A Tale Of Two Cities Flashcards
(28 cards)
Who is the author of ‘A Tale of Two Cities’?
Charles Dickens
What are the two cities referred to in the title?
London and Paris
What historical event is the backdrop of the novel?
The French Revolution
True or False: The novel is set entirely in England.
False
What is the opening line of ‘A Tale of Two Cities’?
‘It was the best of times, it was the worst of times…’
Fill in the blank: The character __________ is a French doctor who is imprisoned in the Bastille.
Dr. Manette
What is the fate of Charles Darnay at the end of the novel?
He is acquitted of treason.
Who is the character that famously exclaims, ‘It’s a far, far better thing that I do, than I have ever done’?
Sydney Carton
What does Sydney Carton do for Charles Darnay at the end of the novel?
He sacrifices himself by taking Darnay’s place at the guillotine.
What is the primary theme of ‘A Tale of Two Cities’?
Resurrection and sacrifice
Who is Lucie Manette?
The daughter of Dr. Manette and the love interest of Charles Darnay.
Multiple Choice: Which character is a ruthless revolutionary leader? A) Dr. Manette B) Madame Defarge C) Sydney Carton
B) Madame Defarge
What does Madame Defarge knit throughout the novel?
A register of those she intends to kill.
True or False: The novel depicts a clear distinction between good and evil characters.
False
Fill in the blank: The novel begins with the year __________.
1775
Who is the narrator of ‘A Tale of Two Cities’?
The novel does not have a specific narrator; it is written in the third person.
What is the significance of the phrase ‘recalled to life’?
It refers to Dr. Manette’s release from prison and Sydney Carton’s transformation.
What event leads to Dr. Manette’s imprisonment?
His opposition to the injustices of the French aristocracy.
Multiple Choice: Which character is a dissolute lawyer who ultimately redeems himself? A) Charles Darnay B) Sydney Carton C) Jerry Cruncher
B) Sydney Carton
What is the relationship between Charles Darnay and Sydney Carton?
They are both in love with Lucie Manette.
What does the guillotine symbolize in the novel?
The violence and chaos of the French Revolution.
Fill in the blank: The character __________ is known for his loyalty to the Manette family.
Jerry Cruncher
What is the fate of Madame Defarge at the end of the novel?
She is killed by Miss Pross.
True or False: The novel ends on a note of hope and redemption.
True
