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The Scarlet Pimpernel Trivia Quiz

'The Scarlet Pimpernel' is one of the best shows to ever hit Broadway! How much do YOU know about it?

A multiple-choice quiz by Choirgirl. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
Choirgirl

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
28,152

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
655

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. Where does the show open? Hint

The Comedie Francaise

The Paris Opera House

The Opera Populaire

The Majestic Theater

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Question 2 of 10

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

'She was There'

'You Are My Home'

'Believe'

'Only Love'

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who played Percy in the original Broadway run? Hint

Kevin Anderson

Terrence Mann

Douglas Sills

Michael Ball

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who orginated the role of Marguerite on Broadway? Hint

Amy Bodnar

Christine Andreas

Rachel York

Linda Eder

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Question 5 of 10

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

Answer: (Two Words)

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Question 6 of 10

6. Where does Act II open? Hint

the Blakeney house

The Opera Populaire

Lord Grenville's Ball

Paris

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Question 7 of 10

7. What animal does Chauvelin compare himeself to? Hint

A hawk

A tiger

A vulture

A falcon

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who did Marguerite betray in the beginning of the play? Hint

Armand

Chauvelin

Percy's mother

The Marquis St. Cyr

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Question 9 of 10

9. How does Marguerite disguise herself? Hint

As a prostitute

As an old woman

As an actress

As a man

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Question 10 of 10

10. What Biblical character does Percy allude to in the beginning of 'Into the Fire'? Hint

Joshua

Moses

Elisha

David

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Where does the show open?

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.

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

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.

3. Who played Percy in the original Broadway run?

Answer: Douglas Sills

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

4. Who orginated the role of Marguerite on Broadway?

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.

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

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.

6. Where does Act II open?

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.

7. What animal does Chauvelin compare himeself to?

Answer: A falcon

Chauvelin's first act solo, 'Falcon In The Dive', expresses his desire to catch the Pimpernel and restore justice to Paris.

8. Who did Marguerite betray in the beginning of the play?

Answer: The Marquis St. Cyr

Marguerite's betrayal of the Marquis, one of Percy's best friends, is revealed during the wedding scene. Percy, heartbroken at his wife's actions, sings the beautiful 'Prayer' and sends Marguerite to bed alone on their wedding night. It is after this evening that he decides to go to Paris and save other innocent Parisians from the guillotine.

9. How does Marguerite disguise herself?

Answer: As a prostitute

Marguerite, unsure of the Pimpernel's reply to her plea to save her brother, disguises herself as a prostitute and goes to a Parisian bistro to try to cajole information out of the soldiers and policemen there. She reprises 'Storybook' and is caught by Chauvelin for espionage, and thrown into jail with her brother.

Here, she sings 'I'll Forget You', a poignant ballad where she tries to convince herself that she will forget any memories of her husband and that she never really loved him.

10. What Biblical character does Percy allude to in the beginning of 'Into the Fire'?

Answer: David

'Into the Fire' begins with Percy telling the tale of David and Golliath to try to inspire his men to join him in his crusade to save Parisians from the guillotine.

Source: Author Choirgirl

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