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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who denounces Charles Darnay, causing him to be arrested once again?
(a) The owner of Tellson's Bank
(b) Jerry Cruncher
(c) Citizen and Citizeness Defarge
(d) The Vengeance

2. Why is Doctor Manette sure that there will be no more shoemaking or North Tower for him ever again?
(a) He finds a new career.
(b) He moves away from Paris.
(c) The North Tower and his shoemaking tools are destroyed.
(d) He keeps his promise to Lucie.

3. What is the physical appearance of the men and women sharpening weapons in the courtyard?
(a) They are dressed in uniforms.
(b) They are dressed in party wear.
(c) They wear clean clothes and white wigs.
(d) They are covered in blood.

4. How many death carts head toward La Guillotine?
(a) Twelve
(b) Six
(c) Seven
(d) Two

5. What is Lucie's reaction when she is finally pulled away from Charles?
(a) She faints.
(b) She screams.
(c) She pulls her hair hysterically.
(d) She scratches at her eyes.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Mr. Lorry's reaction when Jerry admits that he was once a gravedigger?

2. What becomes of the King of France in this new era of Liberty, Equality, Fraternity, and Death?

3. How does the universal fear and distrust of the times affect daily life of the citizens?

4. What does Charles realize about the future peace of his family as he awaits execution?

5. What is the position of Solomon that Sydney Carton is most interested in?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe how the patriots of France look upon Charles Darnay.

2. What are the three letters Charles writes from prison before his scheduled execution, and who does he forget?

3. Explain why Sydney Carton decides to walk around the city, making his presence known.

4. How does Carton manage to convince Solomon to help him see Charles in prison?

5. Describe who makes up the Tribunal of Charles' trial.

6. There is a knock on Doctor Manette's door. Who is knocking and what is their purpose?

7. Describe what Carton does when he visits Charles in prison.

8. How does Doctor Manette manage to communicate messages between Charles and Lucie?

9. Explain why Mr. Lorry is horrified to look out the window of Tellson's Bank.

10. What do Carton and Lorry discuss about the fate of Charles?

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