ATOTC: Reading Check (Pages 28-95)

In which two main cities does this story take place?

• Belgium and London

• Paris and Rome

• London and Paris

• Dublin and Montreal

Which conflict is the setting for this story?

• The War of 1812

• World War I

• The Revolutionary War

• The French Revolution

Which word means "the ruling class; nobility"

• blunderbuss

• specter

• reluctance

• aristocracy

Why are people during this time "shy of each other?"

• Anyone could be a robber or a murderer

• Romance spread quickly during this time

• Disease was killing people in droves

• It was customary to be shy during this time

Tellson's is mentioned quite frequently in these first few chapters of the book, and is the place where Mr. Lorry works. What kind of establishment is Tellson's?

• a pub

• a bank

• a university

• a courthouse

Which young maiden does Mr. Lorry meet with?

• Miss Elizabeth

• Miss Lorry

• Miss Manette

• Miss Tellson

Which mysterious code phrase does Mr. Lorry use to respond to the letter and to discuss with the young maiden?

• The canter is full

• Locked and safe

• The goose is cooked

• Recalled to life

What important information does Mr. Lorry reveal to the young maiden?

• She only has days to escape the guillotine

• Her husband has vanished

• Her father is still alive

• She is the heiress to a great fortune

In the sentence "After a pause, he said, with great reluctance, 'It is very difficult to begin.' what does the word RELUCTANCE mean?

• a sore throat

• sadness

• unwillingness

• joy

While riding his coach, Mr. Lorry dozes and speaks with a specter. What is a SPECTER?

• a ghost

• an armed guard

• a soldier

• an executioner