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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. After Fezzik and Inigo reunite, the fencer plots revenge against the Count and requires what from the Man in Black?

2. After Fezzik's and Inigo's reunion, how does the giant help the Spaniard?

3. Goldman's father always concluded with the words "And they lived happily ever after" at what point in the story?

4. Once Buttercup is married to the Prince and realizes Westley is not coming for her, what does she decide to do?

5. Why does Max finally agree to bring Westley back to life?

Short Essay Questions

1. Following her wedding to Humperdinck, what does Buttercup decide to do?

2. Describe what Westley means when he tells Humperdinck they will not fight to the death, but instead will fight to the pain.

3. How are Inigo and Fezzik reunited after the death of Vizzini?

4. After Humperdinck's original plan to have Vizzini kidnap and kill Buttercup goes wrong, why is the Prince happy that his people are so enthralled by Buttercup?

5. What happens when Count Rugen and several armed men find Westley, Inigo, and Fezzik inside the castle?

6. What happens when Buttercup realizes that Humperdinck never sent out his four fastest ships to search for Westley?

7. What happens after Inigo and Fezzik give Westley the miracle pill?

8. What is the Machine?

9. What happens at the moment Buttercup is about to kill herself with a dagger?

10. How do Inigo, Fezzik, and Westley get past guards to reach the castle's gate?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In Florin's world of tragedy, betrayal, revenge, and other harsh realities, one thing remains pure and worth making sacrifices for: the ongoing love between Westley and Buttercup.

1. Explain how the love between these two characters serves as a tool to keep the reader's hope and interest level alive even in the midst of the most hopeless situations that the book's various characters find themselves in.

2. How does the love shared between Westley and Buttercup help advance the plot line?

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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