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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Buttercup say when Prince Humperdinck demands that she marry him?

2. How old is Buttercup when she is introduced to the people of Florin City?

3. As the kidnappers start climbing the Cliffs of Insanity, what happens to the boat?

4. Although the six-fingered man had promised to pay Inigo's father five hundred gold pieces for the custom-made item, in the end he's willing to pay no more than:

5. Why does Buttercup grow upset with the Countess?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Buttercup realize that the Man in Black is Westley?

2. Why does Buttercup leave Westley and go with Humperdinck outside the Fire Swamp?

3. Who is the Dread Pirate Roberts?

4. How do Vizzini, Fezzik, and Inigo come to kidnap Buttercup?

5. How does Buttercup regard her own appearance?

6. What are the dynamics of the relationship between King Lotharon and Queen Bella?

7. As future queen of Florin, how does Buttercup regard the people?

8. How does Goldman try to connect with his son, Jason, through "The Princess Bride"?

9. During a fancy dinner, why does the Prince storm out in a huff shouting that he will not marry Princess Noreena, a dinner guest?

10. How does Fezzik end up with Vizzini?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the relationship between Fezzik and Waverly. What brings these two characters together? What forges their strong bond?

Essay Topic 2

The author creates a land filled with danger and enchantment, and his unique settings help bring this fairytale world to life. Describe the setting of each of the following, and explain what gives each place a fantasy-like quality:

1. The Cliffs of Insanity.

2. The Fire Swamp.

3. One Tree Island.

Essay Topic 3

Analyze one of the following minor characters, explaining in detail what this character adds to the story:

1. Max, the miracle maker.

2. Valerie, the miracle maker's wife.

3. Count Rugen, the six-fingered man.

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