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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do Charley and Dodger take from Oliver when he is brought back to Fagin's house?
(a) The 5 pound note.
(b) The books.
(c) His new clothes.
(d) The handkerchief given to him by Mr. Brownlow.

2. What is Bill Sikes' occupation?
(a) Coal Shoveler.
(b) Thief.
(c) Ferrier.
(d) Milk Man.

3. What does Oliver's mother do just before she dies?
(a) Writes the name of his father.
(b) Names him.
(c) Laughs.
(d) Kisses him.

4. How does the dying woman tell Mrs. Corney her secret?
(a) Screams it in fits of pain.
(b) Sings it.
(c) Whispers in her ear.
(d) Writes it on paper.

5. Why does Noah taunt Oliver to the point of rage while they work together for the undertaker?
(a) He feels that he is of a higher status.
(b) He has to work harder because of Oliver's mistakes.
(c) He is jealous of how much Mr. Sowerberry likes Oliver.
(d) He hates having to work with an orphan.

6. What could Mr. Giles be in trouble with the law for?
(a) Shooting a child.
(b) Keeping from his mistress Oliver's age.
(c) Not reporting a robbery to the police.
(d) Failing to catch the other robbers.

7. Why is Oliver so afraid of going to Bill's house?
(a) He does not want to be a part of a robbery.
(b) He is afraid he will have to live there.
(c) He thinks Bill wants to kill him.
(d) He is afraid of Bill's dog.

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

9. Who does Fagin get to force Oliver to cooperate while they are away at the next big robbery?
(a) Nancy.
(b) Charley.
(c) Dodger.
(d) Oliver.

10. What is Oliver given on the day of the big robbery?
(a) New shoes.
(b) A large meal.
(c) New clothes.
(d) A robbery kit.

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

12. Why does Mr. Brownlow say that he removed the portrait that Oliver loves so much?
(a) He was worried Oliver would harm it in some way.
(b) He didn't want it to bother Oliver.
(c) It was sent out for restoration.
(d) He is getting ready to hang a different picture there.

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

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

15. Why does Oliver decide to run away to London after leaving the Sowerberrys' house?
(a) He thinks he might find his mother there.
(b) There are jobs to be found there.
(c) It is large enough that Mr. Bumble won't find him there.
(d) He has always wanted to go there.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Noah tease Oliver about while they work together?

2. Who takes care of Oliver after his mother dies?

3. What is the name of the lady of the house that Oliver tries to rob?

4. What position does Mr. Bumble hope to fill once the man who currently works that position is dead?

5. How far away is London when Oliver decides to run away from Mr. Sowerberry's house?

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