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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 16 Who is the spy that is commissioned for Defarge's neighborhood?

2. What does Doctor Manette tell Lucie he thought about as he looked at the moon while in prison?

3. How do the three passengers in the coach relate to one another?

4. What is the reason for the prisoner's acquittal?

5. What does Carton confess to Lucie when he visits her?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. Chapter 12 Explain Stryver's final decision about his marriage proposal to Lucie and his reaction to it.

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

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

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

9. Chapter 23 Summarize what becomes of the Chateau Evremonde where Gabelle still resides.

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

1) What is the significance of the woman at the foot of the scaffold, watching Sydney face La Guillotine?

2) How does she envision the thoughts that Sydney is thinking?

3) As written by this woman, what future does Sydney envision for Lucie and her family?

Essay Topic 2

1) Analyze the resolution of the story as it relates to each of the characters in the novel.

2) Explain the metamorphosis each character experiences in the final chapter.

Essay Topic 3

1) Evaluate the relationship between Madame Defarge and Monsieur Defarge.

2) How are they a good match?

3) How do they interact with one another? What are the qualities of their marriage?

4) Cite examples from the story proving their acceptance of one another and their role in the revolution?

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