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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Humperdinck reaches the Cliffs of Insanity and studies the climbing marks on the side of the cliff, what does he order his Armada to do?
(a) Attack.
(b) Divide.
(c) Retreat.
(d) Stay.

2. When the Count and Countess stop at Buttercup's house, the Count wants to see Buttercup, and the Countess wants to see who?
(a) The stable.
(b) Her parents.
(c) Westley.
(d) Her horse.

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

4. How long does it take Inigo's father to create the special item requested by the six-fingered man?
(a) Six months.
(b) Six years.
(c) One week.
(d) One year.

5. When the author was a child in 1941, what happened to him?
(a) Pneumonia.
(b) Polio.
(c) Near drowning.
(d) Bike accident.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Fezzik's parents grow tired of other children beating up their son, what do they do?

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

3. The Man in Black challenges Vizzini to a battle of what?

4. When Buttercup falls into Snow Sand, she what?

5. The initials R.O.U.S. stand for what?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does the Man in Black reach the top of the Cliffs of Insanity after Vizzini cuts the rope?

2. Describe Fezzik's childhood.

3. How does the Man in Black outsmart and defeat Vizzini?

4. What is Prince Humperdinck's demeanor as he pursues whoever kidnapped Buttercup?

5. What does the author say is the outcome of his father reading "The Princess Bride" to him?

6. How does Goldman try to connect with his son, Jason, through "The Princess Bride"?

7. What obstacles do Westley and Buttercup face in the Fire Swamp?

8. How does Fezzik feel when he sees the Man in Black approaching after his fight with Inigo?

9. How does Buttercup regard her own appearance?

10. Why does Westley decide to leave Buttercup and sail to America?

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