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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. Fezzik is the size of a typical man by the time he is in:

2. What happens to Fezzik in the middle of Greenland?

3. What happens to Westley's ship off the coast of America?

4. How old is Buttercup when she is introduced to the people of Florin City?

5. How many years does Inigo spend learning how to fence?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Fezzik end up with Vizzini?

2. What is Prince Humperdinck's demeanor as he pursues whoever kidnapped Buttercup?

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

4. How does Buttercup realize that the Man in Black is Westley?

5. Describe Inigo's childhood.

6. How does Buttercup regard her own appearance?

7. Is there any love in the courtship between Buttercup and Humperdinck?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author creates a land filled with danger and enchantment, and his unique settings help bring this fairytale world to life. Describe the setting of each of the following, and explain what gives each place a fantasy-like quality:

1. The Cliffs of Insanity.

2. The Fire Swamp.

3. One Tree Island.

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast the three men who kidnap Buttercup: Inigo, Fezzik, and Vizzini.

1. At a crucial point in the story, Westley replaces Vizzini. What makes Westley the better leader and team player?

2. Even though Inigo and Fezzik start out as enemies of Buttercup and Westley, the four end up good friends. At what point does friendship start to develop? What creates trust between these characters who initially distrust one another?

Essay Topic 3

Explain how the following elements add levels of detail and intrigue to the story:

1. Humperdinck's and Buttercup's impending wedding.

2. The prince's penchant for hunting.

3. The prince's plot to kill his bride.

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