A Tale of Two Cities: Book 2 (Ch 1-10) Quiz
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Chapter 1 begins __ years from when Dr. Manette was transported from Paris to London.

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Tellson's Bank is a microcosm of the country of _____.

England

Tellson's Bank is also a parody of the _____.

Bastille

_______ ______ was the arched gateway into London, which sometimes displayed the heads of the executed.

<p>Temple Bar</p> Signup and view all the answers

What interval time has passed since Dr. Manette's release?

<p>five years later (1780)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the date when Chapter 5 begins?

<p>March, 1780 (7:30 am)</p> Signup and view all the answers

_____ _____ is old fashioned, small, dark, ugly, incommodious.

<p>Tellson's Bank</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is the odd-job man at Tellson's?

<p>Jerry Cruncher</p> Signup and view all the answers

______ _____ is 12 years old and has the same name as his father.

<p>Jerry's son</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why does Jerry become upset with his wife?

<p>She prays for him, but he thinks she prays against him.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Jerry's wife's name?

<p>Aggerawayter</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the morning, what is unusual about Jerry's boots?

<p>boots are covered with clay</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Young Jerry notice about his father's fingers?

<p>they are rusty</p> Signup and view all the answers

Tellson's Bank is located on _____ ______ in London.

<p>Fleet Street</p> Signup and view all the answers

______ is the place of public hanging.

<p>Tyburn</p> Signup and view all the answers

_______ is an insane asylum.

<p>Bedlam</p> Signup and view all the answers

______ ______ is the courthouse in London.

<p>Old Bailey</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is Jerry to seek and find at Old Bailey?

<p>Mr. Jarvis Lorry</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is on trial?

<p>Charles Darnay</p> Signup and view all the answers

______ _____ is 25 years old, Frenchman, good-looking, dark hair, gentleman.

<p>Charles Darnay</p> Signup and view all the answers

_____ ______ are the people wanting to see the good-looking man tortured and killed before their eyes.

<p>Blue Flies</p> Signup and view all the answers

For what is the man being tried?

<p>treason against King George III of England</p> Signup and view all the answers

Charles Darnay supposedly assisted King _______ ___ against England during the American Revolution.

<p>Louis XVI</p> Signup and view all the answers

Punishment for treason= _____

<p>quartering</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why are Miss Manette and her father in court?

<p>to testify against Charles Darnay (Lucie=22, Dr. Manette=50)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Mr._______ _______= prosecutor

<p>Attorney General</p> Signup and view all the answers

Mr.______ _____= assistant to Attorney General.

<p>Solicitor General</p> Signup and view all the answers

_____ ____= public blood thirst

<p>Blue Flies</p> Signup and view all the answers

_______= lawyer

<p>barrister</p> Signup and view all the answers

_______ was one of the three passengers on the mail coach with Jarvis Lorry in Nov. 1775.

<p>Darnay</p> Signup and view all the answers

Name the two men who testify against Darnay.

<p>John Barsad (patriot), Roger Cly (servant of Charles Darnay)</p> Signup and view all the answers

________= Darnay's lawyer

<p>Mr. Stryver</p> Signup and view all the answers

There were 4 people on the packet from Calais to Dover. Name them.

<p>Charles Darnay, Miss Manette, Dr. Manette, Mr. Lorry</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is the accused's lawyer?

<p>Mr. Stryver</p> Signup and view all the answers

__________ is a 50, stout, red-faced, not delicate, striving man.

<p>Mr. Stryver</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is the 'twin' of the prisoner?

<p>Mr. Carton</p> Signup and view all the answers

_______ is the gentleman who stares at the ceiling during the trial.

<p>Mr. Carton</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the 'twin's' relationship to Darnay's lawyer?

<p>Stryver's assistant lawyer</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happened to Miss Manette near the end of the trial?

<p>She faints (when Jury leaves to decide Darnay's fate)</p> Signup and view all the answers

______ was the 1st to notice that Miss Manette fainted.

<p>Mr. Carton</p> Signup and view all the answers

What message does Mr. Lorry send to Tellson's?

<p>Acquitted (found not guilty)</p> Signup and view all the answers

_____ _____ are disappointed that no execution occurred.

<p>Blue Flies</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Time Setting and Locations

  • Chapter 1 begins five years after Dr. Manette's transportation from Paris to London.
  • Tellson's Bank symbolizes England and reflects the owners' reluctance for change.
  • It serves as a parody of the Bastille, where young men enter but leave aged.

Significant Locations

  • Temple Bar was the arched gateway to London, historically displaying the heads of executed criminals.
  • Fleet Street is the location of Tellson's Bank.
  • Tyburn was known as the site for public hangings.
  • Bedlam is recognized as an insane asylum.
  • Old Bailey is the courthouse in London.

Characters and Relationships

  • Jerry Cruncher is the odd-job man at Tellson's Bank, not a tradesman.
  • Young Jerry, aged 12, shares his name with his father.
  • Jerry is frustrated with his wife, Aggerawayter, believing her prayers are against him.
  • Mr. Jarvis Lorry is a key figure Jerry seeks at Old Bailey.
  • Charles Darnay, 25, is a French gentleman facing trial for treason.

Courtroom Drama

  • Darnay is accused of treason against King George III, allegedly having aided Louis XVI during the American Revolution.
  • The punishment for treason is quartering.
  • Miss Manette and Dr. Manette attend the trial to testify against Darnay.
  • Darnay's lawyer is Mr. Stryver, who has a stout figure and is described as striving.

Trial Details

  • The prosecution is led by Mr. Attorney General, with Mr. Solicitor General assisting.
  • The "Blue Flies" refer to the bloodthirsty public eager to see Darnay punished.
  • Darnay's defense is challenged by witnesses John Barsad and Roger Cly, who testify against him.
  • Mr. Carton, a key character often staring at the ceiling, serves as Stryver's assistant lawyer.

Key Events and Reactions

  • Miss Manette faints during the trial when the jury deliberates Darnay's fate.
  • Mr. Carton is the first to notice her fainting.
  • The trial concludes with an acquittal, communicated to Tellson's by Mr. Lorry.
  • The public, including the Blue Flies, is disappointed that no execution takes place.

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Test your knowledge of 'A Tale of Two Cities' Book 2 through these flashcards covering Chapters 1 to 10. Each card presents important terms and definitions that encapsulate the themes and characters introduced in this part of the novel. Perfect for revision or enhancing your understanding of Dickens' classic.

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