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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Five, The Announcement - Fezzik: Pages 138-165.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who fishes Buttercup out of Florin Channel?
(a) The Swede.
(b) The Turk.
(c) The pirate.
(d) The Spaniard.

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

4. Although Buttercup doesn't know it, three people in the crowd that greets her in Florin City are planning what?
(a) A surprise birthday party for her.
(b) A lavish wedding celebration for her and the Prince.
(c) To kill her.
(d) To overthrow the Prince.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does Humperdinck refuse to marry Princess Noreena?

3. Why is Prince Humperdinck upset when he learns that King Lotharon is dying?

4. Why does Buttercup grow upset with the Countess?

5. How long do Humperdinck and Buttercup court?

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