Why has Defarge allowed the revolutionaries to look in at the doctor behind a closed door?

The sight will feed the revolution.

What is the significance of so many "Jacques" in Defarge's wine shop?

It is a common name for members of the revolution.

When does Madame Defarge plan to end her vengeance?

With the end of the Evremonde lineage.

In Carton's final vision who returns to Paris and tells his story?

Lucie's son, Sydney, and her grandson.

What is the phrase that Carton repeats to himself when he is wandering the streets of Paris?

I am the resurrection and the life

While en route to Dover, Lorry dreams about…

a ghostly figure that comes back life.

How do the Defarges find out that Barsad is a spy?

A revolutionary on the French police force tells them.

Why are the Dover mail drivers and passengers so apprehensive of each other?

They all fear robbery and murder.

What was the phrase of the revolutionaries?

Liberty, Equality, Fraternity or Death!

How does Dickens describe the privileged class in France?

Extravagant, superficial and useless

What promise does Sydney Carton make to Lucie?

He would sacrifice himself for those she loves.

What is Madame Defarge's first act of violence?

She beheads the governor of the Bastille.

What happens to the chateaus of the aristocracy once the revolution begins?

They are burnt down by revolutionists.

Why is Charles condemned to die?

He must pay for the evils of his family.

Why is Darnay acquitted in his first trial?

Lack of a positive identification.

Why is Charles imprisoned in Book III when he arrives in France?

He is an emigrant and an aristocrat.

Why does Madame Defarge wear a rose in her hair?

The rose is a signal that a spy is in the shop.

Why was the Marquis killed?

Gaspard took vengeance for his child that was killed.

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1
Why has Defarge allowed the revolutionaries to look in at the doctor behind a closed door?
It was one of the few entertainment options in France.
They would not believe Defarge.
The sight will feed the revolution.
It's funny to watch him make shoes constantly.
2
What is the Carmagnole?
The name of Defarge's wine shop
A frenzied dance of the mob
Madame Defarge's password
The prison where Darnay is held
3
What is the significance of so many "Jacques" in Defarge's wine shop?
It's the wood sawyer's name.
It is the common name for “customer” or “friend.”
It is a common name for members of the revolution.
It is a common name in France, like "Bill" in America.
4
When does Madame Defarge plan to end her vengeance?
With the end of the Evremonde lineage.
She doesn't plan to end it.
With the death of Charles Darnay.
With the death of Doctor Manette.
5
In Carton's final vision who returns to Paris and tells his story?
Lucie's son, Sydney, and her grandson.
Dr. Manette and Jarvis Lorry
Little Lucie and her husband.
Lucie and Charles
6
What is the phrase that Carton repeats to himself when he is wandering the streets of Paris?
By the skin of my teeth
How are the mighty fallen
I am the resurrection and the life
The truth shall make you free
7
While en route to Dover, Lorry dreams about…
wine spilling through the streets of France.
a ghostly figure that comes back life.
a coffin chasing him down the street.
how happy Lucie will be when she receives his news.
8
What does Jerry Cruncher object to his wife doing?
praying
drinking
gambling
reading
9
In the first chapter, Dickens uses personification of death as represented by…
a woodsman.
a shepherd.
a farmer.
a knitting woman.
10
How do the Defarges find out that Barsad is a spy?
Gabelle accidentally tells them Barsad's position.
They find out through the mender of the roads.
The Vengeance has seen him meet with French leaders.
A revolutionary on the French police force tells them.
11
Why are the Dover mail drivers and passengers so apprehensive of each other?
They all fear robbery and murder.
The revolution is claiming innocent lives on a daily basis.
They each think the other may be a government spy.
The drivers are peasants who resent the aristocrats.
12
What was the phrase of the revolutionaries?
Death to aristocrats!
Liberty, Equality, Fraternity or Death!
Liberty to all men!
Viva La France!
13
How does Dickens describe the privileged class in France?
Concerned do-gooders
Extravagant, superficial and useless
Conservative, intelligent and kind
Self-centered but intelligent and benevolent
14
What promise does Sydney Carton make to Lucie?
He will destroy Stryver for her.
He would sacrifice himself for those she loves.
He will take care of her father.
He would be willing to drink anything for one she loves.
15
What is Madame Defarge's first act of violence?
She shoots one of the Bastille guards.
She runs over a child of the Marquis in revenge.
She beheads the governor of the Bastille.
She stabs one of the aristocrats as he attempted to escape.
16
What is the significant item that Doctor Manette kept while in prison?
A faded note from his wife
A small piece of golden thread
A lock of his wife's hair
The heel of a woman's shoe
17
What happens to the chateaus of the aristocracy once the revolution begins?
They are used as fortresses for the loyalists.
They are looted for food and valuables.
They are abandoned and left to decay.
They are burnt down by revolutionists.
18
Why is Charles condemned to die?
He has committed treason.
He killed Madame Defarge's older sister.
He must pay for the evils of his family.
His death is just for the new regime to show its power.
19
Why is Darnay acquitted in his first trial?
Lack of a positive identification.
Barsad is threatened into changing his testimony.
Dr. Manette's testimony saved him.
Lucie's testimony saved him.
20
How long was Dr. Manette imprisoned?
Almost ten years
Almost eighteen years
Almost fourteen years
Almost sixteen years
21
What is the Marquis most concerned about after running over the child?
The condition of his horses
Being arrested and imprisoned
Being late to his party
His reputation
22
Why is Charles imprisoned in Book III when he arrives in France?
He is caught helping the revolutionaries.
He is an emigrant and an aristocrat.
Gabelle framed him for killing Gaspard.
He is imprisoned for treason.
23
Why does Madame Defarge wear a rose in her hair?
It is Dickens' symbol for the blossoming revolution.
The rose is a signal that a spy is in the shop.
She hides secret notes in it for revolutionaries.
She is an ugly woman trying to look pretty.
24
What does Jerry tell his family he does at night?
That he is going fishing.
That he helps the revolutionaries.
That he is visiting Miss Pross.
That he works privately for Lorry.
25
Why was the Marquis killed?
His carriage overturned.
He been helping the common people and the revolution.
Madame Defarge ordered his execution.
Gaspard took vengeance for his child that was killed.

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