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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Chapter 1 What is the physical appearance of the Kings and Queens of England and France?
(a) The kings have large noses and the queens have big mouths.
(b) The kings have large jaws and the queens have plain faces
(c) The kings are short and the queens are obese.
(d) The kings are stout and the queens are thin.

2. How do the three passengers in the coach relate to one another?
(a) They are mysteries to each other.
(b) They are cousins.
(c) They are business partners.
(d) They are life long friends.

3. What steps does Foulon take to protect himself from the revolutionaries?
(a) He stages his own death.
(b) He hides in the mountains.
(c) He lives in a cave.
(d) He leaves the country.

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

5. What becomes of the corrupt Court of France?
(a) It continues on but with less corruption.
(b) It is gone altogether.
(c) It lives on, oppressing the common people.
(d) Its loyal subjects make it thrive.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Chapter 14 What is Jerry Cruncher's secret trade?

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

4. What does Defarge tell the grieving man who cries over the child that is killed by Monsieur the Marquis' carriage?

5. Who revives Miss Manette with smelling salts after she faints?

Short Essay Questions

1. Chapter 23 Summarize what becomes of the Chateau Evremonde where Gabelle still resides.

2. Chapter 10 What is Charles Darnay's purpose in visiting Doctor Manette?

3. Chapter 17 How does Doctor Manette feel about Lucie's marriage?

4. Chapter 11 How does Stryver describe Carton's future prospects?

5. Chapter 6 Summarize the physical and emotional state of Doctor Manette.

6. Chapter 15 Explain the meaning of registering the chateau and all its descendants.

7. Chapter 5 Describe the metaphorical relationship between Mr. Stryver and Sydney Carton.

8. Chapter 13 Summarize Carton's final comments to Lucie in this chapter.

9. Chapter 5 Describe the condition of the common people in France.

10. Chapter 16 What does Monsieur Defarge say to his wife in a pleading voice about Lucie Manette's husband?

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