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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. Whenever Dread Pirate Roberts' ship is passed down to a successor, what happens?

2. Inigo Montoya comes from what village?

3. What is Buttercup to Prince Humperdinck?

4. Why does Humperdinck refuse to marry Princess Noreena?

5. When Fezzik fights professionally, he usually is what?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Describe Inigo's childhood.

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

4. Describe Fezzik's childhood.

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

6. Why does Goldman decide to abridge "The Princess Bride"?

7. What is the outcome of the sword fight between Inigo Montoya and the Man in Black?

8. What obstacles do Westley and Buttercup face in the Fire Swamp?

9. Is there any love in the courtship between Buttercup and Humperdinck?

10. How does the Man in Black reach the top of the Cliffs of Insanity after Vizzini cuts the rope?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In Florin's world of tragedy, betrayal, revenge, and other harsh realities, one thing remains pure and worth making sacrifices for: the ongoing love between Westley and Buttercup.

1. Explain how the love between these two characters serves as a tool to keep the reader's hope and interest level alive even in the midst of the most hopeless situations that the book's various characters find themselves in.

2. How does the love shared between Westley and Buttercup help advance the plot line?

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

List the character flaws of each of the following, and explain how these flaws foil plans and create unexpected story twists:

1. Prince Humperdinck.

2. Princess Buttercup.

3. Inigo Montoya.

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