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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Oliver eat at Toby's house?
(a) A mincemeat pie.
(b) A chicken casserole.
(c) A crust of bread.
(d) A bowl of thin gruel.

3. What is the sentence given to Oliver after his hearing?
(a) A fine of $50.
(b) 1 year in prison.
(c) 2 years in the workhouse.
(d) 3 months hard labor.

4. What is Bill Sikes' occupation?
(a) Coal Shoveler.
(b) Milk Man.
(c) Thief.
(d) Ferrier.

5. What do Charley and Dodger take from Oliver when he is brought back to Fagin's house?
(a) The handkerchief given to him by Mr. Brownlow.
(b) His new clothes.
(c) The 5 pound note.
(d) The books.

6. What does Oliver wish to do during his first few days at Fagin's house?
(a) Get some fresh air.
(b) Get a job.
(c) Find clues about his mother.
(d) Meet some more people.

7. How does the dying woman tell Mrs. Corney her secret?
(a) Screams it in fits of pain.
(b) Sings it.
(c) Whispers in her ear.
(d) Writes it on paper.

8. What does Mr. Bumble see on a sign when he first arrives in London after Oliver is taken to Fagin's house?
(a) A letter to Oliver from Mr. Brownlow.
(b) A picture of goods thought to be stolen by Oliver.
(c) A reward sign for information about Oliver.
(d) A sign for witnesses in Oliver's trial.

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

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

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

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

13. What does the dying woman need to tell Mrs. Corney?
(a) She once stole gold from a young and dying mother.
(b) She is Oliver's mother.
(c) She is leaving all her money to Mr. Bumble.
(d) She knows who Oliver's mother is.

14. What is the book about that Oliver is given while he waits for the big robbery to begin?
(a) Biblical stories for children.
(b) A gang of thieves who gets caught and hung.
(c) A handbook on torture.
(d) A history of criminals.

15. How does Charley plan to retire from working for Fagin one day soon?
(a) Fagin pays him well.
(b) He plans to turn Fagin in and get a handsome reward.
(c) He knows now where the good places to rob are located.
(d) He keeps some money back before giving it to Fagin.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Oliver's mother do just before she dies?

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

3. How much longer is the dying woman expected to live when she speaks with Mrs. Corney?

4. What is Oliver given on the day of the big robbery?

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

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