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This musical version of Baroness Orczy's novel of the same name opened on Broadway in 1997. It features music by Frank Wildhorn, with lyrics and book from Nan Knighton. Sir Percy Blakeney could buckle a swash with the best!
5 quizzes and 65 trivia questions.
1.
  Broadway's "The Scarlet Pimpernel"    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
Relive one of Broadway's most exciting musicals with this challenging quiz!
Tough, 15 Qns, Jedi_Padawan, Jun 18 08
Tough
Jedi_Padawan
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  Songs of "The Scarlet Pimpernel"    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
This quiz will require you to complete lines from songs. I will give you the title of each song, followed by an incomplete quote. You just have to finish it.
Average, 15 Qns, Pratchettgrl, Mar 14 05
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Pratchettgrl
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  The Scarlet Pimpernel Trivia Quiz    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
Test your knowledge of this exciting adventure musical.
Tough, 15 Qns, Lucy_Christine, Mar 14 05
Tough
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  The Scarlet Pimpernel    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
'The Scarlet Pimpernel' is one of the best shows to ever hit Broadway! How much do YOU know about it?
Average, 10 Qns, Choirgirl, Mar 14 05
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Choirgirl
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5.
  Finish the Lyric: Scarlet Pimpernel Style    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Just like the others, I'll give you part of the lyric, you finish it. All lyrics are based on the Encore album.
Average, 10 Qns, bijolie, Mar 14 05
Average
bijolie
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trivia question Quick Question
What song ends the show in the original Broadway production?

From Quiz "The Scarlet Pimpernel Trivia Quiz"




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The Scarlet Pimpernel Trivia Questions
1. What was Marguerite's brother's name?

From Quiz Broadway's "The Scarlet Pimpernel"

Answer: Armand

Armand St. Just was portrayed by Gilles Chiasson in the original Broadway run of the show.

2. "Believe." "These tender hearts of ours, may be endlessly ______."

From Quiz Songs of "The Scarlet Pimpernel"

Answer: naive

This was the song sung at Percy's and Marguerite's wedding as well as the song that closed the musical.

3. "Oh, here in hell..."

From Quiz Finish the Lyric: Scarlet Pimpernel Style

Answer: the blood runs deeper

From the song "Falcon in the Dive" sung by Chauvelin. Terrance Mann originated the part of Chauvelin.

4. What is the Scarlet Pimpernel's real name?

From Quiz The Scarlet Pimpernel Trivia Quiz

Answer: Sir Percival Blakeney & Sir Percy Blakeney

Sir Percy (Percival) Blakeney is really the Scarlet Pimpernel, though English society, including his wife, thinks him to be an inane fop.

5. Where does the show open?

From Quiz The Scarlet Pimpernel

Answer: The Comedie Francaise

The show opens as Marguerite is giving her last performance at the Comedie Francaise. She sings the fabulous number 'Storybook' that is reprised during the second act.

6. What were Percy's band of helpers called?

From Quiz Broadway's "The Scarlet Pimpernel"

Answer: Bounders

The Pimpernel and his Bounders snatched many a innocent victim from the guillotine!

7. "Into the Fire." "Never hold back your step for a moment! Never doubt that your courage will _____."

From Quiz Songs of "The Scarlet Pimpernel"

Answer: grow

This song was one of my favorites when I saw the musical for the first time in Sacramento. In the middle of it two halves of a ship came out of the wings into center stage and suddenly Percy and his "boys" were on their way to France...it was a very effective technique.

8. "Marguerite, don't forget that I know who you are, we were cut from the same..."

From Quiz Finish the Lyric: Scarlet Pimpernel Style

Answer: surly star

From the song "Where's the Girl", also sung by Chauvelin. Rex Smith also played Chauvelin on Broadway.

9. Who originated the role of Marguerite on Broadway?

From Quiz The Scarlet Pimpernel Trivia Quiz

Answer: Christine Andreas

Amy Bodnar played Marguerite on the U.S. Tour. Rachel York played Marguerite after the show was revised. Linda Eder appeared as Marguerite on the 'Scarlet Pimpernel' concept album.

10. What was the name of the song originally written for the wedding scene?

From Quiz The Scarlet Pimpernel

Answer: 'Believe'

'You are My Home' is now sung during the wedding scene, but was originally written for Marguerite and Armand. 'Only Love' was a solo for Marguerite during the origianl run of the show, and 'She was There' is sung by Percy after he finds out that Marguerite has been the same all along and never betrayed him.

11. What country was the spy "Grappin" supposed to have been from?

From Quiz Broadway's "The Scarlet Pimpernel"

Answer: Belgium

"Grappin," really the Pimpernel in disguise, was introduced as "the Belgian spy."

12. "Falcon in the Dive." "And soon the moon will smolder and the winds will ______."

From Quiz Songs of "The Scarlet Pimpernel"

Answer: drive

This was the first song sung by Chauvlin in the musical. Terrence Mann, who played the part on Broadway, has a voice to die for.

13. "Is he in heaven or is he in hell? That..."

