L3WK2 Quiz

1. List three characters introduced in the early chapters.

• A) Oliver Twist, Mr. Brownlow, Fagin

• B) Oliver Twist, Mr. Bumble, Mrs. Mann

• C) Oliver Twist, Nancy, Mr. Sowerberry

• D) Mr. Brownlow, Bill Sikes, The Artful Dodger

2. What is the setting of Oliver’s early childhood?

• A) A village in the countryside

• B) A mansion in London

• C) A workhouse

• D) A school for orphaned children

3. Summarize Oliver’s initial situation in the workhouse.

• A) He is well-fed and treated kindly by the staff.

• B) He is an orphan who suffers from hunger and mistreatment.

• C) He is given a job as an apprentice to a skilled worker.

• D) He is adopted by a rich family.

4. Explain Mr. Sowerberry’s job.

• A) He is a baker who works in the market.

• B) He is an undertaker.

• C) He is a teacher at the workhouse.

• D) He is a clerk in a law firm.

5. If you were Oliver, how would you feel in the workhouse?

• A) Excited and hopeful for a better life.

• B) Happy and content with the staff.

• C) Scared and hungry.

• D) Bored but safe.

6. Give an example of 'exploitation' from the early chapters.

• A) Oliver being treated with kindness by Mr. Brownlow.

• B) Oliver being apprenticed to Mr. Sowerberry.

• C) Oliver being taken in by Nancy.

• D) Oliver receiving an education.

7. Analyze the power dynamic between Oliver and Mr. Bumble.

• A) Mr. Bumble has complete power and authority over Oliver, treating him kindly.

• B) Mr. Bumble and Oliver are equals, sharing the same amount of power.

• C) Oliver has more power and is often in charge of Mr. Bumble.

• D) Mr. Bumble has complete power and authority over Oliver, treating him cruelly.

8. Predict what might happen to Oliver in the second half of the book based on what you've read so far.

• A) Oliver will be adopted by a kind family.

• B) Oliver will remain at the workhouse forever.

• C) Oliver will continue to face hardships, but he may eventually find a better life.

• D) Oliver will return to his hometown and live peacefully.