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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 first thing Charles does when he is put in his cell?

2. What is Mr. Lorry's plan for the safe departure of Lucie, her daughter, her father, her husband, Miss Pross, and Jerry Cruncher?

3. What is the verdict rendered to Charles Darnay?

4. Who is sitting in the front row during Darnay's trial?

5. What is the physical appearance of the men and women sharpening weapons in the courtyard?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe how La Guillotine is used as a symbol of the patriots.

2. Describe Mr. Lorry's first business consideration with regard to Tellson's Bank.

3. How does Lucie make herself known to Charles each day?

4. How does Carton help the seamstress who is being executed before him?

5. What is the verdict for Charles in this second trial?

6. Describe what Little Lucie remembers about Sydney Carton years later.

7. Summarize the contents of the note Charles sends to Lucie.

8. Describe the Carmagnole.

9. How does Carton manage to convince Solomon to help him see Charles in prison?

10. Describe why Madame Defarge goes to visit Lucie.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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