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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 Lucie request of her husband regarding Mr. Carton?
(a) She asks him to give Mr. Carton a job.
(b) She asks that he disregard Mr. Carton's faults.
(c) She asks that he never speak to Mr. Carton again.
(d) She asks him to pay Carton to go away.

2. What does Stryver say to Mr. Lorry about the advice Lorry gives him?
(a) He tells him that he doesn't agree with the advice.
(b) Stryver tells Lorry that he never wants to see him again.
(c) Stryver tells Lorry that he is an empty-headed scoundrel.
(d) He thanks Mr. Lorry, asking him not to mention it again.

3. What does Charles decide to do about his future inheritance?
(a) He decides to take his inheritance and move away.
(b) He makes plans to spend his inheritance.
(c) He plans to use his inheritance to further his social standing.
(d) He denounces it.

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

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 if he has heard from Lucie.
(b) He asks the doctor's advice on what to do about a friend who had a mental shock.
(c) He tells the doctor that he is going on a trip.
(d) He asks the doctor if he is accepting new patients.

Short Answer Questions

1. Chapter 20 Who is the first person to visit the newlyweds when they return home?

2. Chapter 11 What does Stryver confess to Carton after a night of carousing?

3. Chapter 12 Why does Stryver visit Mr. Lorry at Tellson's bank?

4. What are Mr. Carton's feelings toward Charles Darnay?

5. Chapter 7 How many men does it take to serve the Monseigneur his chocolate every morning?

Short Essay Questions

1. Chapter 16 What does Monsieur Defarge say to his wife in a pleading voice about Lucie Manette's husband?

2. Chapter 11 How does Stryver describe Carton's future prospects?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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