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Pseudonym S. Morgenstern Trivia Quiz

This quiz takes a look at the life and work of author William Goldman's character and pseudonym S. Morgenstern.

A multiple-choice quiz by HannahConner88. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
HannahConner88

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
336,808

Updated
Jul 23 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
170

Question 1 of 10

1. Morgenstern's credits list only his first initial and surname. What is the author's forename? Hint

Salim

Steven

Simon

Silas

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Question 2 of 10

2. After finishing his medical studies, Morgenstern's father decides that he does not want to be a doctor. What does Mr. Morgenstern feel in his soul that he is meant to be? Hint

Artist

Teacher

Shoemaker

Chef

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Question 3 of 10

3. From where does well-respected hometown hero S. Morgenstern hail? Hint

Chicago

Guilder

Florin

Venice

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Question 4 of 10

4. Fans rarely see S. Morgenstern, but which feature is he rumored to have?

Hint

Scar over his left eyebrow

Sixth finger on his right hand

Big balloon head

Big nose

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Question 5 of 10

5. There is a museum dedicated to S. Morgenstern's life and work.

True

False

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Question 6 of 10

6. Morgenstern wrote a fable titled "The Silent Gondoliers".

True

False

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Question 7 of 10

7. As stated in "The Princess Bride", which two character names did S. Morgenstern's parents inspire? Hint

Inigo and Adela

Max and Valerie

Westley and Buttercup

Ty and Annette

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Question 8 of 10

8. According to "The Princess Bride", which two does S. Morgenstern hate? Hint

Royalty and Doctors

Doctors and Lawyers

Royalty and Criminals

Doctors and Servants

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Question 9 of 10

9. S. Morgenstern's work on "The Princess Bride" is his most successful. What is the full title of the book? Hint

The Princess Bride: S. Morgenstern's Fable of the Hunt

The Princess Bride: S. Morgenstern's Fairy Tale of Fair Beauty and Deadly Revenge

The Princess Bride: S. Morgenstern's Classic Tale of True Love and High Adventure

The Princess Bride: S. Morgenstern's Dueling Ordeal of the Pirate and the Prince

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which is accurate of S. Morgenstern and his children?
Hint

He has a son and daughter

He has three sons

He has two sons

He has two daughters

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Morgenstern's credits list only his first initial and surname. What is the author's forename?

Answer: Simon

The S in Morgenstern's name stands for Simon. The author's forename is made known in chapter 7 of "The Princess Bride".

2. After finishing his medical studies, Morgenstern's father decides that he does not want to be a doctor. What does Mr. Morgenstern feel in his soul that he is meant to be?

Answer: Artist

S. Morgenstern's father Max Morgenstern leaves home and travels to Venice to become an artist. His second day there, Max meets Valarie and the two marry. Morgenstern shares this, his parents love story, in his fable "The Silent Gondoliers".

3. From where does well-respected hometown hero S. Morgenstern hail?

Answer: Florin

Folks in Florin love Florinese native S. Morgenstern. Not only does Morgenstern receive praise for his accuracy of the place's history, but Florin honors him with his own museum. The facts on Morgenstern's historical accuracy can be read throughout "The Princess Bride". The 30th anniversary edition of the book is the first to document the existence of the museum.

4. Fans rarely see S. Morgenstern, but which feature is he rumored to have?

Answer: Big balloon head

Pictures of S. Morgenstern are impossible to find, but those who have seen the man describe him as having a big balloon head. A fellow Florin native once saw Morgenstern in a cafe and he shared the details with his son William Goldman; including the size of the Morgenstern's head. Goldman, who is known as the abridger of S. Morgenstern's "The Princess Bride" writes about those details in his opening story.

5. There is a museum dedicated to S. Morgenstern's life and work.

Answer: True

The Morgenstern Museum is located in Florin, just left off Florin Square. The museum is set up in an old mansion and displays everything from the six-fingered sword to the account of Morgenstern's life. Information on the Morgenstern Museum is nearly impossible to find, but many details are given in the 30th anniversary edition of "The Princess Bride".

6. Morgenstern wrote a fable titled "The Silent Gondoliers".

Answer: True

After "The Princess Bride", Morgenstern is credited as writing "The Silent Gondoliers". The story is based on a family fable passed down from Morgenstern's maternal grandfather, who was a gondolier in Venice. These facts and others are part of the book itself.

7. As stated in "The Princess Bride", which two character names did S. Morgenstern's parents inspire?

Answer: Max and Valerie

Simon Morgenstern is the son of Max and Valerie Morgenstern. In "The Princess Bride" the character Max is a miracle man, who is capable of healing the sick, reviving the dead, et cetera. S. Morgenstern's father Max was a doctor. This information can be found in "The Princess Bride".

8. According to "The Princess Bride", which two does S. Morgenstern hate?

Answer: Royalty and Doctors

As stated in "The Princess Bride", S. Morgenstern's hates royalty, and wrote the book as a satiric shot at them. Morgenstern also hates doctors and was bitter when they outlawed miracle men from working in Florin.

9. S. Morgenstern's work on "The Princess Bride" is his most successful. What is the full title of the book?

Answer: The Princess Bride: S. Morgenstern's Classic Tale of True Love and High Adventure

Commonly called "The Princess Bride", the full title is "The Princess Bride: S. Morgenstern's Classic Tale of True Love and High Adventure". This has been the full title since the book was first published; which makes one wonder how something new can be called classic.

10. Which is accurate of S. Morgenstern and his children?

Answer: He has two daughters

Cover information on "The Silent Gondoliers" shares that S. Morgenstern is the father of two girls, and also has several grandchildren.

Source: Author HannahConner88

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