Oliver Twist - Act 1 Scene 1 Literary Analysis Quiz

In Act 1, Scene 1 of Oliver Twist, the scene opens with a storm raging outside as Oliver’s mother struggles to give birth. What does the storm most likely foreshadow?

• The calm and peaceful life Oliver will have

• The challenges and hardships Oliver will face

• A sudden change in the weather later in the play

• A celebration of Oliver’s birth

In Act 1, Scene 1, Oliver is born weak and frail, and the doctor assumes he will not survive. However, Oliver grows up and endures many hardships. Why is this an example of irony?

• Because Oliver never faces any difficulties in life

• Because the doctor knew Oliver would become wealthy

• Because Oliver’s fate is the opposite of what was expected

• Because Oliver’s mother told the doctor he would be strong

Which of the following lines from Act 1, Scene 1 best demonstrates imagery?

• “The storm howled outside, rattling the windowpanes, as the poor woman gasped for breath.”

• “The doctor looked at the child and shook his head.”

• “She will not live long,” whispered the nurse.

• “The orphanage will take him in; he will be safe there.”

What is the tone of Act 1, Scene 1 as Oliver is born under desperate circumstances?

• Cheerful and hopeful

• Gloomy and foreboding

• Humorous and lighthearted

• Exciting and adventurous

How does the description of Oliver’s birth in Act 1, Scene 1 create a mood for the audience?

• It creates a sense of joy and relief

• It creates a feeling of suspense and unease

• It makes the audience feel indifferent to Oliver’s fate

• It encourages laughter and amusement

In Act 1, Scene 1, Oliver’s mother asks to see her baby before she dies, and the audience never learns much about her background. How does this moment serve as foreshadowing?

• It hints that Oliver will later reunite with his mother

• It suggests that Oliver’s identity and origins will be an important mystery

• It shows that Oliver will have a happy childhood

• It reveals that Oliver’s mother had no significant past

What is ironic about the old woman’s comment that the orphanage will be a good place for Oliver to grow up?

• The orphanage is actually a cruel and harsh environment

• The orphanage provides Oliver with wealth and comfort

• Oliver is never sent to an orphanage

• The woman later adopts Oliver herself

How does the imagery in Act 1, Scene 1 contribute to the mood of the play?

• The detailed descriptions of the storm and the mother’s struggle create a sense of despair

• The colorful scenery and joyful music create a lighthearted atmosphere

• The bright lighting and warm setting create a feeling of hope

• The lack of descriptive language makes the scene feel unimportant

What tone does the doctor’s reaction to Oliver’s birth convey?

• Indifference and detachment

• Hope and optimism

• Fear and panic

• Confidence and certainty

Which literary device helps establish the mood of suffering and hardship in Act 1, Scene 1?

• Hyperbole

• Metaphor

• Imagery

• Personification