Oliver Twist

Oliver Twist

by

Charles Dickens

Oliver Twist: Chapter 16 Quiz 7 questions

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As Sikes and Nancy drag Oliver through the streets, what do their interactions reveal about Sikes's character and his relationship with Nancy?
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Sikes is a caring and considerate partner to Nancy
Sikes is indifferent to Nancy's feelings
Sikes is jealous and insecure in his relationship with Nancy
Sikes and Nancy have a professional and emotionless partnership
What happens when Nancy, Sikes, and Oliver arrive at the new safehouse where Fagin and the boys are hiding?
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Bates mocks Oliver's new clothes
Fagin and the boys warmly welcome Oliver
Bates and the Dodger are disappointed to see Oliver return
The Dodger demands an explanation for Oliver's absence
What occurs during the dispute over Oliver's possessions between Sikes, Fagin, and Oliver?
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Sikes keeps the five-pound note and Fagin keeps Oliver's books.
Fagin forcefully takes the five-pound note from Sikes and Nancy
Sikes defends Oliver from Fagin and allow him to keep his things
Oliver convinces Fagin and Sikes to return the money and books to Brownlow
What does Oliver do after the dispute over his possessions, and what does his behavior demonstrate about his character?
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Oliver violently lashes out at Bates and the Dodger, demonstrating his growing desperation
Oliver does not resist being in the safehouse, demonstrating his submissiveness and complacency
Oliver tricks Fagin and Sikes into taking him back to Mr. Brownlow, demonstrating his manipulative nature
Oliver tries to run away, demonstrating his newfound empowerment and courage
How does the group react when Nancy tries to stop Fagin from berating and slapping Oliver?
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Fagin respects Nancy's demand and stops punishing Oliver immediately
Fagin dismisses Nancy's concern and Sikes threatens to silence her if she interrupts
Sikes supports Nancy's intervention and scolds Fagin for his treatment of Oliver
Fagin turns on Nancy and the Dodger and Bates step in to protect her
What happens to Oliver and Nancy after the confrontation with Fagin?
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Bates and the Dodger take Oliver back to Mr. Brownlow while Bet takes Nancy shopping to cheer her up
Bates and the Dodger argue with Bet about the best way to care for Oliver and Nancy
Bet scolds Bates and the Dodger for their treatment of Oliver while Nancy takes care of Oliver herself
Bates and the Dodger change Oliver into shabbier clothes while Bet attends to Nancy
How is Bet's character contrasted with Nancy's?
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Bet is a strong leader while Nancy is submissive and compliant
Bet and Nancy are both shown as actively rebelling against Fagin's authority
Bet is unquestioningly obeys Fagin while Nancy is more critical
Bet is caring and naturing while Nancy is indifferent