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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 are Carton's true feelings about Mr. Lorry?

2. Who cries out Solomon's English identity when he sees Jerry and Miss Pross talking to him?

3. How many people are condemned to die on the same day as Charles?

4. What is the family name that is detested by Saint Antoine?

5. Where does Sydney Carton stop on the morning after Charles' trial?

Short Essay Questions

1. Summarize the thoughts of the people on the night after Carton's execution.

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

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

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

5. Describe how the patriots of France look upon Charles Darnay.

6. Explain why Mr. Lorry is shocked at the sight of Jerry Cruncher.

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

1) Compare the characters of Lucie and Sydney Carton.

2) Which character gives more to their relationship? Explain.

3) How do their views differ on life, marriage, and children?

4) Which character is more realistic in his or her view of life? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

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?

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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