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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What does Mr. Sowerberry do when he returns home and hears what has happened while he was gone?
(a) Sends Mr. Bumble away.
(b) Yells at his wife.
(c) Kicks Oliver out of his house.
(d) Flogs Oliver.

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

5. What does Mr. Bumble plan to do when he reaches the Sowerberry home after Oliver's attack?
(a) Flog him.
(b) Take him back to the workhouse.
(c) Treat his wounds.
(d) Take him to jail.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the name of Bill Sikes' girlfriend?

3. What does Mr. Sowerberry dress Oliver up to do?

4. What does Mr. Brownlow say that Oliver must do to get his help?

5. How much is the parish willing to offer to someone to take Oliver off their hands?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens when Oliver finally loses patience with Noah and his mocking?

2. How do the people in Mrs. Maylie's house feel about Oliver when he comes to after having his gunshot wound tended to?

3. Where does Charley end up at the end of the book, and why?

4. What does Fagin do when he hears about what happened to Oliver during the botched robbery?

5. What, and how often, does Harry ask Oliver to write to him after Harry leaves his mother's house?

6. How does Oliver feel about what he witnesses on the day of Fagin's hanging?

7. Who wants to take Oliver off the parishes' hands, and why is he refused?

8. Where do Mr. and Mrs. Bumble end up at the end of the book?

9. What is the secret that Sally confesses to Mrs. Corney just before she dies?

10. What condition is given in Oliver's father's will about his son receiving an inheritance?

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