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

2. What does Despereaux do in the library?
(a) He researches his heritage.
(b) He eats the bindings.
(c) He reads the books.
(d) He looks out the window.

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

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

5. What does Roscuro stumble into when he leaves the dungeon?
(a) A birthday.
(b) Another rat.
(c) A party in the banquet hall.
(d) A soccer game.

Short Answer Questions

1. What makes the Princess cry?

2. How many brothers and sisters are in Despereaux's litter?

3. What happens to Roscuro as a result of seeing the light from the match?

4. On what day does Roscuro leave the dungeon to go into the light of the castle?

5. What does the jailer show Despereaux?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. Why does the jailer tell Despereaux that he definitely does not want to be let go in this place?

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

7. What happens when the Princess begins to cry?

8. Why was the killing of rats unsuccessful, and what did the King do?

9. What is the job of the threadmaster?

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

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