Oliver Twist Chapters 5 and 6

Why does Mr. Bumble tell Mr. Sowerberry that the family was "grateful?" (p.39)

• They would not take the blackling-bottle medicine.

• They were rude to Mr. Bumble.

• Mr. Bumble consider all who were poor ungrateful.

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At the end of chapter 5, Oliver has accompanied Mr. Bumble to a home in which the mother has died of starvation and her subsequent funeral. The chapter closes with Mr. Sowerberry wanting to know how Oliver found the work. Oliver answered:

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The beginning of ch. 6 states, "It was a nice sickly season just at this time. In commercial phrase, coffins were looking up; and, in the course of a few weeks, Oliver had acquired a great deal of experience." p.45 What does this mean?

• That many people had died and the undertaking business was going well.

• People were kinder than usual during this sick season.

• So many people were dying, that there was not enough money for the Sowerbberrys.

• Oliver was sick.

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How does Noah Claypole respond to Oliver's role in the business?

• with happiness for Oliver.

• with envy of Oliver

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On pages 46 & 47, Noah's detest brings out Oliver's voice in defense of whom?

• Mrs. Sowerberry

• Oliver's mother

• Mr. Sowerberry

• himself

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Are you surprised that Oliver tries to hurt Noah? Why or why not?

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At the end of chapter 6 Noah is running where and for what reason?

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