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'Princess Bride' Book Trivia Quiz

Think you know this 1973 William Goldman novel backwards and forwards? Take this quiz and maybe realize you have a life outside of 'The Princess Bride'.

A multiple-choice quiz by Bastia. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
Bastia

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
54,296

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
25

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
14 / 25

Plays
2089

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 25

1. What was remarkable about Fezzik's birth? Hint

He gained a pound his first afternoon out of the womb

He had to be dragged out by a horse

He weighed more than any other newborn on record

He came out crying about the King Bats

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Question 2 of 25

2. When Westley had to endure Count Rugen's tortures, he would do what? Hint

Soil himself

Take his brain away

Count sheep

Think about the color black

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Question 3 of 25

3. The Corsican Wizard was named what? Hint

Beastie Boy

Bastinado

Basilica

Bastia

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Question 4 of 25

4. Who was the starlet Goldman lost his chance with when he was on the phone trying to find a copy of TPB for his son, Jason? Hint

Cindy Sanders

Babette Bauxite

Cindra Silverson

Sandy Sterling

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Question 5 of 25

5. The snake that Fezzik had to dispatch in the Zoo of Death was what type? Hint

Arabian Garstini

Orinoco Anaconda

African Rock Python

Japanese Regurgitating Cobra

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Question 6 of 25

6. What's so terrible about King Bats? Hint

They secrete acid

Acne

Rabies

Scabies

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Question 7 of 25

7. Humperdinck didn't go for Princess Noreena of Guilder for what reason? Hint

She was of unusual size

She was baldheaded

She started having 'flame spurts' during dinner

She was already secretly married to a guy who lived like a king in Patagonia

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Question 8 of 25

8. Who was the most beautiful woman in the world the year that Buttercup was born? Hint

Adela Terrell of Sussex on the Thames

Aluthra

Buttercup

A French scullery maid named Annette

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Question 9 of 25

9. What was the name of Buttercup's beloved horse? Hint

Horse

Cow

Cummberbund

Steadfast

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Question 10 of 25

10. Which part of America was Westley's ship near when it was captured by the Dread Pirate Roberts? Hint

Maine

California

The Carolinas

New York

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Question 11 of 25

11. What was the name of Inigo's father's best friend? Hint

Agrippa

Domingo

Yeti

Yeste

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Question 12 of 25

12. Who is the criminal in the Thieves Quarter from whom Yellin has been accepting bribes? Hint

Elwood

Westbridge

Falkbridge

Eastwood

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Question 13 of 25

13. What is Fezzik's personal picture of hell like? Hint

A lava-filled pit

Being surrounded by Giants

Beverly Hills

Being alone forever

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Question 14 of 25

14. What is the complete title of the sequel to 'The Princess Bride'? Hint

Buttercup's Baby: Waverly Does Florin

Buttercup's Baby: S. Morgenstern's Thrilling Saga of Bravery Matched Against the Shattering of the S

Buttercup's Baby: S. Morgenstern's Glorious Examination of Courage Matched Against the Death of the Heart

Buttercup's Baby

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Question 15 of 25

15. What was Valerie's occupation at Miracle School 'about a million years ago' when she first met Max? Hint

Potion ladler

Frog skinner

Herb gatherer

Chemical engineer

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Question 16 of 25

16. Where did Fezzik's parents die? Hint

Turkey

Bulgaria

Mongolia

India

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Question 17 of 25

17. In what country was Fezzik fired from the circus? Hint

Greece

Iceland

Greenland

Denmark

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Question 18 of 25

18. In the book, the rope enabling the ascent up the Cliffs of Insanity was anchored to what? Hint

A large boulder

A giant oak

Fezzik's twin brother, Sezzik

Vizzini's SUV

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Question 19 of 25

19. Buttercup was made the Princess of what? Hint

Aerosmith

Longstanding

Florin City

Hammersmith

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Question 20 of 25

20. The largest known fire swamp is within a day's drive of where? Hint

Athens

Al Catraz

Perth

London

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Question 21 of 25

21. R.O.U.S.s were a pure rat strain, had the speed of wolfhounds, and usually weighed how much? Hint

50 pounds

150 pounds

80 pounds

120 pounds

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Question 22 of 25

22. What were Vizzini's strict instructions for when a plan went wrong? Hint

Go to the alehouse

Go back to the beginning

Repeat the last few steps

Say 'inconceivable'

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Question 23 of 25

23. The Machine was tested on what sort of animal before it was used on Westley? Hint

Wild dog

R.O.U.S.

