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A Tale of Two Cities

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 4mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

All revolutionaries are called by what name in Defarge’s wine shop?

a)

Thomas

b)

Jacques

c)

Julien

d)

Pierre

2.

Why does Carton say he hates Darnay?

a)

Carton is of the opinion that Darnay was wrongfully acquitted of all charges.

b)

Carton sees what he could have been

c)

Darnay always attracts women whereas Carton does not

d)

Darnay's family is wealthy, which makes his life easier than Carton's

3.

The town of St. Antoine is best described as...

a)

Bright and hopeful

b)

Small but friendly

c)

Gloomy and depressing

d)

Hostile and dangerous

4.

While he cannot physically escape, Dr. Manette spiritually escapes by looking at:

a)

His wedding ring

b)

A photograph of his daughter

c)

A lock of his wife's hair

d)

A seashell

5.

What symbolizes the coming bloodshed?

a)

A dead dog

b)

A scarlet birthmark

c)

A stopped clock

d)

A broken wine cask

6.

What welcome news does Lorry give Miss Mannette?

a)

Her daughter has eloped and gotten out of France

b)

Her brother has escaped from the Bastille

c)

Her father is not dead

d)

She has inherited a fortune

7.

How does Carton describe Lucie?

a)

Kind to a fault

b)

A golden-haired doll

c)

A delicate angel

d)

Beautiful but ruthless

8.

Sydney Carton is often compared to...

a)

A jackal

b)

A pig

c)

A dog

d)

A vulture

9.

Why does the jury acquit Darnay?

a)

False identification

b)

Witness perjury

c)

Another person confesses

d)

Lack of evidence

10.

Why does the mail coach not want to stop for Jerry Cruncher's message?

a)

He has a bad reputation

b)

They fear being robbed

c)

They are running late

d)

They know the note will cause trouble