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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 the audience yell out as Darnay's name is called?
(a) Show mercy.
(b) Let him rot in prison.
(c) Set him free.
(d) Take off his head.

2. Who does Charles forget about as he writes letters to family and friends?
(a) Doctor Manette
(b) Lucie
(c) Sydney Carton
(d) Mr. Lorry

3. What becomes of the King of France in this new era of Liberty, Equality, Fraternity, and Death?
(a) The king escapes to England for safety.
(b) The king is exile.
(c) The king is tried, doomed, and beheaded.
(d) The king is imprisoned for life.

4. What is the outcome of the struggle between Madame Defarge and Miss Pross?
(a) Miss Pross is shot.
(b) Miss Pross is stabbed.
(c) Madame Defarge is stabbed.
(d) Madame Defarge is shot.

5. Who does Doctor Manette go to see after delivering his news to Lucie?
(a) Mr. Lorry
(b) Monsieur Defarge
(c) Miss Pross
(d) The Vengeance

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Mr. Lorry amazed to see come through the door of Tellson's Bank in Paris?

2. Who denounces Charles Darnay, causing him to be arrested once again?

3. Why do men and women gather in the courtyard to sharpen weapons on the grindstone?

4. What does the evidence against Charles call up in the crowd at the trial?

5. What is Mr. Lorry's plan for the safe departure of Lucie, her daughter, her father, her husband, Miss Pross, and Jerry Cruncher?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the one thing that Monsieur Defarge does not agree with about his wife's thinking.

2. Explain why Mr. Lorry is shocked at the sight of Jerry Cruncher.

3. Describe what Carton does when he visits Charles in prison.

4. Explain why Sydney Carton decides to walk around the city, making his presence known.

5. Summarize the thoughts of the people on the night after Carton's execution.

6. Describe the Carmagnole.

7. Describe how the patriots of France look upon Charles Darnay.

8. What is Doctor Manette's reaction to Charles' acquittal?

9. What is the verdict for Charles in this second trial?

10. Summarize the contents of the note Charles sends to Lucie.

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