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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 3, Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the audience yell out as Darnay's name is called?
(a) Set him free.
(b) Show mercy.
(c) Take off his head.
(d) Let him rot in prison.

2. Why do men and women gather in the courtyard to sharpen weapons on the grindstone?
(a) They are slaughtering cattle.
(b) They are preparing for an invasion.
(c) They are sharpening weapons for the king's soldiers.
(d) They are killing the prisoners.

3. Who is guarding the Marquis' countryside chateau?
(a) Sydney
(b) Gabelle
(c) Charles
(d) Doctor Manette

4. Who does Dickens describe as the idlest and most unpromising man?
(a) Charles Darnay
(b) Sydney Carton
(c) Mr. Stryver
(d) Doctor Manette

5. Why is Doctor Manette sure that there will be no more shoemaking or North Tower for him ever again?
(a) He keeps his promise to Lucie.
(b) He finds a new career.
(c) The North Tower and his shoemaking tools are destroyed.
(d) He moves away from Paris.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Charles Darnay find attractive?

2. Chapter 2 What is the punishment for treason?

3. What does Lucie pray as she watches her father sleep?

4. What is the punishment for forgers, thieves, and counterfeiters?

5. Chapter 18 What is the condition of Doctor Manette when Charles leaves his room on Lucie's wedding day?

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