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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 does Charles realize about the future peace of his family as he awaits execution?

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

3. What is in the note Defarge brings to Mr. Lorry from Doctor Manette?

4. Who does Charles forget about as he writes letters to family and friends?

5. What words continue to repeat in Carton's mind as he wanders the streets throughout the night?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Summarize the description Carton gives of Mr. Lorry and how people will feel about him when he is gone.

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

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

5. Describe what Carton does when he visits Charles in prison.

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

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

8. What is Doctor Manette's reaction to Charles' acquittal?

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

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) 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 2

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 3

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?

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