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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the owner of the Fisherman's Rest?

2. Who is causing the revolution in France?

3. What is a scarlet pimpernel?

4. What is the Comtesses daughter's name?

5. What is the sad fact Andrew learns about Lord Blakeney's wife?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Marguerite accused of by the Comtesse?

2. What was Marguerite's place in the Marquis's death?

3. Why is Marguerite so close to her brother?

4. What is most upsetting to Marguerite about being blackmailed by Chauvelin?

5. How does the Scarlet Pimpernel sneak past the best gate guard in Paris?

6. What does Chauvelin ask Margeurite to do for him, and why?

7. How is Lord Blakeney described when he first appears in the book?

8. How does Marguerite feel about the French Monarchy and the French Republic?

9. How is the Scarlet Pimpernel introduced in the first chapter?

10. How is Marguerite introduced when she first appears in the book?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Marguerite endures many different trials before the end of the book. What are some of these trials and what lessons does she learn through these experiences?

Essay Topic 2

Shame and propriety are common themes throughout this book. What are some of the instances where these themes are present, and why are they so important to the characters involved?

Essay Topic 3

The characters in this book all had their own goals and motivations. Select four characters and write their main motivation throughout the book and how this goal affected the characters around them.

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