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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. How many men chase after Bill and Toby after the attempted robbery?

2. Why is Mr. Bumble planning to go to court in London after Oliver is taken back to Fagin's house?

3. Why does Noah taunt Oliver to the point of rage while they work together for the undertaker?

4. What is Oliver accused of stealing when Nancy and Bill take him away?

5. What does Noah tease Oliver about while they work together?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Oliver spend the spring with Rose and Mrs. Maylie?

2. What does Nancy do when Bill refuses to let her out of the house on Sunday night?

3. What do Rose and the others decide to do about the news that Nancy has brought them?

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

5. How does Fagin feel about his main partner in crime?

6. Why does Fagin think he needs to use Oliver in his next big robbery with Bill?

7. How does Oliver find food on his long journey to London after he runs away from Mr. Sowerberry's house?

8. What does Nancy offer to do so that Rose can reach her if need be, and what is she risking to do this?

9. What does Mr. Bumble do while he visits with Mrs. Corney, and how does she react?

10. What happens when Bill and Nancy see Oliver on the street when Oliver is sent on his errand to the booksellers?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Betrayal is a theme introduced at the very beginning of this book. How does the constant stream of betrayal affect the outcome of the plot, and which characters are most affected by it?

Essay Topic 2

Choosing sides is a theme that is presented in this play. What are some examples of this theme, and how do they affect the characters involved?

Essay Topic 3

Fear is a common theme in this book that is presented a number of times by a number of different characters. Name some of these instances, and explain how fear affects the characters in the book.

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