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Oliver Twist Questionnaire

Total questions: 55

Worksheet time: 28mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Where was Oliver Twist born?

a)

In a hospital

b)

In a house

c)

In an orphanage

d)

In a workhouse

2.

What did Oliver Twist do after he was born?

a)

Laughed

b)

Cried

c)

Stayed silent

d)

Spoke

3.

What happened to Oliver's mother after seeing him?

a)

She recovered

b)

She fainted

c)

She died

d)

She left

4.

What did the doctor observe on Oliver's mother's left hand?

a)

A wedding ring

b)

A scar

c)

A tattoo

d)

Nothing

5.

Who was in charge of the orphans at the asylum where Oliver was sent?

a)

Mr. Bumble

b)

Mrs. Mann

c)

Mr. Twist

d)

Mrs. Bumble

6.

How much money did Mrs. Mann receive from the government for each child?

a)

Five pence

b)

Seven pence

c)

Seven and a half pence

d)

Eight pence

7.

What was Oliver Twist like on his ninth birthday?

a)

Strong and tall

b)

Pale and weak

c)

Healthy and robust

d)

Short and robust

8.

Why did Mr. Bumble go to visit Mrs. Mann?

a)

To give her more money

b)

To take Oliver back to the big workhouse

c)

To punish the children

d)

To congratulate Oliver

9.

What did Oliver ask Mr. Bumble?

a)

If he could take a toy

b)

If Mrs. Mann would go with him

c)

If he could stay at home

d)

If he could have more food

10.

Why did Oliver cry easily?

a)

Because he was happy

b)

Because he was sick

c)

Because he was hungry and mistreated

d)

Because he wanted to sleep

11.

What did the children receive to eat at the orphanage?

a)

Three abundant meals a day

b)

Three meals of thin soup a day

c)

Two meals of meat a day

d)

Four meals of fruit a day

12.

Why did Oliver Twist and his companions suffer from hunger?

a)

Because there was not enough food.

b)

Because they did not like the food.

c)

Because they were being punished.

d)

Because they did not want to eat.

13.

What did Oliver Twist do after dinner?

a)

He asked for more soup.

b)

He went to sleep.

c)

He played with his friends.

d)

He read a book.

14.

How did the master react when Oliver asked for more?

a)

He was surprised and angry.

b)

He laughed and gave him more soup.

c)

He ignored him.

d)

He gave him a reward.

15.

What did the master do after Oliver asked for more soup?

a)

He called Mr. Bumble.

b)

He gave him more soup.

c)

He congratulated him.

d)

He let him go.

16.

What happened to Oliver after he asked for more food?

a)

He was rewarded with more food.

b)

He was sent to a dark room as punishment.

c)

He was adopted by a wealthy family.

d)

He was sent to school.

17.

What did Mr. Gamfield see at the door of the workhouse?

a)

A for sale sign

b)

A reward notice

c)

A job advertisement

d)

A for rent notice

18.

What was Oliver supposed to say when the magistrate asked him if he wanted to be an apprentice?

a)

Say that he didn't want to

b)

Say that he preferred to stay in the workhouse

c)

Say that he would like it very much

d)

Say that he didn't know

19.

How did the old gentleman describe Mr. Gamfield?

a)

As a kind and generous man.

b)

As a rough but honest man.

c)

As a wise and just man.

d)

As a cruel and ruthless man.

20.

How did Oliver feel when the magistrate looked at him?

a)

Happy and excited.

b)

Calm and relaxed.

c)

Pale and scared.

d)

Angry and frustrated.

21.

What did Oliver do when he asked the magistrate not to send him with the terrible man?

a)

He stood up and shouted

b)

He knelt down and clasped his hands

c)

He ran towards the door

d)

He remained silent

22.

What did the public offer to whoever took charge of Oliver Twist?

a)

Ten pounds

b)

A job

c)

Five pounds

d)

A house

23.

What comment does Mrs. Sowerberry make about Oliver when she sees him for the first time?

a)

She says he is very big.

b)

She says he is very small.

c)

She says he is very intelligent.

d)

She says he is very strong.

24.

What does Mrs. Sowerberry give Oliver to eat?

a)

A bowl of hot soup.

b)

A piece of fresh bread.

c)

Leftover cold meat.

d)

A fruit pie.

25.

Where does Mrs. Sowerberry tell Oliver he is going to sleep?

a)

In a comfortable bed.

b)

Under the counter.

c)

In the attic.

d)

In the garden.

26.

What object in the shop made Oliver tremble with fear?

a)

A lamp

b)

An unfinished coffin

c)

A chair

d)

A clock

27.

How old was Oliver when he was asked?

a)

Eight

b)

Nine

c)

Ten

d)

Eleven

28.

