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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Five, The Announcement: Pages 87-107.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Prince Humperdinck?
(a) Exiled prince of Guilder.
(b) Exiled prince of Florin.
(c) Ruler of Florin.
(d) Ruler of Guilder.

2. What does the Sicilian do when he reaches the top of the Cliffs of Insanity?
(a) Unties the rope.
(b) Pushes the Swede over the edge.
(c) Utters a prayer of thanks.
(d) Fires off a flare.

3. What childhood ideals did the author see slipping away from his life?
(a) Family life and loyalty.
(b) Chivalry and treating others as yourself.
(c) High adventure and true love.
(d) Honesty and integrity.

4. Buttercup doesn't care about her image and doesn't like to what?
(a) Cook.
(b) Bathe or comb her hair.
(c) Wear dresses.
(d) Talk to people.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. The Prince announces that his wedding to Buttercup will take place on what occasion?

2. Why are other girls NOT talking to Buttercup when she turns sixteen?

3. When Buttercup jumps overboard into Florin Channel, someone tells her that she should beware of what?

4. When Buttercup awakens in the bottom of a boat, who is there with her?

5. Who is Jason?

(see the answer key)

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