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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. What did the author realize about the manner in which his relative shared the story with him?
(a) Recited it by memory.
(b) The delivery was overly theatrical.
(c) Kept only the action parts.
(d) Made up most of it.

2. How does young Buttercup like spending most of her time?
(a) Sewing with her mother.
(b) Swimming in the river.
(c) Farming with her father.
(d) Riding her horse.

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

4. 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.

5. Who is William Goldman?
(a) The father of the book's author.
(b) The son of the book's author.
(c) The book's fictitious author.
(d) The book's author.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Buttercup grow upset with the Countess?

2. Buttercup doesn't care about her image and doesn't like to what?

3. As Westley prepares to leave for America, what does Buttercup promise?

4. What does the author do in Chapter Four?

5. How long do Humperdinck and Buttercup court?

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