A Tale of Two Cities Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

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A Tale of Two Cities Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the prisoner's counsel?
(a) Mr. Lorry
(b) Mr. Stryver
(c) Mr. Barsard
(d) Mr. Carton

2. What news does the spy relate to Defarge?
(a) Lucie is to be married to Charles Darnay.
(b) Dr. Manette's daughter is to marry Stryver.
(c) Gaspard's body was thrown in the river.
(d) Dr. Manette's daughter is to marry Carton.

3. What does Defarge tell the grieving man who cries over the child that is killed by Monsieur the Marquis' carriage?
(a) Defarge tells the grieving man that he can have other children.
(b) Defarge tells the grieving man that his child is in heaven now.
(c) Defarge tells the grieving man that he now has one less mouth to feed.
(d) Defarge tells the grieving man that the child is better off dying without pain than living a life full of pain.

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

5. How does Carton react to Stryver's advice?
(a) Carton finds him offensive.
(b) Carton is thankful for the advice.
(c) Carton accepts the advice with grace.
(d) Carton seriously considers the advice.

6. Chapter 16 Who is the spy that is commissioned for Defarge's neighborhood?
(a) John Barsard
(b) Doctor Manette
(c) Charles Darnay
(d) Roger Cly

7. What does Carton say he would do for Lucie and anyone dear to her?
(a) He would sacrifice everything for them.
(b) He would teach them the ways of the world.
(c) He would lend them money.
(d) He would give them a job.

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

9. Chapter 11 What does Stryver confess to Carton after a night of carousing?
(a) He is joining the King's guard.
(b) He intends to marry Miss Pross.
(c) He intends to marry Lucie.
(d) He is moving to Paris.

10. What is the first thing Doctor Manette recognizes about his daughter?
(a) Her lips
(b) The shape of her mouth
(c) Her hair
(d) Her eyes

11. Who is guarding the Marquis' countryside chateau?
(a) Gabelle
(b) Charles
(c) Sydney
(d) Doctor Manette

12. Chapter 10 What does Charles Darnay choose as a career?
(a) A soldier for the King
(b) A foreign diplomat
(c) A wine master
(d) A tutor of French literature and language

13. Chapter 14 What is Jerry Cruncher's secret trade?
(a) He is a sheep smuggler.
(b) He is a grave robber.
(c) He is a bandit.
(d) He is a spy.

14. What is the common view of Jerry's secret trade?
(a) It is something of value.
(b) It is a good way to get ahead.
(c) It is disreputable.
(d) It is something to be proud of.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Chapter 5 What do most men do as a pastime during the time the story is taking place?

2. What does Lucie request of her husband regarding Mr. Carton?

3. What does the Monseigneur believe the world was made for?

4. What is the condition of Doctor Manette at this time?

5. Chapter 2 What is the punishment for treason?

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