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The Scarlet Pimpernel Quiz 1 (48 MCQs)

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1. What are Marguerite's feelings about the Scarlet Pimpernel?
2. The revolutionaries treat the monarchy with disrespect. Their behavior may be described as
3. Who is the owner of the Fisherman's Rest Inn?
4. Who is the young English gentleman that Sally is so happy to see at the beginning of chapter 3? He is described as, "a good sportsman, a lively companion, a courteous, well-bred man of the world, with not too much brains to spoil his temper."
5. What was the time period in France called after the French Revolution when more than 40, 000 people would be executed?
6. How does the Comtesse act when she meets Lady Blakeney?
7. What is the he Comtesse's son, the Vicomte de Tournay, like?
8. What is Marguerite most afraid of with her brother returning to France?
9. In chapter 8, Chauvelin wants Marguerite to help him do what?
10. What happened to Sergeant Grospierre, a member of the Committee of Public Safety, who accidentally allowed a group of disguised aristocrats to escape?
11. Which is not a way the Scarlet Pimpernel uses to rescue someone?
12. Who does Armand St. Just work for?
13. What is Marguerite's profession?
14. Whom is Lord Anthony concerned about at the inn when Mr. Jellyband is discussing their plans to take in refugees?
15. Why is Percy so willing to act foolish in public?
16. Why does the Vicomte de Tournay challenge Sir Percy to a dual in chapter 6?
17. Sir Percy Blakeney could be described by most people as which of the following? Select all that apply
18. Who is the Scarlet Pimpernel?
19. If someone is foppish, he might also be described as
20. What does it mean when Mr. Jellyband is called "a typical John Bull of those days" in chapter 2?
21. The members of the Committee of Public Safety think that the Scarlet Pimpernel is
22. A permanent and essential characteristic or attribute may be described as
23. Why does Marguerite say Sir Percy no longer shows her affection?
24. What is the author's tone towards the revolutionaries and the revolution at the beginning of the novel?
25. Expressing one's positive feelings, such as gratitude or happiness, loudly and openly
26. Why was everyone surprised Marguerite married Sir Percy?
27. When the Scarlet Pimpernel escaped from Sergeant Bibot, he had the ..... of an old lady.
28. Meaning ridiculous or silly
29. The Scarlet Pimpernel's identity is a secret. He might therefore be described as
30. Who are the refugees that come to the inn?
31. Why does Percy not trust Marguerite?
32. What is the name of the member of the Committee of Public Safety in chapter 1 who is described as having "a wonderful nose for scenting an aristo in the most perfect disguise."
33. The author of our novel clearly thinks that the actions of the revolutionaries are
34. Who is the head of the French government during the Reign of Terror?
35. What is Marguerite's relationship with her brother, Armand, like?
36. What is a scarlet pimpernel?
37. Why does Lord Anthony say that he and his Sir Andrew help the Scarlet Pimpernel?
38. The opposite of jovial is
39. What was Marguerite St. Just's former career?
40. The Reign of Terror caused a lot of
41. Why is the Comtesse de Tournay so upset?
42. The Scarlet Pimpernel actions in rescuing the aristocrat's, disguising himself, and leaving a note for his enemies may be described as
43. What information does the Comtesse give about Lady Blakeny (Marguerite St. Just)?
44. Who is the old woman with the cart that escpaes?
45. Who/what is nicknamed Madame de la Guillotine?
46. Why did Sergeant Bibot allow the old lady with the cart to go without inspecting her properly?
47. Insisting on immediate action or obedience; not open to appeal or challenge. The king issued a ..... order.
48. Who is the leader of the band of Englishmen who help the aristocrats escape from France?
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