Quiz: The Princess Bride

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Thirty years ago this fall, The Princess Bride came out in movie theaters. While the movie received critical acclaim, it didn’t garner much attention from movie-goers. It wasn’t until the movie was released on VHS that its popularity grew and it became a cult classic.

Featuring pirates, giants, sword fights, kidnapping, conspiracies and the perfect kiss, The Princess Bride is a favorite movie of many. With so many quotable quotes, it’s hard to pick a favorite. Take our quiz to test your knowledge of The Princess Bride.

One of the most quoted lines of the movie is, “My name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father. Prepare to die.” Who killed Inigo’s father?
Robin Wright was on which soap opera when she was cast to play the Princess Bride?
The Princess Bride movie is based on a book of the same name. Who’s the author?
Why is the Princess Bride kidnapped?
Which character is praised for having “a great gift for rhyme”?
How does the Dread Pirate Roberts defeat Vizzini?
When does Princess Buttercup realize that the Dread Pirate Roberts is really her true love, Westley?
Where do Westley and Princess Buttercup hide from Prince Humperdinck?
How many years of Westley’s life were sucked away on his first encounter with The Machine?
What is an MLT?
What is Miracle Max’s wife’s name?
Why is the marriage between Prince Humperdinck and Princess Buttercup invalid?
Fred Savage, who plays the role of the grandson, is wearing a sports jersey. Which Chicago sports team is featured on the jersey?
Which actor wrote a book about their experiences on The Princess Bride?
Which rock singer/guitarist/songwriter wrote the score for The Princess Bride?
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