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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who takes care of Oliver after his mother dies?
(a) The nurse.
(b) His father.
(c) His aunt.
(d) A foster care center.

3. 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.

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

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

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

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

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

9. Why does Rose beg the lady of the house not to prosecute Oliver?
(a) He is only a boy.
(b) She feels he has had punishment enough.
(c) She wants to avoid a scandal in the nighborhood.
(d) She believes his story.

10. What does Fagin need for his next big robbery with Bill Sikes?
(a) A small boy.
(b) An inside employee.
(c) A key.
(d) A distraction.

11. What does Noah tease Oliver about while they work together?
(a) His mother.
(b) His tiny frame.
(c) His angelic face.
(d) His naivete.

12. 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) Oliver was too young for such menial labor.
(c) The man was not gainfully employed.
(d) Oliver was terrified of the man.

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

14. Why does Mr. Brownlow say that he removed the portrait that Oliver loves so much?
(a) He is getting ready to hang a different picture there.
(b) It was sent out for restoration.
(c) He was worried Oliver would harm it in some way.
(d) He didn't want it to bother Oliver.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Dodger and Charley tease Oliver about when Nancy brings him back to Fagin's house?

2. Where does Oliver stay after his time in court?

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

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

5. What does Oliver tell Rose and the doctor when he comes to after being treated for his wounds?

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