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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Who does Fagin decide to use in his next big robbery with Bill Sikes?
(a) Dodger.
(b) Nancy.
(c) Charley.
(d) Oliver.

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

5. How old is Oliver when he is taken to the regular workhouse?
(a) 9.
(b) 8.
(c) 7.
(d) 10.

6. Where does Oliver sleep when he lives with the Sowerberrys?
(a) In the attic.
(b) In the barn.
(c) On the floor.
(d) By the coffins.

7. What is Oliver's job at the regular workhouse?
(a) Picking oakrum.
(b) Darning socks.
(c) Delivering packages.
(d) Lifting loads of wheat.

8. What position does Mr. Bumble hope to fill once the man who currently works that position is dead?
(a) The head of the workhouse.
(b) The administrator for punishment in the workhouse.
(c) The ambassador for the poor.
(d) The tax collector of the paupers.

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

10. 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.

11. What are Noah and Charlotte doing when Mr. Bumble stops by to announce Sally's death to the Sowerberrys?
(a) Fighting and tearing up the house.
(b) Stealing money from the Sowerberrys.
(c) Flirting and kissing.
(d) Planning to run away together.

12. What does Fagin say he can do with Oliver if he is still alive?
(a) Find someone to adopt him.
(b) Send him on his way an honest man.
(c) Make him a thief.
(d) Repent of his ways.

13. What does Oliver do when he sees Charley steal a man's handkerchief?
(a) He yells at Charley to stop.
(b) He faints.
(c) He tries to return it to the man.
(d) He runs away.

14. What is Mr. Sowerberry's occupation?
(a) Coal Shoveler.
(b) Undertaker.
(c) Workhouse Administrator.
(d) Chimney Sweep.

15. Where is the first place Fagin goes to find Bill after Toby's report?
(a) Bill's house.
(b) Nancy's apartment.
(c) The jail.
(d) The bars.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Fagin strike Oliver with when he tries to run away?

2. What are Fagin and the others doing when Toby comes to his house after the botched robbery?

3. What does Mr. Sowerberry dress Oliver up to do?

4. Why does Rose beg the lady of the house not to prosecute Oliver?

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

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