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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. How old is Inigo when the six-fingered man kills his father?

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

3. What do Fezzik's parents die from in Mongolia?

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

5. Why does Buttercup grow upset with the Countess?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Fezzik's childhood.

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

3. Describe Inigo's childhood.

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

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

6. How does Fezzik end up with Vizzini?

7. Who is the Dread Pirate Roberts?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Humor is used liberally throughout "The Princess Bride". Explain what makes humor an especially effective tool in describing Fezzik's and Inigo's venture into the ominous Zoo of Death.

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast Westley with Prince Humperdinck. What makes the pirate the "good guy"? What makes the prince the "bad guy"? How does the author use these two characters to turn traditional fairy tales upside down? What makes this book a satire under the pretense of being a fairy tale?

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