Has anyone read The Scarlet Pimpernel?

[mselly13]

I have about 10 questions for anyone who has read the book.

 

[undercovermom]

it's not a very popular book. haven't read it. but I did see the adaptation on Broadway a few years ago.

 

[mselly13]

Could you maybe try to answer some questions for me? I'm trying to solve a riddle and don't want to read the whole book to do so.
And if anyone else can chime in it would be nice.

1. The Scarlet Pimpernel's yacht was christened:
a. The Day Dream
b. The Nightmare
c. The Wide-a-Wake

2.Who was the Prince Regent?
a. 19th century singer of Purple Rain
b. Son of the somewhat wacky George III
c. Son of the downright tacky George I

3.Loosely translate this French revolutionary phrase:
"A la lanterne les aristos!"
a. How many aristocrats does it take to change a lantern?
b. Hang the snobs from the nearest lamp post!
c. Shine that really bright lantern in the aristocrats' eyes and make them squint.

4.Who was Chauvelin?
a. Robespierre's fox-like henchman
b. Robespierre's hench-like foxman
c. The Scarlet Pimpernel's snuff pinching valet.

5. "His cheek is preposterous, I vow!"
a. The speaker felt the Scarlet Pimpernel had a fat face.
b. The speaker felt the S.P. was "chic"
c. The speaker admired S.P.'s aplomb

6. Pere Blanchard's hut was:
a. A revolutionary fast food joint serving freedom fries.
b. the fisherman's shack where S.P. was bound and gagged
c. The secret hideout of the League of the S.P.



I think I know the last four

7. Before marriage, Marguerite St. Juste was:
a. just another actress in the comedie francasise
b. just another french comedienne
c. an innocent country daisy trying to make it on her own in the big city

8. How many men for the League fo the S.P.
a. 20
b.10
c. 16 teams

9.Mr. Jellyband's Inn, where Chauvelin conceals himself to eavesdrop is called:
a. the angler's cafe
b. just for the halibut
c. The Fisherman's Rest

10. The real name of the Scarlet Pimpernel is:
a. Sir Percy Blakeney
b. Sir Blake Percival
c. Sir Elton John


Thank you in advance for any help. I really appreciate it.

 

[pogo791]

Could you maybe try to answer some questions for me? I'm trying to solve a riddle and don't want to read the whole book to do so. .

These were fairly easy. The only one I'm somewhat hesitant about is no. 7. But since I remember Marguerite was an actress, which in French is "comedienne," I'd plunk for (b).

1. The Scarlet Pimpernel's yacht was christened:
a. The Day Dream

2.Who was the Prince Regent?
b. Son of the somewhat wacky George III

3.Loosely translate this French revolutionary phrase: "A la lanterne les aristos!"
b. Hang the snobs from the nearest lamp post!

4.Who was Chauvelin?
a. Robespierre's fox-like henchman

5. "His cheek is preposterous, I vow!"
c. The speaker admired S.P.'s aplomb

6. Pere Blanchard's hut was:
c. The secret hideout of the League of the S.P.

7. Before marriage, Marguerite St. Juste was:
b. just another french comedienne

8. How many men for the League of the S.P.
a. 20

9.Mr. Jellyband's Inn, where Chauvelin conceals himself to eavesdrop is called:
c. The Fisherman's Rest

10. The real name of the Scarlet Pimpernel is:
a. Sir Percy Blakeney

 

[DawnCt1]

All of the above answers are correct! I haven't read the book but I loved the movie with Anthony Andrews and Jane Seymour. It was a made for tv movie years ago but I used to rent it on occasion at Blockbuster. Finally, I just l bought it. Its romantic and fun.
http://www.amazon.com/Scarlet-Pimpernel-Anthony-Andrews/dp/B00016XNQQ

 

[NMAmy]

I've read the book several times. In fact, I was just talking to DH about it the other day after watching The Dark Knight. Because, really, Bruce Wayne is the Scarlet Pimpernel in a fancy outfit. Think about it...a high ranking, wealthy member of society pretends to be a lazy playboy but is really out saving the world using a secret identity.

 

[momto2girls]

All of the above answers are correct! I haven't read the book but I loved the movie with Anthony Andrews and Jane Seymour. It was a made for tv movie years ago but I used to rent it on occasion at Blockbuster. Finally, I just l bought it. Its romantic and fun.
http://www.amazon.com/Scarlet-Pimpernel-Anthony-Andrews/dp/B00016XNQQ

I love that version of the movie!

 

[Oh Kay!]

All of the above answers are correct! I haven't read the book but I loved the movie with Anthony Andrews and Jane Seymour. It was a made for tv movie years ago but I used to rent it on occasion at Blockbuster. Finally, I just l bought it. Its romantic and fun.
http://www.amazon.com/Scarlet-Pimpernel-Anthony-Andrews/dp/B00016XNQQ

I will have to get that! I've only seen the old Leslie Howard version.

 

[noodleknitter]

Wouldn't it have been better to just read the book and do the homework?

 

[Lovin' Lorne]

Wouldn't it have been better to just read the book and do the homework?

Yea. What if they changed some facts to fit the movie?

 

[In a hurry]

Gosh, I was wondering the same thing!

I always loved the kids who just wrote "book reports" about movies! Because movies are so accurate, right?

 

[lillygator]

Wouldn't it have been better to just read the book and do the homework?

exactly...

 

[phorsenuf]

I love doing quizzes and riddles online! Literature ones would be so cool! Can you share the website?

 

[Rock'n Robin]

I guess it's time for kids to do the work for their summer reading assignments.....
Robin M.

 

[Todd&Copper]

Now that you have the answers, can you tell us the riddle, or at least the site you got it from? Some of us love a good riddle . . . .

 

[#1hockeymom]

Is there a real riddle here or is the riddle simply, "How can I cheat on my summer reading assignments and get mom to do it for me?"

 

[amyhughes]

Yeah, I would love to hear this riddle as well. This sounds like something right out of Sophomore or Junior year English...

 

[DawnCt1]

I love that version of the movie!

Isn't he GORGEOUS in that movie! ODD's FISH!

 

[DawnCt1]

I will have to get that! I've only seen the old Leslie Howard version.

You will absolutely love it. Post it after you see it. I have watched it at least 10 times.

 

[famofsix]

this is a weird thread~ OP are you trying to win a prize for the library summer reading program