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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Mr. Grimwig say to Mr. Brownlow about Oliver?
(a) He has had a hard life and will never recover from the harshness.
(b) He is a sweet and honest little thing.
(c) He will steal Mr. Brownlow blind.
(d) He is dishonest and will escape at his first chance.

2. What is Mr. Giles's occupation?
(a) Chef.
(b) Butler.
(c) Thief.
(d) Bartender.

3. What happens to Oliver during his hearing?
(a) He faints.
(b) He runs away.
(c) He falls ill.
(d) He begins to cry.

4. How far away is London when Oliver decides to run away from Mr. Sowerberry's house?
(a) 7miles.
(b) 37 miles.
(c) 17 miles.
(d) 70 miles.

5. How is Rose related to the lady of the house?
(a) Rose is her cousin.
(b) Rose is her daughter.
(c) Rose is her niece.
(d) Rose is her sister.

6. Where do Bill and Oliver eat dinner just before the big robbery?
(a) The side of the road.
(b) A pub.
(c) A fancy restaurant.
(d) An open market.

7. What does Mr. Bumble do during his visit with Mrs. Corney that makes her scream?
(a) Kisses her.
(b) Talks badly about the children at the workhouse.
(c) Points at a rat.
(d) Drops his cup of tea.

8. What is Oliver accused of stealing when Nancy and Bill take him away?
(a) Pocket change.
(b) Food.
(c) Clothing.
(d) Some books.

9. How many men chase after Bill and Toby after the attempted robbery?
(a) 9.
(b) 3.
(c) 2.
(d) 6.

10. Why does Rose beg the lady of the house not to prosecute Oliver?
(a) She wants to avoid a scandal in the nighborhood.
(b) She believes his story.
(c) He is only a boy.
(d) She feels he has had punishment enough.

11. What is Noah proud of even though he is a charity case?
(a) He is learning a trade.
(b) He is intelligent.
(c) He owns some land.
(d) He has parents.

12. What is Mrs. Corney about to do just before Mr. Bumble comes to visit her?
(a) Make some bread.
(b) Write him a letter.
(c) Go to bed.
(d) Have some tea.

13. Where is Oliver born?
(a) In a workhouse.
(b) On the streets.
(c) In a train.
(d) In a hospital.

14. What is the book about that Oliver is given while he waits for the big robbery to begin?
(a) A gang of thieves who gets caught and hung.
(b) A handbook on torture.
(c) A history of criminals.
(d) Biblical stories for children.

15. How does Charley plan to retire from working for Fagin one day soon?
(a) He plans to turn Fagin in and get a handsome reward.
(b) Fagin pays him well.
(c) He keeps some money back before giving it to Fagin.
(d) He knows now where the good places to rob are located.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Oliver wish to do during his first few days at Fagin's house?

2. What do many infants die of while Oliver works for Mr. Sowerberry?

3. What does Mr. Bumble plan to do when he reaches the Sowerberry home after Oliver's attack?

4. What does Mr. Bumble do to entertain himself while Mrs. Corney is away with the dying woman?

5. Who summons Mrs. Corney while she is visiting with Mr. Bumble?

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