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Who stops the Dover mail-coach with an urgent message for Jarvis Lorry?
Who stops the Dover mail-coach with an urgent message for Jarvis Lorry?
- Dr. Manette
- Charles Darnay
- Jerry Cruncher (correct)
- Sydney Carton
What cryptic message does Jarvis Lorry receive that instructs him to wait at Dover?
What cryptic message does Jarvis Lorry receive that instructs him to wait at Dover?
- Time is Running Out
- Recalled to Life (correct)
- Seek the Truth
- Beware of Danger
Who keeps Doctor Manette safe in a garret after his release from the Bastille?
Who keeps Doctor Manette safe in a garret after his release from the Bastille?
- Defarge (correct)
- Jarvis Lorry
- Sydney Carton
- Charles Darnay
What hobby does Doctor Manette pick up during his time in prison?
What hobby does Doctor Manette pick up during his time in prison?
Who stands accused of treason against the English crown in 1780?
Who stands accused of treason against the English crown in 1780?
Which lawyer pleads Charles Darnay's case during the trial?
Which lawyer pleads Charles Darnay's case during the trial?
Who assists Stryver in clinching the argument that Charles Darnay is not the spy?
Who assists Stryver in clinching the argument that Charles Darnay is not the spy?
Where does Sydney Carton escort Charles Darnay after the court acquits him?
Where does Sydney Carton escort Charles Darnay after the court acquits him?
What does Carton overhear Madame Defarge plotting at the Defarge’s wine shop?
What does Carton overhear Madame Defarge plotting at the Defarge’s wine shop?
Who is Madame Defarge revealed to be in relation to the Evrémondes?
Who is Madame Defarge revealed to be in relation to the Evrémondes?
How does Carton ensure the Manettes' escape from France?
How does Carton ensure the Manettes' escape from France?
What does Carton do to Darnay in prison?
What does Carton do to Darnay in prison?
Who carries the drugged Darnay, disguised as Carton, to an awaiting coach?
Who carries the drugged Darnay, disguised as Carton, to an awaiting coach?
Where does Carton await execution, disguised as Darnay?
Where does Carton await execution, disguised as Darnay?
Who fatally shoots Madame Defarge during a scuffle at Lucie's apartment?
Who fatally shoots Madame Defarge during a scuffle at Lucie's apartment?
How does Sydney Carton meet his end?
How does Sydney Carton meet his end?
What does the narrator assert about Carton's death?
What does the narrator assert about Carton's death?
Why does Carton despise and resent Darnay?
Why does Carton despise and resent Darnay?
What leads to the murder of the Marquis Evrémonde?
What leads to the murder of the Marquis Evrémonde?
Why does Manette relapse into making shoes after Darnay reveals his true identity on the morning of his wedding?
Why does Manette relapse into making shoes after Darnay reveals his true identity on the morning of his wedding?
Why does John Barsad visit Defarge's wine shop in Paris?
Why does John Barsad visit Defarge's wine shop in Paris?
What prompts Manette to use his influence with the revolutionaries to help free Darnay?
What prompts Manette to use his influence with the revolutionaries to help free Darnay?
Why is Darnay arrested again after receiving an acquittal?
Why is Darnay arrested again after receiving an acquittal?
What story does a letter found in Manette's old jail cell reveal about the Evrémonde brothers?
What story does a letter found in Manette's old jail cell reveal about the Evrémonde brothers?
'Jacques' is a nickname adopted by which group of individuals in the text?
'Jacques' is a nickname adopted by which group of individuals in the text?
What central conflict drives the plot of A Tale of Two Cities?
What central conflict drives the plot of A Tale of Two Cities?
What historical event serves as the backdrop for the novel A Tale of Two Cities?
What historical event serves as the backdrop for the novel A Tale of Two Cities?
Why do many French aristocrats, including Darnay, face guilt by association during the French Revolution?
Why do many French aristocrats, including Darnay, face guilt by association during the French Revolution?
How does the violent aspect of the French Revolution in A Tale of Two Cities relate to historical injustices?
How does the violent aspect of the French Revolution in A Tale of Two Cities relate to historical injustices?
What event propels the plot of A Tale of Two Cities, even though it is revealed late in the novel?
What event propels the plot of A Tale of Two Cities, even though it is revealed late in the novel?
Why do crimes committed by the Evremonde brothers continue to haunt characters in A Tale of Two Cities?
Why do crimes committed by the Evremonde brothers continue to haunt characters in A Tale of Two Cities?
In A Tale of Two Cities, why do characters like Darnay, Lucie, and Dr. Manette face threats despite not committing personal wrongs?
