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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. When Inigo regains consciousness and finds himself tied to a tree, he frees himself by using what?

2. As Fezzik and Inigo descend the stairwell of the Zoo's third level, what captures their free hands and their necks?

3. Although Buttercup believes Westley is safe on his ship, in reality he is being what?

4. What happens after an older woman ridicules Buttercup for leaving Westley in the Fire Swamp?

5. After using the torture machine on Westley for the first time, the Count says that it has taken how much time away from his life?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens after Inigo and Fezzik give Westley the miracle pill?

2. Describe Westley's first experiences at the Zoo of Death.

3. Following her wedding to Humperdinck, what does Buttercup decide to do?

4. After Humperdinck's original plan to have Vizzini kidnap and kill Buttercup goes wrong, why is the Prince happy that his people are so enthralled by Buttercup?

5. In what way is the miracle pill defective?

6. What is the significance of Buttercup's nightmares?

7. What happens when Buttercup realizes that Humperdinck never sent out his four fastest ships to search for Westley?

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

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

10. What does Inigo do once he regains consciousness after his battle with the Man in Black?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

Unlikely friendships develop as the plot thickens. Discuss how unlikely alliances are shaped based on the following:

1. Personal need.

2. Mutual respect or admiration.

3. Genuine, selfless love.

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast the three men who kidnap Buttercup: Inigo, Fezzik, and Vizzini.

1. At a crucial point in the story, Westley replaces Vizzini. What makes Westley the better leader and team player?

2. Even though Inigo and Fezzik start out as enemies of Buttercup and Westley, the four end up good friends. At what point does friendship start to develop? What creates trust between these characters who initially distrust one another?

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