From Quiz Finish the Lyric: Scarlet Pimpernel Style

Answer: demned elusive pimpernel

From the song "They Seek Him Here", sung by Percy. The role of Percy was originated by Douglas Sills.

14. What is the name of the French street girl Marguerite disguises herself as while looking for her brother?

From Quiz The Scarlet Pimpernel Trivia Quiz

Answer: Leontine

(In the original Broadway production) She sings 'Storybook' in a French bar while trying to convince the revolutionaries there to give her information about where to find her brother, Armand. Unfortunately, Chauvelin is there. He recognizes her and throws her in prison with her brother. (In the revised version of the show she sings 'Storybook - Reprise')

15. Who played Percy in the original Broadway run?

From Quiz The Scarlet Pimpernel

Answer: Douglas Sills

Douglas Sills was discovered during a run of try-outs in {California;} Terrence Mann originated the role of Chauvelin.

16. How many songs does Marguerite's brother sing in the musical?

From Quiz Broadway's "The Scarlet Pimpernel"

Answer: one

Armand only sings one song, "You Are My Home," in a duet with Marguerite.

17. "Madame Guillotine." "Women of Paris, come gather your bloody _______."

From Quiz Songs of "The Scarlet Pimpernel"

Answer: bouquets

This line was sung by Katie Nutt on Broadway. She has quite a voice!

18. "How could I pull her in, when I've..."

From Quiz Finish the Lyric: Scarlet Pimpernel Style

Answer: never let her go

From the song "She Was There". This song, sung by Percy, went through many names, and is often referred to as "The Footbridge Song".

19. What does Percy tell the prince that a man's job is?

From Quiz The Scarlet Pimpernel Trivia Quiz

Answer: to uphold the banner of beauty

The Prince of Wales is suspicious about the frequent trips to France Percy and his men have been making. When questioned, they tell him that they have been traveling to France to buy fancy clothing. They describe how men should be stylish and well dressed in the song 'The Creation of Man'. 'La, but someone has to strike a pose and bear the weight of well tailored clothes and that is why the Lord created men!'

20. Who orginated the role of Marguerite on Broadway?

From Quiz The Scarlet Pimpernel

Answer: Christine Andreas

Amy Bodnar played the role during the national {tour;} Rachel York played the role after Christine Andreas left the {show;} and Linda Eder sang some of the songs for Frank Wildhorn before the show began.

21. What is the name of Marguerite's artist friend, who later helps the Scarlet Pimpernel?

From Quiz Broadway's "The Scarlet Pimpernel"

Answer: Marie

Marie Grosholtz painted the scenery for the theatre in which Marguerite used to perform, and later painted a portrait of Sir Percy that was rather "breathtaking!" (in his own words).

22. "Vivez!" "Give this world a sweeping ________. Let it set your soul a-dancing night and day."

From Quiz Songs of "The Scarlet Pimpernel"

Answer: glance

This song was Marguerite's attempt to loosen up the Brits at her wedding.

23. "The real self often erases, enticing lies flicker through our..."

From Quiz Finish the Lyric: Scarlet Pimpernel Style

Answer: eyes

From the song "The Riddle", sung by Chauvelin, Percy, and Marguerite.

24. What are the names of the mother and daughter who sing a lullaby to each other while in prison waiting for their turn for the guillotine?

From Quiz The Scarlet Pimpernel Trivia Quiz

Answer: Helene and Chloe

'Don't you cry...my darling, you are home. You and I together make a home.'

25. Finish the line: 'she never turned to me but suddenly we had so much____'?

From Quiz The Scarlet Pimpernel

Answer: to share

This song, often referred to as 'the footbridge song', shows Percy's deep love and relief in discovering that his wife never betrayed him.

26. How many instrumental songs are heard on the OBC recording of the musical?

From Quiz Broadway's "The Scarlet Pimpernel"

Answer: four

Four are heard - the "Overture," "Marguerite's Dilemma," the "Entr'acte," and "The Duel."

27. "Prayer." "I'll be a fool - it's all the same. It truly doesn't matter _______."

From Quiz Songs of "The Scarlet Pimpernel"

Answer: what I am

I think this is one of the more moving songs in the musical. Percy sings it after hearing that his wife helped cause the death of the Marquis de St. Cyr.

28. "Women of Paris come gather your..."

From Quiz Finish the Lyric: Scarlet Pimpernel Style

Answer: bloody bouquets

From the song "Madame Guillotine", sung by the French Mob and the Marquis de St. Cyr. Katie Nutt sings this particular line.

29. Where does Act II open?

From Quiz The Scarlet Pimpernel

Answer: Lord Grenville's Ball

Act II opens at a masquerade ball, where Marguerite secretly makes plans to meet with the Pimpernel (not knowing he's her husband) to tell him of Chauvelin's plan to trap him and to beg him to save Armand.

30. "When I Look at You." "I would reach for him, but who can hold a _____?"

From Quiz Songs of "The Scarlet Pimpernel"

Answer: memory

Marguerite originally sings this song about Percy, although Percy later sings a revised version of it about Marguerite.

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