In A Tale of Two Cities, why do characters like Darnay, Lucie, and Dr. Manette face threats despite not committing personal wrongs?
How does history unfold in A Tale of Two Cities, as described in the text?
How does history unfold in A Tale of Two Cities, as described in the text?
'Like Darnay, many French aristocrats could be considered guilty by association' mainly refers to their:
'Like Darnay, many French aristocrats could be considered guilty by association' mainly refers to their:
What realization does Darnay come to about his renunciation of his social place and love for Lucie?
What realization does Darnay come to about his renunciation of his social place and love for Lucie?
How does Darnay eventually break all bonds with the system he despises?
How does Darnay eventually break all bonds with the system he despises?
What event intensifies the conflict between Darnay's freedom and Madame Defarge's desire for revenge?
What event intensifies the conflict between Darnay's freedom and Madame Defarge's desire for revenge?
How is the conflict between Darnay's liberation and Madame Defarge's vengeance resolved?
How is the conflict between Darnay's liberation and Madame Defarge's vengeance resolved?
What role does Sidney Carton play in Darnay's liberation?
What role does Sidney Carton play in Darnay's liberation?
How does the novel achieve twin climaxes in resolving the conflict between Darnay and Madame Defarge?
How does the novel achieve twin climaxes in resolving the conflict between Darnay and Madame Defarge?
What is revealed in Carton's hypothetical final vision?
What is revealed in Carton's hypothetical final vision?
How does Carton ensure that Darnay's family is safe?
How does Carton ensure that Darnay's family is safe?
What theme does Dickens explore through Sydney Carton's sacrificial death in A Tale of Two Cities?
What theme does Dickens explore through Sydney Carton's sacrificial death in A Tale of Two Cities?
In A Tale of Two Cities, what does Sydney Carton's act before his execution symbolize?
In A Tale of Two Cities, what does Sydney Carton's act before his execution symbolize?
How does the novel suggest that Sydney Carton's death impacts the lives of Lucie Manette, Charles Darnay, and Carton himself?
How does the novel suggest that Sydney Carton's death impacts the lives of Lucie Manette, Charles Darnay, and Carton himself?
What belief does the novel express regarding the violent upheaval in France during the revolution?
What belief does the novel express regarding the violent upheaval in France during the revolution?
How does Sydney Carton's final act contrast with his previous life of 'indolence and apathy'?
How does Sydney Carton's final act contrast with his previous life of 'indolence and apathy'?
What significant transformation does Sydney Carton undergo in A Tale of Two Cities?
What significant transformation does Sydney Carton undergo in A Tale of Two Cities?
How does Monseigneur view the lower-class Parisians?
How does Monseigneur view the lower-class Parisians?
What theme adds an element of moral complexity to the novel?
What theme adds an element of moral complexity to the novel?
How do legal structures in the novel often impact innocent people?
How do legal structures in the novel often impact innocent people?
Why does Gaspard take justice into his own hands after his son's death?
Why does Gaspard take justice into his own hands after his son's death?
How does Madame Defarge seek to achieve justice against the Evremonde family?
How does Madame Defarge seek to achieve justice against the Evremonde family?
What is Monseigneur's attitude towards being served his morning cup of chocolate by only three men?
What is Monseigneur's attitude towards being served his morning cup of chocolate by only three men?
What theme is most strongly exemplified by Sydney Carton's decision to sacrifice himself for Charles Darnay?
What theme is most strongly exemplified by Sydney Carton's decision to sacrifice himself for Charles Darnay?
How does Lucie Manette contribute to Doctor Manette's spiritual renewal according to the text?
How does Lucie Manette contribute to Doctor Manette's spiritual renewal according to the text?
What lesson does Madame Defarge try to impart to her husband regarding sacrifice and loyalty?
What lesson does Madame Defarge try to impart to her husband regarding sacrifice and loyalty?
What key factor motivates Sydney Carton to sacrifice himself for Charles Darnay?
What key factor motivates Sydney Carton to sacrifice himself for Charles Darnay?
In Dickens's novel, what does the grindstone symbolize in relation to the revolutionaries?
In Dickens's novel, what does the grindstone symbolize in relation to the revolutionaries?
Why does Carton consider his act of sacrifice 'a far, far better thing'?
Why does Carton consider his act of sacrifice 'a far, far better thing'?
What warning does Dickens convey through his depiction of the mobs during the revolution?
What warning does Dickens convey through his depiction of the mobs during the revolution?
In the novel, what theme is highlighted by the concept that sacrifice is essential for achieving happiness?
In the novel, what theme is highlighted by the concept that sacrifice is essential for achieving happiness?
