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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 3, Chapter 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Madame Defarge do when the Governor of the Bastille is killed?
(a) She screams at the sight.
(b) She cuts off his head.
(c) She cheers.
(d) She turns and runs away.

2. What is Mr. Lorry grateful for as he sits in Tellson's Bank in Paris?
(a) He is grateful that none of his loved ones are in Paris.
(b) He is grateful that he is leaving Paris.
(c) He is grateful that he still has a job.
(d) He is grateful that he has not been taken prisoner.

3. What does Stryver say to Mr. Lorry about the advice Lorry gives him?
(a) Stryver tells Lorry that he never wants to see him again.
(b) He tells him that he doesn't agree with the advice.
(c) Stryver tells Lorry that he is an empty-headed scoundrel.
(d) He thanks Mr. Lorry, asking him not to mention it again.

4. What does it mean when Defarge and his followers register the inhabitants of the Marquis' chateau?
(a) Mark them for death
(b) Add them as favorite customers
(c) Add them to the list of wine deliveries
(d) Invite them to the yearly wine tasting

5. Chapter 3 What is the name of the prosecutor's witness?
(a) Doctor Manette
(b) John Barsard
(c) Jerry Cruncher
(d) Mr. Carton

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do men and women gather in the courtyard to sharpen weapons on the grindstone?

2. What has the wood-sawyer named his saw?

3. While Jerry is dreaming, what does he continue to understand as a spectre?

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

5. What is the relationship Carton has with Stryver?

(see the answer key)

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