Name__Pat Hamer __________ Period
READING QUESTIONS: A TALE OF TWO CITIES
As you read A Tale of Two cities, be sure to answer these questions. You'll find them helpful to the purpose and the understanding of the novel. Please respond in complete sentences.
BOOK ONE
1. How is Mr. Manette described?
Mr. Manette is described as having a white beard, raggedly cut but not very long, a hollow face, and exceedingly bright eyes. His body was withered and worn. He wore tattered clothes and spoke softly as well as losing interest quickly.
2. What does Mr. Manette spend his time doing with his hands? Why is he in a trance while doing this?
Mr. Manette spends his time making shoes. He is in a trance while doing this so he wont have to remember his hard life in jail.
3. Who does Mr. Manette briefly recognize?
Mr. Manette briefly recognizes Jarvis Lorry briefly.
4. In whose arms does Mr. Manette sob?
Mr. Manette sobs in Lucy’s arms.
5. Is it true that Madame Defarge sees nothing? Why not?
It is not true that Madame Defarge sees nothing because she actually sees everything but just sits quietly warning her husband of newcomers and strangers.
6. What
dream comes back to Mr. Lorry as the three leave
Mr. Lorry dreams the dream of being buried for eighteen years.