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"The Scarlet Pimpernel" Movie Trivia Quiz

Based on "The Scarlet Pimpernel" movie, starring Anthony Andrews, Jane Seymour, and Ian McKellen, this is a general quiz.

A multiple-choice quiz by schex. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
schex

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
302,471

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
194

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which one of these is NOT a member of the League of the Scarlet Pimpernel? Hint

Aramond St. Just

Baron de Batz

Sir Timothy Hastings

Sir Andrew Ffoulkes

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Question 2 of 10

2. Sir Percy and Sir Andrew are in a horse race. Sir Percy asks Andrew if he wants to "... double his wager?" What is Sir Andrew betting on? Hint

That Percy will catch him

That Percy won't catch him

That Lord Tony won't win

That Lord Tony will win

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Question 3 of 10

3. This version of "The Scarlet Pimpernel" is based on the book "The Scarlet Pimpernel" by Baroness Orczy and what other book that she wrote? Hint

El Dorado

The Triumph of the Scarlet Pimpernel

The First Sir Percy

Sir Percy Leads the Band

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Question 4 of 10

4. Marguerite discovers that Sir Percy is the Scarlet Pimpernel when she sees the coat of arms on what? Hint

The fireplace mantle

The picture

Neither of these

Both of these

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Question 5 of 10

5. In the poem "The Scarlet Pimpernel," where do "those Frenchies" seek the Scarlet Pimpernel? Hint

Here

Everywhere

There

All of these

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Question 6 of 10

6. What is a scarlet pimpernel, anyway? Hint

A daring-do hero

A humble wayside flower

A common red flower

A coat of arms

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Question 7 of 10

7. Why is Sir Percy reluctant to allow more people into the League of the Scarlet Pimpernel? Hint

Chance of betrayal

Chance of running out of room

Chance of more people dying

Chance of having to rescue them

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Question 8 of 10

8. When the Prince of Wales tells Sir Percy that he should be the one dancing with his wife, Sir Percy gives what excuse? Hint

The minuet is tedious

I have already danced

I have to finish playing my game with you

I must meet Sir Andrew

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who is the first person(s) that the League of the Scarlet Pimpernel rescued from the guillotine? Hint

The de Beaulieu family

Countess de Tournay

Armand St. Just

Count de Tournay

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who is selling government secrets to the Austrians and the French? Hint

Ponceau

Sir Percy Blakeney

Baron de Batz

Armand St. Just

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which one of these is NOT a member of the League of the Scarlet Pimpernel?

Answer: Baron de Batz

The Baron de Batz works with the Royalist party. He desires to get the monarchy back on the throne. He doesn't particularly care about the French people, unlike the Scarlet Pimpernel.

2. Sir Percy and Sir Andrew are in a horse race. Sir Percy asks Andrew if he wants to "... double his wager?" What is Sir Andrew betting on?

Answer: That Percy won't catch him

Andrew says "Right! A hundred guineas; you'll never catch him!" Later, Sir Andrew says that he never thought that Sir Percy would actually do it!

3. This version of "The Scarlet Pimpernel" is based on the book "The Scarlet Pimpernel" by Baroness Orczy and what other book that she wrote?

Answer: El Dorado

Baroness Orczy wrote "The Scarlet Pimpernel." However, many people don't know is that she wrote at least 10 other Scarlet Pimpernel books. The book "El Dorado" is about Armand St. Just and the rescue of the Dauphin.

4. Marguerite discovers that Sir Percy is the Scarlet Pimpernel when she sees the coat of arms on what?

Answer: Both of these

After betraying the Scarlet Pimpernel, she warned him of Chauvlet's schemes. When she does this, Sir Percy realizes that Marguerite would never betray him purposefully. When Marguerite goes home and discovers that Sir Percy is gone, she puts two and two together and realizes that it is her husband whom she betrayed.

5. In the poem "The Scarlet Pimpernel," where do "those Frenchies" seek the Scarlet Pimpernel?

Answer: All of these

"They seek him here
They seek him there,
Those Frenchies
Seek him everywhere"

Sir Percy uses his poem to entertain and to help keep others from finding out the fact that he is the Scarlet Pimpernel. In the books, he uses lines from his poem to taunt his opponents.

6. What is a scarlet pimpernel, anyway?

Answer: A humble wayside flower

When asked this question, Sir Percy responds with: "Nothin' more than a humble wayside flower. Rather common, in point of fact."

This flower is the symbol of the Scarlet Pimpernel and his band. He uses it to sign his notes to the Council.

7. Why is Sir Percy reluctant to allow more people into the League of the Scarlet Pimpernel?

Answer: Chance of betrayal

Sir Percy replies: "The greater the numbers, the greater the risk of betrayal." Sir Percy is planning on rescuing the Dauphin. He is unwilling to risk being betrayed while he is planning his most daring rescue.

8. When the Prince of Wales tells Sir Percy that he should be the one dancing with his wife, Sir Percy gives what excuse?

Answer: The minuet is tedious

Sir Percy claims, "I find the minuet rather tedious." Sir Percy would have liked to dance with Marguerite, but he believes that she is willing to help Chauvelet. He can't take the risk of trusting her.

9. Who is the first person(s) that the League of the Scarlet Pimpernel rescued from the guillotine?

Answer: The de Beaulieu family

Count de Beaulieu, "Who is this man who risks so much for us?."
Timothy Hastings, "That, Sir, is the Scarlet Pimpernel."

He rescues them by placing them in two coffins in the bottom of his wagon; with a third coffin on top. The one of top had the body of someone who had been killed by the guillotine. He uses the third coffin to trick the guard at the gate to let them through.

10. Who is selling government secrets to the Austrians and the French?

Answer: Baron de Batz

The Baron de Batz is working with the Austrian government to try to oust the French Republic and bring the monarchy back. He is working for mostly selfish reasons as he can't wait to get the reward when he frees the Dauphin.

Source: Author schex

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