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3 Read pages 22 to 25 again. Complete the sentences with the
A Tale of Two Cities
correct names. One name may be used twice.
Mr Carton Mr Lorry Doctor Manette Lucie Charles Darnay
a) speaks to Lucie’s father in the doctor’s offi ce before the
wedding.
b) sits in a chair near the window with Doctor Manette
while he is making shoes.

c) can’t remember what has happened in the nine days
since the wedding.

d) destroys Doctor Manette’s shoemaking bench and buries
the tools and half-made shoes.

e) is liked by Lucie and Charles’s daughter, little Lucie.
f) reminds Charles of their own happiness and of
Mr Carton’s misery.

4 Read pages 22 to 25 again. Choose the correct answers: 1, 2
or 3.
a) When Lucie and Charles get married, Mr Lorry promises
1) to write to them. 2) to look after Doctor Manette. 3) to visit them in
Warwickshire.
b) The fi rst night that Lucie and Charles are away, Doctor Manette
1) walks up and down during the night. 2) writes them a letter.
3) makes them some shoes.
c) Doctor Manette says that making shoes helps him
1) to sleep at night. 2) to earn money for the family. 3) to work with his
fi ngers and not his mind.
d) Doctor Manette agrees that Mr Lorry can remove the shoemaking tools
1) when he is asleep. 2) when he is not at home. 3) when he is in
France.

5 Describe Mr Carton’s character. Why does he enjoy visiting the
Manettes? Write about 90 words in your notebook.

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