Year 8
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Key learning points
- In this lesson, we will explore Oliver's naivety. We will then analyse how Dickens presents Oliver as a naive character.
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5 Questions
Q1.
In this lesson, Oliver arrives in what place?
The Sowerberry's house
The workhouse
Q2.
There are lots of children that clearly live with Fagin. What do these children do?
They beg for food.
They work at the workhouse.
Q3.
What is Fagin holding in his hand?
A knife
Money
Q4.
Why does Fagin want to befriend Oliver?
Fagin befriends Oliver to lure him back to the workhouse.
Fagin befriends Oliver to take him to the orphanage.
Q5.
How would you describe Fagin?
A victim
Kind and friendly
Submissive
Vulnerable
7 Questions
Q1.
What does Fagin secretly store?
Handkerchiefs
Sausages
Q2.
Why does Fagin become very angry at Oliver in this extract?
Fagin becomes angry because Oliver refused to play his game.
Fagin becomes angry because Oliver said that pick-pocketing was wrong.
Q3.
Why is it strange that Fagin's property is in such poor condition?
It is strange that Fagin's property is in such poor condition because he cares for the boys a great deal.
It is strange that Fagin's property is in such poor condition because the boys make lots of money through stealing things.
Q4.
What is Fagin training Oliver to do?
Cook sausages.
Look after this jewellery.
Q5.
How can we tell that Oliver is naive?
He is friendly.
He is scared of Fagin.
He thinks crime is wrong.
Q6.
What is Jack Dawkins' nickname?
The Archer Dodger
The Dodging Archer
The Dodging Artist
Q7.
What does Jack organise for Oliver?
Directions back to the workhouse
Handkerchiefs