Vocabulary
The family came together each evening for a delicious repast.
Repast = a meal
It was impossible for Monseigneur to take his chocolate without how many men to serve it?
Four
I love my puppy because he is the cutest dog ever.
I love my puppy because he is the cutest dog ever. (Correct)
Although it's hard sometimes I love being a teacher.
Although it's hard sometimes, I love being a teacher.
Wow that steak looks good!
Wow, that steak looks good!
She was tired of all of the small talk, but she tired to keep her answers from sounding too glib.
Glib = speaking that is well said but insincere and shallow
What does Dr. Manette keep from his time in France?
Because he is a total nerd my husband likes to read about quantum physics in his spare time.
Because he is a total nerd, my husband likes to read about quantum physics in his spare time.
Ann Arbor Michigan is the home of the Wolverines.
Ann Arbor, Michigan, is the home of the Wolverines.
Bye Felicia!
Bye, Felicia!
Darnay enjoyed Lucy’s congenial company.
Congenial = pleasant or agreeable, likable or friendly
Why is Ms. Pross jealous of the "thousands" of people coming to see Lucy Manette?
Bonus: Name the people who make up the "thousands" (there are four). (+50 each)
They are stealing away all of Lucy's time and attention from her.
Bonus: Dr. Manette, Mr. Lorry, Charles Darnay, and Sydney Carton (+200)
My husband Chris Sumner is a graduate student studying microbiology.
My husband, Chris Sumner, is a graduate student studying microbiology.
I'm here to teach you grammar not to babysit.
I'm here to teach you grammar, not to babysit.
What did the builder of roads see when Monsieur the Marquis passed him in his carriage?
A man hanging underneath it (a stowaway)
Unscrupulous landlords might be tempted to charge tenants different rates based on race.
Unscrupulous = having or showing no moral principles; not honest or fair.
What is the name of the steward who helps keep order in the town where Monsieur the Marquis has his country home?
Monsieur Gabelle
On May 10 1990 the world changed because I was born.
On May 10, 1990, the world changed because I was born.
I am a cheerleading coach and a teacher but my favorite thing to do is read.
I am a cheerleading coach and a teacher, but my favorite thing to do is read.
Mr. Carton has a propensity for underachieving in life.
Propensity = an inclination or natural tendency to behave in a particular way
His laconic reply suggested a lack of interest in the topic.
Laconic = concise, speaking in as few words as possible
What is the name of the poor man whose child was killed by Monsieur the Marquis' carriage?
Bonus: Where have we met him before? (+100)
Gaspard
Bonus: outside of the wineshop, writing BLOOD on the wall (+100)
"Where are you going" Mr. Sumner asked "The car is over here"
"Where are you going?" Mr. Sumner asked. "The car is over here."
He was out running an errand when the storm hit. Meanwhile back at the ranch they had already taken shelter.
He was out running an errand when the storm hit. Meanwhile, back at the ranch, they had already taken shelter.
Who are the Furies?
Bonus: Who are they metaphorically following? (+100) What are they likely foreshadowing? (+100)
Goddess of Vengeance
Bonus: Following Monsieur the Marquis, likely foreshadowing his coming downfall (+200)