"The Scarlet Pimpernel" is an historical adventure novel written by Baroness Emma Orczy. Set during the Reign of Terror in the early stages of the French Revolution the story follows Sir Percy Blakeney, a seemingly foppish English aristocrat, who secretly operates as the daring and elusive Scarlet Pimpernel.
2. Fever
Answer: Scarlet
Scarlet fever is a bacterial infection caused by group A Streptococcus bacteria, characterized by a distinctive red rash that gives the illness its name. Typically affecting children, symptoms include a high fever, sore throat, and a sandpaper-like rash that starts on the face and neck before spreading to the rest of the body.
The rash is often accompanied by a "strawberry tongue," where the tongue appears red and bumpy. While scarlet fever was once a serious and potentially life-threatening disease the introduction of antibiotics has significantly reduced its severity and mortality rate. Prompt medical treatment is crucial to prevent complications, and the majority of cases can be successfully treated with antibiotics.
3. Ribbons
Answer: Scarlet
"Scarlet Ribbons (For Her Hair)" is a popular folk style ballad. The music was written by Evelyn Danzig and the lyrics by Jack Segal and it has been recorded by multiple people.
A parent hears their daughter praying for scarlet ribbons on Christmas Eve. All the stores are closed so they can't find any for her and feel sad all night until they go into her room the next morning and find it full of scarlet ribbons everywhere.
4. Letter
Answer: Scarlet
"The Scarlet Letter" is a novel written by Nathaniel Hawthorne that was first published in 1850. Set in the 17th-century Puritan Massachusetts Bay Colony, the story follows Hester Prynne, a woman who conceives a child out of wedlock and is condemned by her strict Puritan community. Forced to wear a scarlet letter "A" on her chest as a symbol of her adultery, Hester grapples with societal judgment and isolation.
The novel explores themes of sin, guilt, redemption, and the impact of societal norms on individuals.
5. Study
Answer: Scarlet
"A Study in Scarlet" is a detective novel written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and it marks the debut of the famous detective duo Sherlock Holmes and Dr John Watson. Published in 1887 it is the first novel featuring Holmes and is considered one of the earliest works in the detective fiction genre.
6. Stevens
Answer: Animals in names
Cat Stevens, born Steven Georgiou on 21 July 21 1948, is a British singer-songwriter and musician. He achieved significant success in the 1960s with his folk-influenced music.
A near fatal bout of TB in the early 1970s led to his questioning of his spiritual beliefs and after his recovery he converted to Islam and changed his name to Yusuf Islam.
7. Woods
Answer: Animals in names
Eldrick Tont Woods, known as Tiger, was born in 1975 and is an American golfer. Following an outstanding junior, college, and amateur golf career, Woods turned professional in 1996 at the age of 20. He won his first Masters the year after by a record margin and went on to win many more awards and records.
8. Grylls
Answer: Animals in names
Bear Grylls, born Edward Michael Grylls on 7 June 1974, is a British adventurer, survival expert and television personality. He gained widespread recognition as the host of the television series "Man vs. Wild" where he showcased extreme survival techniques in various challenging environments around the world.
He is also an accomplished author having written several books on motivation, survival and adventure.
9. Cody
Answer: Animals in names
Buffalo Bill Cody, born William Frederick Cody, was an American soldier, bison hunter, and showman who became a cultural icon in the late 19th century. Born on 26 February 1846, Cody gained fame for his skills as a buffalo hunter supplying meat to construction crews for the Kansas Pacific Railroad.
He is also famous for creating his Wild West Shows which toured the states re-enacting the life of a cowboy on the American frontier.
10. Mellencamp
Answer: Animals in names
John 'Cougar' Mellencamp, born on 7 October 1951, is an American rock singer-songwriter, musician, and painter. He gained prominence in the 1980s with a series of hits and has enjoyed a successful and enduring career.
