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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) Nancy.
(b) Charley.
(c) Oliver.
(d) Dodger.

2. Who does Nancy pretend Oliver is when she sees him on the street?
(a) Her runaway brother.
(b) A cousin.
(c) An errant servant.
(d) A thief.

3. What do Dodger and Charley tease Oliver about when Nancy brings him back to Fagin's house?
(a) His confused looks.
(b) His time in jail.
(c) His clothes.
(d) His pale face.

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

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

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

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

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

9. What does Mr. Giles fail to mention to his lady about Oliver the thief?
(a) He was one of a group.
(b) He is wounded.
(c) He is a child.
(d) He took nothing.

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

11. 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) The books.
(c) His new clothes.
(d) The 5 pound note.

12. What is Mrs. Sowerberry's main complaint about children?
(a) They are too small.
(b) They are weak.
(c) They are unintelligent.
(d) They eat too much.

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

14. What does Bill make Oliver drink at Toby's house?
(a) Whiskey.
(b) Gin.
(c) Wine.
(d) Beer.

15. How do Bill and Oliver travel to the big robbery?
(a) Walking.
(b) Horesback.
(c) Train.
(d) Riding a cart.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Fagin need for his next big robbery with Bill Sikes?

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

3. What does Mrs. Sowerberry do to Oliver when he threatens Noah one night after a lot of taunting?

4. What is Bill Sikes' occupation?

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

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