Chapter Q #1
What is one nightmare that occurs in Buttercup's nightmare?
Buttercup had a daughter and her breast milk was so sour that it killed the baby.
Buttercup had a son and he called her a murderer for “killing” Westley. The son screams, “Your love is poison; it kills,” and dies in her arms. The son had died from the poisonous love that Buttercup had given him.
Buttercup watched her mother give birth to her. Her mother found out that she had no heart. Her parents went to find a miracle man to give Buttercup a heart.
Who hired the Sicilian to kidnap Buttercup?
Prince Humperdinck had been the one to hire the Sicilian to kidnap Buttercup. pg.244
What question does the Prince keep asking Westley?
Who hired you to kidnap the Princess? As they would torture Westley, the Prince would ask this question. pg.246
What conclusion does Buttercup come to after having her nightmares?
Buttercup comes to the conclusion that in the fire swamp she made the worst decision she has ever made. She truly loves Westley and she always will. She would rather die than marry Prince Humperdinck. pg.241
Why is the confirmation of this detail an important element of the plot for the reader to learn?
This is an important element of the story because it shows that Prince Humperdinck is a cruel man and wants to trick all of Florin into believing he is in love with her. He plans out what he will say to Florin after his wife is “tragically” murdered, the night of their wedding.
Why, for the Prince and the Count, is this the perfect question?
This was the “perfect” way for the Prince and the Count to look innocent. When both the Prince and the Count knew that they were the reason for Buttercup’s kidnapping.
What solution does Prince Humperdinck and buttercup come to?
Humperdinck tells Buttercup that if Westley responds “yes” to the letter that is sent to him, he will allow her to marry Westley instead of going along with the current wedding. Humperdinck will send the four fastest ships to the direction of the Dread Pirate Roberts, when the flag of truce is raised, Westley will have the opportunity to deny or accept Buttercup's letter. pg.243
What emotions would Florin citizens feel if they knew the truth behind Buttercup's "kidnapping"?
Anger, sadness, surprise, and resentment.
What does the Prince and Count Rugen call the torturing device they use?
"The Machine"