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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why does Bill put the wounded Oliver in the ditch after the attempted robbery?
(a) Oliver is too heavy.
(b) He doesn't want to be charged with Oliver's murder.
(c) He thought Oliver was already dead.
(d) He hoped the men would think Oliver was alone.

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

4. What was Dodger most worried about when Oliver was taken away after the theft of the handkerchief?
(a) The cost of the handkerchief.
(b) Whether anyone saw him at the scene of the crime.
(c) Oliver's safety.
(d) Fagin's reaction.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How much is the parish willing to offer to someone to take Oliver off their hands?

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

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

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

5. What is Mrs. Sowerberry's main complaint about children?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens when Oliver knocks on the door of the house he tried to rob?

2. What happens when Fagin sends Oliver out with Dodger and Charley for the first time?

3. What does Oliver do when he is punished for his attack after Mr. Sowerberry comes home?

4. What reason does Fagin give for having Noah spy on Nancy?

5. Why does Mr. Brownlow offer to raise the reward on Bill and Fagin's heads?

6. Why is Mr. Bumble so miserable in his new position and marriage?

7. How is Oliver's name cleared at the hearing after the theft of the handkerchief?

8. What is the game that Fagin teaches Oliver, and what is it meant to teach?

9. What does Charley worry will happen if Dodger is shipped away?

10. What does Oliver decide to do during the big robbery?

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