WorksheetsOliver Twist: Chapters 1-5
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 49mins
What are the main characteristics of Oliver Twist?
Brave, adventurous, and cunning
Rich, spoiled, and lazy
Loyal, obedient, and content
Orphaned, innocent, and resilient
Describe the personality of Mr. Bumble.
Mr. Bumble is kind and caring towards the orphans
Mr. Bumble is portrayed as a pompous and self-important character, who is also cruel and insensitive towards the orphans in the workhouse.
Mr. Bumble is portrayed as a generous and sensitive character
Mr. Bumble is humble and unimportant
How does Oliver's relationship with Fagin develop in the first five chapters?
Oliver and Fagin become close friends and share their life stories with each other
Fagin becomes Oliver's mentor and teaches him valuable life skills
Fagin takes Oliver under his wing and introduces him to a life of crime, teaching him how to pickpocket and providing him with shelter and food.
Fagin ignores Oliver and pays no attention to him
Explain the role of Nancy in the plot of the story.
Nancy is a key character who plays a significant role in helping Oliver Twist and getting involved in the criminal activities of Fagin and Bill Sikes.
Nancy is a minor character with no significant role in the plot.
Nancy is a background character who has no impact on the events of the story.
Nancy is a wealthy aristocrat who has no involvement in the story.
What is the significance of the theft of Mr. Brownlow's handkerchief in the plot?
It leads to Oliver being falsely accused of stealing and sets the stage for his mistreatment and suffering.
It leads to Oliver being rewarded with a promotion
It has no significance to the plot
It results in Oliver being adopted by a wealthy family
Summarize the events that lead to Oliver's arrival at the workhouse.
Oliver's decision to run away from home
Oliver's inheritance from a wealthy relative
Oliver's mother's death, lack of family or support, and subsequent placement in the workhouse.
Oliver's enrollment in a prestigious boarding school
What is the role of the beadle in the plot of the story?
Enforcing the law and maintaining order
Selling goods in the market
Teaching children in the school
Performing in the theater
Describe the circumstances that lead to Oliver being sold to an undertaker.
Oliver insulted the workhouse staff
Oliver asked for more food at the workhouse
Oliver refused to work at the workhouse
Oliver stole food from the workhouse
Explain the significance of Oliver's encounter with the Artful Dodger in the plot.
It leads to Oliver becoming a successful businessman and leaving his past behind.
It leads to Oliver being introduced to Fagin and becoming involved in a life of crime.
It has no significance to the plot and is just a random encounter.
It leads to Oliver being adopted by a wealthy family and living a life of luxury.
Summarize the events that lead to Oliver's escape from the undertaker's house.
Oliver was rescued by the undertaker's wife
Oliver was given the key to the front door
Oliver was invited to a party and left the house
Oliver was locked in a room and managed to escape through a window.
Describe the role of the character Bill Sikes in the plot of the story.
Bill Sikes is a compassionate and caring individual who helps Oliver
Bill Sikes is a minor character with no significant role in the plot
Bill Sikes is a key character who plays a significant role in the criminal activities and mistreatment of Oliver
Bill Sikes is a wealthy aristocrat with no involvement in the story
What role does the character of Mr. Brownlow play in Oliver's life?
Mr. Brownlow is a strict disciplinarian who punishes Oliver for his misdeeds
Mr. Brownlow is a minor character with no significant role in the plot
Mr. Brownlow is a kind-hearted individual who shows compassion and provides support to Oliver
Mr. Brownlow is a wealthy businessman who has no involvement in the story
Who is your favorite character so far? Answer in detail using the P.E.E.
In as much detail as possible and giving examples from the text, describe the difference between the way Mr. Brownlow and Mrs. Bedwin treat Oliver versus the way Fagin and Bill Sikes treat Oliver.
Choose ONE of the characters listed below, and describe in as much detail as possible. (Use the P.E.E)
Nancy
Mr. Brownlow
Jack Dawkins (The Artful Dodger)
