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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 17 | Chapter 18.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Mr. Bumble planning to go to court in London after Oliver is taken back to Fagin's house?
(a) To bring Oliver back to their parish.
(b) To petition a raise in his monthly stipend.
(c) To be a witness at a hearing for Oliver.
(d) To transfer two sick children to a different parish.

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

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 was worried Oliver would harm it in some way.
(c) He didn't want it to bother Oliver.
(d) It was sent out for restoration.

4. What does Oliver see Fagin looking at when he wakes up in Fagin's house for the first time?
(a) Stacks of money.
(b) Jewelry.
(c) A picture of a lovely woman.
(d) A set of wrenches.

5. Why is Oliver not sent to live with the man who is willing to take him in?
(a) Oliver was terrified of the man.
(b) The man was not gainfully employed.
(c) Oliver was too young for such menial labor.
(d) The man had a criminal record.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mr. Sowerberry do when he returns home and hears what has happened while he was gone?

2. What does Fagin threaten to do to Oliver if he tries to run away again?

3. What is Mr. Gamfield's occupation?

4. What does Mr. Brownlow say that Oliver must do to get his help?

5. Where does Oliver think Dodger got the purses that he gives to Fagin on his first morning in Fagin's house?

(see the answer key)

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