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A Tale of Two Cities
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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
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In what year do these chapters take place?
1492
1780
1917
1862
3
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What is Charles Darnay on trial for?
Being a revolutionary
Theft
Treason
Murder
4
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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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