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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Chapter 23 How do the common people of France feel about the aristocracy?
(a) They believe the aristocracy will share their wealth with them.
(b) They believe the aristocracy is their only hope for survival.
(c) They have faith in the aristocracy.
(d) They believe the aristocracy has squeezed everything they can from the common people.

2. What is the year the story is taking place?
(a) 1775
(b) 1875
(c) 1876
(d) 1776

3. Chapter 5 What are dozens of Parisians sipping off the ground before it soaks into the earth?
(a) Wine
(b) Water
(c) Whiskey
(d) Rum

4. Chapter 2 What is the name of the hill that the Dover mail carriage is struggling to climb through the mud?
(a) Dover Rise
(b) Dover Hill
(c) Shooter's Hill
(d) Tellson's Hill

5. What is in the letter that Gabelle sends to Charles Darnay?
(a) A request for employment
(b) A request that Charles rescue him from prison
(c) A request for money
(d) A request for a new home

6. Who revives Miss Manette with smelling salts after she faints?
(a) Jerry
(b) Miss Pross
(c) Mr. Lorry
(d) The messenger

7. What does Mr. Lorry observe about Doctor Manette after Lucie's wedding?
(a) Manette looks like he was struck with a poisoned blow.
(b) Manette is relieved that Lucie is gone.
(c) Manette seems overjoyed.
(d) Manette seems too happy.

8. What is the punishment for forgers, thieves, and counterfeiters?
(a) Cutting off a hand
(b) Imprisonment
(c) Going to a labor camp
(d) Death

9. Chapter 4 Who visits Lorry the day after he arrives at the Royal George Hotel?
(a) Mr. Tellson
(b) Jerry
(c) Miss Pross
(d) Miss Lucie Manette

10. What becomes of the Marquis' chateau?
(a) It is reconstructed by the common people.
(b) It burns to the ground.
(c) It deteriorates through the years.
(d) It becomes a convent.

11. What is Mr. Lorry's reaction to Stryver's upcoming plans?
(a) He laughs in Stryver's face.
(b) He is not interested in the plans.
(c) He advises against the plans.
(d) He approves of the plans.

12. Chapter 2 What is the punishment for treason?
(a) Hanging
(b) Quartering
(c) Life in prison
(d) Exile

13. Chapter 12 Why does Stryver visit Mr. Lorry at Tellson's bank?
(a) He visits Lorry to invite him out for a drink.
(b) He visits Lorry to invite him on vacation with him.
(c) He visits Lorry to tell him the latest gossip.
(d) He visits Lorry to tell him about his upcoming plans.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Dickens describe as the idlest and most unpromising man?

2. Chapter 1 What is the physical appearance of the Kings and Queens of England and France?

3. Who owns a prosperous wine shop in Paris?

4. What is Monsieur Defarge's roll in the storming of the Bastille?

5. How many people does Miss Pross tell Mr. Lorry come calling for Miss Lucie?

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