Orang-utan

Horse

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Question 24 of 25

24. Goldman's teacher from third through fifth grades was whom? Hint

Miss Nagurski

Miss Sterling

Miss Sobieski

Miss Roginski

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Question 25 of 25

25. Inigo had a total of how many King Bats skewered on his sword at the end of his stay in Level Four of the Zoo of Death? Hint

Five

Seven

Six

Eight

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What was remarkable about Fezzik's birth?

Answer: He gained a pound his first afternoon out of the womb

Babies usually lose three or four ounces, and it takes them a week or so to gain it back.

2. When Westley had to endure Count Rugen's tortures, he would do what?

Answer: Take his brain away

Westley would think of Buttercup. Her autumn hair, her perfect skin...

3. The Corsican Wizard was named what?

Answer: Bastia

Bastia was the only person designated as a Wizard until Inigo came around.

4. Who was the starlet Goldman lost his chance with when he was on the phone trying to find a copy of TPB for his son, Jason?

Answer: Sandy Sterling

I wonder if Ilene liked the starlet story.

5. The snake that Fezzik had to dispatch in the Zoo of Death was what type?

Answer: Arabian Garstini

Though shorter than the African Rock Python and lighter than the Orinoco Anaconda, the Arabian Garstini was quicker and more ravenous than either of them.

6. What's so terrible about King Bats?

Answer: Rabies

Don't try telling a Turk that the fruit bat from Indonesia is the biggest in the world.

7. Humperdinck didn't go for Princess Noreena of Guilder for what reason?

Answer: She was baldheaded

When Humperdinck found out, he said, 'Madam, feel free to flee!'

8. Who was the most beautiful woman in the world the year that Buttercup was born?

Answer: A French scullery maid named Annette

Annette worked in Paris for the Duke and Duchess de Guiche, and had a weakness for chocolate.

9. What was the name of Buttercup's beloved horse?

Answer: Horse

Buttercup was never long on imagination.

10. Which part of America was Westley's ship near when it was captured by the Dread Pirate Roberts?

Answer: The Carolinas

11. What was the name of Inigo's father's best friend?

Answer: Yeste

Yeste, the famous swordmaker, lived in Madrid.

12. Who is the criminal in the Thieves Quarter from whom Yellin has been accepting bribes?

Answer: Falkbridge

13. What is Fezzik's personal picture of hell like?

Answer: Being alone forever

14. What is the complete title of the sequel to 'The Princess Bride'?

Answer: Buttercup's Baby: S. Morgenstern's Glorious Examination of Courage Matched Against the Death of the Heart

'Buttercup's Baby' is most likely never going to be finished. Goldman says he's happy with the first chapter, but has no plans to continue it. Also, part of the first chapter is borrowed from another novel of his, 'Control'.

15. What was Valerie's occupation at Miracle School 'about a million years ago' when she first met Max?

Answer: Potion ladler

Valerie never was a witch, but every Miracle Man needed one, so she let him call her a witch in public, and learned enough of the witch trade to pass herself off as one under pressure.

16. Where did Fezzik's parents die?

Answer: Mongolia

Their last words to him were, 'We've done everything we can for you, Fezzik, good luck'.

17. In what country was Fezzik fired from the circus?

Answer: Greenland

Greenland was the loneliest place on earth, with one person for every twenty square miles of real estate.

18. In the book, the rope enabling the ascent up the Cliffs of Insanity was anchored to what?

Answer: A giant oak

I guess the giant oaks that auditioned for the part in the movie didn't have the right qualities, so the director went in another direction, casting a boulder instead.

19. Buttercup was made the Princess of what?

Answer: Hammersmith

Hammersmith was 'this little lump of land attached to the rear of King Lotharon's holdings'.

20. The largest known fire swamp is within a day's drive of where?

Answer: Perth

21. R.O.U.S.s were a pure rat strain, had the speed of wolfhounds, and usually weighed how much?

Answer: 80 pounds

I don't think they exist.

22. What were Vizzini's strict instructions for when a plan went wrong?

Answer: Go back to the beginning

Fool! Fool! Back to the beginning is the rule!

23. The Machine was tested on what sort of animal before it was used on Westley?

Answer: Wild dog

The Machine took seven times as many years off of the dog.

24. Goldman's teacher from third through fifth grades was whom?

Answer: Miss Roginski

25. Inigo had a total of how many King Bats skewered on his sword at the end of his stay in Level Four of the Zoo of Death?

Answer: Seven

The king bats can't be too big if Inigo had seven on his sword, huh?

Source: Author Bastia

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