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Lesson details
Key learning points
- In this lesson, we will read about Bill Sikes' brutal murder of Nancy. We will analyse the extract and consider how Dickens presents Bill as a villain.
Content guidance
- Contains references to sexual or domestic abuse.
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
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5 Questions
Q1.
How is Monks related to Oliver?
Monks is Oliver's cousin.
Monks is Oliver's father.
Monks is Oliver's uncle.
Q2.
What does Monks ask Fagin to do?
Kill Oliver
Send Oliver to the workhouse
Q3.
What is Monks planning to steal?
Fagin's jewellery
Oliver's mother's locket
Q4.
What crime did Nancy help Bill commit?
Burgling a house
Stealing a handkerchief
Q5.
Who defended Oliver at his trial?
Mr Fang
Nancy
Rose
5 Questions
Q1.
Why does Bill kill Nancy?
Bill wants a new girlfriend.
Nancy stole from Bill.
Q2.
Where does Bill kill Nancy?
London Bridge
Prison
The workhouse
Q3.
What object does Bill use to kill Nancy?
A dagger
A shotgun
A sword
Q4.
What is the name engraved on the locket?
Monks
Mr Brownlow
Oliver
Q5.
What order does Bill give Oliver and Nancy before he threatens them?
"Come here."
"Look at me."
"Stand up."