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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 6 Where are Doctor Manette's lodgings located?
(a) Near Soho square on a quiet street corner
(b) Near Trafalgar Square
(c) Outside of London
(d) In Paris

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

3. Chapter 5 What do most men do as a pastime during the time the story is taking place?
(a) Drink heavily
(b) Play chess
(c) Go for long walks
(d) Play cards

4. 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 the child is better off dying without pain than living a life full of pain.
(c) Defarge tells the grieving man that he now has one less mouth to feed.
(d) Defarge tells the grieving man that his child is in heaven now.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What advice does Stryver give to Carton?

3. Chapter 4 Who does the acquitted prisoner dine with after the trial?

4. What does Lorry do with Doctor Manette's shoemaking implements?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10. Chapter 24 Summarize what is written in the letter that Charles Darnay receives from his Uncle's servant, Gabelle.

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