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

2. Who is guarding the Marquis' countryside chateau?

3. Who owns a prosperous wine shop in Paris?

4. Chapter 5 What do most men do as a pastime during the time the story is taking place?

5. What is the first thing Doctor Manette recognizes about his daughter?

Short Essay Questions

1. Chapter 1 Describe what families living in England in 1775 do if they travel away from their homes?

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

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

4. Chapter 14 Describe Jerry Cruncher's disreputable occupation.

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

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

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

8. Chapter 1 Give a description of Tellson's Bank.

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

1) Evaluate the elements of cause-and-effect in this story using examples from the novel.

2) Choose three events from the story which cause Carton's life to undergo a change.

3) How does he react to the events and their effects?

4) How does he grow emotionally in his own life and in his attitude toward the people in his life because of these changes?

Essay Topic 2

1) Write an introduction to the novel discussing Charles Dickens' writing style, use of dialogue, irony, imagery, and point of view of the characters.

2) How do these literary elements affect the story?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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