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

2. Who is Count Rugen?

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

4. What does the Man in Black notice about the Count?

5. When Fezzik's parents grow tired of other children beating up their son, what do they do?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Buttercup leave Westley and go with Humperdinck outside the Fire Swamp?

2. Why does Buttercup grow jealous over the way the Countess stared at Westley?

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

4. As future queen of Florin, how does Buttercup regard the people?

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

6. Describe Fezzik's childhood.

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

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

9. How do Vizzini, Fezzik, and Inigo come to kidnap Buttercup?

10. Who is the Dread Pirate Roberts?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Analyze what messages the author is trying to convey about placing exaggerated importance on appearances. Using specific examples from the story, determine what the author considers superfluous and what he regards as real.

Essay Topic 2

Draw parallels between Buttercup's tormenting nightmares and her nagging feelings that she's made terrible mistakes and doesn't deserve Westley's love. Use examples from Chapter Six.

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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