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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. Why does Humperdinck refuse to marry Princess Noreena?

2. Who or what is Prince Humperdinck's one true love?

3. How many levels is the Zoo of Death composed of?

4. How long does it take Inigo's father to create the special item requested by the six-fingered man?

5. Inigo Montoya comes from what village?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Buttercup regard her own appearance?

3. What are the dynamics of the relationship between King Lotharon and Queen Bella?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the relationship between Fezzik and Waverly. What brings these two characters together? What forges their strong bond?

Essay Topic 2

Analyze the following themes carried throughout the book:

1. True love.

2. Revenge.

3. The unpredictable side of life.

Essay Topic 3

Draw parallels between Buttercup's tormenting nightmares and her nagging feelings that she's made terrible mistakes and doesn't deserve Westley's love. Use examples from Chapter Six.

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