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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 a woman waiting to be executed ask to do when she sees Carton's face?
(a) Write the prophecies she sees in his eyes
(b) Write about the pain in his face
(c) Write about the blank stare in his eyes
(d) Write of the fear she sees in his face

2. What is Madame Defarge's destination as she walks through the streets?
(a) The wine shop
(b) Tullsen's Bank
(c) La Guillotine
(d) Doctor Manette's and Lucie's lodgings

3. What is Sydney's intention now that Charles is out of the prison?
(a) He will wait for Charles to reach safety, then escape.
(b) He will be executed in Charles' place.
(c) He will escape through the trap door.
(d) He will declare his true identity at La Guillotine.

4. What is the position of Solomon that Sydney Carton is most interested in?
(a) Solomon is one of the prison guards.
(b) Solomon is an ally of The Vengeance.
(c) Solomon is an executioner using La Guillotine.
(d) Solomon is a turnkey at the Conciergerie.

5. What does the evidence against Charles call up in the crowd at the trial?
(a) Sympathy for Charles
(b) Their own past offenses
(c) A passion for vengeance
(d) Mercy for the prisoners

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Carton believe will happen to Charles?

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

3. Why does Charles Darnay feel completely lost when he returns to Paris?

4. Who are the two witnesses Darnay names in his behalf?

5. What does Madame Defarge reveal about her past?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. An escort is forced upon Charles when he enters France. Where does this escort bring him?

7. There is a knock on Doctor Manette's door. Who is knocking and what is their purpose?

8. What do Carton and Lorry discuss about the fate of Charles?

9. How does Lucie make herself known to Charles each day?

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

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