The Princess Bride

What is the main challenge Westley faces in the story?

• Finding Buttercup

• Fighting the ROUS

• Escaping the castle

• Becoming king

What do you think is the main theme or message of "The Princess Bride"? (Hint: Think about ideas like love, loyalty, courage, or the power of storytelling.)

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Who is your favorite character in the movie? Why? (e.g., Westley, Buttercup, Inigo Montoya, Fezzik, Prince Humperdinck, etc.)

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Imagine you are the special effects director for "The Princess Bride."

What is one scene you would improve with modern effects?

How would you do it?

How do you think the special effects from "The Princess Bride" compare to effects in modern movies?

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On what does Inigo swear, so that the man in black will trust him?

• The word of a Spaniard

• His magic sword

• His title as a wizard

• The soul of Domingo Montoya

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What was the ultimate challenge that Domingo accepted?

• To make a sword with initials encrusted in jewels

• To make a sword for an 80-year old man to survive a duel

• To make a sword for a six-fingered man

• To make a sword for his horse

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When Inigo tried to fight the noble what happened?

• He was disarmed and killed.

• He received two slashes down his cheeks as a reminder to avoid bad manners.

• He disarmed the noble and embarrassed him.

• He got scared and ran away

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How long does Inigo spend away from Yeste, learning?

• 5 months

• 10 months

• 10 days

• 10 years

What title does Yeste bestow upon Inigo?

• Master

• Warlock

• Wizard

• Hobbit