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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's and Inigo's reunion, how does the giant help the Spaniard?
2. How does Inigo recognize the tortured scream as coming from the Man in Black?
3. What happens as soon as the miracle pill passes down Westley's throat?
4. How does a drunk and feisty Inigo recognize Fezzik?
5. Max doesn't get the formula right for the miracle pill, which means what?
Short Essay Questions
1. Describe what Westley means when he tells Humperdinck they will not fight to the death, but instead will fight to the pain.
2. What is the Machine?
3. To pacify Buttercup, what false offer does Humperdinck make regarding Westley and his pirate ship?
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. How are Inigo and Fezzik reunited after the death of Vizzini?
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 happens after Inigo and Fezzik find the Man in Black at the Zoo of Death?
9. Goldman's father always ended the book with, "And they lived happily ever after." But Goldman says he has his own theories about what happens after the escape from the castle. What are they?
10. How do Buttercup and Westley escape the castle?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Westley leaves Buttercup to try to create a better life for the two of them, but his departure leads to devastating results. Later, Buttercup leaves Westley to save him, but her actions lead to major problems for both of them. Discuss the author's implication that, despite their good intentions, these characters should not be apart and would be better off sticking together through difficult times.
Essay Topic 2
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?
Essay Topic 3
Westley goes through several transformations in the story, taking on the roles of farm boy, pirate, and a mysterious man in black. Describe who he is during each major phase of his life. Include his goals, dreams, character traits, skills, outlook on life, and how others view him. What important lessons does he learn as a farm boy? As a pirate? As the man in black coming back to his true love? How has he grown by the end of the book?
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