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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What does Despereaux's mother put on in honor of her youngest mouse being taken to the dungeon?
(a) A black veil.
(b) A new hat.
(c) A tremendous amount of makeup.
(d) A new dress.

4. Why does Gregory save Despereaux?
(a) Because he spoke of love.
(b) Because of his big ears.
(c) Because Gregory is lonely.
(d) Because he can tell stories.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Despereaux wonder about that chills him?

2. What does Roscuro tell Botticelli he wants to do?

3. What makes the Princess cry?

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

5. What did Despereaux do instead of searching for food like the rest?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the purpose of the Mouse Council?

2. How did the mice get to the dungeon?

3. Why does Despereaux refuse to renounce his actions in front of the Mouse Council?

4. What does the King do after his beloved Queen dies?

5. What are the ways in which Despereaux is considered to be a disappointment or different, and by whom?

6. When Despereaux faints, what does he wake up to see?

7. What does Despereaux suddenly find unbearable, and what does he ask the guards?

8. What does Despereaux do in the all encompassing darkness to make himself feel brave?

9. What is the outcome of Chiaroscuro's trip into the light?

10. What is the first thing that Despereaux is aware of after he is pushed down the dungeon steps by Furlough and the second guard?

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