12 Questions
Which two countries are being compared in A Tale of Two Cities?
England and France
What is the punishment for a youth who doesn't kneel for monks in France?
His hands are cut off, his tongue is torn out, and he is burnt alive
What is the common theme in England and France during the time period of the novel?
Social problems
England and France are both facing social problems in A Tale of Two Cities.
True
The first chapter of A Tale of Two Cities introduces the characters and begins the plot.
False
The famous opening line of A Tale of Two Cities uses anaphora and antithesis to contrast opposing ideas.
True
What is the punishment for crime in both England and France during the time period of the novel?
Capital punishment
What is the social situation in England during the time period of the novel?
People are suspicious of each other and crime is rampant
What is the treatment of French peasants and working-class people during the time period of the novel?
They are treated like animals
What were some actions taken by Hazrat Abu Bakr after becoming a Khalifa?
He consolidated the Islamic state, sent out military expeditions to suppress apostasy, and initiated the compilation of the Quran.
What was the first major task of Hazrat Abu Bakr as a Khalifa?
The suppression of Arab tribes that rebelled against the Islamic state in the Ridda Wars.
Who did Hazrat Abu Bakr choose as his successor?
Hazrat Umar, who became the second Khalifa.
Study Notes
A Tale of Two Cities
- The novel compares England and France.
Punishments
- In France, a youth who doesn't kneel for monks is punished with flogging.
Social Climate
- Both England and France are facing social problems during the time period of the novel.
- In England, the social situation is tumultuous.
- In France, the peasants and working-class people are treated poorly.
Crime and Punishment
- In both England and France, the punishment for crime during the time period of the novel is severe.
Literary Devices
- The famous opening line of A Tale of Two Cities uses anaphora and antithesis to contrast opposing ideas.
Hazrat Abu Bakr
- After becoming a Khalifa, Hazrat Abu Bakr's first major task was to crush the apostasy movements.
- He chose Umar as his successor.
Note: The questions about Hazrat Abu Bakr seem out of context and unrelated to A Tale of Two Cities.
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