Reading Quiz #1
Book I, Chapters 1- 6: pages 1 - 37
1. What does the wine spilling scene reveal about the common people of Paris? Briefly describe what they do. Why does Dickens keep repeating the word hunger?
2. Why does Mr. Lorry keep repeating "business"? Briefly describe his reaction to the reunification of Miss Manette and her father.
3. Why is Dr. Manette making shoes? What does he say his name is? How does he act?
4. What is the significance of the two strands of hair that Dr. Manette (the shoemaker) keeps in the little cloth bag hanging from his neck?