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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who entertained the author when he was a child recovering at home?

2. Inigo's father is a master craftsman who makes what?

3. The Prince announces that his wedding to Buttercup will take place on what occasion?

4. 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?

5. Why does Buttercup grow upset with the Countess?

Short Essay Questions

1. Whenever the farm boy says "As you wish", what does he really mean?

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

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

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

5. As future queen of Florin, how does Buttercup regard the people?

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

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

8. How does Buttercup regard her own appearance?

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

10. How do Vizzini, Fezzik, and Inigo come to kidnap Buttercup?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast William Goldman's relationship with his son, Jason, and with his father.

1. Which man appears to have a closer relationship with his son? Why?

2. Despite their flawed relationships, how do love and caring show through in the relationship between Goldman and his son? Between Goldman and his father?

3. How does "The Princess Bride" serve as a bridge between the three generations?

4. Are any of these individuals real, or are they merely additional characters in the story? Explain your reasoning.

Essay Topic 2

Explain why the actual author, William Goldman, creates a fictitious author, S. Morgenstern, for "The Princess Bride", trying to pass him off as the real author.

1. How does this narrative device present opportunities for Goldman to take creative liberties with the story?

2. What tools and techniques does the author use to make his premise of another author believable?

Essay Topic 3

Analyze one of the following minor characters, explaining in detail what this character adds to the story:

1. Max, the miracle maker.

2. Valerie, the miracle maker's wife.

3. Count Rugen, the six-fingered man.

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