Be brave.

11. What does Despereaux decide he must do?
(a) Cry.
(b) Be brave.
(c) Sing.
(d) Hide.

12. 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.

13. Where does he fall to?
(a) Into the Queen's soup.
(b) Onto the goal post.
(c) Into the King's dinner.
(d) Into the Princess's lap.

14. How much thread does the threadmaster use?
(a) Just enough to wrap around his finger twice.
(b) Just enough for the neck.
(c) Enough to wrap around his waist twice.
(d) Enough to use as a rope if twined together.

15. What happens when he realizes this truth?
(a) He falls from the tree.
(b) He is hit with a broom.
(c) He falls from the chandelier he is hanging on.
(d) He is caught by the king.

Short Answer Questions

1. What one thing must all mice do?

2. Why does Gregory save Despereaux?

3. What does Botticelli do when the door opens to admit a prisoner?

4. What does Despereaux do in the library?

5. What do Despereaux's brother and sister take him to the library for?

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