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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. How old is Fezzik when he has his first professional fight?
(a) Seven.
(b) Sixteen.
(c) Nine.
(d) Twenty.

2. Fezzik is the size of a typical man by the time he is in:
(a) Diapers.
(b) Third grade.
(c) Fifth grade.
(d) Kindergarten.

3. 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.

4. How does Vizzini try to outsmart the Man in Black?
(a) By coming up with a better rhyme.
(b) By poisoning the cheese.
(c) By distracting him.
(d) By speaking in another language.

5. Why does the Queen speak for the King?
(a) He mumbles and only she can understand him sometimes.
(b) He lost his tongue in battle.
(c) The people love and respect her more.
(d) She has never allowed him to speak his mind.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the Man in Black pour into two wine goblets?

2. What is the name of Inigo Montoya's father?

3. Why is Westley leaving for America?

4. What is the purpose of the Zoo of Death?

5. As Westley prepares to leave for America, what does Buttercup promise?

Short Essay Questions

1. During a fancy dinner, why does the Prince storm out in a huff shouting that he will not marry Princess Noreena, a dinner guest?

2. Why does Buttercup grow jealous over the way the Countess stared at Westley?

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

4. Describe Prince Humperdinck's personality and physical attributes.

5. What is the outcome of the sword fight between Inigo Montoya and the Man in Black?

6. Why does the six-fingered man kill Domingo Montoya?

7. Does the author's account of his father reading "The Princess Bride" seem credible to him?

8. Why does Buttercup leave Westley and go with Humperdinck outside the Fire Swamp?

9. Why does Goldman decide to abridge "The Princess Bride"?

10. Describe Inigo's childhood.

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