Reading Quiz #5
1. Explain the context of this quotation and then explain the meaning. Be sure to mention any applicable literary terms. This answer does not need to be long. "There, with closed doors, and in a mysterious and guilty manner, Mr. Lorry hacked the shoemaker's bench to pieces, while Miss Pross held the candle as if she were assisting at a murder . . . The burning of the body (previously reduced to pieces convenient for the for the purpose) was commenced without delay in the kitchen fire; and the tools, shoes, and leather were buried in the garden."
2. Reflect on Carton's character. Give specific examples from throughout the reading (but be sure to include a few things from last night's reading). Discuss his behavior, the contrast between his inward and outward personalities, and how others view him.