Oliver Twist Quiz (Chapters 1–6)

Where was Oliver Twist born?

• In a hospital

• In a workhouse

• At home

• In an orphanage

What happened to Oliver’s mother soon after giving birth to him?

• She moved away

• She died

• She abandoned him in the street

• She left him at a church

Who named Oliver Twist?

• Mrs. Mann

• Mr. Bumble

• Mr. Sowerberry

• The parish doctor

Why was Oliver brought up in a parish home?

• His parents were rich but busy

• He was abandoned in the countryside

• He was an orphan

• His parents moved to another country

Who was Mrs. Mann?

• The workhouse cook

• The woman who ran the baby farm

• Oliver’s foster mother

• The undertaker’s wife

How were the children treated at Mrs. Mann’s home?

• They were well-fed and cared for

• They were often hungry and neglected

• They attended school every day

• They played happily all day

Why did Mr. Bumble visit Mrs. Mann?

• To check on the children

• To take Oliver to the doctor

• To deliver food

• To give her money

Why was Oliver punished in the workhouse?

• He broke a plate

• He stole bread

• He asked for more food

• He argued with Mr. Bumble

What famous line did Oliver say in the workhouse?

• “Please, sir, may I have more?”

• “I’m hungry, sir.”

• “Can I have some bread?”

• “I want more food.”

What was the reaction when Oliver asked for more food?

• The boys laughed

• Mr. Bumble was shocked and angry

• The master gave him more

• The boys clapped