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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 is the purpose of the Zoo of Death?
(a) To house animals for Humperdinck's eating pleasure.
(b) To house animals for Humperdinck's hunting pleasure.
(c) To use as a secret prison for enemy spies.
(d) To use as a public torture chamber for the prince's betrayers.

2. Why are other girls NOT talking to Buttercup when she turns sixteen?
(a) She smells bad.
(b) They are jealous of her.
(c) She's too stuck up.
(d) They think she's ugly.

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

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

5. Who entertained the author when he was a child recovering at home?
(a) Mother.
(b) Uncle.
(c) Grandmother.
(d) Father.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whenever Buttercup commands the farm boy, he always answers what?

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

3. While the author's family was in New York, where was he?

4. Why does Buttercup grow upset with the Countess?

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

(see the answer key)

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