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A Tale of Two Cities

Charles Dickens

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Book the Second: The Golden Thread Chapters 1-4 Quiz

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1 of 5
What does Jerry Cruncher do for a living?

He's a banker.
He works in a cemetery.
Messenger and runner for Tellson's Bank
He makes rust.

2 of 5
In what year do these chapters take place?

1492
1780
1917
1862

3 of 5
What is Charles Darnay on trial for?

Being a revolutionary
Theft
Treason
Murder

4 of 5
Why is Darnay acquitted?

Because Sydney Carton looks just like him
Because of Lucy's testimony
Because of Doctor Manette's testimony
Because the jury liked his impassioned speech

5 of 5
How does Carton describe himself to Darnay?

Ambitious, vengeful, unforgiving
Generous, devoted, friendly
Disappointed, misanthropic, unloved
Excitable, paranoid, fearful

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