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We Seek Him Here, We Seek Him There Quiz

This quiz is based on the book "The Scarlet Pimpernel" by Baroness Orczy. It may not be as popular as the musical and the movies based on this mysterious hero, but it renders its own special charm.

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

Author
SpizGirl

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
298,542

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
269

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. Which historical event provides the setting for the story? Hint

The French Revolution

The War of Roses

The American War of Independence

Crimean War

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Question 2 of 10

2. Now, we proceed to the beautiful Lady Margerite Blakeney. She was a fascinating young actress of the ____________, before she married Sir Percy Blakeney. Hint

Moulin Rouge

Com�die Fran�aise

Com�die Paris

none of these

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Question 3 of 10

3. What was the name of Sir Percy Blakeney's father? Hint

Sir Alexander Blakeney

Sir Alfred Blakeney

Sir Arthur Blakeney

Sir Algernon Blakeney

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Question 4 of 10

4. What was the name of Lady Blakeney's brother? Hint

Nicolas St. Just

Paul St. Just

Pierre St. Just

Armand St. Just

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Question 5 of 10

5. At whose ball did Lady Blakeney betray the Scarlet Pimpernel? Hint

Lord Mountbatten's Ball

Lord Grenville's Ball

Lord Dalhousie's Ball

Lord Wellington's Ball

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Question 6 of 10

6. What was the name of Sir Percy Blakeney's English home? Hint

Pemberton

Pemberly

Richmond

Donwell Abbey

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who accompanied Lady Blakeney to France? Hint

Lord Grenville

Sir Andrew Ffoulkes

Lord Anthony Hastings

Sir Percy Blakeney

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Question 8 of 10

8. What was the name of the inn in France where Lady Blakeney hid? Hint

Chat Gris

Gris Nez

Petit Bistro

Petit Cafe

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Question 9 of 10

9. What was the name of the hut in which fugitives were hiding? Hint

Chat Gris

La Blanchard's hut

P�re Blanchard's hut

Fisherman's Rest

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Question 10 of 10

10. What was the name of Sir Percy Blakeney's yacht? Hint

Bon Voyage

Day Dream

Britannica

Degas

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which historical event provides the setting for the story?

Answer: The French Revolution

The Scarlet Pimpernel was instrumental in the escape of many of the French nobility and others condemned to face the brutality of the guillotine during the French Revolution.

2. Now, we proceed to the beautiful Lady Margerite Blakeney. She was a fascinating young actress of the ____________, before she married Sir Percy Blakeney.

Answer: Com�die Fran�aise

Lady Marguerite Blakeney was a very well known actress in the Com�die Fran�aise before she gave it all up to marry Sir Percy Blakeney.

3. What was the name of Sir Percy Blakeney's father?

Answer: Sir Algernon Blakeney

Sir Algernon Blakeney was devoted to his dear wife. He led a simple and retired life. Thus, he left a large fortune to Sir Percy after his death.

4. What was the name of Lady Blakeney's brother?

Answer: Armand St. Just

Armand St. Just was a Republican but he disapproved of the bloodshed which had become commonplace in France. Therefore, he became a member of the league of the Scarlet Pimpernel.

5. At whose ball did Lady Blakeney betray the Scarlet Pimpernel?

Answer: Lord Grenville's Ball

Lord Grenville was the Secretary of State for foreign affairs and this ball was considered to be one of the most brilliant functions of the year.

6. What was the name of Sir Percy Blakeney's English home?

Answer: Richmond

Sir Percy's house was very picturesque, historic and palatial in dimensions. It was built during the Tudor period.

7. Who accompanied Lady Blakeney to France?

Answer: Sir Andrew Ffoulkes

Lady Blakeney wanted to warn her husband that Chauvelin knew his true identity. Hence, she took the help of Sir Andrew Ffoulkes as she knew that he was her husband's closest friend and a part of the league.

8. What was the name of the inn in France where Lady Blakeney hid?

Answer: Chat Gris

"Chat Gris" was a small wayside inn, on the outskirts of Calais. It was located a little away from the sea coast.

9. What was the name of the hut in which fugitives were hiding?

Answer: P�re Blanchard's hut

The fugitives, which included Armand St.Just and Count De Tourney, hid in this hut from Chauvelin, waiting to be rescued by the Scarlet Pimpernel.

10. What was the name of Sir Percy Blakeney's yacht?

Answer: Day Dream

Towards the end of the book, the Blakeneys and the fugitives escaped to the English shores, away from Chauvelin, the French soldiers and the guillotine in Sir Percy's yacht, the Day Dream.

Source: Author SpizGirl

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