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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. Who summons Mrs. Corney while she is visiting with Mr. Bumble?
(a) Old Sally.
(b) A bill collector.
(c) Mrs. Simms.
(d) Her mother.

2. Which of the following people is NOT present when Toby comes to Fagin's house after the botched robbery?
(a) Nancy.
(b) Dodger.
(c) Tom.
(d) Charley.

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

4. Where is Oliver born?
(a) In a workhouse.
(b) In a hospital.
(c) On the streets.
(d) In a train.

5. What do Dodger and Charley do when Oliver is caught by a policeman?
(a) Laugh at him.
(b) Promise to get him out.
(c) Run away.
(d) Get Fagin.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Bill make Oliver drink at Toby's house?

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

3. What is the name of the magistrate who hears Oliver's case?

4. What is Mrs. Corney about to do just before Mr. Bumble comes to visit her?

5. Why is Oliver not sent to live with the man who is willing to take him in?

Short Essay Questions

1. What do Dodger and Charley do to try and get Oliver to stay in their gang?

2. 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?

3. What does Charley worry will happen if Dodger is shipped away?

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

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

6. What does Oliver do at the regular workhouse that gets him in trouble?

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

8. What does Oliver decide to do during the big robbery?

9. What does Oliver do when he is punished for his attack after Mr. Sowerberry comes home?

10. Why does Mr. Brownlow leave so suddenly for the West Indies?

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