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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. What is the year the story is taking place?

3. Chapter 7 How many men does it take to serve the Monseigneur his chocolate every morning?

4. Chapter 2 What is the name of the hill that the Dover mail carriage is struggling to climb through the mud?

5. What is the fate of old Foulon?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Chapter 8 Summarize the comment Defarge makes to the grieving father who holds his dead child in his hands.

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

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

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

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

8. Chapter 17 How does Doctor Manette feel about Lucie's marriage?

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

10. Chapter 24 Summarize what is written in the letter that Charles Darnay receives from his Uncle's servant, Gabelle.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

1) Analyze the image of La Guillotine. What does La Guillotine symbolize?

2) What images does Dickens use to describe La Guillotine as it is being used?

3) How do these images have different meaning for different people?

Essay Topic 2

1) Summarize the elements of the tragic hero.

2) Which of these elements does Sydney Carton depict?

3) Explain his role as a hero in the novel and what role his final actions play in 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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