Oliver Twist: Key Concepts and Events

The transcript describes the birth of Oliver Twist in a workhouse, highlighting the challenges he faced immediately after birth. Despite the lack of care, Oliver survives, but his mother dies shortly after seeing him. The narrative sets the stage for Oliver's life as an orphan in a harsh environment.

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Who is the author of 'Oliver Twist'?

• Leo Tolstoy

• Jane Austen

• Mark Twain

• Charles Dickens

Where was Oliver Twist born?

• In a church

• In a hospital

• In a workhouse

• In a mansion

What was the initial concern about Oliver's birth?

• He was born with a twin

• He was born with a rare disease

• He might not survive

• He was born in a wealthy family

Who was present at Oliver's birth?

• A parish surgeon and an old woman

• A team of doctors

• His father

• His grandparents

What did Oliver's mother request before she died?

• To see her husband

• To have a glass of water

• To hold her child

• To leave the workhouse

What was the nurse's reaction to the mother's death?

• She picked up the green bottle

• She called for help

• She ignored it

• She cried

What did the surgeon suggest if the child cried?

• To call a doctor

• To give him a little gruel

• To give him a toy

• To sing a lullaby

What was Oliver's status after his mother's death?

• He was taken by his relatives

• He was adopted by a wealthy family

• He became a parish child

• He was sent to an orphanage

How is Oliver's future described?

• Full of opportunities

• Secure and comfortable

• Uncertain and challenging

• Bright and promising