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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. Where does Oliver think Dodger got the purses that he gives to Fagin on his first morning in Fagin's house?
(a) He found them.
(b) He made them.
(c) He stole them.
(d) He bought them.

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

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

7. Where is Oliver born?
(a) On the streets.
(b) In a hospital.
(c) In a workhouse.
(d) In a train.

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

9. What is Noah proud of even though he is a charity case?
(a) He owns some land.
(b) He is intelligent.
(c) He is learning a trade.
(d) He has parents.

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

11. How is Rose related to the lady of the house?
(a) Rose is her cousin.
(b) Rose is her niece.
(c) Rose is her daughter.
(d) Rose is her sister.

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

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

14. Who is the first person Oliver meets when he gets to London?
(a) Mr. Ranckle.
(b) Dodger.
(c) Fagin.
(d) Mr. Bumble.

15. What does Mr. Bumble plan to do when he reaches the Sowerberry home after Oliver's attack?
(a) Take him to jail.
(b) Take him back to the workhouse.
(c) Flog him.
(d) Treat his wounds.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mr. Bumble do during his visit with Mrs. Corney that makes her scream?

2. What is the name of the magistrate who hears Oliver's case?

3. What does the dying woman need to tell Mrs. Corney?

4. What is the book about that Oliver is given while he waits for the big robbery to begin?

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

(see the answer keys)

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