Book 1 Q

What is unusual about Despereaux Tilling's birth?

• He is born with a tail longer than usual.

• He is born with very large ears and his eyes wide open.

• He is born with a golden fur.

• He is born with the ability to speak human language.

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Who are Despereaux's parents?

• Antoinette and Phillip

• Pea and Lester

• Antoinette and Lester

• Furlough and Merlot

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What do Despereaux's siblings try to teach him?

• How to read books

• How to be a proper mouse

• How to sing songs

• How to play musical instruments

What does Despereaux enjoy doing instead of being a proper mouse?

• Playing with other mice

• Exploring the castle

• Listening to music, enjoying pretty light, and reading books

• Collecting cheese

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What is the book that Despereaux reads about?

• A mouse who becomes a king

• A knight rescuing a beautiful maiden

• A princess who turns into a mouse

• A dragon who guards a treasure

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Who is the human king in the story?

• King Arthur

• King Phillip

• King Henry

• King Edward

Who is King Phillip's daughter?

• Princess Merlot

• Princess Antoinette

• Princess Pea

• Princess Furlough

What does Despereaux do that is unusual for a mouse?

• He dances in front of the king.

• He sits at the king's feet to listen to music.

• He steals cheese from the king's table.

• He writes a letter to the princess.

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Who sees Despereaux sitting at the king's feet?

• Merlot

• Antoinette

• Furlough

• Lester

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What does Princess Pea do when she sees Despereaux?

• She screams and runs away.

• She touches his head.

• She gives him a piece of cheese.

• She asks the king to keep him as a pet.

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