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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 19 How does Mr. Lorry begin his conversation with Doctor Manette on the tenth day after Lucie's wedding?

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

3. What does it mean when Defarge and his followers register the inhabitants of the Marquis' chateau?

4. Chapter 18 What is the condition of Doctor Manette when Charles leaves his room on Lucie's wedding day?

5. What does Defarge tell the grieving man who cries over the child that is killed by Monsieur the Marquis' carriage?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Chapter 2 Summarize the message that Jerry delivers to Mr. Lorry.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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?

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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