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Multiple-Choice Test
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1. The historical setting for much of the novels action is A) the Industrial Revolution B) the Napoleonic Wars C) the War of 1812 D) the French Revolution 2. Doctor Manettes shoemaking tools symbolize A) his efforts to earn an honest living B) his success in learning a prison trade C) his attempts to escape mental torture D) his transition from aristocrat to working class 3. What ironic parallel exists between the behavior of the Marquis and that of Madame Defarge? A) Each enjoys controlling subordinates. B) Each has two contrasting personalities: passive and controlling. C) Each is cruel and uncaring toward all of the opposing class. D) Each is single-minded in accomplishing a goal. 4. Irony is displayed by which of the following events? F) Doctor Manettes Bastille papers convicting Darnay G) Lucies blowing a kiss to Charles H) Cartons mood before his death J) Doctor Manettes influence with Saint Antoine 5. What motivates Madame Defarges actions toward the aristocrats? A) Her sister was killed by Charless uncle and father. B) Her husband was treated badly by the Evrmondes. C) She is related to the child run over by the marquiss coach. D) The aristocrats will not patronize her shop. 6. Which event best conveys a message about love and self-sacrifice? A) Stryver proposing to Lucie Manette B) Sydney Carton dying in place of Charles Darnay C) John Barsad telling Miss Pross not to acknowledge him D) Jarvis Lorry hiding Lucie in his Paris office 7. Which of the following statements does not describe Dickenss purpose for writing? F) to start a revolution

G) to inform readers about the French Revolution H) to entertain readers with a dramatic story J) to reveal insights about individuals role in society Who is who? Write the names in the right places. Charles Darnay Dr Manette Madame Defarge Miss Pross The Marquis d Evrmonde Jeremy Cruncher Mr. Lorry Gaspard John Barsad Sydney Carton

a is a depressed alcoholic. b is knowledgeable about financial affairs. c loves Lucie Manette as if she were her own daughter. d is able to use his influence to keep Darnay alive in prison. e The first of these characters to die in the story is . f The character who spent most time in prison is . g The characters who are executed are and . h helps Carton save Darnay. Are these sentences true (T) or false (F)? a. Manette knew Charles Darnays father and mother. b. Mr. Stryver and Charles Darnay were rivals for the love of Lucie Manette. c. Lucie Manette felt that her father did not love her. d. Carton uses his striking resemblance to Charles Darnay to help Darnay on two occasions. e. Charles Darnay is unhappy in England and is very pleased when he has the opportunity to return to France. f. Madame Defarge is stronger-willed than her husband.