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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 is the prisoner's reaction as he waits before the large crowd to be tried?
(a) He is blubbering.
(b) He is calm and attentive.
(c) He is crying and moaning.
(d) He is begging for mercy.

2. Chapter 13 How does Sydney Carton feel when he visits the Manettes?
(a) Grumpy and argumentative
(b) Jovial
(c) Despondent and morose
(d) Serious and stern

3. Who does odd jobs for Tellson's Bank?
(a) Doctor Manette
(b) Miss Pross
(c) Jerry Cruncher
(d) Defarge's wife

4. What is the message that Mr. Lorry sends back to a lady in Dover?
(a) The end is near.
(b) Recalled to life
(c) Send someone for my bags.
(d) Will meet you for tea

5. Chapter 19 How does Mr. Lorry begin his conversation with Doctor Manette on the tenth day after Lucie's wedding?
(a) He asks the doctor's advice on what to do about a friend who had a mental shock.
(b) He tells the doctor that he is going on a trip.
(c) He asks the doctor if he has heard from Lucie.
(d) He asks the doctor if he is accepting new patients.

Short Answer Questions

1. Chapter 6 What is Doctor Manette doing for a living which is far below a medical practice?

2. What is the commotion at the Marquis' home after dinner with Charles?

3. What news does the spy relate to Defarge?

4. Chapter 10 What does Charles Darnay choose as a career?

5. Why are families in England cautioned to put their furniture in storage if they travel out of town?

Short Essay Questions

1. Chapter 9 What suspicions does Charles have about his near-death encounter in England?

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

3. Chapter 1 Give a description of Tellson's Bank.

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

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

6. Chapter 14 Describe Jerry Cruncher's disreputable occupation.

7. Chapter 12 Explain Stryver's final decision about his marriage proposal to Lucie and his reaction to it.

8. Chapter 4 Summarize the news Mr. Lorry bring to Lucie and her reaction to the message.

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

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

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