WorksheetsOliver Twist Revision Chapters 1 - 10
Total questions: 35
Worksheet time: 28mins
Reorder the following events from Chapter 1.
Oliver Twist is born in a workhouse in a small town in England; his mother dies shortly after his birth.
The exact identity of his parents is unknown, and Oliver is left to the mercy of the parish.
Mrs. Mann, who runs the baby farm where Oliver is sent, mistreats and neglects the children.
Oliver is poorly fed and cared for, living in miserable conditions.
At nine years old, Oliver is returned to the workhouse, where he is again poorly treated.
Reorder the following events from chapter 2.
Oliver is locked up after asking for more soup.
This request shocks the workhouse authorities, and they decide to get rid of Oliver by offering five pounds to anyone willing to take him.
Mr Bumble asks Mr Sowerberry (the undertaker) if there’s someone wiling to train a boy for work. Mr, Sowerberry accepts.
He gets a spot among the coffins, at the Sowerberry’s.
He meets Noah Clapypole. Noah made clear the difference between being a workhouse and a charity-boy.
Mr Sowerberry started to like Oliver’s appearance, it suited the undertaking business.
Chapter 3: Noah got jealous because Oliver was taken to burials while he was left behind. He treated him worse. Charlotte as well.
True
False
Chapter 3: Oliver reacted negatively towards Noah out of the blue.
True
False
Chapter 3: Mr. Sowerberry didn't punish Oliver for his behavior with Noah because he believed in him.
True
False
Chapter 3: Oliver escapes and starts his journey to London.
True
False
Identify the characters from chapter 4 & 5.
The Artful Dodger
'Star boy' who works for Fagin
Fagin
Leader of a gang
Mr. Brownlow
An old gentleman
Sikes
A robber, Fagin's boss.
Mrs. Bedwin
Mr. Brownlow's housekeeper
Chapter 4 & 5: Who did it?
Helped Oliver upon his arrival to London.
Talks to himself about jewels and hanging
Declared an innocent boy 'guilty'
Along with his friend, he uses items as pocket-books and handkerchiefs for 'games'
Knocked children and left them with no food if they brought nothing for him.
He's usually in a bad mood, speaks sharply.
Was a victim of robbery.
Takes Oliver under his care
Believed in Oliver's innocence and honesty.
Was a pickpocket and a skilled thief.
Had a charismatic and charming personality.
Had a quick wit and street-smart nature.
Trained children to pickpocket and steal.
Had a hideout for his criminal activities.
Was known for his harsh and unfair judgments.
Had a reputation for being strict and unforgiving.
Was feared by many due to his intimidating demeanor.
Chapter 5: Why did Fagin attack Artful when he said the police had gotten Oliver?
Because Oliver had become useful for him, and now that would mean less 'money'.
Because he'd have to pay a reward to get him back.
Because Oliver might share information about the gang.
Because Oliver would talk to Mr. Brownlow to avenge him.
Chapter 5: How did Fagin and SIkes plan to get Oliver back?
The bribed a policeman to find him.
They looked for him with the help of Mr. Fang.
They snatched him from Mr. Brownlow's side.
They sent Nancy to look for him at the magistrate's pretending to be his sister.
Chapter 5: What does the sight of the picture of the woman at Mr. Brownlow's foreshadow? (foreshadow = predict)
Oliver knows this woman, that's why he faints again.
The woman in the picture might be related to Oliver.
Mr. Brownlow and Mrs. Bedwin know about the evil intentions of the woman in the picture.
They recognize the woman in the picture as Nancy, the woman who'd claimed to be Oliver's sister.
Chapter 6: (a) 's finally at peace at Mr. Brownlow's house.
Chapter 6: Mr. Brownlow receives a visit from his friend, (a) , who doesn't trust Oliver.
Chapter 6: When Brownlow gives Oliver money and books to be sent to the city, (a)
Chapter 6: Nancy set a trap for Oliver and with the help of (a) took the boy back to Fagin's.
Chapter 7: (a) reached out to Mr. Brownlow because (b) .
