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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. did the writer write about important things?
2. how many are listed?
3. what is the first one?
4. is that being re-adapted?
5. into what?
6. who directs it?
7. should it be seen by a 5 year old?
8. what is the lowest age it it appropriate for?
9. what is it about?
10. is he made to do something?

Numbered answers:

A: 1. yes
2. Five
3. Oliver Twist
4. yes
5. a movie
6. Roman Polanski.
7. no
8. 13
9. an orphan
10. yes

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(CNN) -- Investigators have named Casey Anthony a suspect in the mid-June disappearance of her toddler daughter, Caylee, Florida authorities said Wednesday.

Casey Anthony had been called a "person of interest" in her daughter's disappearance.

Police had previously labeled Anthony -- who authorities said didn't report the 3-year-old child's disappearance until mid-July -- a "person of interest" in the case.

"Casey is a suspect," said Orange County Sheriff's Department Capt. Angelo Nieves. "She has been uncooperative, leading investigators down the wrong path and lying to them. She has not provided any credible information about the last time she saw her or where she was left."

Casey Anthony of Orlando, Florida, was arrested July 16 on suspicion of telling detectives lies about Caylee's disappearance. She was released on bail after that arrest and subsequent arrests on unrelated theft charges.

Authorities said weeks ago that evidence suggests Caylee is dead. Investigators found evidence of human decomposition in the trunk of Anthony's car, authorities have said.

Law enforcement sources also suggested that a strand of hair found in the trunk of the car was Caylee's. Watch Nancy Grace speak to Casey Anthony's "babysitter" "

Authorities also have said they found traces of chloroform in the car Anthony drove and Internet searches of chloroform Web sites on her computer.

Anthony and her daughter have garnered national headlines and served as fodder for nightly crime shows. Protesters have held vigils outside Anthony's home pleading with her to give police more information about Caylee's whereabouts.

In connection with her July arrest, Anthony was charged with child neglect, making false official statements and obstructing a criminal investigation.

1. Who is the suspect?
2. What is she suspected of doing?
3. What is her name?
4. How old was she?
5. Has the mother cooperated with the authorities?
6. In what ways has she been un cooperative?
7. When was she arrested?
8. Is she on Bail?
9. Was this a famous case?
10. How so?
11. Do cops think the daughter is living?
12. What makes them think this?
13. What was the mother accused of ?
14. Where was evidence found?
15. What was found on the computer?
16. Who held vigils?
17. Where were they held (vigils)?
18. What was the mother officially charged with?
19. When did Caylee dissapear?
20. Who did nancy Grace interview?

Numbered answers:

A: 1. Casey Anthony
2. being involved in the disappearance of her daughter
3. Caylee
4. Three
5. no
6. she's led investigators down the wrong path and lied to them
7. on July 16
8. yes
9. yes
10. Anthony and her daughter have garnered national headlines and served as fodder for nightly crime shows.
11. no
12. investigators found evidence of human decomposition in the trunk of Anthony's car
13. her daughter's disappearance
14. in the car
15. internet searches for chloroform
16. protesters
17. outside Anthony's home
18. child neglect, making false official statements and obstructing a criminal investigation
19. June
20. Casey Anthony's "babysitter"

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CHAPTER 11

Little had Mrs. Dashwood or her daughters imagined when they first came into Devonshire, that so many engagements would arise to occupy their time as shortly presented themselves, or that they should have such frequent invitations and such constant visitors as to leave them little leisure for serious employment. Yet such was the case. When Marianne was recovered, the schemes of amusement at home and abroad, which Sir John had been previously forming, were put into execution. The private balls at the park then began; and parties on the water were made and accomplished as often as a showery October would allow. In every meeting of the kind Willoughby was included; and the ease and familiarity which naturally attended these parties were exactly calculated to give increasing intimacy to his acquaintance with the Dashwoods, to afford him opportunity of witnessing the excellencies of Marianne, of marking his animated admiration of her, and of receiving, in her behaviour to himself, the most pointed assurance of her affection.

Elinor could not be surprised at their attachment. She only wished that it were less openly shewn; and once or twice did venture to suggest the propriety of some self-command to Marianne. But Marianne abhorred all concealment where no real disgrace could attend unreserve; and to aim at the restraint of sentiments which were not in themselves illaudable, appeared to her not merely an unnecessary effort, but a disgraceful subjection of reason to common-place and mistaken notions. Willoughby thought the same; and their behaviour at all times, was an illustration of their opinions.

1. where did Mrs Dashwood gone?
2. who did she go with?
3. were they busy?
4. with what?
5. and what else?
6. did they know this would happen?
7. who was interested in Marianne?
8. who was included in every meeting?
9. who had organised entertainment in the past?
10. were there events held in the park?
11. what about the water?
12. what kind of events were held in the park?
13. and on the water?
14. were the events held every day?
15. what determined how often they would be held?
16. so would you say the events were subject to the weather?

Numbered answers:

A:
1. Devonshire
2. Her daughters
3. Yes
4. Many engagements
5. Frequent invitations
6. No
7. Sir John
8. Willoughby
9. Sir John
10. Yes
11. Yes
12. Private balls
13. Parties
14. No
15. As often as a showery October would allow.
16. Yes