A Tale of Two Cities | Short Question Answer Key

Short Answer Key

Book 1, Chapter 1 | Book 1, Chapter 2

1. Chapter 1 What is the physical appearance of the Kings and Queens of England and France?

The kings have large jaws and the queens have plain faces

2. What is the year the story is taking place?

1775

3. Why are families in England cautioned to put their furniture in storage if they travel out of town?

Burglaries take place every night.

4. Chapter 2 What is the name of the hill that the Dover mail carriage is struggling to climb through the mud?

Shooter's Hill

5. What is the name of the intruder who stops at the mail carriage, asking for Mr. Jarvis Lorry?

Jerry

6. What is the message that Mr. Lorry sends back to a lady in Dover?

Recalled to life

Book 1, Chapter 3 | Book 1, Chapter 4

1. Chapter 3 What does Jerry ponder that every...
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