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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 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) It is large enough that Mr. Bumble won't find him there.
(d) There are jobs to be found there.

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

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

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

5. What is the name of Bill Sikes' girlfriend?
(a) Nicole.
(b) Natalie.
(c) Nora.
(d) Nancy.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Charley plan to retire from working for Fagin one day soon?

2. Who asks Mr. Bumble to send their love to Oliver in London before he leaves?

3. What does Oliver see Fagin looking at when he wakes up in Fagin's house for the first time?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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