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

2. What are Fagin and the others doing when Toby comes to his house after the botched robbery?
(a) Packing their things.
(b) Discussing what to do with all the new money.
(c) Planning another robbery.
(d) Playing cards.

3. What is Mr. Sowerberry's occupation?
(a) Workhouse Administrator.
(b) Undertaker.
(c) Coal Shoveler.
(d) Chimney Sweep.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What are Noah and Charlotte doing when Mr. Bumble stops by to announce Sally's death to the Sowerberrys?

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

3. Why does Bill put the wounded Oliver in the ditch after the attempted robbery?

4. What does Mr. Sowerberry do when he returns home and hears what has happened while he was gone?

5. What does Fagin strike Oliver with when he tries to run away?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Nancy find out where Oliver is staying when he is in town with Rose?

3. When they talk on the bridge, why does Nancy tell Rose that she can never leave Fagin?

4. What information does Mr. Brownlow need from Fagin before Fagin is hung?

5. What position does Mr. Sowerberry have Oliver take in his business, and how does Oliver feel about it?

6. What happens when Oliver knocks on the door of the house he tried to rob?

7. What does Mr. Giles say when he is asked by the police if Oliver is the child he saw with the robbers the night before?

8. What does Sally take from Oliver's mother when she dies?

9. What happens when Fagin sends Oliver out with Dodger and Charley for the first time?

10. Why is Mr. Bumble so miserable in his new position and marriage?

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