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

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

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

4. What does the author do in Chapter Four?
(a) Writes about his favorite meals.
(b) Complains about the weather.
(c) Interrupts the narrative.
(d) Includes an ode to Buttercup.

5. The Prince announces that his wedding to Buttercup will take place on what occasion?
(a) Her birthday.
(b) His birthday.
(c) The 500th anniversary of Florin.
(d) His parents' 60th wedding anniversary.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Buttercup takes Horse out for a ride and ponders her impending marriage, she is approached by whom?

2. How does young Buttercup like spending most of her time?

3. Who is William Goldman?

4. When the Count and Countess stop at Buttercup's house, the Count wants to see Buttercup, and the Countess wants to see who?

5. Who is Jason?

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