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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. When Buttercup awakens in the bottom of a boat, who is there with her?

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

3. While the author's family was in New York, where was he?

4. How does Vizzini try to outsmart the Man in Black?

5. What does Westley do during the year he spends with the Dread Pirate Roberts?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Who is the Dread Pirate Roberts?

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

5. Describe Inigo's childhood.

6. What does the author say is the outcome of his father reading "The Princess Bride" to him?

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

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

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

10. How does the Man in Black reach the top of the Cliffs of Insanity after Vizzini cuts the rope?

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

List the character flaws of each of the following, and explain how these flaws foil plans and create unexpected story twists:

1. Prince Humperdinck.

2. Princess Buttercup.

3. Inigo Montoya.

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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