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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Rose beg the lady of the house not to prosecute Oliver?

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

3. What happens to Oliver during his hearing?

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

5. How do Bill and Oliver travel to the big robbery?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Oliver feel when he is apprenticed to Mr. Sowerberry?

3. How do Bill and his dog die?

4. How does Dickens excuse Dodger and Charley's reaction to the events after the theft of the handkerchief?

5. Why does Mr. Brownlow offer to raise the reward on Bill and Fagin's heads?

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Many different characters in this book are persuaded to do things that they would not have done of their own accord. What are some of these instances, and how does persuasion affect the course of the plot?

Essay Topic 2

What are some of the key examples of gratitude in this book, and how do these instances affect the characters involved in those scenes?

Essay Topic 3

Which character do you relate with the most in this book? Why is this? How does this character change throughout the book?

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