Problem: Ask any student to say one thing they know about Charles Dickens, and it is very likely they will say Oliver Twist. His classic tale of a poor orphan boy strikes at the heart of all those who have ever wanted "more", as Oliver did. 

And now, Dickens' classic scenes of the lives of the Victorian British poor will appear in a big screen movie, "Oliver Twist," an adaptation of his classic tale directed by Roman Polanski. 

The new film is not meant for younger viewers, and is meant for children over 13. For those old enough to enjoy it, however, the film shows just how long people have been enjoying Dickens' remarkable literature. His short stories and essays began appearing in magazines in 1833. "Oliver Twist" was published in 1837 - more than 165 years ago. 

"Oliver Twist" tells the story of an orphan forced to live in a workhouse headed by the awful Mr Bumble, who cheats the boys who work there out of their already low pay. Oliver decides to escape to the streets of London, where he meets a thief called Fagin, played by Sir Ben Kingsley, who leads him into a world of crime. Several of Dickens' books have been made into films and television series, including 2002's "Nicholas Nickleby" and 2000's "David Copperfield." And several versions of "A Christmas Carol" have entertained audiences for years. 

In his novels, Dickens wrote about several important issues. He talked about the Poor Law Amendment Act of 1824 in "Oliver Twist"; the French Revolution in "A Tale of Two Cities"; and helping the poor in "Hard Times." One of Dickens' best-known books is the first Christmas book he wrote - "A Christmas Carol" (1843), about a mean man. 

We thought this would be a good time to take a look at the man behind the words and see what kind of experiences helped shape and affect one of the best -- known writers of all time.
1. What is the name of Roman Polanski's movie?
2. Is it a kid's movie?
3. What age group is it intended for?
4. Is the movie based off of something?
5. What?
6. And who was the author?
Answer: 1. Oliver Twist
2. no
3. over 13
4. yes
5. Oliver Twist the book
6. Charles Dickens

Problem: CHAPTER X 

Van Teyl, as he hastened forward to meet his friend, presented at first sight a very good type of the well-groomed, athletic young American. He was over six feet tall, with smooth, dark hair brushed back from his forehead, a strong, clean-shaven face and good features. Only, as he drew nearer, there was evident a slight, unnatural quivering at the corner of his lips. The cordiality of his greeting, too, was a little overdone. 

"Welcome home, Fischer! Why, man, you're looking fine. Had a pleasant voyage?" 

"Storms for the first few days--after that all right," Fischer replied. 

"Any submarines?" 

"Not a sight of one. Seen your sister yet?" 

"Not yet. I've been waiting about for a telephone message. She hadn't arrived, a few minutes ago." 

Fischer frowned. 

"I want us three to meet--you and she and I--the first moment she sets foot in the hotel," he declared. 

"What's the hurry?" Van Teyl demanded. "You must have seen plenty of her the last ten days." 

"That," Fischer insisted, "was a different matter. See here, Jimmy, I'll be frank with you." 

He walked to the door of the bedroom, opened it, and looked inside. Its sole occupant was Nikasti, who was at the far end, putting away some clothes. Fischer closed the door firmly and returned. 

"I want you to understand this, James," he began. "Your sister is meddling in certain things she'd best leave alone." 

Van Teyl lit a cigarette. 

"No use talking to me," he observed. "Pamela's her own mistress, and she's gone her own way ever since she came of age." 
1. HOw tall was Van?
2. Who was meeting?
3. Did they know each other?
4. Where was Fischer coming from?
5. Was the weather good?
6. Who did Fischer want to see?
7. Had she called?
8. Where were they to meet?
9. Who was to be there?
10. Who was already in the room the men entered?
11. What was she doing?
12. What had the sister been doing?
13. in what?
14. What did Van do?
15. What was the sisters name?
16. Was she a kid?
17. Did Fischer encounter any storms on his voyage?
18. any submarines?
19. Were they American?
20. Did they leave the room door open?
Answer: 1. over six feet tall
2. Van Teyl and Fischer
3. yes
4. a voyage
5. no
6. his sister
7. no
8. the hotel
9. fischer Jimmy and the sister
10. Nikasti
11. putting away some clothes.
12. meddling
13. things she'd best leave alone
14. lit a cigarette.
15. Pamela's
16. no
17. yes
18. no
19. yes
20. no

Problem: (CNN) -- The United States does not know where ousted Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi is and does not believe the National Transitional Council has a lock on his whereabouts either, a senior U.S. official told CNN Thursday. 

That information came after Anees al-Sharif, a spokesman for the new Tripoli Military Council, said anti-Gadhafi fighters had cornered the fallen Libyan leader and that he had no means of escape. Al-Sharif did not divulge a location. 

U.S. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta said earlier this week that officials believe Gadhafi is on the run. "I don't have any information as to exactly where he's located," he said. 

Two Libyan convoys passed through Niger this week, officials in that country said. Initial speculation was that Gadhafi was in one of those groups, but on Thursday a second senior U.S. official said the United States now has a list of officials from Libya who were in both convoys. 

There were "no marquee names," or anyone who was named in U.N. Security Council resolutions, the second source said. The official would not say who was in the convoys but said Gadhafi's security chief was not among them, refuting reports that said he left in the convoy. 

The Nigerien government is talking to the NTC about what the new Libyan leadership wants to do with those in the convoy but the NTC hasn't decided whether it's worth it to bring them back, the source said. 

Libyans are leading the search for Gadhafi. The Central Intelligence Agency has agents in the area, and the United Kingdom, France, Jordan and Qater have special forces in the country as well, NATO and U.S. defense officials tell CNN. However, the mission of those agents is not necessarily focused on hunting for Gadhafi. 
1. Does the us know where Moammar
2. Who is Leon Panetta.
3. Who is leading the search for him.
4. Who passed thru Niger last week?
5. Was Gadhafi in one of those groups?
6. Is the mission of NATO to find Gadhafi?
7. Did Al-Sharif share his location.
8. who was the Nigerien government talking to?
9. What did Gadhafi's security chief say?
Answer:
1. No
2. U.S. Defense Secretary
3. Libyans
4. Two Libyan convoys
5. speculation
6. not necessarily
7. No
8. NTC
9. what the new Libyan leadership wants to do with those in the convoy