The Princess Bride Chapter 3 Study Questions

Questions and Answers

Describe the Queen.

She is shaped like a gumdrop and is colored like a raspberry.

How can she be loved by everyone in addition to being evil?

She wasn't actually evil.

Who is Miracle Max?

Miracle Max was King Lothran's miracle man.

How is Miracle Max related to the story?

He later brings Westley back to life. Signup and view all the answers

Who is the first person the Prince decides to marry?

Princess Noreena of Guilder Signup and view all the answers

Why does the Prince decide to marry her?

Because it would be politically the right thing to do. Signup and view all the answers

Describe Princess Noreena.

She has marblish skin, roseish lips and cheeks, largeish eyes (one blue, one green), and is always dressed divinely. Signup and view all the answers

What events happened during the dinner?

A huge gust of wind knocked candles over and sent scarves, fans, and hats flying, revealing Princess Noreena's baldness. Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the dinner events?

The Prince didn't marry the Princess because all he cared about was beauty. Signup and view all the answers

Under what condition do the Prince and Buttercup decide to marry?

She agrees to marry him as long as there is no love, as he threatened to kill her otherwise. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Queen Bella

Described as having a gumdrop shape and raspberry color.
Appears evil but is misunderstood; referred to as "E.S." by Prince Humperdinck due to his childhood perception of an evil stepmother.

Miracle Max

Known as King Lothran's miracle man; employed until fired by Prince Humperdinck.
Plays a crucial role in reviving Westley during the story.

Princess Noreena of Guilder

The first choice for Prince Humperdinck's marriage for political reasons, aiming to unite two countries.
Represents a strategy to solidify power and alliances through marriage.

Description of Princess Noreena

Notable features include marbled skin, rosy lips, large eyes (one blue, one green), and a pronounced hourglass figure.
Renowned for having the largest hat collection in the world but is bald.

Dinner Incident

Significant events occurred during a dinner: a wind gust knocked over candles and caused chaos, exposing Princess Noreena's baldness.
This incident highlighted Prince Humperdinck's vanity; his outrage led to the decision not to marry Noreena.

Marriage Condition between Prince and Buttercup

Prince Humperdinck coerces Buttercup into a marriage contract, threatening her life if she refuses.
Buttercup agrees on the condition that love is excluded from the marriage, indicating her unwillingness and the nature of their relationship.

Description

Test your knowledge of Chapter 3 from 'The Princess Bride' with these study questions flashcards. Explore the characters and themes, including the intriguing Queen and the enigmatic Miracle Max. Perfect for fans and students alike!