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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Oliver's mother do just before she dies?
(a) Names him.
(b) Writes the name of his father.
(c) Kisses him.
(d) Laughs.

3. What is Bill doing to his dog when Fagin gives him his take from a recent robbery?
(a) Beating it.
(b) Feeding it.
(c) Petting it.
(d) Training it.

4. Why is Mr. Bumble planning to go to court in London after Oliver is taken back to Fagin's house?
(a) To be a witness at a hearing for Oliver.
(b) To bring Oliver back to their parish.
(c) To transfer two sick children to a different parish.
(d) To petition a raise in his monthly stipend.

5. Where is the first place Fagin goes to find Bill after Toby's report?
(a) The bars.
(b) Bill's house.
(c) The jail.
(d) Nancy's apartment.

6. How much is the parish willing to offer to someone to take Oliver off their hands?
(a) 15 pounds.
(b) 20 pounds.
(c) 10 pounds.
(d) 5 pounds.

7. What does Mr. Bumble do to entertain himself while Mrs. Corney is away with the dying woman?
(a) Read some of her books.
(b) Take inventory of her possessions.
(c) Take a tour of her home.
(d) Take a nap.

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

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

10. What does Oliver admire when he starts to recover from his fever after the trial?
(a) A painting of a woman.
(b) A lovely clock.
(c) A crystal chandelier.
(d) The streets of London.

11. What is Fagin most worried about when he hears that Oliver is in jail?
(a) That he will reveal where Fagin lives.
(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 die in prison because he is ill.

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

13. What does Mr. Sowerberry dress Oliver up to do?
(a) Pick pockets.
(b) Collect late payments.
(c) Attend funerals.
(d) Sell coffins.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Oliver think Dodger got the purses that he gives to Fagin on his first morning in Fagin's house?

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

3. What is Oliver's job at the regular workhouse?

4. What does Oliver do when he realizes what he is expected to do?

5. What happens to Oliver during his hearing?

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