A Tale of Two Cities
Vocabulary Quiz
British Literature
April 23, 2015
Vocabulary Quiz
 Take
everything off of your desk except for a writing
utensil and a piece of paper. Title the paper “A Tale of
Two Cities Vocabulary Quiz.”
 Label
a section “Part One” and number your paper #110. Write “BONUS” after #10 for Part One.
 Then
write Part Two.
A Tale of Two Cities Vocabulary Quiz
Write the capital letter that corresponds to the correct answer.
1. What color is usually associated with sallow?
A.
Red
B.
Yellow
C.
Green
D.
White
A Tale of Two Cities Vocabulary Quiz
Write the capital letter that corresponds to the correct answer.
2. What does dolorous mean?
A.
Sorrowful
B.
Selfish
C.
Wealthy
D.
Poor
A Tale of Two Cities Vocabulary Quiz
Write the capital letter that corresponds to the correct answer.
3. If someone vociferates, what does it sound like?
A.
Quiet
B.
Loud
C.
Rude
D.
Weak
A Tale of Two Cities Vocabulary Quiz
Write the capital letter that corresponds to the correct answer.
4. If a boy is gregarious, how would he like to spend his
afternoon?
A.
Alone
B.
With a best friend
C.
With lots of people
D.
He wouldn’t like anything because he would be depressed.
A Tale of Two Cities Vocabulary Quiz
Write the capital letter that corresponds to the correct answer.
5. The criminal was convicted with parricide. Who did
she kill?
A.
Herself
B.
Her brother
C.
Her friend
D.
A stranger
A Tale of Two Cities Vocabulary Quiz
Write the capital letter that corresponds to the correct answer.
6. What does it mean to expiate?
A.
To pay a fine late
B.
To expire or rot
C.
To atone for one’s sins
D.
To request forgiveness
A Tale of Two Cities Vocabulary Quiz
Write the capital letter that corresponds to the correct answer.
7. What is the typical reaction of an employee for a
capricious boss?
A.
Appreciation for her hard work
B.
Independence because of her distance
C.
Fear for her mood swings
D.
Loyalty for her kindness
A Tale of Two Cities Vocabulary Quiz
Write the capital letter that corresponds to the correct answer.
8. What is an example of an impetuous decision?
A.
Moving in with a boyfriend of four days
B.
Buying a car after researching various models
C.
Attending a college after visiting the campus
D.
Walking the dog because he needs to go out at 4
everyday
A Tale of Two Cities Vocabulary Quiz
Write the capital letter that corresponds to the correct answer.
9. What does it mean if the salmon was blighted?
A.
It was released.
B.
It was dead.
C.
It was caught.
D.
It was rotten.
A Tale of Two Cities Vocabulary Quiz
Write the capital letter that corresponds to the correct answer.
10. What is an example of refractory behavior?
A.
Taking something back
B.
Calling someone names
C.
Refusing to eat green eggs and ham
D.
Buying a shirt online
A Tale of Two Cities Vocabulary Quiz
Write the capital letter that corresponds to the correct answer.
BONUS: Who in A Tale of Two Cities tries to expiate his
or her wrongdoings? Explain your answer.
PART TWO
Write a short story using at least five of the words
below (conjugated correctly).

Parricide
 Capricious
 Vociferate
 Blighted
 Refractory
 Impetuous
 Sallow
 Gregarious
 Dolorous
 Expiation
Small Group Discussion
In groups of 3-4, answer the following questions:

Why does Mr. Sydney Carton visit France?

Why does Miss Pross plead for her brother’s safety to Mr. Carton?

How will Solomon be useful to Mr. Carton?

Why is Mr. Lorry upset with Mr. Cruncher?

Why does Mr. Carton recite a biblical verse over and over again?

What is shocking about Darnay’s case at the tribunal?

What causes a shift in Dr. Manette’s testimony?
The Social Network

As we continue reading Charles Dickens’ A Tale of Two Cities, it is
important to evaluate his colorful cast of characters. We will perform
a unique form of character analysis through The Social Network.

You will receive two blank Facebook profiles to design for two
characters in the novel. You will be assigned one character and then
you may select another of your choice.

You will present your character profiles for our Social Network
Connecting Two Cities!
Homework
 Read
and annotate chapters of Book the Third in
Charles Dickens’ A Tale of Two Cities.
Dr. Manette’s Letter
British Literature
April 28, 2015
Small Group Discussion
Record answers on a group paper!

In your small groups, answer the following questions. Select a scribe to record
notes to track your conversation about these questions:
1. What happened in Dr. Manette’s letter? Explain the events that occurred in
his descriptions.
2. Why does Dr. Manette condemn Charles Darnay? Explain the reasoning
behind this decision.
3. Dr. Manette tries to report what happens and ends up in the Bastille for 18
years. What do you think he should have done after witnessing such
horrors?
4. Why are children blamed or held accountable for the sins or crimes of their
parents? Should it be this way?
The Social Network of A Tale of Two Cities

You have the rest of the period to perfect your Facebook
profile for your character in A Tale of Two Cities.
 Remember creativity within constraints—you should imagine
and create new things about the character but it should all
come from evidence in the text.
 Hard copies of your profile must be submitted today. I should
have all Facebook profiles either emailed to me or turned into
me.
 You will present your Facebook profile on Thursday.
Homework
Read
and annotate chapters 12-13 of
Book the Third in Charles Dickens’ A Tale
of Two Cities.