Zorro! Flashcards
Who is Zorro?
The brave and mysterious hero of the story who fights for justice, wearing a black mask and cape.
What is Zorro’s real identity?
Don Diego Vega, a wealthy and noble young man.
What does Zorro leave as his signature mark?
A ‘Z’.
Describe Don Diego Vega’s personality.
Calm, uninterested in romance or adventure, and dislikes violence.
Who is Lolita Pulido?
The beautiful daughter of Don Carlos and Doña Catalina Pulido, who dreams of marrying someone brave.
How does Lolita initially feel about Don Diego?
She finds him boring and unromantic.
What happens when Captain Ramon tries to force himself on Lolita?
Zorro saves her, and Lolita confesses her love for Zorro.
What is Sergeant Pedro Gonzales’s role?
A soldier who dislikes Zorro and is often outsmarted by him.
What happens to Sergeant Gonzales during his encounter with Zorro?
He is easily defeated in a swordfight and humiliated.
What are Captain Ramon’s characteristics?
Arrogant, cruel, and power-hungry.
What does Captain Ramon do to the Pulido family?
He falsely accuses them of being traitors, leading to their arrest.
Who is Don Carlos Pulido?
Lolita’s father and a good friend of Don Diego’s family.
What does Doña Catalina Pulido encourage Lolita to do?
To marry Don Diego due to his wealth and noble background.
What is Friar Felipe’s role in the story?
A kind friar who is a friend of Zorro and the Pulido family.
True or False: The Governor is easily manipulated by Captain Ramon.
True.
What is The Avengers?
A group of young men who admire Zorro and want to help him fight for justice.
Fill in the blank: Zorro fights against _______ and protects the _______.
[injustice] and [poor, natives, friars].
What occurs during the stormy night in Chapter 1?
Sergeant Gonzales and soldiers talk about Zorro, and Don Diego enters the tavern.
What happens when Zorro enters the tavern in Chapter 2?
He challenges Sergeant Gonzales and easily defeats him in a swordfight.
How does Lolita feel about Zorro as the story progresses?
She falls in love with him, admiring his courage and kind heart.
What does Zorro do to protect Friar Felipe?
He stops the corrupt magistrate from punishing him.
What do The Avengers vow to do?
Fight corruption and defend the poor.
What event leads to the arrest of the Pulido family?
The Governor reads Captain Ramon’s false accusations.
What happens in the final confrontation between Zorro and Captain Ramon?
Zorro kills Captain Ramon in a swordfight.
