Monday, September 21, 2009

A tale of Two Cities question #1

1. For how long has the man in Jarvis Lorry’s thoughts been buried?
He has been buried for 18 years.

2. What else do we know of this man who has been “buried”?
He is forty-five years old, was buried alive, was in a wasted state, had a white head had abandoned all hope of being dug out, was recalled to life.

3. What are the two conditions concerning Dr. Manette?
He doesn't know his own name. He was thought dead, but isn't.

4. Who are the proprietors of the wine-shop?
The proprietors are Monsieur Defarge and Madame Defarge.

5. Why does Defarge show Dr. Manette to the “Jacques”?
He is her father.

6. What is Dr. Manette doing when they enter his room?
He is making shoes.

7. What does Dr. Manette say his name is? What is the significance of what he says?
He said that his name was One Hundred and Five, North Tower. This is significant because One Hundred and Five is the house he was brought to after being held in prison.

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