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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Two, The Groom; Chapter Three, The Courtship; Chapter Four, The Preparations.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did the author's son not finish reading The Princess Bride?
(a) Too difficult.
(b) Too boring.
(c) No interest.
(d) No time.

2. Why does Humperdinck refuse to marry Princess Noreena?
(a) She's twice his age.
(b) She's much taller than him.
(c) She's a vegetarian.
(d) She's bald.

3. What is Buttercup to Prince Humperdinck?
(a) The most intelligent woman in the world.
(b) An enigma.
(c) A possession.
(d) The love of his life.

4. Why does Buttercup grow upset with the Countess?
(a) She doesn't like the way the Countess looks at Westley.
(b) The Countess insulted her parents.
(c) The Countess wants to take her horse.
(d) She doesn't like the way the Countess laughs at her.

5. As Westley prepares to leave for America, what does Buttercup promise?
(a) She will start taking better care of her hygiene.
(b) She will find the Countess and kill her.
(c) She will never speak to him again.
(d) She will wait for him and never love another.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who entertained the author when he was a child recovering at home?

2. How long do Humperdinck and Buttercup court?

3. When the Count and Countess stop at Buttercup's house, the Count wants to see Buttercup, and the Countess wants to see who?

4. What does the author do in Chapter Four?

5. Why is Westley leaving for America?

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