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How Well Do You Know "A Tale of Two Cities?" Quiz

This quiz was originally made for my English class. I thought I'd share it with you all. :) It's 10 multiple choice questions based on the book. Have fun!

A multiple-choice quiz by MmeGrantaire. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
MmeGrantaire

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
336,737

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
451

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. Which of these characters does NOT help to influence the theme of 'resurrection?' Hint

Sydney

Miss Pross

Jerry

Doctor Manette

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Question 2 of 10

2. What is Mr. Lorry's occupation? Hint

doctor

banker

teacher

carpenter

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Question 3 of 10

3. What are the 'two cities' of the title? Hint

Paris and Marseilles

Paris and London

Moscow and Vienna

New York and London

4. Who is the younger sister spoken of in this passage?

"I took my young sister (for I have another) to a place beyond the reach of this man, and where, at least, she will never be his vassal."

Hint

The Vengeance

Miss Pross

Lucie

Madame Defarge

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who was the only person to hear Sydney's last words to Lucie? Hint

Little Lucie

Charles Darnay

Lucie

Mr. Lorry

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Question 6 of 10

6. For how long was Doctor Manette 'buried alive' before he was taken back to England by Mr. Lorry and Lucie? Hint

20 years

10 years

18 years

15 years

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Question 7 of 10

7. Charles Darnay lives in England under a false name. What is his real surname? Hint

Defarge

St. Evremonde

Lorry

Cruncher

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Question 8 of 10

8. How many times was Charles tried in court over the course of the novel? Hint

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Question 9 of 10

9. Jerry Cruncher's other job aside from working at Tellson's is as what? Hint

resurrection man

black market salesman

forger

hit man

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Question 10 of 10

10. What is the 'far, far better thing' that Sydney does at the end of the novel? Hint

helps a needy family

adopts Little Lucie

trades places with Darnay

saves the aristocrats from the guillotine

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which of these characters does NOT help to influence the theme of 'resurrection?'

Answer: Miss Pross

Sydney helps to influence the theme because over the course of the novel he is 'reborn', in a way; before he dies, he says, "I am the resurrection and the life...".
Jerry worked in secret as a 'resurrection man', or a grave robber, who sold bodies to science.
Doctor Manette is represented by the phrase 'recalled to life'.

2. What is Mr. Lorry's occupation?

Answer: banker

He works for Tellson's Bank in London.

3. What are the 'two cities' of the title?

Answer: Paris and London

The novel is set before and during the French Revolution.

4. Who is the younger sister spoken of in this passage? "I took my young sister (for I have another) to a place beyond the reach of this man, and where, at least, she will never be his vassal."

Answer: Madame Defarge

Madame Defarge seeks revenge against Darnay, because his family, the St. Evremondes, raped her sister and killed her brother.

5. Who was the only person to hear Sydney's last words to Lucie?

Answer: Little Lucie

Lucie was unconscious at the time. Only her daughter heard Sydney say, "A life you love."

6. For how long was Doctor Manette 'buried alive' before he was taken back to England by Mr. Lorry and Lucie?

Answer: 18 years

He was locked in the Bastille by the St. Evremondes, as they feared he would denounce them for their actions against Madame Defarge's family.

7. Charles Darnay lives in England under a false name. What is his real surname?

Answer: St. Evremonde

He changed his name when he renounced his title and came to England.

8. How many times was Charles tried in court over the course of the novel?

Answer: 3

The first time was at the beginning of part 2, 'The Golden Thread'. He was tried in England for treason. The other two times are in Paris. He is released the first time with the help of Manette, but is denounced by Madame Defarge soon after in another trial.

9. Jerry Cruncher's other job aside from working at Tellson's is as what?

Answer: resurrection man

As was previously mentioned, Jerry sold bodies to science for money.

10. What is the 'far, far better thing' that Sydney does at the end of the novel?

Answer: trades places with Darnay

He trades places with Darnay and dies at the guillotine out of his love for Lucie. The answer 'saves the aristocrats from the guillotine' refers to another literary character: "The Scarlet Pimpernel".

Source: Author MmeGrantaire

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