A Tale of Two Cities

A Tale of Two Cities

by

Charles Dickens

A Tale of Two Cities: Book 3, Chapter 10 Quiz 6 questions

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Why did Dr. Manette write the letter that Defarge reads at Charles's trial?
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Manette wrote the letter to explain how he ended up in prison
Manette wrote the letter to try to resurface repressed memories
Manette wrote the letter out of boredom while in prison
Manette wrote the letter as a plea for help
What do the Evrémonde brothers represent in the context of Dickens's time?
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They signify aristocrats' evolving tolerance toward the lower classes
They represent common people's disapproval of the French nobility
They symbolize the chivalry and gallantry of the upper classes
They illustrate the worst of aristocratic tyranny
How did Dr. Manette respond to the Evrémondes' offer, and what does this indicate about his character?
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Dr. Manette accepted the gold, indicating his need for financial security
Dr. Manette negotiated for a higher amount, showing his cunning and shrewdness
Dr. Manette accepted the gold, highlighting his weakness in the face of aristocratic power
Dr. Manette refused the gold, demonstrating his commitment to professional ethics
Which character in the novel is implied to be the surviving sister of the abused peasant family?
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Madame Defarge
Lucie Manette
Miss Pross
The Marquis's wife
What did Dr. Manette do after his encounter with the Marquis's wife, and what happened as a result?
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He tried to confront the Evrémondes, but he was beaten and left for dead
He sent a letter to the authorities, but the Marquis intercepted it and imprisoned Manette
He fled to another town to escape the Evrémondes, but he was tracked down and imprisoned
He sent a letter to the newspaper, but the newspaper refused to publish it
What is the verdict at Charles's trial, and how does the crowd react?
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The jury pardons Charles and the crowd celebrates his release
The jury is undecided and the crowd is silent and confused
The jury sentences Charles to death and the crowd cheers
The jury postpones the decision and the crowd protests