a tale of two cities vocabulary quiz british literature april 23, 2015
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A Tale of Two CitiesVocabulary Quiz
British LiteratureApril 23, 2015
Vocabulary QuizTake 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 #1-10. Write “BONUS” after #10 for Part One.
Then write Part Two.
A Tale of Two Cities Vocabulary QuizWrite 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 QuizWrite 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 QuizWrite 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 QuizWrite 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 QuizWrite 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 QuizWrite 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 QuizWrite 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 QuizWrite 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 QuizWrite 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 QuizWrite 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 QuizWrite 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.
Parricide
Vociferate
Refractory
Sallow
Dolorous
Capricious
Blighted
Impetuous
Gregarious
Expiation
PART TWO Write a short story using at least five of the words
below (conjugated correctly).
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?
Small Group Discussion
The Social NetworkAs 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!
HomeworkRead and annotate chapters of Book the Third in
Charles Dickens’ A Tale of Two Cities.
Dr. Manette’s LetterBritish Literature
April 28, 2015
Small Group DiscussionRecord 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 CitiesYou 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.
HomeworkRead and annotate chapters 12-13 of
Book the Third in Charles Dickens’ A Tale of Two Cities.