The Princess Bride
Study Questions – Chapters 2-4
1. Cite an example of a simile from Chapter 2. Cite an example of a metaphor.
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2. Describe the prince physically.
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3. How is the Zoo of Death ironic?
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4. How would you characterize the Prince’s brand of sadism?
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5. How are these elements of sadism and evil necessary to the universe of a fairy tale?
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6. What is ironic about the queen being the most beloved in the kingdom?
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7. Why did the prince refuse to marry Princess Noreena?
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8. What did you learn about the prince in Chapter 3? Cite textual evidence.
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9. How does this resemble a fairytale? How is it different from a fairytale?
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10. Cite an example of foreshadowing from Chapter 4.
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