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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 does Madame Defarge do when the Governor of the Bastille is killed?
(a) She screams at the sight.
(b) She turns and runs away.
(c) She cuts off his head.
(d) She cheers.

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

3. Who is guarding the Marquis' countryside chateau?
(a) Charles
(b) Doctor Manette
(c) Gabelle
(d) Sydney

4. What is the commotion at the Marquis' home after dinner with Charles?
(a) The Marquis argues with Gabelle.
(b) The Marquis falls down the stairs.
(c) The Marquis is stabbed through the heart.
(d) The Marquis has an argument with his wife.

5. Chapter 8 What does the man hanging onto Marquis Evremonde's carriage do?
(a) He attacks the Marquis.
(b) He screams that the Marquis is a murderer.
(c) He grabs the horse's reins.
(d) He jumps into the river.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Mr. Lorry's reaction to Stryver's upcoming plans?

2. What is the punishment for forgers, thieves, and counterfeiters?

3. How do the three passengers in the coach relate to one another?

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

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Chapter 1 Describe what families living in England in 1775 do if they travel away from their homes?

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. Chapter 18 Describe the great concern Miss Pross and Mr. Lorry have for Doctor Manette after Lucie's wedding.

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

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

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