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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. What type of person is Miss Proust's brother, Solomon?

2. What is the fate of old Foulon?

3. What does Carton say he would do for Lucie and anyone dear to her?

4. Chapter 15 What is the gossip of the day at Defarge's wine shop?

5. What does Madame Defarge do in her usual spot in the wine shop?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Chapter 18 Describe the great concern Miss Pross and Mr. Lorry have for Doctor Manette after Lucie's wedding.

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

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

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

7. Chapter 4 Summarize the news Mr. Lorry bring to Lucie and her reaction to the message.

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

9. Chapter 20 Explain the request Sydney Carton makes of Charles Darnay while at the home of Doctor Manette.

10. Chapter 6 Summarize the physical and emotional state of Doctor Manette.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

1) Compare the characters of Lucie and Sydney Carton.

2) Which character gives more to their relationship? Explain.

3) How do their views differ on life, marriage, and children?

4) Which character is more realistic in his or her view of life? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

1) Discuss how Sydney Carton's character changes from the beginning of the novel to the end.

2) How does his attitude change toward the Manettes?

3) How does his attitude toward Charles Darnay change?

4) What are the differences in his attitude toward the way he sees his life from the start of the novel to the end?

Essay Topic 3

1) Evaluate the evidence presented to the Tribunal in the second case against Charles Darnay.

2) Do you think the testimony given by the Defarges and the letter from Doctor Manette are convincing?

3) Defend or criticize the verdict of the Tribunal.

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