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. Why does Buttercup toss and turn all night following the visit from the Count and Countess?
(a) She wonders why women follow the farm boy around.
(b) She doesn't want her horse to be taken away.
(c) She is worried she might have insulted the Count.
(d) She doesn't want her parents to be arrested.

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

3. Why is Prince Humperdinck upset when he learns that King Lotharon is dying?
(a) The Prince is not yet ready to rule the land.
(b) The Prince will miss the King greatly.
(c) The King's funeral will get in the way of the Prince's hunting expedition.
(d) The Prince must now marry, but he doesn't want to.

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

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