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Note: Throughout this quiz, sometimes, there is MORE THAN ONE CORRECT answer. If so, please select them all. 

In “The Princess Bride,” what authors are mentioned within the book? (Choose three.)

Count Rugen

Westley

Humperdinck

William Goldman

The Grandfather

S. Morgenstern

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In The Princess Bride, who is the narrator? (Choose two.)

Count Rugen

The Grandfather

An unnamed, third-person, omniscient narrator

S. Morgenstern

William Goldman

Westley

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In most novels, coincidence is frowned upon, because it denies the cause and effect which Aristotle said is key to the success of any narrative. However, in comic writing, it is often welcome if it is played as a joke which,  in “The Princess Bride,” it often is. Many of the coincidences represent an unfortunate turn for the characters — which is also usually fine in narrative writing, but luck that helps out the characters is often problematic.

In The Princess Bride, there is a moment of amazingly coincidental good luck — that no one seems to notice; they simply move on. Where does a coincidence happen to save the characters’ lives? (Choose one.)

The Thieves Quarter

The Zoo of Death

The Cliffs of Insanity

The Fire Swamp

Miracle Max’s

The Revenge

Buttercup’s Farm

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In the novel “The Princess Bride,” there are two legendary swordsmiths. Who are they? (Choose two.)

Count Rugen

Domingo Montoya

Vizzini

Miracle Max

The Albino

The Six-Fingered Man

Yeste

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Princess Buttercup loves only two things in her life. What are they? (Choose two.)

The Fire Swamp

Riding Horse

Prince Humperdinck

Wesley

A nice MLT

Riding her horse, Stormy

Her farm

Living in the palace

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What is the format of the novel “The Princess Bride” that includes interruptions, commentary, and additions by the author?  (Choose one.)

A screenplay

Framed narrative

Epic poem

Nonlinear Narrative

Journal entries

7

In this book, some people need to be sent a book. Who are they?  (Choose two.)

Miss Roginski

Humperdinck

Jason

Buttercup

Abromowitz Bookstore Guy

The Dread Pirate Roberts

Count Rugen

William Goldman’s Agent

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How does “The Princess Bride” treat the concept of love in real life versus “true love?”  (Choose one.)

It presents a balanced view of both real-life and true love.

It portrays real-life love as more practical and enduring.

It suggests that true love is a fictional construct with no basis in reality.

It emphasizes the importance of true love as the ultimate romantic ideal.

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The inclusion of modern verbiage and colloquial language in “The Princess Bride” seems to be primarily aimed at…  (Choose one.)

Reinforcing the fantastical nature of the narrative.

Highlighting the timelessness of the story’s themes.

Creating a relatable and contemporary atmosphere.

Heightening the tension and drama of the dialogue.

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In “The Princess Bride,” Goldman’s use of irony serves to…  (Choose one.)

Create comedic moments and add levity to the story.

Highlight the stark contrast between fantasy and reality.

Emphasize the importance of “true love” in “real life.”

Challenge traditional storytelling conventions and engage the reader.

All of these