ATOTC: Reading Check (Through p. 160)

Where has Charles traveled to at the beginning of Book 3?

• Lucie's house
• The wineshop
• Paris
• London

"Down with the emigrant," when it is shouted, is in reference to whom?

• Mr. Lorry
• Monsieur Defarge
• Jerry Cruncher
• Charles Darnay

In the line, "You are consigned, Evremonde, to the prison of La Force," what does the word CONSIGNED mean?

• committed
• grateful
• garbage
• hilarious

What was Charles's reason for going on his journey?

• He wanted to help his servant, Gabelle
• He wanted to save Lucie
• He needed to repay Jerry Cruncher for the debt he owed
• He was sent as a spy for Mr. Lorry

Why will Defarge not help Charles Darnay send a letter to Mr. Lorry?

• He does not understand Darnay's language
• He is afraid of getting caught in aiding a prisoner
• He has no parchment or quill to give to Darnay to write with
• He says his duty is to his country and his people, who are both against Darnay

What does the term "In Secret" mean as it is used in reference to Darnay's situation at La Force?

• It means he is sworn not to reveal the information of his mission
• It means he is being placed in solitary confinement, alone in a prison cell
• It means there is an inside joke about his prison status that gives the guards a good laugh
• It means the judge will force him to reveal his secrets in exchange for freedom

In the line, "...you will compose yourself now, to do exactly as I tell you..." the word COMPOSE means

• get dressed
• make clean
• make calm
• begin to pray

Why does Mr. Lorry not want the Manettes to look out through the window?

• Darnay is being hung and it is too gruesome for them to handle
• the field is being burned and all of their livestock are dead
• there is a trap being set for Lucie in order for her to be captured
• A mob is murdering prisoners outside and it could be dangerous if they are spotted

When Dr. Manette goes outside, what is the mob's reaction?

• They surround and attack him
• They begin to celebrate him and decide to help Darnay
• They take him prisoner to be brought to La Force
• They torture him for information on Lucie

Why is Lucie moaning in her sleep?

• Her father's and husband's lives are now both in danger
• Her child has fallen seriously ill
• She is terribly upset that she cannot get comfortable in bed.
• Mr. Lorry is dead