What are the two cities of the novel’s title? Page 1 France (Paris) England (London)
What does Mr Lorry do upon arrival in Dover? Page 2 He waits for a young lady – Lucie Manette. Whom does Lorry meet here, and what plans do they make? Page 2 Lorry meets Lucie Manette in Dover and they are going to bring Dr. Manette back to life.
What kind of town is Saint Antonie? Page 4 It is narrow, dirty and poor.
Who are the owners of the wine-shop? Page 4 Monsieur and Madame Defarge
What is Dr. Manette doing when Lorry and Defarge enter his room? Page 6 He is making shoes. What does Dr. Manette say his name is? Page 6 One hundred and Five, North Tower What helps Dr. Manette begin to remember his past? Page 6 Some golden hair of Lucie Manette helps him begin to remember his wife.
How is Tellson’s Bank in England described? Page 8 It is old, dark and ugly building.
Why is Lucie Manette called to the witness stand? What does Jerry Cruncher ask the man who assumes that Darnay will be found guilty? Page 8-9 “What’s he done?” & “What’ll happen if he’s guilty?” Why is Lucie Manette called to the witness stand? Page 9 She had met Darnay on the boat what carried her and her father from France to England.
How does Dr. Manette look at Darnay? Page 12 He looks at Darnay with a strange expression came over his face. Why does Carton hate Darnay? Page 13 Darnay looked so much like him. What else does Carton complain about? Page 13 His cleverness and his hardwork in the law only made Mr Stryver successful and rich.
What happens as the Marquis is traveling to his castle? Page 15 He knocked down a child and the child died. What is his reaction to this? Page 15-16 He paid money and left. What happens when the Marquis sits down to dinner? Page 18 Who is the nephew of the Marquis? His nephew arrived. Page 18 Charles Darnay
How does Darnay feel about the family name? Page 19 The name of the family is hated everywhere in France What does Darnay concern about the property in France? Page 19 The family is hard, cruel landowner. The people work for the night and day, but don’t have enough food.
What is Charles Darnay’s occupation after the Marquis died? Page 21 He becomes a teacher of French in London. What do Darnay and Dr. Manette discuss? Page 21 They discuss Lucie and a promise that if Lucie loves Darnay, Dr. Manette will support him. What does that mean when Dr. Manette goes back to the shoemaker’s bench? Page 23 The shadow of the Bastille had fallen on him again.
What does Carton tell Lucie when he visits her? Page 23 It’s too late for everything and he likes her.
What has Miss Pross’s brother done to her? Page 26 He stole money from her.
What does Dr. Manette do after Lucie and Charles leave for honeymoon? Page 26 He starts making shoes again. What does Lorry try to do? Page 27 Mr. Lorry sat with him night and day, talking gently to him from time to time. How long does this go on? Page 26 9 nights and days. What happens after Dr. Manette’s tenth day of making shoes? Page 27 He is back to his own self.
With whom does Defarge bring back after being away for 3 days? Page 28 Jacques/ mender of roads Who is hanged in the village square after the Marquis’s death? Page 29 Gaspard Why does Madame Defarge put a rose in her hat? Page 30 It is a signal to ask all customers in the wine-shop to leave.
Where does the angry crowd go with weapon? Page 32 The Bastille When was it? Page 34 14 July 1789 Why does Lorry decide to go to France? Page 36 He wants to find and hides paper that might be dangerous to the bank’s customers. Whom does he take with him? Page 36 Jerry Cruncher
What is Charles Darnay’s real name? Page 37 The Marquis of Evremonde Who is Monsieur Gabelle? Page 38 Darnay’s old servant What decision does this letter lead Darnay to make? Page 38 He needs to go to France.
Where is Darnay taken to after arriving at Paris? Page 40 The prison of LaForce What does Darnay think of when in his own cell? Page 40 Dr Manette
Where is Tellson’s Paris branch located? Page 40 It is located at the south of the river, close to the heart of the city.
What does Defarge bring to Mr. Lorry? Page 43 He brings him a piece of paper from Dr. Manette. Where does Lorry take the Defarges? Page 43 He takes them to Lucie’s room. What does Lucie ask of Madame Defarge? Page 44 She asks her to be good to her husband.
How does Lucie cope with her husband’s imprisonment? Page 45 She lives every moment in great fear.
How does Darnay defend himself? Page 47 He said that he married to a Frenchwoman in England. She is the daughter of Dr. Manette, a prisoner of the Bastille and a well-known friend of all good citizens. From whom did he learn to appeal to the court in this way? Page 46 Dr. Manette What is the result of the trial? Page 47 Darnay was set free.
Who accuse Darnay again after he is released? Page 49 Ernest Defarge and Teresa Defarge (& Alexandre Manette)
Who does Miss Pross see in the wine-shop? Page 49 Solomon What was Solomon Pross’s another name? Page 50 John Barsad
What does Carton want with Barsad? Page 51 He wants to help Carton/ Darnay. OR He wants Barsad to go to the office of Mr. Lorry with him. What deal has Sydney Carton worked out with Barsad? Page 52 He would go to see Darnay and Barsad needed to do anything to help him.
Where does Carton go after he leaves Lorry? Page 53 He visited a shop in a quiet corner of Paris. What does he do there? He gets several powders there.
Who is the mysterious third person who has denounced Charles Darnay? Page 54 Alexandre Manette What did Defarge find in the room Dr. Manette was when he was in the Bastille? Page 56 He found a written paper that Dr. Manette wrote (talking about what happened to him before he’s sent to prison).
What does Lucie ask of the crowd at the trial? Page 59 Lucie asks if she can kiss her husband. Who helps Lucie when she faints? Page 60 Sydney Carton
What does Carton learn about Madame Defarge while he is at the wine-shop? She was the victim’s younger sister in the incident in 1757. She is going to take revenge and kills the whole family of Evremonde.
What does Carton tell Lorry to do? Page 62 He asks Lorry to leave Paris with Dr. Manette, Lucie, little Lucie and Miss Pross the next day. What does Carton give to Lorry? Page 62 He gives Lorry his own necessary paper for leaving Paris.
How many prisoners are awaiting their deaths? Page 65 52
What does Sydney Carton tell Darnay? Page 63 He asks Darnay to change the clothes with him and to dictate a note. Whom does Carton call into the room to carry Darnay out? Page 65 The spy Barsad
Where does Madame Defarge then go? Page 68 She goes to Lucie’s home. Whom does Madame Defarge meet at Lucie’s apartment? Page 69 Miss Pross What is the result of this struggle? Page 71 Madame Defarge died.
What does Sydney Carton think of as he awaits the guillotine? Page 73 He thinks of a beautiful city and real freedom.