His agent originally insisted that a German name like 'Mellencamp' was too hard to market and convinced him to perform under Johnny Cougar. As he became more popular he added the Mellencamp on the end and then got rid of 'Cougar' permanently.
11. Eponine
Answer: Names in musicals
Eponine Thenardier is a character from the musical "Les Miserables". Originally appearing as a spoilt child in Act 1 when we meet her as an young adult in Act 2 she is living in poverty with her unscrupulous parents.
Her unrequited love for the hero Marius plays out against the revolution where she is killed on the barricade.
12. Galinda
Answer: Names in musicals
Galinda, later known as Glinda, is one of the main stars in "Wicked". Starting the show as a spoilt, superficial character she becomes friends with Elphaba, who becomes the Wicked Witch of the West, and we see her transformation into an empathetic, multifaceted person who becomes the Good Witch of the North.
13. Raoul
Answer: Names in musicals
Raoul, the Vicomte de Chagny, is the hero who wins the heart of Christine in "The Phantom of the Opera". He becomes the new patron of the Opera house at the beginning of the show and recognises Christine as a childhood friend. The two fall in love but they have to deal with the Phantom's obsessive love for Christine before they can have a future together.
14. Hamilton
Answer: Names in musicals
Alexander Hamilton is obviously a real person but he is also the star of the musical "Hamilton" which tells the story of his life as one of the founding fathers of the US. The musical was written by Lin-Manuel Miranda and he also played the leading role in this controversial musical that blends hip-hop and rap with more traditional musical theatre music.
15. Skimbleshanks
Answer: Names in musicals
Skimbleshanks is a character from the musical "Cats." He is known as the Railway Cat who lives and works on the mail train and whose job it is to make sure they run on time. He is an orange tabby cat that wears a brown waistcoat with a pocket watch and is known for his high energy and tap-dancing.
16. Amygdala
Answer: Brain physiology
The amygdala is a key part of the brain's limbic system and plays a crucial role in processing emotions, particularly those related to fear and pleasure. It is a pair of almond-shaped structures, one in each hemisphere of the brain, located in the temporal lobe. The amygdala is involved in the formation and storage of emotional memories as well as the modulation of emotional responses.
17. Hippocampus
Answer: Brain physiology
The hippocampus is a seahorse-shaped structure located within the brain's medial temporal lobe playing a crucial role in memory formation and spatial navigation. It is a bilateral structure, with one located in each hemisphere of the brain. The hippocampus is involved in the conversion of short-term memories into long-term memories, a process known as memory consolidation.
18. Gyri
Answer: Brain physiology
Gyri, plural for gyrus, are the prominent folds or ridges on the surface of the cerebral cortex, the outer layer of the brain. The cerebral cortex is highly convoluted and gyri are elevated portions of the cortex separated by grooves or furrows called sulci. These structures increase the surface area of the brain, allowing for a greater number of neurons and cognitive functions.
The intricate folding and organization of gyri and sulci contribute to the complexity of the human brain enabling various regions to specialize in different aspects of sensory perception, motor control and higher cognitive functions
19. Pons
Answer: Brain physiology
The pons is a critical part of the brainstem located above the medulla oblongata and below the midbrain. It serves as a bridge connecting various parts of the brain and as a relay station facilitating communication between different regions.
It contains nuclei involved in the control of breathing, helping regulate the rate and depth of respiration and is involved in regulating sleep patterns and cycles.
20. Cortex
Answer: Brain physiology
The term "cortex" generally refers to the outer layer of an organ and it is commonly associated with the cerebral cortex in the context of the brain. The cerebral cortex is the outermost layer of the brain and is responsible for many higher cognitive functions.
The cerebral cortex is composed mainly of grey matter which consists of densely packed neuronal cell bodies. It plays a crucial role in various cognitive functions including sensory perception, motor control, language, memory, and consciousness.
Beneath the grey matter of the cortex, there is white matter consisting of myelinated axons that connect different regions of the brain.
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