Oliver is Arrested

Oliver is Arrested

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Key learning points

  1. In this lesson, we will read and explore how Oliver is arrested for a crime that he has not committed. We will reflect on Oliver's naivety in the novel so far and introdcue the character Mr Brownlow.

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6 Questions

Q1.
What crime is Oliver falsely accused of?
Associating with pickpockets
Correct answer: Stealing a handkerchief
Stealing jewellery
Working with Fagin
Q2.
What man do Charlie and Jack Dawkins steal a handkerchief from?
Fagin
Correct answer: Mr Brownlow
Mr Fang
The bookstore keeper
Q3.
What happens to Oliver when he walks out of court?
Correct answer: He faints.
He is kidnapped.
He steals a handkerchief.
He walks back to Fagin's property.
Q4.
Where does Oliver go at the end of this extract?
Oliver goes back to Fagin's property.
Oliver goes back to the workhouse.
Correct answer: Oliver goes to Mr Brownlow's house.
Q5.
Where was Oliver born?
A prison
A wealthy house
Correct answer: A workhouse
Q6.
What sad event occurred after Oliver was born?
He was forced to beg in the streets.
He was sent to prison.
Correct answer: His mother died.

Lesson appears in

UnitEnglish / Oliver Twist: Oliver is Caught

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