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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 main source of evidence presented against Charles Darnay?

2. How does the universal fear and distrust of the times affect daily life of the citizens?

3. What does Carton believe will happen to Charles?

4. What advice does Carton give to Mr. Lorry about Charles' fate?

5. What request does Lucie present to the four men holding her husband?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Summarize the reaction of the crowd at the innocent verdict for Charles.

3. How does Doctor Manette manage to communicate messages between Charles and Lucie?

4. Describe the reaction of the crowd in the courtyard have toward Doctor Manette when he reveals who he is.

5. There is a knock on Doctor Manette's door. Who is knocking and what is their purpose?

6. Describe the result of the encounter between Miss Pross and Madame Defarge.

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

8. Describe the one thing that Monsieur Defarge does not agree with about his wife's thinking.

9. What do Carton and Lorry discuss about the fate of Charles?

10. Describe the evidence that the Tribunal has against Charles?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

1) Write an introduction to the novel discussing Charles Dickens' writing style, use of dialogue, irony, imagery, and point of view of the characters.

2) How do these literary elements affect the story?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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