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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. How does Charles feel about Lucie Manette?

2. Chapter 1 What is the physical appearance of the Kings and Queens of England and France?

3. Chapter 23 How do the common people of France feel about the aristocracy?

4. What is Mr. Lorry's reaction to Stryver's upcoming plans?

5. What news does the spy relate to Defarge?

Short Essay Questions

1. Chapter 21 What is the golden thread that Dickens uses in the first paragraph of this chapter?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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) 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) What is the message Dickens is trying to convey about life in France and England in the late 1700s?

2) Does he depict a realistic and relevant view of human nature through the actions of the character during the French Revolution?

3) Are the human qualities of each character true to life? Explain.

4) How do the characters convey the everyday struggles of life?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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