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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Five, The Announcement: Pages 87-107.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When the author was a child in 1941, what happened to him?
(a) Near drowning.
(b) Pneumonia.
(c) Bike accident.
(d) Polio.

2. While the author's family was in New York, where was he?
(a) New Mexico.
(b) California.
(c) Wisconsin.
(d) Texas.

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

4. Who is Count Rugen?
(a) Close friend of Prince Humperdinck.
(b) Close friend of the farm boy.
(c) Rich man who spies on the farm boy.
(d) Rich man who spies on Humperdinck.

5. What does the author do in Chapter Four?
(a) Interrupts the narrative.
(b) Complains about the weather.
(c) Writes about his favorite meals.
(d) Includes an ode to Buttercup.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Buttercup jumps overboard into Florin Channel, someone tells her that she should beware of what?

2. Why does Buttercup toss and turn all night following the visit from the Count and Countess?

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

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

5. Why does the Queen speak for the King?

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