Chapter 7: (a) asks (b) not to mention Oliver's name again after listening to (c) 's story.
Chapter 7: When Oliver was Fagin's prisoner again, The Artful, Charley and Fagin himself told him stories about a thief's life to:
make him feel more comfortable, befriend him again so he could do the dirty work.
brainwash him so he'd become one of them eventually.
make him feel at ease, they had started to like Oliver.
to keep up his training, another job was coming.
Chapter 7: (a) goes to a meeting with (b) and (c) to plan a robbery at Chertsey.
Chapter 7: Why did Fagin and the others decide Oliver would be the 'protagonist' in the robbery?
No reason. Fagin decided all that right on the spot.
Because the Artful and Charley were still punished for their last mishap.
Because it was time he'd participated in a real robbery.
Because he was the smallest one and also had an 'innocent' look.
Chapter 7: How did the robbery at Chertsey play out?
It was a success.
Oliver could get some things from the house, then he got caught and shot.
Oliver realized Sikes' intentions too late, he gets 'caught' during the robbery and shot.
It went pretty well, but Sikes and Toby shot Oliver to avoid leaving clues.
Chapter 8: How does this chapter start?
A flashback to the night when Oliver was born.
A flashback of the daily management at the workhouse.
An explanation of the aftermath of the robbery.
An evil plan made by Mr. Bumble and Mrs. Corney
Chapter 8: Who's Old Sally?
Mr. Bumble's ex-wife and former manager of the workhouse.
Mrs. Corney's assistant.
A woman who'd helped Oliver's mom give birth.
Mrs. Mann's assistant in the baby farm.
Chapter 8: What did Old Sally's story reveal?
Oliver's mom may have been rich.
She stole a pocket watch from her when she was dying.
She promised to look after the boy.
Old Sally had been a unscrupulous criminal.
Chapter 8: When Sikes and (a) came back from Chertsey, they shared the news: (b)
Chapter 8: After Fagin learns about what happened to Oliver, he meets with a man named:
(a)
Chapter 8: Fagin and Monks had a conversation about why the robbery went badly and a future plan, but then Monks became aware of a 'shadow'. This may mean:
Somebody could've passed by and hear their conversation.
Nancy followed Fagin and she heard the talk.
It was natural to see a shadow, it's night time and after all.
Chapter 9: After being shot, Oliver ended up...
In a workhouse
In a hospital
Mr. Brownlow's house
The house of a kind woman named Mrs. Maylie
Chapter 9: Dr. Losberne helps Oliver by taking care of him and coming up with a plan which was:
Explaining the events of last night himself.
Getting the police and the house servants a bit drunk to alter their testimony
Bribing a policeman
Persuading the servants with kind words to omit some information
Chapter 9: What happened when Oliver went to find Mr. Browlow?
He found him, but Mr. Brownlow refused to talk to him.
He learned that he'd moved to forget about his deception.
He learned that he'd moved to the West Indies.
He changed his mind and returned to Mrs. Maylie's house.
Chapter 10: As Rose fell ill, Mrs. Maylie asked Oliver to post 2 letters in the nearest town. On his way back, he:
bumps into a stranger
saw the Artful and Charley and ran away as fast as he could
was kidnapped by Nancy again
he fainted in the street and had a bad dream
Chapter 10: What's the author's purpose of giving a few details about Rose and Harry's story?
To add a romance touch to the novel
To foreshadow how both characters might have connection with Oliver
To depict the theme of 'identity' and 'class'
To fill out the story with info about a character (Harry) that has barely been mentioned
Chapter 10: Monks found Mr. Bumble in a pub and wants information about the nurse who'd helped Oliver's mom give birth.
True
False
Chapter 10: After that, Mr. and Mrs. Bumble meet with Monks and he finds out that:
The nurse was very close to Oiver's mom.
A gold locket with a wedding ring had been robbed from Oliver's mom.
Oliver's mom had left a pawnbroker's note to the nurse.
A letter containing a will.
Chapter 10: Why did Monks get rid of the locket?
So it could never be used against him.
To avoid paying the Bumbles
Because he thought it was fake.
