A Tale of Two Cities: CHAPTER 2
Questions: pp. 5-9
COMPREHENSION:
1. Does Dr. Manette notice his visitors when they come in? Why or why not?
2. What does Dr. Manette say his name is? Why?
3. What does Dr. Manette have around his neck?
4. What happens to Dr. Manette after he and Lucie hug?
5. Did Dr. Manette argue about leaving? Why or why not?
LANGUAGE:
6. What do you think this passage means at the top of p. 6:
“The faintness of the voice was pitiful. It seemed to be the result not only of bodily
weakness but also of lack of practice.”
7. What do you think this passage means at the bottom of p. 7:
“He turned to her with frightening suddenness.”
8. What do you think “The darkness deepened and deepened” means at the bottom
of p. 8?
VOCAB: p. 6: word: pattern