“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness. . . ” and so begins this classic tale of the French Revolution. “Recalled to life!” sums up young Lucie Manette’s emotions when she finds that her father is still alive. After being imprisoned in the Bastille for 18 years, Dr. Manette is weak. Years later, French emigre’ Darnay marries Lucy, but as the fires of revolution sweep across France, all three return to Paris, where they are caught up in the chaos of a fearful rebellion.

This Progeny Press study guide includes features about:

• the author.
• Vocabulary, critical thinking, and analysis.
• Literary Techniques such as: Synonym, mood, setting, foreshadowing, metaphor, simile, tone, in-context, verbal irony, hyperbole, allusion, irony, contrast, antonym, personification, point of view, parallels, and theme.
• Concepts such as: suffering, sin, tradition, reputation, trust, redemption, authority, personal worth, success, revenge, character, and judgmentalism.
• Activities/Writing: Three Estates, French taxation pre-revolution, French Revolution, politics, maps, compare/contrast, war, history, mottoes, and heroic fates.
• A living reading list by the same author and other books like Tale of Two Cities

The format is ideal for homeschoolers; the large 8.5×11 printed workbook format is convenient to read, easy on the eyes, and easy to transport from car to home. Plus, every question has plenty of whitespace for student’s answers, which encourages neat and clean handwriting practice. A removable answer key is also included for the teacher.

PLEASE NOTE: The novel Tale of Two Cities is required and must be purchased separately.

Setting: England, France, French Revolution, 1780s-1790s

British Lit

Grades: 9-12