Discussion questions – Scarlet Pimpernel: Chapter II

Chapter II
1. Dover is in what country?
2. List all the guests in the Fisherman’s Rest.
3. What is Hempseed always about to say when he gets so rudely interrupted by Jellyband?
4. What special guests are expected?
5. What does Jellyband call the French?
6. What game are the strangers playing?
7. Why are we surprised that they are in the room?
8. Irony is the unexpected happening. Why is it ironic that Jellyband drinks with the
strangers?