What did Noah Claypole do when Oliver did not cry?

a)

He kicked him

b)

He asked him about his mother

c)

He offered him breakfast

d)

He asked him to leave

29.

Why did Oliver live at home and was not an orphan?

a)

Because his mother was rich

b)

Because his father was a successful soldier

c)

Because he was supported by public money

d)

Because he had many siblings

30.

How did Oliver react when Noah mentioned his mother?

a)

He laughed

b)

He got angry

c)

He blushed and breathed rapidly

d)

He cried immediately

31.

What did Oliver do when Noah insulted his mother?

a)

He cried and ran away.

b)

He stood up and hit Noah.

c)

He remained silent.

d)

He asked Charlotte for help.

32.

How did Charlotte react when she heard Noah's screams?

a)

She laughed at the situation.

b)

She ignored the screams.

c)

She ran to the place and hit Oliver.

d)

She called the police.

33.

What did Mrs. Sowerberry do after Noah cried out for help?

a)

She fainted.

b)

She joined Charlotte to stop Oliver.

c)

She left the house.

d)

She called a doctor.

34.

What did Noah do that almost stopped Mrs. Sowerberry from breathing?

a)

He threw cold water on her.

b)

He shouted at her.

c)

He pushed her.

d)

He closed the door on her.

35.

What did Mrs. Sowerberry ask Noah to do?

a)

To go and fetch Mr. Bumble.

b)

To call the police.

c)

To close the door.

d)

To hide.

36.

How did Mr. Bumble react when Noah called him?

a)

He got scared and ran away.

b)

He laughed and left.

c)

He got angry and ignored him.

d)

He was alarmed and left without his hat.

37.

What does Mr. Bumble suggest should be given to Oliver to eat?

a)

Meat

b)

Soup

c)

Bread

d)

Fruits

38.

Why does Mr. Bumble believe Oliver behaves that way?

a)

Because of madness

b)

Because he eats too much meat

c)

Because of lack of sleep

d)

Because he is sick

39.

Why was Oliver taken out of the basement by Mr. Sowerberry?

a)

Because he had stolen something.

b)

Because he had called Noah's mother names.

c)

Because he had broken a window.

d)

Because he had escaped from the house.

40.

What did Oliver eat during his twenty-mile walk?

a)

A sandwich

b)

An apple

c)

A piece of dry bread

d)

A cake

41.

Why did Oliver decide to go to London?

a)

Because he wanted to visit a friend

b)

Because he thought no one would find him there

c)

Because he liked the city

d)

Because he had a job there

42.

How long had Oliver been walking before arriving at Barnet?

a)

Three days

b)

Five days

c)

Seven days

d)

Ten days

43.

What did the young man do after talking to Oliver?

a)

He gave him money

b)

He took him to a store to buy food

c)

He left him alone

d)

He gave him a coat

44.

What did the strange boy ask Oliver after he finished his meal?

a)

If he had any money

b)

If he was hungry

c)

If he knew anyone in London

d)

If he wanted to work

45.

What was the name of Oliver's friend?

a)

Jack Dawkins

b)

John Smith

c)

Peter Parker

d)

Harry Potter

46.

Why couldn't Oliver resist the offer of shelter?

a)

Because it was very attractive

b)

Because he was afraid

c)

Because he had no other option

d)

Because it was raining

47.

What was Fagin doing when Jack Dawkins and Oliver arrived?

a)

Cooking sausages

b)

Sorting handkerchiefs

c)

Reading a book

d)

Sleeping

48.

What was the appearance of the old Jewish man in the room?

a)

He wore a clean wool coat

b)

He had blond hair

c)

He wore a dirty wool coat

d)

He wore an elegant hat

49.

How many boys were sitting around the table?

a)

Two or three

b)

Four or five

c)

Six or seven

d)

Eight or nine

50.

What object did Fagin take out from a secret box in the floor?

a)

A gold watch

b)

A pearl necklace

c)

A diamond ring

d)

A silver brooch

51.

How did Fagin react when he saw the gold watch?

a)

With an ugly, crooked smile

b)

With an expression of surprise

c)

With a loud laugh

d)

With a look of sadness

52.

What is the main purpose of writing a summary?

a)

To add personal opinions

b)

To retell every detail of the original text

c)

To present the main ideas in a concise form

d)

To criticize the author's style

53.

Which of the following should you avoid when making a summary?

a)

Keeping the summary brief

b)

Including only the main points

c)

Using your own words

d)

Copying large sections of the original text

54.

What is an important first step in writing a summary?

a)

Reading the text carefully to understand the main ideas

b)

Ignoring the introduction and conclusion

c)

Memorizing every sentence

d)

Writing your opinion about the text

55.

What is an important last step when writing a summary?

a)
Review and revise the summary.
b)
Submit the summary without any changes.
c)
Ignore the main points of the text.
d)
Add more details to the summary.