Midterm ATTC Study Questions

Question 1

ATTC Book 1

Question 2

Dickens describes England and France in 1775. How does he compare them? (1)

Answer 2

They describe them as tyrants that think that their ways of running things are everlasting.

Question 3

Both kings are described as having large jaws; what is Dickens telling us about them? (1)

Answer 3

They’re out of touch with the real world and lives of their people.

Question 4

Why are the Dover mail drivers and passengers so apprehensive of each other? (2)

Answer 4

They think that they could be thieves and they don’t want to get hurt.

Question 5

How does Dickens describe human beings? (3)

Answer 5

As being full of secrets

Question 6

Explain the meaning of “recalled to life.” (4)

Answer 6

The revival or “recall” of someone or something/ new beginnings

Question 7

Identify Jarvis Lorry. (4)

Answer 7

Mr. Lorry works at Tellson’s bank; oldest banker present.

Question 8

Why does Lucie faint upon hearing Mr. Lorry’s story? (4)

Answer 8

Because she couldn’t believe that her father was alive.

Question 9

Dickens uses the broken cask of wine’s spilling in the street to foreshadow what future event?
(5)

Answer 9

The French Revolution

Question 10

What is the significance of so many “Jacques” in Defarge’s wine shop? (5)

Answer 10

They all go by the same name so that no one can be singled out in case of a crime.

Question 11

Who are seen peeping through a hole in the wall at Dr. Manette? (5)

Answer 11

Jacques 1, 2, and 3.

Question 12

Why has Defarge allowed them to look in? (5)

Answer 12

That seeing him will do them some good and that their anger will fuel the upcoming revolution.

Question 13

What is Dr. Manette doing when Mr. Lorry and Lucie first see him? (5)

Answer 13

Making shoes

Question 14

Describe Madame Defarge. (6)

Answer 14

Very revengeful and knits a lot, also very attractive

Question 15

What is Dr. Manette’s mental state? (6)

Answer 15

Not good, he was stuck in a cell for 18 years and forgot how to be a person.

Question 16

Identify One Hundred and Five, North Tower. (6)

Answer 16

That was Dr. Manette’s cell number, and the only way he knew how to refer to himself.

Question 17

How does Lucie react to Dr. Manette? (6)

Answer 17

She quickly adjusts and tries to comfort her father.

Question 18

What is the title of the first book?

Answer 18

Recalled to Life

Question 19

ATTC Book 2

Question 20

What does Jerry Cruncher object to his wife doing? (1)

Answer 20

He caught her praying and told her to not do it again.

Question 21

Who is Charles Darnay? (2)

Answer 21

Charged w/ treason in England

Question 22

Identify Mr. Stryver. (3)

Answer 22

Darnay’s lawyer

Question 23

Who is Mr. Carton? (3)

Answer 23

Drunk, assistant to Stryver who notices that he and Darnay look alike

Question 24

Why is Darnay acquitted? (3)

Answer 24

He and Carton look alike; it could have been someone else that looked like Darnay

Question 25

How does Mr. Carton feel about himself? (4)

Answer 25

He thinks that he’s nothing and that he wasted his life

Question 26

What name does Stryver call Carton? (5)

Answer 26

Memory

Question 27

What words does Dickens use to describe Stryver and Carton? (5)

Answer 27

The Jackal and the Lion

Question 28

What does Carton actually do for Stryver? (5)

Answer 28

He does all of his hard work, he’s his assistant

Question 29

How does Dickens describe the Manettes' home? (6)

Answer 29

Peaceful, place of refuge

Question 30

How does Dickens describe the privileged class in France? (7)

Answer 30

He says that they’re snobby and arrogant.

Question 31

What feelings does Monsieur the Marquis have toward the child his carriage has run down? (7)

Answer 31

They don’t care

Question 32

What is the countryside of France like? (8)

Answer 32

Scarce amounts of surviving plants

Question 33

Charles visits his uncle the Marquis and informs him that he renounces his name and property. Why does Charles Darnay do this? (9)

Answer 33

Because he doesn’t want to be associated with anyone in the family; they’re bad people.

Question 34

In the conversation between the Marquis and Charles, Dickens gives a hint that at one time the Marquis was able to have someone imprisoned. Who? (9)

Answer 34

Dr. Manette