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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the common view of Jerry's secret trade?
(a) It is disreputable.
(b) It is something of value.
(c) It is a good way to get ahead.
(d) It is something to be proud of.

2. Chapter 5 What do most men do as a pastime during the time the story is taking place?
(a) Go for long walks
(b) Drink heavily
(c) Play chess
(d) Play cards

3. Chapter 11 What does Stryver confess to Carton after a night of carousing?
(a) He intends to marry Miss Pross.
(b) He is moving to Paris.
(c) He is joining the King's guard.
(d) He intends to marry Lucie.

4. Chapter 7 How many men does it take to serve the Monseigneur his chocolate every morning?
(a) Two
(b) Three
(c) Four
(d) Five

5. How do the three passengers in the coach relate to one another?
(a) They are mysteries to each other.
(b) They are business partners.
(c) They are life long friends.
(d) They are cousins.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is guarding the Marquis' countryside chateau?

2. Chapter 19 How does Mr. Lorry begin his conversation with Doctor Manette on the tenth day after Lucie's wedding?

3. What becomes of the corrupt Court of France?

4. What does Stryver say to Mr. Lorry about the advice Lorry gives him?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Chapter 17 How does Doctor Manette feel about Lucie's marriage?

2. Chapter 4 Describe the look that Doctor Manette gives to Charles Darnay as they stand together after the trial.

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

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

5. Chapter 9 What suspicions does Charles have about his near-death encounter in England?

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

7. Chapter 2 Describe the sentence of quartering, which is the punishment for treason.

8. Chapter 3 Describe what Jerry is thinking as he looks upon the city during the night.

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

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

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