Despereaux Quiz Book 1 and 2

What is unusual about Despereaux when he is born?

• He has no tail

• He is much smaller than other mice

• He is blind

• He has long legs

What is the first word Despereaux understands?

• Cheese

• Music

• Light

• Princess

What is Despereaux most fascinated by?

• Cheese

• The dungeon

• His Family

• Books and stories

What is the name of the princess Despereaux falls in love with?

• Maria

• Emma

• Pea

• Lily

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CCSS.RI.9-10.9

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How do Despereaux’s parents and siblings feel about his behavior?

• They admire his bravery

• They are proud of him

• They worry he will get hurt

• They are ashamed and confused

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CCSS.RL.5.3

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What rule does Despereaux break that shocks the Mouse Council?

• He eats human food

• He talks to humans

• He reads a book

• He wanders outside

Why is Despereaux sent to the dungeon?

• For stealing food

• For not obeying his teacher

• For falling in love with a human

• For escaping the mouse community

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

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Who reports Despereaux to the Mouse Council?

• His brother Furlough

• His father

• His mother

• His sister

What is the Mouse Council’s punishment for Despereaux?

• Exile

• Imprisonment

• Banishment to the dungeon

• Death

What does Despereaux do before being taken to the dungeon?

• Says goodbye to Princess Pea

• Cries for help

• Tries to escape

• Forgives his family