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

Short Answer Questions

1. What paperwork does Oliver have to sign?

2. What does Fagin want to convince Nancy to do when he leaves Bill's house on Sunday night?

3. What happens to Monks' portion of the inheritance?

4. What does Monks do with the evidence of Oliver's birth?

5. Who does Oliver want to apologize to after he heals from his wounds?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Despair is a theme that is placed in a number of sensitive places in this story. What are some of these places, and what role does despair play in this story?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Poverty is a very important theme in this book. Where does this theme appear, and how does Dickens present the theme in a dynamic way?

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