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SIN Pla Marcell Name and surnames:Helena Bellavista Rof Group: 3rB Date: Friday 9th March 2012

FILM:

Oliver Twist by Roman Polanski

2012 marks the bicentenary of the birth of Charles Dickens, one of the greatest storytellers of all time. Many of his novels have been adapted for the stage and there have been at least 180 film and TV adapatations of his work. Facts about Charles Dickens: 1. He was born in Portsmouth in 1812. 2. When he was 12 years old, his father went to prison for not paying his debts. Charles had to work in a factory to help his family survive. This experience probably influenced all his later work.

3. Charles Dickens revived Christmas traditions in the UK and the USA. Christmas traditions almost disappeared in the UK, but Dickens helped to revive customs like the family Christmas dinner, giving presents, sending Christmas cards and decorating the Christmas tree. His novel A Christmas Carol had the most profound effect on Victorian society. Its message was that Christmas time is a time for people to get together and think about things that really matter, like family and friends. Watch the film and tick the correct answer: 1. How did Oliver get his name? He was named after his father Mr. Bumble named him when he was born His mother named him right before she died Mr. Brownlow gave him the name when he adopted him 2. What did Mrs. Mann steal from Oliver's mother after she died? her purse

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a gold watch a locket a bracelet 3. Why was Oliver removed from the workhouse? He asked for a new, clean mattress He asked for seconds on dinner He got in a fight with another orphan He expressed his dislike of the poor conditions of the workhouse 4. What caused Oliver to assault Noah Claypole? Noah pulled a knife on him Noah made Oliver clean his boots Noah said bad things about Oliver's dead mother Noah was taunting him for being poor 5. What was the name of the boy Oliver met en route to London? The Artful Dodger The Sneaking Dodger The Cunning Dodger The Honest Dodger 6. Why did Bill Sikes need Oliver to assist him in robbing the Maylie house? Oliver could run fast Oliver was small enough to fit through the window He needed Oliver as a lookout He needed Oliver to distract the Maylies while he robbed them 7. Why did Monks want Oliver dead? He found out Oliver was his half-brother He found out Oliver was his son He thought Oliver would rat them all out He didn't like Oliver because he was poor 8. Who was lurking in Mr. Brownlow's window with Monks? Bill Sikes Fagin Nancy Dodger

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9. How did Bill Sikes meet his demise? He was shot by Nancy He was hanged Mr. Brownlow had him executed He drowned 10. What happened to Oliver in the last chapter? He was sent back to the workhouse He was found murdered He was arrested by the police He was adopted by Mr. Brownlow