1: Charles Dickens is frequently charged with
a. using his own background as an orphan for material in his books
b. distorting reality in his fiction
c. making fun of Queen Victoria
d. having a poor grip on grammar
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2: The character Monks
a. wants to adopt Oliver
b. goes off to the New World
c. becomes a country parson
d. tries to blackmail Mr. Losberne
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3: Oliver is deputized to ask the master of the workhouse
a. for more play time
b. for clean sheets
c. for a chance to go to church on Sundays
d. for more food
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4: The moment the character of Mr. Bumble is introduced, he makes himself conspicuous by
a. mispronouncing a word
b. having a sneezing fit
c. losing his way
d. giving imitations of animals
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5: Sowerberry’s plan for Oliver is
a. to have Oliver take singing lessons
b. to have Oliver pretend to be a mute
c. to trade Oliver off to another undertaker
d. to apprentice Oliver to a livery stable operator
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6: The character who offers to introduce Oliver to “a ’spectable old genelman” in London is
a. Sowerberry
b. Bumble
c. the Artful Dodger
d. Fagin
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7: Oliver’s friend, Dick, wishes to send Oliver a note
a. asking for help
b. warning Oliver to lay low
c. inviting Oliver for a visit
d. conveying his love and good wishes
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8: The day after Oliver’s return to the thieves’ den, he is
a. scolded by Fagin
b. given a bath by Nancy
c. forced to pick a man’s pocket
d. beaten by Bates
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9: After Mrs. Corney invites Bumble to stay for tea
a. he puts his arm around her and kisses her
b. she puts a sleeping drug in his tea
c. he tries to steal some of the tea cakes
d. they both plan to get revenge on Oliver
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10: When Noah reveals that Nancy drugged Sikes in order to see Rose the first time
a. Sikes forgives Nancy
b. Fagin stands up in support of Nancy
c. Nancy tries to escape
d. Fagin cautions Sikes to avoid violence
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11: When Mr. Losberne says, “It is hard; so young; so much beloved; but there is very little hope,” of whom is he speaking?
a. Oliver’s friend, Dick
b. Nancy
c. Rose
d. Oliver
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12: On the night that Nancy has her secret meeting with Rose, a familiar couple is approaching London from the north. Who are they?
a. Mr. and Mrs. Bumble
b. Fagin and the Artful Dodger
c. Mr. Brownlow and his sister
d. Noah Claypole and Charlotte
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13: Who said the following: “Coals, candles, and house-rent free . . .”
a. Nancy
b. Fagin
c. the Artful Dodger
d. Mr. Bumble
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14: Who said the following: “I’ll cheat you yet!”
a. Fagin
b. Noah
c. Bill Sikes
d. Mr. Brownlow
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15: Who said the following: “Let me see the child and die.”
a. Mr. Bumble
b. Fagin
c. a young mother in a poorhouse
d. Mr. Brownlow
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