Guided Reading Questions a Tale of Two Cities

Name______Date______Block____ Humanities 9(2) Guided Reading Questions – A Tale of Two Cities:

(ch 20-read in class) What is the “plea” for which the chapter is titled? How are Lucy, Charles, and Sydney each characterized in this chapter?

Answer on another sheet of paper in complete sentences!

Chapters 21-24 (HW #12) 1. Chapter 21 is split into two halves: the happenings in England and the happenings in France. Summarize how life has changed for all the characters in England. How many years have passed? What are the "Echoing Footsteps" there?

2. Meanwhile in France, there are "Echoing Footsteps" as well. Explain. Why does Dickens use imagery of the sea in Chapter 21?

3. What is Defarge's primary destination on this important day? What does he do once he gets there?

4. What is the meaning of the name of Chapter 22? Why are nature images (sea, storm, wave, whirlpool...) so fitting?

5. Explain the interactions between the Mender of Roads and another new Jacques. What happened that night in the country?

6. Why is Marquis's servant named Gabelle? (Use your resources here, people). Explain the purpose of his name to better understand the villagers' treatment of him.

7. Why is the Monsignor (chocolate man) at Tellson's bank in England?

8. Explain why the conversation between Jarvis Lorry, C.J. Stryver, and Charles Darnay about a letter "for the present Marquis" is so awkward.

9. Explain Charles's reasons for why he goes to France and why he assumes no harm will come to him. What does this reveal about him?

10. How does Charles handle telling Lucy about his decision to go to France? What does this reveal about him?