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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 is Count Rugen?

2. How long do Humperdinck and Buttercup court?

3. When Buttercup jumps overboard into Florin Channel, someone tells her that she should beware of what?

4. Buttercup doesn't care about her image and doesn't like to what?

5. What is the name of Westley's pirate ship?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Inigo's childhood.

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

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

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

5. Who is the Dread Pirate Roberts?

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

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

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

9. How does Buttercup try to escape her kidnappers?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Analyze what messages the author is trying to convey about placing exaggerated importance on appearances. Using specific examples from the story, determine what the author considers superfluous and what he regards as real.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Analyze the following themes carried throughout the book:

1. True love.

2. Revenge.

3. The unpredictable side of life.

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