Characters
This French doctor is imprisoned for 18 years before being reunited with his daughter
Who is Dr. Manette
The novel famously begins by describing this historical period as “the best of times” and “the worst of times.”
What is the French Revolution
“I would embrace any sacrifice for you and for those dear to you.”
Who is Sydney Carton
Who is the author of ATTC?
Who is Charles Dickens
Madame Defarge is always seen ______.
What is knitting
This bitter and vengeful woman spends years taking down the names of enemies marked for execution
Who is Madame Defarge
A crowd of revolutionaries destroys this notorious Paris prison.
What is the Bastille
“I am a Briton, and I will not leave the door while my lady is in danger.”
Who is Miss Pross
A Tale of Two Cities was originally published in portions called ______.
What are serials
The main method of execution at this time was the _______.
What is the guillotine
This young French woman marries Charles Darnay and is known for her compassion and loyalty
Who is Lucie Manette
Charles Darnay is originally exonerated because Sydney Carton does what in the courtroom?
What is points out their similarities in appearance therefore casting reasonable doubt
“I am a man of business.”
Who is Mr. Lorry
This personal experience in the author's childhood deeply influenced his themes of poverty and social criticism
What is his experience in poverty/ child labor
The book takes place in _______ and _______.
What are London and France
This English lawyer and heavy drinker ultimately sacrifices himself at the guillotine
Who is Sydney Carton
When they find the note on the Marquis St. Evremonde who has been murdered. Who does it say is responsible?
Who is Jaques
“Vengeance and retribution require a long time; it is the rule.”
Who is Madame Defarge
The author's father was absent due to...
What is being sent to debtor's prison
When Charles goes to prison the final time before his escape. He says that his fellow prisoners look like _____.
What are ghosts
This minor character secretly works as a spy but his real name is Solomon Pross
Who is John Barsad
Before Sydney puts something over Charles's mouth to knock him out. What does Sydney ask him to do?
What is write a letter (farewell)
“We are known to the police and shall be known to them in future.”
What year was ATTC published?
What is 1859
Who goes to see Dr. Manette after his ordeal with the twins?
Who are Madame Evremonde (a wife of one of the twins) and little Charles Darnay