WorksheetsOliver Twist Questionnaire
Total questions: 55
Worksheet time: 28mins
Where was Oliver Twist born?
In a hospital
In a house
In an orphanage
In a workhouse
What did Oliver Twist do after he was born?
Laughed
Cried
Stayed silent
Spoke
What happened to Oliver's mother after seeing him?
She recovered
She fainted
She died
She left
What did the doctor observe on Oliver's mother's left hand?
A wedding ring
A scar
A tattoo
Nothing
Who was in charge of the orphans at the asylum where Oliver was sent?
Mr. Bumble
Mrs. Mann
Mr. Twist
Mrs. Bumble
How much money did Mrs. Mann receive from the government for each child?
Five pence
Seven pence
Seven and a half pence
Eight pence
What was Oliver Twist like on his ninth birthday?
Strong and tall
Pale and weak
Healthy and robust
Short and robust
Why did Mr. Bumble go to visit Mrs. Mann?
To give her more money
To take Oliver back to the big workhouse
To punish the children
To congratulate Oliver
What did Oliver ask Mr. Bumble?
If he could take a toy
If Mrs. Mann would go with him
If he could stay at home
If he could have more food
Why did Oliver cry easily?
Because he was happy
Because he was sick
Because he was hungry and mistreated
Because he wanted to sleep
What did the children receive to eat at the orphanage?
Three abundant meals a day
Three meals of thin soup a day
Two meals of meat a day
Four meals of fruit a day
Why did Oliver Twist and his companions suffer from hunger?
Because there was not enough food.
Because they did not like the food.
Because they were being punished.
Because they did not want to eat.
What did Oliver Twist do after dinner?
He asked for more soup.
He went to sleep.
He played with his friends.
He read a book.
How did the master react when Oliver asked for more?
He was surprised and angry.
He laughed and gave him more soup.
He ignored him.
He gave him a reward.
What did the master do after Oliver asked for more soup?
He called Mr. Bumble.
He gave him more soup.
He congratulated him.
He let him go.
What happened to Oliver after he asked for more food?
He was rewarded with more food.
He was sent to a dark room as punishment.
He was adopted by a wealthy family.
He was sent to school.
What did Mr. Gamfield see at the door of the workhouse?
A for sale sign
A reward notice
A job advertisement
A for rent notice
What was Oliver supposed to say when the magistrate asked him if he wanted to be an apprentice?
Say that he didn't want to
Say that he preferred to stay in the workhouse
Say that he would like it very much
Say that he didn't know
How did the old gentleman describe Mr. Gamfield?
As a kind and generous man.
As a rough but honest man.
As a wise and just man.
As a cruel and ruthless man.
How did Oliver feel when the magistrate looked at him?
Happy and excited.
Calm and relaxed.
Pale and scared.
Angry and frustrated.
What did Oliver do when he asked the magistrate not to send him with the terrible man?
He stood up and shouted
He knelt down and clasped his hands
He ran towards the door
He remained silent
What did the public offer to whoever took charge of Oliver Twist?
Ten pounds
A job
Five pounds
A house
What comment does Mrs. Sowerberry make about Oliver when she sees him for the first time?
She says he is very big.
She says he is very small.
She says he is very intelligent.
She says he is very strong.
What does Mrs. Sowerberry give Oliver to eat?
A bowl of hot soup.
A piece of fresh bread.
Leftover cold meat.
A fruit pie.
Where does Mrs. Sowerberry tell Oliver he is going to sleep?
In a comfortable bed.
Under the counter.
In the attic.
In the garden.
What object in the shop made Oliver tremble with fear?
A lamp
An unfinished coffin
A chair
A clock
How old was Oliver when he was asked?
Eight
Nine
Ten
Eleven
What did Noah Claypole do when Oliver did not cry?
He kicked him
He asked him about his mother
He offered him breakfast
He asked him to leave
Why did Oliver live at home and was not an orphan?
Because his mother was rich
Because his father was a successful soldier
Because he was supported by public money
Because he had many siblings
How did Oliver react when Noah mentioned his mother?
He laughed
He got angry
He blushed and breathed rapidly
He cried immediately
What did Oliver do when Noah insulted his mother?
He cried and ran away.
He stood up and hit Noah.
He remained silent.
He asked Charlotte for help.
How did Charlotte react when she heard Noah's screams?
She laughed at the situation.
She ignored the screams.
She ran to the place and hit Oliver.
She called the police.
What did Mrs. Sowerberry do after Noah cried out for help?
She fainted.
She joined Charlotte to stop Oliver.
She left the house.
She called a doctor.
What did Noah do that almost stopped Mrs. Sowerberry from breathing?
He threw cold water on her.
He shouted at her.
He pushed her.
He closed the door on her.
What did Mrs. Sowerberry ask Noah to do?
To go and fetch Mr. Bumble.
To call the police.
To close the door.
To hide.
How did Mr. Bumble react when Noah called him?
He got scared and ran away.
He laughed and left.
He got angry and ignored him.
He was alarmed and left without his hat.
What does Mr. Bumble suggest should be given to Oliver to eat?
Meat
Soup
Bread
Fruits
Why does Mr. Bumble believe Oliver behaves that way?
Because of madness
Because he eats too much meat
Because of lack of sleep
Because he is sick
Why was Oliver taken out of the basement by Mr. Sowerberry?
Because he had stolen something.
Because he had called Noah's mother names.
Because he had broken a window.
Because he had escaped from the house.
What did Oliver eat during his twenty-mile walk?
A sandwich
An apple
A piece of dry bread
A cake
Why did Oliver decide to go to London?
Because he wanted to visit a friend
Because he thought no one would find him there
Because he liked the city
Because he had a job there
How long had Oliver been walking before arriving at Barnet?
Three days
Five days
Seven days
Ten days
What did the young man do after talking to Oliver?
He gave him money
He took him to a store to buy food
He left him alone
He gave him a coat
What did the strange boy ask Oliver after he finished his meal?
If he had any money
If he was hungry
If he knew anyone in London
If he wanted to work
What was the name of Oliver's friend?
Jack Dawkins
John Smith
Peter Parker
Harry Potter
Why couldn't Oliver resist the offer of shelter?
Because it was very attractive
Because he was afraid
Because he had no other option
Because it was raining
What was Fagin doing when Jack Dawkins and Oliver arrived?
Cooking sausages
Sorting handkerchiefs
Reading a book
Sleeping
What was the appearance of the old Jewish man in the room?
He wore a clean wool coat
He had blond hair
He wore a dirty wool coat
He wore an elegant hat
How many boys were sitting around the table?
Two or three
Four or five
Six or seven
Eight or nine
What object did Fagin take out from a secret box in the floor?
A gold watch
A pearl necklace
A diamond ring
A silver brooch
How did Fagin react when he saw the gold watch?
With an ugly, crooked smile
With an expression of surprise
With a loud laugh
With a look of sadness
What is the main purpose of writing a summary?
To add personal opinions
To retell every detail of the original text
To present the main ideas in a concise form
To criticize the author's style
Which of the following should you avoid when making a summary?
Keeping the summary brief
Including only the main points
Using your own words
Copying large sections of the original text
What is an important first step in writing a summary?
Reading the text carefully to understand the main ideas
Ignoring the introduction and conclusion
Memorizing every sentence
Writing your opinion about the text
What is an important last step when writing a summary?
