Which novel by Charles Dickens tells the story of an orphan boy who falls in with a gang of thieves?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. Oliver Twist
- Step 1: The story follows orphan Oliver Twist, who, after being raised in a workhouse, escapes to London, where he meets a gang of juvenile pickpockets led by the elderly criminal Fagin, discovers the secrets of his parentage, and reconnects with his remaining family. Answer: Oliver Twist. Why not the others: None of these fit: Hard Times; David Copperfield; Great Expectations.
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