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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) Outside of London
(b) In Paris
(c) Near Soho square on a quiet street corner
(d) Near Trafalgar Square

2. What does it mean when Defarge and his followers register the inhabitants of the Marquis' chateau?
(a) Mark them for death
(b) Invite them to the yearly wine tasting
(c) Add them to the list of wine deliveries
(d) Add them as favorite customers

3. What is the reason for the prisoner's acquittal?
(a) A letter from the king
(b) The confession of a stranger
(c) Many witnesses for his behalf
(d) Inability to identify him

4. What does Madame Defarge do in her usual spot in the wine shop?
(a) Bottles wine
(b) Reads
(c) Gossips to customers
(d) Knits

5. Chapter 14 What is Jerry Cruncher's secret trade?
(a) He is a spy.
(b) He is a grave robber.
(c) He is a sheep smuggler.
(d) He is a bandit.

Short Answer Questions

1. Chapter 18 What is the condition of Doctor Manette when Charles leaves his room on Lucie's wedding day?

2. What is the prisoner's reaction as he waits before the large crowd to be tried?

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

4. Where does Doctor Manette go two weeks after Lucie's wedding?

5. What does Charles decide to do about his future inheritance?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Chapter 6 Analyze how the title of the chapter relates to Carton's musings.

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

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

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

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

7. Chapter 8 Summarize the comment Defarge makes to the grieving father who holds his dead child in his hands.

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

9. Chapter 2 Summarize the message that Jerry delivers to Mr. Lorry.

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

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