None.
What is the countryside of France like?
The fields have the same starved look that the people do.
Charles visits his uncle the Marquis and informs him that he renounced his name and property. Why does Charles Darnay do this?
To honor his mother's dying wish.
In the conversation between the Marquis and Charles, Dickens gives a hint that at one time the Marquis was able to have someone imprisoned. Who?
Dr. Manette.
Why was the Marquis killed?
The common people rose up against him for running down the child.
Why doesn't Dr. Manette want Charles to reveal his true name?
He suspects a connection between his past imprisonment and Charles' family.
How does Stryver view his marriage to Lucie?
He will possess a pretty object who will be pleased to marry such a distinguished and gallant man.
Describe Carton's responses to Stryver's self-flattery.
Carton stabs him with ironic, verbal jabs which completely pass over Stryver's head.
What promise does Sydney Carton make to Lucie?
He would sacrifice himself for those she loves.
What "fish" does Cruncher go fishing after?
Dead bodies.
Why are Cruncher's fingers always rusty?
He gets them dirty on his fishing trips.
Who was the doomed man the road-mender told the Jacques about?
The man who stabbed the Marquis.
What register does Madame Defarge keep?
Names of those who are enemies to the common people.
Why does Madame Defarge wear a rose in her hair?
The rose is a signal that a spy is in the shop.
Why is it ironic that John Barsad should come that particular day?
Madame Defarge is knitting his name into the register.
Who else's name is Madame Defarge knitting?
Madame Defarge is knitting his name into the register.
Who else's name is Madame Defarge knitting?
Charles Darnay.
Why does Dr. Manette cobble for nine days after Lucie and Charles are married?
It is his way of escaping from distressing news.
What does Dr. Manette allow Lorry and Miss Pross to do?
Destroy his benchwork.
Why does Lucie ask her husband to speak kindly toward Carton?
She has seen that he has a good heart and is full of suffering.
Lucie's fanciful thought years ago of the echoes of a multitude of footsteps becomes a reality in France. What has occurred?
The mob has stormed the Bastille in Paris.
What metaphor does Dickens use to describe the mob?
A surging sea.
Who is The Vengeance?
Madame Defarge's lieutenant.
Why was grass put in Foulon's mouth?
He had told the starving people to eat grass.
Why does Mr. Lorry have to go to Paris?
He had to go on bank business.
Why does Darney go to France?
To help Gabelle.
Why is it foolish of Charles Darnay to go to France?
He is a member of the French nobility.
Why is Charles imprisoned?
He is an emigrant and an aristrocrat.
Why does the crowd at the grindstone take up Dr. Manette's cause to free Charles?
Dr. Manette is a folk hero, so the people support his cause.
Why does Madame Defarge wish to see Lucie and the younger Lucie?
She wants to remember what they look like so she can register them.
What change has occurred within Dr. Manette?
He has become strong again.
What is the Carmagnole?
A frenzied dance of the mob.
What caused the jury to acquit Charles?
All of the above.
How must Miss Pross and Jerry Cruncher perform the household shopping?
They both go and make small purchases in many shops.
Why is Charles arrested again on the day of his release?
He was denounced by the Defarges and others.
Where does Miss Pross find her brother?
At a wine shop.
Who identifies Solomon Pross as John Barsad?
Sidney Carton.
What does Carton want from Solomon Pross (Barsad)
Access to Charles Darnay.
Why is Mr. Lorry appalled at Cruncher?
Jerry has been a grave robber.
What arrangement has Carton made with Barsad?
He has arranged to see Darnay.
Dr. Manette worked to free Darnay during the first imprisonment. Who appears to be quietly working now?
Carton.
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