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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. 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.

2. What is the name of the intruder who stops at the mail carriage, asking for Mr. Jarvis Lorry?
(a) Jerry
(b) Miss Dover
(c) Mr. Tellson
(d) Mrs. Hill

3. What does Doctor Manette tell Lucie he thought about as he looked at the moon while in prison?
(a) He thought about revenge on those who imprisoned him.
(b) He thought about escape.
(c) He thought about the child he had never seen.
(d) He thought about returning to his medical practice.

4. Who does the Marquis look for when he arrives home?
(a) His children
(b) His cousin, Jerry
(c) His nephew, Charles
(d) His wife

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Carton react to Stryver's advice?

2. What is the physical and emotional condition of Doctor Manette?

3. What advice does Stryver give to Carton?

4. What does Carton confess to Lucie when he visits her?

5. Who owns a prosperous wine shop in Paris?

Short Essay Questions

1. Chapter 22 Describe the fate of the old aristocrat, Foulon.

2. Chapter 3 Describe what Jerry is thinking as he looks upon the city during the night.

3. Chapter 4 Describe the look that Doctor Manette gives to Charles Darnay as they stand together after the trial.

4. Chapter 2 Describe the sentence of quartering, which is the punishment for treason.

5. Chapter 20 Explain the request Sydney Carton makes of Charles Darnay while at the home of Doctor Manette.

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

7. Chapter 19 What does Mr. Lorry decide will be beneficial to Doctor Manette's mental condition?

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

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

10. Chapter 7 Describe the cold heartedness of Marquis Evremonde in this chapter.

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