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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 is the news that Lorry gives to his visitor?

2. What does Charles decide to do about his future inheritance?

3. Who does odd jobs for Tellson's Bank?

4. Chapter 13 How does Sydney Carton feel when he visits the Manettes?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Chapter 10 What is Charles Darnay's purpose in visiting Doctor Manette?

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

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

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

5. Chapter 9 What suspicions does Charles have about his near-death encounter in England?

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

7. Chapter 5 Describe the metaphorical relationship between Mr. Stryver and Sydney Carton.

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

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

10. Chapter 2 Describe the sentence of quartering, which is the punishment for treason.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

1) Compare and contrast the characters of Mr. Lorry and Jerry Cruncher.

2) Summarize the impact each character has on one another.

3) How is each character realistic in his view toward life, considering the time period in which the story takes place?

4) How do their roles as businessmen differ? Cite examples from the novel.

Essay Topic 2

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 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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