A Tale of Two Cities Quiz - CBSE Class 10 English

Free practice quiz: A Tale of Two Cities (CBSE Class 10 English). 20 multiple-choice questions with answers and explanations. Play online, no sign-up needed.

This CBSE Class 10 English practice quiz has 20 multiple-choice questions on A Tale of Two Cities, and 20 of them come with an explanation. Try the 5 sample questions below (tap an option to check yourself), then play the full quiz online. No sign-up needed.

Sample questions

1. What is the historical setting of 'A Tale of Two Cities'?

   1. American Revolution
   2. French Revolution
   3. Russian Revolution
   4. Industrial Revolution
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   Answer: B. French Revolution

   The novel is set during the tumultuous times of the French Revolution.

2. Why is Charles Darnay on trial in England?

   1. For treason
   2. For theft
   3. For murder
   4. For arson
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   Answer: A. For treason

   Charles Darnay is accused of treason against the British Crown.

3. How does Sydney Carton redeem himself in the novel?

   1. By saving Dr. Manette
   2. By sacrificing his life
   3. By donating money
   4. By becoming a lawyer
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   Answer: B. By sacrificing his life

   Sydney Carton redeems himself by sacrificing his life for Charles Darnay.

4. What is the significance of the Bastille in 'A Tale of Two Cities'?

   1. It's where Darnay is imprisoned
   2. It's where Dr. Manette was imprisoned
   3. It's a symbol of English power
   4. It's a meeting place for revolutionaries
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   Answer: B. It's where Dr. Manette was imprisoned

   Dr. Manette was unjustly imprisoned in the Bastille, representing the book's themes of oppression.

5. What is the turning point for Sydney Carton's character?

   1. His initial meeting with Lucie
   2. His realization of his life's worthlessness
   3. His decision to help Charles
   4. His reconciliation with Stryver
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   Answer: C. His decision to help Charles

   Sydney Carton's pivotal moment is his selfless resolve to save Charles Darnay for Lucie.

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Answers and explanations are in the full quiz.

1. Who is the author of 'A Tale of Two Cities'?
2. Which two cities are referred to in the title 'A Tale of Two Cities'?
3. What is the opening line of 'A Tale of Two Cities'?
4. Who is the Resurrection Man in 'A Tale of Two Cities'?
5. What profession does Sydney Carton hold in the novel?
6. What is the primary theme of 'A Tale of Two Cities'?
7. What recurring symbol is used throughout 'A Tale of Two Cities'?
8. How does the character Jerry Cruncher earn extra money?
9. What object plays a pivotal role in Dr. Manette's imprisonment?
10. What role does Madame Defarge play in the novel?
11. How does Dickens portray the peasants in 'A Tale of Two Cities'?
12. What drives the plot of 'A Tale of Two Cities'?
13. Why is 'A Tale of Two Cities' considered a political novel?
14. What is Sydney Carton's final statement in the novel?
15. Which theme in 'A Tale of Two Cities' examines the effects of sacrifice?

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