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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Mr. Brownlow say that Oliver must do to get his help?
(a) Get well.
(b) Study.
(c) Work hard.
(d) Be honest.

2. What does Oliver think Bill wants to do with him as they travel to the site of the big robbery?
(a) Sell him as a slave.
(b) Use him in a robbery.
(c) Murder him.
(d) Torture him for information.

3. What does Mr. Bumble do during his visit with Mrs. Corney that makes her scream?
(a) Points at a rat.
(b) Talks badly about the children at the workhouse.
(c) Kisses her.
(d) Drops his cup of tea.

4. Where does Toby leave Oliver after the botched robbery?
(a) In a ditch.
(b) With a police officer.
(c) Just outside the house they tried to rob.
(d) At a hospital.

5. What is the first job Fagin gives to Oliver on his first morning in Fagin's house?
(a) Cleaning the purses Dodger made.
(b) Advertising the found goods.
(c) Taking monograms out of handkerchiefs.
(d) Picking pockets.

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

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

8. What is Fagin most worried about when he hears that Oliver is in jail?
(a) That he will die in prison because he is ill.
(b) That he won't come back when he gets out of jail.
(c) That he will forget everything Fagin taught him.
(d) That he will reveal where Fagin lives.

9. Who summons Mrs. Corney while she is visiting with Mr. Bumble?
(a) Old Sally.
(b) Her mother.
(c) A bill collector.
(d) Mrs. Simms.

10. How much longer is the dying woman expected to live when she speaks with Mrs. Corney?
(a) A few minutes.
(b) A few hours.
(c) A few weeks.
(d) A few days.

11. What does Oliver find in every room of Fagin's house when he is locked in there all day?
(a) Stolen goods.
(b) Guns.
(c) Blood stains.
(d) Rats.

12. What does Mr. Grimwig say to Mr. Brownlow about Oliver?
(a) He is a sweet and honest little thing.
(b) He has had a hard life and will never recover from the harshness.
(c) He will steal Mr. Brownlow blind.
(d) He is dishonest and will escape at his first chance.

13. Why is Oliver so afraid of going to Bill's house?
(a) He does not want to be a part of a robbery.
(b) He is afraid of Bill's dog.
(c) He is afraid he will have to live there.
(d) He thinks Bill wants to kill him.

14. What is Oliver accused of stealing when Nancy and Bill take him away?
(a) Food.
(b) Some books.
(c) Pocket change.
(d) Clothing.

15. Where do Bill and Oliver eat dinner just before the big robbery?
(a) An open market.
(b) A pub.
(c) The side of the road.
(d) A fancy restaurant.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Rose beg the lady of the house not to prosecute Oliver?

2. Where is Oliver born?

3. Who does Fagin get to force Oliver to cooperate while they are away at the next big robbery?

4. Which of the following people is NOT present when Toby comes to Fagin's house after the botched robbery?

5. What does Fagin say he can do with Oliver if he is still alive?

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