Assessment 4 - iReady Toolbox - from Oliver Twist

Read this sentence from paragraph 5 of 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.

What does the word "mollified" mean as it is used in this sentence?

• surprised

• soothed

• pleased

• irritated

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which of the phrases from the passage best helps the reader understand the meaning of "mollified?"

• "this invitation"

• "softened the heart"

• "chruch-warden"

• "by no means"

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Why does Mr. Bumble visit Oliver in the orphanage?

• Oliver is having a birthday party, and Mr. Bumble comes to surprise Oliver.

• Mr. Bumble has information about Oliver's parents, and he came to tell Oliver.

• Mr. Bumble knows Mrs. Mann is unkind to Oliver, so he wants to find him a family

• Oliver is too old to stay in the orphanage, so Mr. Bumble must place him elsewhere.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Read this sentence from paragraph 21.

And yet he burst into an agony of childish grief, as the cottage-gate closed after time.

Why does Oliver feel grief?

• because he is leaving behind his only friends

• because he does not want to go to work

• because he is afraid of Mr. Bumble

• because his birthday party is interrupted

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

One of the central ideas in the passage is that Mrs. Mann is unkind to the children. Select the two sentences from the passage that best supports this idea.

• "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 title 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."

  
  

  "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.

• "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 deeply impressed upon his recollection."

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

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 more about Mr. Bumble's job.

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

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

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Identify the theme of this excerpt from Oliver Twist.

• The poor helpless are often mistreated because he is an orphan, young Oliver is at the mercy of Mrs. Mann and Mr. Beadle. Although he is pleased to be leaving Mrs. Mann's "wretched home," Oliver also feels sad about leaving "the only friends he ever known." He has already endured loneliness, hunger, and neglect, and he will now likely face more hardships after Mr. Bumble takes him back to the public workhouse.

• "Well, well, Mrs. Mann," he replied in a calmer tone; "it may be as you say; it may be. Lead the way in Mrs. Mann, for I come on business, and have something to say.

• Oliver made a bow, which was divided between the beadle on the chair, and the cocked hat on the table.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2