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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 is Darnay's first impression of the imprisoned men and women?
(a) He sees them as ghosts.
(b) They appear cheerful and well fed.
(c) They appear helpful to each other.
(d) He sees hope in their eyes.

2. What type of person is Miss Proust's brother, Solomon?
(a) A heartless scoundrel
(b) A loyal Englishman
(c) A loving brother
(d) A sad, depressed man

3. What reaction does Lucie have when she sees men and women dancing the Carmagnole?
(a) Lucie sees the dance as frivolous and a waste of time.
(b) Lucie sees the dance as way for the people to forget their suffering.
(c) Lucie sees the dance as something once innocent, turned cruel and ugly.
(d) Lucie sees the dance a good omen.

4. Chapter 5 What do most men do as a pastime during the time the story is taking place?
(a) Go for long walks
(b) Play chess
(c) Play cards
(d) Drink heavily

5. Chapter 3 What does Jerry ponder that every house, room, and heart in a city holds?
(a) Happy families
(b) Sad families
(c) Smiling children
(d) Its own secret

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the first thing Doctor Manette recognizes about his daughter?

2. What news does the spy relate to Defarge?

3. Why does Charles Darnay feel completely lost when he returns to Paris?

4. Who does Doctor Manette go to see after delivering his news to Lucie?

5. Who is guarding the Marquis' countryside chateau?

(see the answer key)

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