Tale of Two Cities: Book 2 Chapter 21 Quiz

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Questions and Answers

Who is the first born in the Darnay family?

Lucie

What devastating event happened in the Darnay family?

The son died young from an illness

How is Sydney Carton received by the Darnay children?

They are sympathetic but love him as well.

Carton is always sober when he visits the Darnay home.

False Signup and view all the answers

Describe Stryver at this point in time.

Wealthy and married a widow with three boys. Signup and view all the answers

What does Stryver request upon Darnay?

To tutor his three sons. Signup and view all the answers

What is Darnay's reaction to Stryver's request?

Darnay refuses. Signup and view all the answers

When Darnay rejected the three boys, what was Stryver's reaction?

He used this to teach the three boys a lesson: beware pride of beggars like Darnay. Signup and view all the answers

What is the specific date of Chapter 21?

July 14, 1789 Signup and view all the answers

Describe the scene taking place in St. Antoine.

Everybody is grabbing weapons of any and every kind. Signup and view all the answers

Where are the Defarges going with the many Jacques?

The Bastille. Signup and view all the answers

How many hours does it take to storm the Bastille?

4 hours Signup and view all the answers

How many Jacques are there now?

25,000 Signup and view all the answers

Where does Defarges request to be taken?

North Tower 105 (Dr. Manette's cell) Signup and view all the answers

What does he do there with Jacques Three and the turnkey (officer/guard)?

Chops up stool and table - then burns them and the bed in the cell. Signup and view all the answers

What do Jacques Three and Defarges find in the cell?

Nothing except for the initials A.M. (Alexandre Manette). Signup and view all the answers

How many prisoners of the Bastille are released from prison?

Seven Signup and view all the answers

How many guards are killed? What is done to their heads?

Seven. Their heads are put on pikes. Signup and view all the answers

What does Madame Defarge do to the Governor of the Bastille?

She stays by him as he is marched down the street and beaten to death, then she cuts off his head with her knife. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Darnay Family Overview

Lucie Darnay is the firstborn, fluent in French and English, born in 1783; described as blending the cultures of the Two Cities.
The family suffers the loss of a son, who dies young due to illness.

Sydney Carton and Darnay Children

The Darnay children express sympathy and affection towards Sydney Carton, reflecting on his memory after his death.

Stryver's Character

Stryver is depicted as wealthy and married to a widow with three children, showcasing his social status.

Stryver's Request and Darnay's Refusal

Stryver asks Darnay to tutor his three sons; however, Darnay declines the offer.
Stryver reacts angrily to the rejection, spreading false stories about Lucie, claiming she attempted to pursue him romantically.

Lesson from Rejection

After Darnay's refusal, Stryver uses this incident to teach his sons a moral lesson about pride and humility, using Darnay as a negative example.

Setting and Context

The events are set on July 14, 1789, coinciding with significant historical happenings as little Lucie celebrates her sixth birthday.
In St. Antoine, a chaotic scene unfolds as people aggressively seize weapons in preparation for revolt.

The Storming of the Bastille

The Defarges lead a group known as the Jacques to storm the Bastille, which consists of eight towers, taking four hours to breach.
The number of Jacques escalates to 25,000 during the uprising.

Defarge's Actions and Discoveries

Defarge requests to be taken to the North Tower, specifically cell 105, where Dr. Manette was held.
Together with Jacques Three, he desecrates the cell by burning furniture and discovers only the initials "A.M."—representing Alexandre Manette.

Outcome of the Bastille Storming

A total of seven prisoners are freed from the Bastille, while seven guards are killed; their heads are gruesomely displayed on pikes.
Madame Defarge plays a pivotal role in the execution of the Governor, remaining close as he is murdered and ultimately beheading him herself.

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Test your knowledge of Book 2, Chapter 21 of 'A Tale of Two Cities' by Charles Dickens. This quiz covers key characters and events, including the Darnay family dynamics and Sydney Carton's role in the story. Perfect for literature students and fans of classic novels.