activity story: a tale of two cities final
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A Tale of Two CitiesRetold by Alfred LeePublished by Priess MurphyE-mail: [email protected]: www.preissmurphy.com
Copyright© 2012 Priess Murphy
Exclusively distributed byAlex Book Centre in Egypt, 2012
First published 2012
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in retrieval, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior permission in writing of the publisher.
ISBN 978-1-93-825929-6
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C O N T E N T S
1. THE SHOP OF MONSIEUR DEFARGE
2. THE SHOEMAKER
3. THE TRIAL
4. SYDNEY CARTON
5. DR. MANETTE IN LONDON
6. THE MARQUIS
7. DARNAY AND HIS UNCLE
8. DARNAY SPEAKS OF LOVE
9. CARTON DOES THE SAME
10. THE ROAD-MENDER
11. THE SPY
12. JOY AND SORROW
13. THE SEA RISES
14. THE SEA STILL RISES
I5. THE FATAL ATTRACTION
16. DARNAY RETURNS TO FRANCE
17. THE SHADOW
18. DARNAY’S TRIAL
19. A KNOCK AT THE DOOR
20. MISS PROSS FINDS HER BROTHER
21. SYDNEY CARTON MAKES HIS PLANS
22. THE DOCTOR’S STORY
23. MR. LORRY GIVES A PROMISE
24. SYDNEY CARTON DICTATES A LETTER
25. THE LAST OF PARIS
26. THE KNITTING IS FINISHED
27. THE GUILLOTINE
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Chapter 1The Shop Of Monsieur Defarge
1- Pre-reading:
a- What is important about the title?b- The novel takes place in two cities: London and Paris. What are some of the differences between these two cities? Have you ever travelled to any of them?c- What is ‘the Bastille’?d- Surf the net and find information on how did Dickens indicate the severity of social conditions in both France and England? 2- During reading:
- Find some information about:a- Saint - Antoineb- Monsieur and Madame Defargec- Gaspardd- Jacquese- Mr. Jarvis Lorryf- Lucy Manette
3- After reading:
A- Choose the right answer from a, b, or c:1- Saint – Antoine was in ………………………….. . a) England b) France c) USA
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2- The wine cask scene was a symbol of the .............. that will flow in St. Antoine’s streets. a) wine b) blood c) red3- Madame Defarge was always …………………………. . a) laughing b) waving c) knitting4- Lucy was brought to London by ………………….. . a) Dr. Manette b) Mr. Lorry c) Jacques5- ………………………… could not bear the presence of others. a) Dr. Manette b) Lucy Manette c) Monsieur Defarge
B- Read the sentences and correct the mistakes:a- Tellson’s Bank was a big French Bank.b- Mr. Lorry had been a prisoner in the Bastille.c- Dr. Manette was a man who would be an enemy to be feared.d- Madame Defarge wrote the word Blood on the wall.
C- Answer the following questions:a- What purpose did the comparison of England and France serve?b- What was life like in Saint Antoine?
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c- Describe the wine cask scene. How did it foreshadow future events?d- Who were the Jacques?e- Why did Mr. Lorry come to the shop?f- Who was Dr. Manette?g- How did Lucy feel before seeing her father? Why?
An interactive literature class1- How did Dickens reveal his hatred of social injustice in this chapter? 2- How does this first chapter involve the book’s title? 3- We know respectable people when we see them. For one thing, they hold respectable jobs. How does this sentence relate to Mr. Lorry?4- “The time would come when blood would flow in the streets of Saint Antoine and would turn its stones red again.” What do you think this sentence foreshadows?
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Chapter 2 The Shoemaker
1- Pre-reading:
a- Imagine the scene in which Dr. Manette meets Lucie in the top room. How could both of them feel?b- What skill did Doctor Manette develop in order to pass the time during his imprisonment?c- Do you think Lucie and her father will stay together?
2- During reading:
- Find about:a- The dreadful state of Dr. Manette.b- The meaning of “One Hundred and Five, North Tower.”c- The significance of Lucie’s golden hair.d- The reason for moving Dr. Manette to England.
3- After reading:
A- Choose the right answer from a, b, or c:1- The white head was ………………….…. . a) Madame Defarge b) Dr. Manette c) Mr. Lorry2- Dr. Manette learnt shoemaking in ……….………….. . a) prison b) the top room c) the wine shop3- Madame Defarge ….........……… watching everything. a) wasn’t b) was c) seemed
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4- ………….. would take care of the carriage and the horses. a) Mr. Lorry b) Jacques c) Monsieur Defarge5- Dr. Manette was so ……………………………… a) helpless b)rude c) careful
B- Read the sentences and correct the mistakes:a- Mr. Lorry said: “ Yes, I’m still working.”b- Dr. Manette took notice of his visitors.c- Lucy showed a sign of fear when she met her father.d- The Manettes should stay in France to be at peace.
C- Answer the following questions: a- How did we know that nothing really misses the eyes and ears of Madame Defarge? b- Why was Dr. Manette’s voice pitiable and dreadful?c- What connection between Lucie and his own past did Dr. Manette make? d- Where did Dr. Manette believe himself to be? e- How strong was Lucie in this chapter?f- What did Monsieur Defarge decide?g- “ As one long used to being given orders, he ate and drank what they gave him.” Comment.
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D- Write (T ) for True and ( F ) for False:1- Dr. Manette easily recognised his visitors. ( )2- Monsieur Defarge saved Lucie’s hair for a long time. ( )3- The Manettes will leave to England. ( )4- Dr. Manette refused to leave the room. ( )5- Mdm Defarge saw Lucie and her father leaving the wine shop. ( ) E- Re-arrange the incidents:1- Dr. Manette dropped the knife.2- Dr. Manette was busy making shoes.3- Mr. Lorry tried to remind Dr. Manette of himself. 4- Lucie went into the room.5- They all went to the carriage.6- Dr. Manette was dressed.
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F- Fill in the gaps using the following words:sight - white - heavily - bright - prison - poorly - closely
Dr. Manette was ……………….. dressed. His beard was ………………… and his eyes were …………………… . His mind had been affected by long years in …………..... . He caught ………… of Lucie’s dress. He looked at her ……………, then he breathed …………………………. .
An interactive literature class1- Why does Defarge exhibit Dr. Manette to a chosen few?2- What is the significance of Madame Defarge’s knitting?3- Describe your feelings towards Dr. Manette.4- “ Like mother, like daughter.” Find a sentence in this chapter that relates to this proverb.5- Mr. Lorry said, ‘If business is to be done, I am the man to do it.’ Comment.
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