Correct Answer:
C. Charles Dickens
The correct answer is Charles Dickens. "A Tale of Two Cities" is a historical novel set in London and Paris before and during the French Revolution. It was written by the famous English novelist Charles Dickens and published in 1859. Among the options:
- Leo Tolstoy: Russian author of "War and Peace" and "Anna Karenina".
- Mark Twain: American author of "Adventures of Huckleberry Finn".
- Charles Dickens: Correct; he wrote "A Tale of Two Cities".
- Jane Austen: English novelist known for "Pride and Prejudice".
Therefore, the correct author is "Charles Dickens".