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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 a drunk and feisty Inigo recognize Fezzik?
(a) Through his laughter.
(b) By his secret code phrase.
(c) Through his rhymes.
(d) By his size.

2. Why does Max place the end of a bellows into Westley's mouth?
(a) To get the truth out.
(b) To clear out any negative energy.
(c) To resuscitate the lungs.
(d) To look like he's doing something useful.

3. When the Prince offers to send his four fastest ships in search of Westley's ship, what does he say each ship will carry?
(a) An order to return to the castle.
(b) A written apology from the Prince.
(c) A letter from Buttercup.
(d) A gift from Florin.

4. What happens to Westley when the miracle pill stops working?
(a) He completely regains his strength.
(b) He forgets where he is.
(c) He falls dead, but then opens his eyes.
(d) He begins to cry.

5. How do Buttercup, Westley, Fezzik, and Inigo get past Yellin and the Brute Squad?
(a) Fezzik intimidates everyone with his size and strength.
(b) As queen, Buttercup orders the Squad to go help Humperdinck.
(c) Inigo holds Yellin hostage until the four are granted safe passage.
(d) Westley's pirate friends show up to defeat the Squad.

Short Answer Questions

1. Alone and defeated, where does Inigo go after he recalls the advice of Vizzini?

2. With Inigo in pursuit of the Count, who has escaped through a door the Spaniard can't open, how does Fezzik assist?

3. What happens as soon as the miracle pill passes down Westley's throat?

4. At the Zoo, how do Fezzik and Inigo get past the green-handled door?

5. Why does Max finally agree to bring Westley back to life?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens when Count Rugen and several armed men find Westley, Inigo, and Fezzik inside the castle?

2. Summarize the deadly battle between Inigo Montoya and Count Rugen.

3. What do Fezzik and Inigo find at the first level of the Zoo of Death?

4. How does Inigo know that the piercing scream heard across the land emanated from the Man in Black?

5. How do Buttercup and Westley escape the castle?

6. What happens after Inigo and Fezzik find the Man in Black at the Zoo of Death?

7. After his reunion with Fezzik, why does Inigo want to find the Man in Black?

8. What is the Machine?

9. How do Inigo, Fezzik, and Westley get past guards to reach the castle's gate?

10. Describe what Westley means when he tells Humperdinck they will not fight to the death, but instead will fight to the pain.

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