Quiz: "From Oliver Twist"

14.

If Oliver were the narrator of the story, how would it be different?

• It would include more details about Mrs. Mann’s thoughts.

• The reader would learn who Oliver’s parents are.

• It would include more details about Oliver’s feelings.

• The reader would learn more about Mr. Bumble’s job.

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15. What is the meaning of the phrase softened the heart in this sentence from the

passage?

“Although this invitation was accompanied with a curtsey that might have softened

the heart of a church-warden, it by no means mollified the beadle.” (paragraph 5)

• amused

• removed the anger

• comforted

• gave a heart attack

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16. Select two sentences from the passage that support the idea that Mrs. Mann is unkind to

the children.

• ‘Lor, only think,’ said Mrs. Mann, running out,—for the three boys had been removed by this time,—‘only think of that!’”

• “With the slice of bread in his hand, and the little brown-cloth parish cap on his head, Oliver was then led away by Mr. Bumble from the wretched home where one kind word or look had never lighted the gloom of his infant years.”

• “‘Bless him!’ interposed Mrs. Mann, inflaming her left eye with the corner of her apron.”

• “Oliver, having had by this time as much of the outer coat of dirt which encrusted his face and hands, removed, as could be scrubbed off in one washing, was led into the room by his benevolent protectress.”

• “He took the hint at once, for the fist had been too often impressed upon his body not to be deeply impressed upon his recollection.”

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17 . What does consolation mean as it is used in this sentence from the passage?

“This was no very great consolation to the child.” (paragraph 21)

• reward

• sorrow

• surprise

• comfort

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18. Part A

What is Oliver’s point of view about his life in the orphanage?

• He is unhappy with both the people who care for him and the other children.

• He enjoys some aspects of it, such as playing in the coal cellar.

• He dislikes how he has been cared for, but he thinks of it as his home.

• He believes it is the only place that he can stay.

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18. Part B

Select an excerpt from the passage that supports the answer in Part A.

• “. . . and he was keeping it in the coal-cellar with a select party of two other young gentleman. . . .”

• “ ‘. . . that I was only a telling one or two of the dear children as is so fond of you. . . .’ ”

• “ ‘. . . we have never been able to discover who is his father. . ..’

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• “ ‘ . . . Oliver being now too old to remain here, the board have determined to have him back into the house.’”

• “Wretched as were the little companions in misery he was leaving behind, they were the only friends he had ever known. . . .”

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19. What is Mr. Bumble’s point of view about Mrs. Mann? Use one detail from the passage to support your response.

• Mr. Bumble's point of view is that Mrs. Mann is less important than he is. For example, he thinks that she is not important enough to have kept him waiting at the garden gate.

• Mr. Bumble's point of view is he was a fat man, and a choleric 2; so, instead of responding to this open-hearted salutation in a kindred spirit, he gave the little wicket a tremendous shake, and then bestowed upon it a kick which could have emanated from no leg but a beadle’s.

• Mr. Bumble's point of view is that Mrs. Mann is more important than he is.

• Mr. Bumble's point of view is that invitation was accompanied with a curtsey that might have softened the heart of a church-warden, it by no means mollified the beadle.

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How old is Oliver?

• seven

• nine

• ten

• eight

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