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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Chapter 1 What is the physical appearance of the Kings and Queens of England and France?

2. Who does Dickens describe as the idlest and most unpromising man?

3. What is the physical and emotional condition of Doctor Manette?

4. Chapter 6 Where are Doctor Manette's lodgings located?

5. What is Mr. Lorry's reaction to Stryver's upcoming plans?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Chapter3 Explain why Charles Darnay is acquitted of his accused crime.

3. Chapter 19 What does Mr. Lorry decide will be beneficial to Doctor Manette's mental condition?

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

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

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

7. Chapter 4 Describe the look that Doctor Manette gives to Charles Darnay as they stand together after the trial.

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

9. Chapter 7 Describe the cold heartedness of Marquis Evremonde in this chapter.

10. Chapter 21 What is the golden thread that Dickens uses in the first paragraph of this chapter?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

1) Lucie is one of the main constants throughout the novel. She is mentioned in all three parts of the story and everyone's life seems to revolve around her. Explain how Lucie and the characters intertwine as the book progresses.

2) What relationship does Lucie have with Doctor Manette, Miss Pross, Charles Darnay, Mr. Lorry, Mr. Stryver, the Defarges, and Sydney Carton.

Essay Topic 2

1) What are some of the differences between the French aristocrats' way of life with that of the common citizens?

2) What indications are there that the Monseigneur and the Marquis Evremonde consider theirs a superior culture and treat the common people as inferior creatures?

Essay Topic 3

1) Summarize how Charles Dickens uses local color and imagery to describe London and Paris.

2) Cite descriptive examples of the atmosphere, landscaping, the citizens, the wine shop, the prisons, and Tellson's Bank.

3) Does the imagery Dickens uses depict a clear and accurate picture of the cities and the surrounding landscape?

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