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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 3, Chapter 14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Mr. Lorry's reaction when Jerry admits that he was once a gravedigger?
(a) Mr. Lorry is shocked and disgusted.
(b) Mr. Lorry sympathizes with Jerry.
(c) Mr. Lorry is not surprised.
(d) Mr. Lorry understands Jerry's circumstances.

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

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

4. 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) The North Tower and his shoemaking tools are destroyed.
(c) He moves away from Paris.
(d) He keeps his promise to Lucie.

5. What is the fate of old Foulon?
(a) The crowd stuffs grass in his mouth, pummels him, drags him, stabs him, and hangs him.
(b) He is killed by wild animals in the wilderness.
(c) He falls into the river and drowns.
(d) He dies of starvation.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Darnay's first impression of the imprisoned men and women?

2. Why do Lucie and Charles not hire a housekeeper?

3. What startles Lucie as she sits in her home listening to her father tell Little Lucie a story?

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

5. What does Carton say he would do for Lucie and anyone dear to her?

(see the answer key)

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