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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the news that Lorry gives to his visitor?

2. Chapter 3 What is the name of the prosecutor's witness?

3. Chapter 23 How do the common people of France feel about the aristocracy?

4. What steps does Foulon take to protect himself from the revolutionaries?

5. What does Lorry do with Doctor Manette's shoemaking implements?

Short Essay Questions

1. Chapter 24 Summarize what is written in the letter that Charles Darnay receives from his Uncle's servant, Gabelle.

2. Chapter3 Explain why Charles Darnay is acquitted of his accused crime.

3. Chapter 4 Summarize the news Mr. Lorry bring to Lucie and her reaction to the message.

4. Chapter 12 Explain Stryver's final decision about his marriage proposal to Lucie and his reaction to it.

5. Chapter 13 Summarize Carton's final comments to Lucie in this chapter.

6. Chapter 5 Describe the condition of the common people in France.

7. Chapter 7 Describe the cold heartedness of Marquis Evremonde in this chapter.

8. Chapter 19 What does Mr. Lorry decide will be beneficial to Doctor Manette's mental condition?

9. Chapter 18 Describe the great concern Miss Pross and Mr. Lorry have for Doctor Manette after Lucie's wedding.

10. Chapter 5 Describe the metaphorical relationship between Mr. Stryver and Sydney Carton.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

1) Analyze the image of La Guillotine. What does La Guillotine symbolize?

2) What images does Dickens use to describe La Guillotine as it is being used?

3) How do these images have different meaning for different people?

Essay Topic 2

1) Evaluate the elements of cause-and-effect in this story using examples from the novel.

2) Choose three events from the story which cause Carton's life to undergo a change.

3) How does he react to the events and their effects?

4) How does he grow emotionally in his own life and in his attitude toward the people in his life because of these changes?

Essay Topic 3

1) Compare the characters of Lucie and Sydney Carton.

2) Which character gives more to their relationship? Explain.

3) How do their views differ on life, marriage, and children?

4) Which character is more realistic in his or her view of life? Explain.

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