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1. 1.

   What do you think made the old man compassionate towards Oliver?

2. 2.

   Tick (√) the correct answer for the given statements.

   1. Oliver eagerly waited for permission to
      1. go out.
      2. work on the streets.
      3. both (a) and (b).
   2. Seeing the Dodger plunge his hand into the gentleman's pocket and draw from there a handkerchief, Oliver was
      1. confused.
      2. horrified and frightened.
      3. impressed.
   3. The old man saw the boy speeding away and naturally thought that he was the
      1. thief.
      2. policeman.
      3. one who had been framed.
   4. The old gentleman was joined in his hue and cry by
      1. the Dodger and Charley Bates.
      2. Fagin.
      3. the policeman.
3. 3.

   State whether the following sentences are true or false.

   1. Fagin put Oliver under the guardianship of Charley Bates.
   2. The old man stood at the stall reading a book.
   3. The lubberly fellow said that he has seen the one responsible for 'Oliver's present condition'.
   4. Oliver pleaded his innocence to the policeman.
   5. The boys shouted in triumph and on they went.
4. 4.

   Briefly describe the appearance of the Artful Dodger.

5. 5.

   Why did Oliver think that the old man was reading 'with greatest interest and eagerness'?

6. 6.

   What did Charley Bates do after he was handed the handkerchief?