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Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. In this lesson, we are introduced to the character Fagin. We will then analyse how Dickens presents him as an untrustworthy character. This lesson contains anti-semitic descriptions. If this is a sensitive topic to you, we recommend checking with a trusted adult before starting or doing the lesson with a trusted adult nearby.

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  • Contains depictions of discriminatory behaviour.

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Adult supervision suggested

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5 Questions

Q1.
Which one of these characters can be described as a victim in our novel?
Mr Bumble
Mrs Sowerberry
Correct answer: Oliver
Q2.
What is strange about Jack Dawkins' appearance?
He is very tall.
Correct answer: His clothes are far too large for him.
His clothes are very expensive.
His clothes have clearly been stolen.
Q3.
What does Jack Dawkins get for Oliver?
Clothes
Correct answer: Food
Money
Q4.
What colour does Jack Dawkins describes Oliver as?
Blue
Correct answer: Green
Purple
Red
Q5.
What is a beak's order?
A bird giving commands
Correct answer: A punishment given by a magistrate
A very bossy person

5 Questions

Q1.
In this lesson, Oliver arrives in what place?
Correct answer: London
The Sowerberry's house
The workhouse
Q2.
There are lots of children that clearly live with Fagin. What do these children do?
Correct answer: They are criminals.
They beg for food.
They work at the workhouse.
Q3.
What is Fagin holding in his hand?
A knife
Correct answer: A toasting fork
Money
Q4.
Why does Fagin want to befriend Oliver?
Fagin befriends Oliver to lure him back to the workhouse.
Correct answer: Fagin befriends Oliver to lure this orphan into his gang.
Fagin befriends Oliver to take him to the orphanage.
Q5.
How would you describe Fagin?
A victim
Correct answer: Fawning and untrustworthy
Kind and friendly
Submissive
Vulnerable

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UnitEnglish / Oliver Twist: Oliver Heads to London

English