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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 Chauvelin's occupation?

2. Why did Margeurite turn in the Marquis St. Cyr?

3. How many men help the Scarlet Pimpernel at the beginning of the book?

4. Who does Andrew say will make things better for the Comtesse in England?

5. What is the Fisherman's Rest?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does the Comtesse talk about with Andrew and Antony in the Fisherman's Rest?

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

3. What does Tinville find every time the Scarlet Pimpernel is successful?

4. What does Lord Blakeney do when he is challenged to a duel in the Fisherman's Rest?

5. Who is the French Republic punishing in their Revolution, and why?

6. What is Marguerite accused of by the Comtesse?

7. What does Chauvelin say after tying up Antony and Andrew?

8. Why is Marguerite so close to her brother?

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

10. What did Chauvelin find that made Lady Blakeney willing to help him?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Valor is a theme of this book that and is important to many of the characters involved. Where does this theme of valor present itself and how do these occurrences affect the characters involved in those scenes?

Essay Topic 2

Fear is a common theme in this book that is presented a number of times by a number of characters. What are some of these instances, and how does fear affect the characters in the book?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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