Oliver Twist Character and Plot Questions

In Chapters 11 and 12 of Oliver Twist, Oliver is arrested and falls ill. Mr. Brownlow, the gentleman whose handkerchief was stolen, doubts Oliver's guilt and is concerned for his health. In court, Oliver is sentenced to hard labor, but a bookseller testifies to his innocence, leading to his release. Mr. Brownlow takes Oliver home, where he recovers and notices a portrait resembling him. Meanwhile, Jack Dawkins and Charley Bates return to Fagin's lair, amused by their escape.

Who is the police magistrate that Oliver must appear before?

• Mr. Bates

• Mr. Brownlow

• Mr. Dawkins

• Mr. Fang

What is Mr. Brownlow's initial concern about Oliver?

• Oliver's education

• Oliver's health

• Oliver's guilt

• Oliver's age

What theme is introduced regarding characters' appearances?

• Love and hate

• Courage and fear

• Innocence and guilt

• Wealth and poverty

Why is Oliver unable to answer questions in the courtroom?

• He is too angry

• He is too scared

• He is too ill

• He is too young

What does the bookstall keeper testify about Oliver?

• Oliver was the thief

• Oliver was innocent

• Oliver was absent

• Oliver was an accomplice

What happens to Oliver after he is released from the courtroom?

• He is taken home by Mr. Brownlow

• He faints

• He runs away

• He is arrested again

Where does Oliver wake up after being rescued by Mr. Brownlow?

• In a hospital

• In a church

• In a police station

• In Mr. Brownlow's house

Who takes care of Oliver at Mr. Brownlow's house?

• Mrs. Bedwin

• Mrs. Brownlow

• Mrs. Bates

• Mrs. Dawkins

What fascinates Oliver in Mr. Brownlow's house?

• A mirror

• A clock

• A painting

• A book

What realization does Mr. Brownlow have about Oliver?

• Oliver resembles a portrait

• Oliver is a thief

• Oliver is a genius

• Oliver is his son