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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. Why is Westley unable to protect himself against the Count's torture machine?
(a) The Count runs the machine while Westley is sleeping.
(b) Westley is too frightened of it.
(c) It attacks the body and the mind.
(d) The Count has taken away the coca leaves.

2. Who demands the gate key from Yellin as the three comrades try to enter the castle?
(a) Fezzik.
(b) Rugen.
(c) Westley.
(d) Inigo.

3. What happens when Fezzik and Inigo enter the Zoo's third level?
(a) The door closes behind them and candles go out.
(b) Tigers try to attack, but can't get through the bars.
(c) The albino warns them to leave now.
(d) They encounter the machine.

4. After using the torture machine on Westley for the first time, the Count asks how he feels. How does Westley respond?
(a) Cries like a baby.
(b) Coughs.
(c) Faints.
(d) Laughs like a madman.

5. Although Buttercup believes Westley is safe on his ship, in reality he is being what?
(a) Fed lies about Buttercup and the Prince.
(b) Forced to fight the Zoo beasts.
(c) Sold into slavery.
(d) Tortured by the Count and the Prince.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Fezzik and Inigo reach the Zoo's fifth level, what meets them initially?

2. When Fezzik regains consciousness, what does he struggle to remember?

3. When Westley tells the Prince that they will fight to the pain, he explains that he will cut off many of Humperdinck's body parts, but leave his what?

4. When Buttercup apologizes to Westley for getting married, what does he reply?

5. Who enters the chamber once Buttercup finishes tying up Humperdinck?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens after Inigo and Fezzik find the Man in Black at the Zoo of Death?

2. After Humperdinck's original plan to have Vizzini kidnap and kill Buttercup goes wrong, why is the Prince happy that his people are so enthralled by Buttercup?

3. How do Buttercup and Westley escape the castle?

4. Why does Miracle Max agree to help Inigo and Fezzik in their attempt to bring their dead friend back to life?

5. What happens after Inigo and Fezzik give Westley the miracle pill?

6. To pacify Buttercup, what false offer does Humperdinck make regarding Westley and his pirate ship?

7. Describe what Westley means when he tells Humperdinck they will not fight to the death, but instead will fight to the pain.

8. What does Inigo do once he regains consciousness after his battle with the Man in Black?

9. In what way is the miracle pill defective?

10. Describe the words exchanged between Westley and the albino when they finally have their first real conversation.

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