Charles Dickens: A Tale of Two Cities Extract Quiz

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Who was released from prison after 18 years despite being innocent?

Dr. Manette

In which two cities does 'A Tale of Two Cities' take place?

London and Paris

Who looked after Dr. Manette when he was released from prison?

A faithful servant

Who visits Dr. Manette with her father, thinking he was dead?

Lucy

Why was Dr. Manette imprisoned for 18 years?

Due to his environment and aristocratic connections

Match the characters with their roles in the excerpt:

Dr. Manette = Released from prison after 18 years Lucy = Visits Dr. Manette believing he was dead Faithful servant = Looks after Dr. Manette upon his release Mr. Lorry = Accompanies Lucy to meet Dr. Manette

Match the settings with their descriptions in the excerpt:

London = Where Dr. Manette was imprisoned for 18 years Paris = City during the time of the French Revolution Secret Concerning = Mysterious environment impacting Dr. Manette's imprisonment Aristocratic friends' family = Group associated with Dr. Manette's past

Match the emotions with the characters in the excerpt:

Dr. Manette = Feeling of being lost to another world Lucy = Relief upon discovering Dr. Manette is alive Faithful servant = Shows care and concern towards Dr. Manette Mr. Lorry = Supportive companion during the meeting

Match the novel genre with its description based on the excerpt:

Historical novel = Set in London and Paris during significant events like the French Revolution Mystery novel = Involving secrets and mysterious environments impacting characters' lives Drama novel = Focuses on emotional interactions between characters like Dr. Manette and Lucy Adventure novel = Involving journeys of characters like Dr. Manette's release from prison

Match the events with their outcomes in the excerpt:

Dr. Manette's release from prison = Leads to a touching reunion with his daughter Lucy Lucy visiting Dr. Manette = Realizes her father is alive but lost to another world Faithful servant caring for Dr. Manette = Ensures Dr. Manette's well-being after his release Mr. Lorry accompanying Lucy = Provides support and assistance during the meeting

Study Notes

A Tale of Two Cities

  • A historical novel by Charles Dickens, set in London and Paris during the French Revolution

Dr. Manette's Story

  • Dr. Manette was imprisoned for 18 years, despite being innocent
  • He was released from the Bastille after 18 years
  • His imprisonment was due to his involvement in a secret concerning an aristocratic family
  • After his release, he is looked after by a faithful servant

Dr. Manette's Family

  • Dr. Manette has a daughter named Lucy
  • Lucy visits her father at home with Mr. Lorry
  • She had believed her father to be dead, but finds him alive
  • The reunion is a touching moment in the story

Test your knowledge on an extract from Charles Dickens' historical novel 'A Tale of Two Cities', focusing on Dr. Manette's release after 18 years of imprisonment during the French Revolution and his touching meeting with his daughter Lucy. Explore themes of imprisonment, family, and loyalty.

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