Oliver Learns the Trade

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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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

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Q1.In this lesson, Oliver arrives in what place?

The workhouseThe Sowerberry's houseLondon

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Q2.There are lots of children that clearly live with Fagin. What do these children do?

They work at the workhouse.They are criminals.They beg for food.

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Q3.What is Fagin holding in his hand?

A toasting forkA knifeMoney

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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.Fagin befriends Oliver to lure this orphan into his gang.

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Q5.How would you describe Fagin?

SubmissiveVulnerableA victimFawning and untrustworthyKind and friendly

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Q1.In this lesson, Oliver arrives in what place?

The workhouseThe Sowerberry's houseLondon

1/5

Q2.There are lots of children that clearly live with Fagin. What do these children do?

They work at the workhouse.They are criminals.They beg for food.

2/5

Q3.What is Fagin holding in his hand?

A toasting forkA knifeMoney

3/5

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.Fagin befriends Oliver to lure this orphan into his gang.

4/5

Q5.How would you describe Fagin?

SubmissiveVulnerableA victimFawning and untrustworthyKind and friendly

5/5

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Oliver Learns the Trade

Before you leave our lesson today, answer the following questions.

Q1.What does Fagin secretly store?

HandkerchiefsSausagesJewellery

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Q2.Why does Fagin become very angry at Oliver in this extract?

Fagin becomes angry because Oliver saw him admiring his jewellery.Fagin becomes angry because Oliver said that pick-pocketing was wrong.Fagin becomes angry because Oliver refused to play his game.

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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 owns so much expensive jewellery.It is strange that Fagin's property is in such poor condition because the boys make lots of money through stealing things.It is strange that Fagin's property is in such poor condition because he cares for the boys a great deal.

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Q4.What is Fagin training Oliver to do?

Cook sausages.Pickpocket.Look after this jewellery.

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Q5.How can we tell that Oliver is naive?

He thinks crime is wrong.He is scared of Fagin.He is friendly.He does not recognise that Fagin and the children are involved in criminal activity.

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Q6.What is Jack Dawkins' nickname?

The Dodging ArcherThe Artful DodgerThe Dodging ArtistThe Archer Dodger

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Q7.What does Jack organise for Oliver?

Food and accommodation in LondonHandkerchiefsDirections back to the workhouse

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Oliver Learns the Trade

Before you leave our lesson today, answer the following questions.

Q1.What does Fagin secretly store?

HandkerchiefsSausagesJewellery

1/7

Q2.Why does Fagin become very angry at Oliver in this extract?

Fagin becomes angry because Oliver saw him admiring his jewellery.Fagin becomes angry because Oliver said that pick-pocketing was wrong.Fagin becomes angry because Oliver refused to play his game.

2/7

Q3.Why is it strange that Fagin's property is in such poor condition?

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Q4.What is Fagin training Oliver to do?

Cook sausages.Pickpocket.Look after this jewellery.

4/7

Q5.How can we tell that Oliver is naive?

He thinks crime is wrong.He is scared of Fagin.He is friendly.He does not recognise that Fagin and the children are involved in criminal activity.

5/7

Q6.What is Jack Dawkins' nickname?

The Dodging ArcherThe Artful DodgerThe Dodging ArtistThe Archer Dodger

6/7

Q7.What does Jack organise for Oliver?

Food and accommodation in LondonHandkerchiefsDirections back to the workhouse

7/7

Lesson summary: Oliver Learns the Trade

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