Red Queen Chapters 1-10 Flashcards
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How old is Mare?

17 years old

When the novel begins, Mare is a lowly peasant pickpocket and a member of which class?

The Reds (lower class)

When the novel begins, what does Mare feel toward the Silvers?

Hatred against the Silvers because she considers them to be greedy and evil

What does Evangeline of the House of Samos do?

<p>Controls metal and shifts the boxes causing panic and causing Mare to fall</p> Signup and view all the answers

What action does Mare take as she falls from the viewing boxes?

<p>Emits a massive shield of lightning which protects her</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the Scarlet Guard?

<p>An underground group working to help the poor</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where are Mare's three brothers?

<p>Off to war against the Lakelanders</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does Mare take advantage of the crowded First Fridays in the summer?

<p>By pickpocketing the crowds</p> Signup and view all the answers

How much money does Farly intend to charge Mare for safe passage for herself and Kilorn?

<p>2,000 Crowns</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Mare's full name?

<p>Mare Molly Barrow</p> Signup and view all the answers

What news stuns Mare about Cal?

<p>He is Prince Tiberias the Seventh, eldest son and heir to the throne</p> Signup and view all the answers

What two countries have been at war for nearly a hundred years?

<p>Norta and Lakelands</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the impoverished community where Mare was born and raised?

<p>The Stilts</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of Mare's best friend from the Stilts?

<p>Kilorn</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the reason that Kilorn must go to war instead of becoming an apprentice?

<p>His master fell and died</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Characters and Background

  • Mare is a 17-year-old pickpocket from a poor community known as the Stilts.
  • Mare belongs to the Reds, the lower class, viewed as inferior by the ruling Silvers.
  • Cal, revealed to be Prince Tiberias the Seventh, is the eldest son and heir to the throne.
  • Kilorn is Mare's best friend, whose opportunity for apprenticeship is lost when his master dies.

Themes and Conflicts

  • Strong feelings of animosity toward the Silvers, whom Mare sees as greedy and evil, highlight class tensions.
  • The ongoing war between Norta and the Lakelands has persisted for nearly a century, affecting the lives of many, including Mare's family.
  • Mare's three brothers are off at war, underlining the impact of conflict on families.

Events and Actions

  • Mare uses the chaos during the First Fridays summer event to steal from crowds, showcasing her survival strategies.
  • The Scarlet Guard emerges as a pivotal underground group striving to assist the impoverished and oppose the Silvers.
  • During a display of power at the viewing boxes, Evangeline of the House of Samos manipulates metal, creating panic and causing Mare to fall.
  • As she falls, Mare instinctively generates a protective shield of lightning, indicating she possesses an extraordinary ability.

Financial and Social Dynamics

  • Farly offers to provide safe passage for Mare and Kilorn at a steep price of 2,000 Crowns, illustrating the financial burden faced by those in poverty.

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Test your knowledge of the first ten chapters of 'Red Queen'. These flashcards cover key characters, their backgrounds, and important themes. Perfect for reinforcing your understanding of Mare's journey and her status in a divided society.

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