Oliver Twist

Oliver Twist

by

Charles Dickens

Oliver Twist: Chapter 17 Quiz 6 questions

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What does the narrator explain at the beginning of the Chapter 17 regarding the novel's tone?
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The novel will transition to an entirely tragic tone from this point forward
The novel will maintain a consistently comic tone to keep the reader entertained
The novel will shift between a serious and comic tone to reflect real life
The novel will become more satirical in tone to critique Victorian-era social norms
How does Bumble treat the paupers he is tasked with transporting?
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Bumble tries to help the paupers escape
Bumble is compassionate and concerned about the paupers' well-being
Bumble mocks and beats the paupers
Bumble is indifferent to the fate of the paupers
What are Dick and Bumble's attitudes toward Oliver?
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Dick loves Oliver while Bumble resents him
Bumble cares about Oliver while Dick is indifferent toward him
Dick thinks Oliver is wise while Bumble thinks he is naive
Bumble views Oliver as a close friend while Dick sees him as inferior
Which of the following events occurs after Bumble finishes transporting the paupers?
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Bumble decides to take a break at a pub and happens to meet Brownlow there
Bumble gets lost and is given a ride back to town in Brownlow's carriage
Bumble reads a notice about Oliver in a newspaper and decides to seek out Brownlow for the reward
Bumble finds money on the ground that was stolen from Brownlow
What does Bumble tell Brownlow and Grimwig about Oliver?
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That Oliver has returned to the workhouse
That Oliver is a troublemaker
That Oliver is honest and good-natured
That Oliver isn't actually an orphan
What do Brownlow, Grimwig, and Mrs. Bedwin think about Oliver after what Bumble tells them?
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Brownlow believes that Oliver has been kidnapped while Mrs. Bedwin and Grimwig think Oliver ran away willingly
Mrs. Bedwin and Grimwig are convinced that Oliver is a thief, but Brownlow remains hopeful about the boy's character
Brownlow, Mrs. Bedwin, and Grimwig all agree that Oliver has betrayed them
Mrs. Bedwin maintains her belief in Oliver's goodness, while Grimwig and Brownlow are convinced of his badness