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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. How long does it take Inigo's father to create the special item requested by the six-fingered man?

2. What childhood ideals did the author see slipping away from his life?

3. What happens to Fezzik in the middle of Greenland?

4. After being attacked by several R.O.U.S., Westley is left with a wound where?

5. How does Westley stay alive after his ship is captured by the Dread Pirate Roberts?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Inigo's childhood.

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. How does the Man in Black outsmart and defeat Vizzini?

9. What does the author say is the outcome of his father reading "The Princess Bride" to him?

10. Describe Prince Humperdinck's personality and physical attributes.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast the father-son relationship between Inigo and his father, and between the author and his father. How do love and loyalty show through in both relationships?

Essay Topic 3

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

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