Oliver Twist: Key Concepts and Characters

The video introduces lesson 14 from the course book, focusing on 'Oliver Twist' by Charles Dickens. It provides an overview of the author, the main characters, and the setting of the story. The plot begins with Oliver's birth in a workhouse and his struggles under the care of Mrs. Munn. As Oliver grows, he faces hardships, including insufficient food, leading to his bold request for more. This request results in a notice offering a reward for anyone willing to take Oliver as an apprentice.

Who is considered one of the greatest novelists of the Victorian era?

• Mark Twain

• Jane Austen

• Charles Dickens

• William Shakespeare

Which character in 'Oliver Twist' is an orphan?

• Mrs. Munn

• The Master

• Oliver Twist

• Mr. Bumble

Who manages the workhouse where Oliver initially stays?

• Mr. Bumble

• Oliver Twist

• Mrs. Munn

• The Master

Where does the story of Oliver Twist take place?

• A London street

• A French orphanage

• An English workhouse

• A Victorian mansion

What happened to Oliver's mother shortly after his birth?

• She was imprisoned

• She moved to another city

• She abandoned him

• She died

What was unknown about Oliver's mother?

• Her name

• Her origin or whereabouts

• Her age

• Her occupation

What is Mrs. Munn's character trait as described in the story?

• Strict

• Kind

• Greedy

• Generous

What was the condition of the children under Mrs. Munn's care?

• Well-fed and healthy

• Happy and playful

• Educated and disciplined

• Underfed and unhealthy

What task was Oliver assigned when he was taken to the main workhouse?

• Cleaning the floors

• Gardening

• Cooking meals

• Picking oakum

Who is responsible for taking Oliver to the main workhouse?

• Mrs. Munn

• Mr. Bumble

• The Master

• Oliver himself