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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 Darnay tell Doctor Manette about the evidence brought against him in court?
(a) He tells Manette that the conviction is his entire fault.
(b) He tells Manette that Lucie will never forgive him.
(c) He tells Manette not to feel guilty about it.
(d) He tells Manette that he was a fool to write the letter.

2. What does Madame Defarge carry inside her coat as she walks through the streets of Paris?
(a) A vile of poison
(b) Her knitting
(c) A pistol and a dagger
(d) A flag of the Republic

3. How many death carts head toward La Guillotine?
(a) Six
(b) Two
(c) Seven
(d) Twelve

4. How does Carton comfort the seamstress who is executed before him?
(a) He tells her that her family will pray for her soul.
(b) He tells her that she is too good for this world.
(c) He tells her that she is brave.
(d) He tells her there is no trouble or worry in the next world.

5. What advice does Carton give to Mr. Lorry about Charles' fate?
(a) Help Lucie to grieve
(b) Help Lucie to accept the circumstances
(c) Don't grieve
(d) Grieve now and never again

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is Darnay's first impression of the imprisoned men and women?

3. What is the matter in which Madame Defarge cannot trust her husband?

4. Who does Charles forget about as he writes letters to family and friends?

5. How many people are condemned to die on the same day as Charles?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the reaction of the crowd in the courtyard have toward Doctor Manette when he reveals who he is.

2. Describe how La Guillotine is used as a symbol of the patriots.

3. Describe Mr. Lorry's first business consideration with regard to Tellson's Bank.

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

5. Explain why Mr. Lorry is horrified to look out the window of Tellson's Bank.

6. Describe who makes up the Tribunal of Charles' trial.

7. Describe the reaction of Miss Pross when she sees her brother in the marketplace.

8. Summarize the reaction of the crowd at the innocent verdict for Charles.

9. Describe why Madame Defarge goes to visit Lucie.

10. How does Doctor Manette manage to communicate messages between Charles and Lucie?

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