Vocabulary
What does Marguerite hear outside her bedroom door in the early morning?
Footsteps
What did the Jewish man tell Chauvelin that the tall Englishman purchased from his friend Reuben.
An old nag.
When Marguerite goes into Percy's study while he's gone, what does she find with a pimpernel emblem on it?
A embossed ring.
What pub do Lady Blakeney and her companion wait at once they arrive in France?
The Chat Gris.
Who said:
"Disguised, if you will agree to it as my lacquey, you will, I think, escape detection."
Marguerite
Who is visiting with Marguerite when Marguerite decides to cut the visit short after Sir Percy has left on "business"?
Suzanne
Marguerite sneaks into Percy's study after he leaves. What does she observe about his accounts and receipts and the general use of the study?
Everything is neat and orderly. It appears Sir Percy is not as empty headed as he wants everyone to believe.
Where is Chauvelin when he is disguised as a priest eating soup?
At the Chat Gris, the inn in Calais.
Sir Percy kissed the terrace steps where Marguerite had walked showing what?
His deep longing and lover for her.
What two people did the Scarlet Pimpernel travel to France to save?
The Compte de Tournay and Armand St. Just
Why does Marguerite decide to follow along behind the cart with Chauvelin?
She decides if her husband is to perish, she will die by his side.
What prevents Lady Blakeney and her companion from traveling to France when she wants to?
A terrible storm.
The Scarlet Pimpernel's influence was ubiquitous. What does that mean?
His influence was found everywhere at the same time.
Who said:
"I didn't know...that you ..er.. were in holy orders."
Sir Blakeney
What is the name of the Jew who offers his cart and horse to Chauvelin?
Sir Percy / The Scarlet Pimpernel
Sir Percy tricks Chauvelin so SP can get away by doing what?
Putting pepper in his snuff box and then offering some to Chauvelin.
Where does Marguerite hide when her companion goes off to warn Sir Percy?
A loft above the dining room.
Correctly pronounce obsequiousness and give it's definition.
ob-se-qui-ous-ness.
Obedient or serving.
Define Curé.
French word for priest.
Who said,
"If we can not cross over to France tonight, Chauvelin is in the same quandry."
Sir Andrew
Sir Andrew. She knows he is a good friend of SP who has helped him and been with him in France on multiple occasions. She suspects he is in league with SP.
What are the two meanings for the scarlet pimpernel?
1. Star Shaped Flower
2. Illusive Hero
When Marguerite hears Sir Percy singing as he approaches the inn in Calais, what does she do?
She stays hidden in the loft.
What song does Percy sing as he walks to the hut where the fugitives hide?
God Save the King
What significant elements and characteristics does Baroness Emmuska Orczy introduce in the novel, The Scarlet Pimpernel?
Story: Adventures, drama, exciting and suspenseful storyline, mysteries
Characters: enigmatic characters, relatable people, normal problems
Strong Verbs: Backstabbing, disguised, travel, follow, save, bewilder, misdirect
How do the Blakeneys return to England?
On board the Day Dream.