The Red and the Black Quizzes

Think you’ve got your head wrapped around The Red and the Black? Put your knowledge to the test. Good luck — the Stickman is counting on you!
Q. Why does Mathilde wear mourning clothing?


To show her respect for all dead people
Because she looks good in black
Because of a dead ancestor
To mourn the end of French monarchy
Q. How does Julien impress everyone in Verrières?


By dancing a jitterbug
By seducing Madame de Rênal
By memorizing the Bible
By finding buried treasure
Q. How does Julien get Mathilde to like him again after she's dumped him?


He flirts with another woman
He sends her love letters
He asks her mother to put in a good word
He learns how to dance
Q. What does Father Pirard find in Julien's trunk?


A satanic amulet
A severed head
A note from a girl
A book of love poetry
Q. How does Monsieur de Rênal show the world how wealthy he is?


He drives around town throwing money at people
He eats at fancy restaurants
He lights his cigars with flaming money
He builds walls around his property