Oliver Twist Book 2 Study Guide (Ch 1-14)

Questions and Answers

Who was Mrs. Corney and how was she connected to Oliver?

She was the matron to the workhouse where Oliver was born.

How long had Mrs. Corney's husband been dead?

No more than 5 and 20 years.

Who came to see Mrs. Corney?

Mr. Bumble.

What had this man been giving away and to whom?

20 quarter loaves and a cheese and a half to the poor. Signup and view all the answers

What type of pet did Mrs. Corney have?

A cat and kittens. Signup and view all the answers

What interrupted the flirtation between Mrs. Corney and Mr. Bumble?

An old lady came and asked for Mrs. Corney to go see a dying woman (old Sally) who needed to tell her something. Signup and view all the answers

While Mrs. Corney attended the dying woman, what was Mr. Bumble doing?

He was bored so he opened the closet, counted the teaspoons, weighed the sugar tongs, closely inspected a silver milk-pot. Signup and view all the answers

Who was dying?

Old Sally, she nursed Oliver when he was an infant. Signup and view all the answers

What had the apothecary given to the dying woman?

Warm wine, she never drank it so another old lady did. Signup and view all the answers

What did the dying woman confess to?

She stole the mother's gold locket. Signup and view all the answers

Who was the 'pretty young creetur'' that the dying woman stole something from?

Oliver's mom. Signup and view all the answers

What card game were Dodger, Bates, and Chitling playing?

Whist. Signup and view all the answers

Who was Chitling in love with?

Betsy. Signup and view all the answers

What person came into the hideout?

Toby. Signup and view all the answers

What had happened to the robbery attempt and where was Oliver?

It failed and they left Oliver in a ditch. Signup and view all the answers

To what location does Fagin go?

Three Cripples. Signup and view all the answers

Since Bill and Barney were not at this location, who was the third person Fagin inquired about?

Monks. Signup and view all the answers

Who did Fagin go to see in Bethnal Green?

Nancy. Signup and view all the answers

Why was Fagin so concerned for Oliver's whereabouts?

The boy is worth hundreds of pounds to him; Oliver knows about his treasures. Signup and view all the answers

Who had been waiting outside of Fagin's hideout for two hours?

Stranger: Monks. Signup and view all the answers

What did this man want Fagin to do with Oliver that Fagin had been unable to do?

Pickpocket. Signup and view all the answers

What had Mr. Bumble been doing in Mrs. Corney's absence?

He had re-counted the tea-spoons, re-weighed the sugar tongs. Signup and view all the answers

What proposal did Mr. Bumble make to Mrs. Corney?

They should get married and live together. Signup and view all the answers

What did Mr. Bumble witness at the Sowerberry home?

Charlotte and Noah were getting ready for dinner. Signup and view all the answers

What delicacy was being served?

Oysters. Signup and view all the answers

What proposal caused Mr. Bumble to put a stop in the proceedings in the Sowerberry home?

The kissing. Signup and view all the answers

Whose suggestion was it to leave Oliver behind after the failed robbery attempt?

Toby told Bill to 'drop the kid and show 'em your heels.' Signup and view all the answers

Who were Pincher and Neptune?

Dogs chasing the thieves. Signup and view all the answers

Who was the 'fattest of man of the party'?

Mr. Giles. Signup and view all the answers

Who was 'the shorter man'?

Brittles. Signup and view all the answers

What was Mr. Giles' job?

He is the butler/steward at Mrs. Maylie's house. Signup and view all the answers

Where had Oliver been shot?

His left arm. Signup and view all the answers

What noise caused the ladies to scream?

A knock on the door. Signup and view all the answers

What did the young lady of the house tell Brittles to do in Chertsey? For what reason?

To see a doctor and constable because Oliver needed them. Signup and view all the answers

How old was the young lady of the house?

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What were the names of the ladies?

Mrs. Maylie and Miss Rose. Signup and view all the answers

Who was the fat gentleman who arrived in the gig? What was his occupation?

A doctor (surgeon); Mr. Losberne. Signup and view all the answers

What did the doctor wish the two ladies to do concerning the thief?

He wanted them to look at the thief. Signup and view all the answers

What was the ladies' reaction to seeing the thief?

They believed that they shouldn't send him to prison because he looked poor and does not have a mother. Signup and view all the answers

How long a period of time did Oliver sleep?

Hours, until the evening. Signup and view all the answers

What was the reaction of Mr. Losberne, Mrs. Maylie and Miss Rose Maylie to Oliver's story?

They did not want to tell the authorities about him because they felt bad for him. Signup and view all the answers

What investigative agency had Giles and Brittles summon to the house?

Bow Street Officers. Signup and view all the answers

Who were the two individuals from the Bow Street Runners that came to investigate the attempted robbery at the Maylie house?

Blathers and Duff. Signup and view all the answers

What was a 'yokel'?

An uneducated and unsophisticated person from the countryside. Signup and view all the answers

According to Mr. Losberne, why wouldn't the two detectives believe Oliver's story?

He is a runaway. Signup and view all the answers

According to Blathers and Duff, how many men were involved in the attempted robbery? Did these men have anyone else with them? If so, who?

2 men and a boy that could fit through the small window. Signup and view all the answers

Who slipped out of the room while Blathers and Duff were having a 'little drop of spirits' and recounting past cases?

The doctor. Signup and view all the answers

When Blathers and Duff went upstairs to see Oliver, according to Mr. Losberne, how was Oliver injured?

Wounded by a spring-gun in boyish trespassing. Signup and view all the answers

Were Giles and Brittles able to positively identify Oliver as the boy involved in the robbery attempt?

No. Signup and view all the answers

Blathers and Duff each believe a different story about the aborted robbery. What does each man believe?

One that it was chickweed, the other that it was because of a family pet. Signup and view all the answers

What injuries and illnesses resulted from Oliver being shot?

Broken limb, fever and ague. Signup and view all the answers

Oliver felt grateful to 'the kind gentleman and the dear old nurse, who took so much care' of him before he was kidnapped. To whom was Oliver referring?

Mr. Brownlow and Mrs. Bedwin. Signup and view all the answers

When Mr. Losberne and Oliver walked to Chertsey Bridge, what did Oliver seem to recognize?

He seemed to recognize a beaten-up house. Signup and view all the answers

When Oliver returned to London, to whose house did he go? What sign was in the window and where had the residents gone?

Mr. Brownlow, 'To let', West Indies. Signup and view all the answers

After sending the plate silver to the banker for safety, where did Oliver and the Maylies go?

To a cottage in the country. Signup and view all the answers

For how many months were the Maylies and Oliver at this location?

3 months. Signup and view all the answers

What was wrong with Rose?

She was ill but didn't want to think so; she has a high fever. Signup and view all the answers

How many letters did Mrs. Maylie write? To whom? How many did she send?

One to Mr. Losberne that she sent Oliver to deliver and one to Harry Maylie that she waits to send. Signup and view all the answers

Describe the man Oliver accidentally bumped into.

He was very angry and creepy. He shook his fist and gnashed his teeth. Signup and view all the answers

When Mr. Losberne arrived at the cottage, what did he tell Oliver about Rose's condition?

Rose has fallen asleep, and will either wake up once before dying, or will wake up healthy. Signup and view all the answers

What happened to Rose's condition?

It worsened, but then the doctor said that she will live to bless them all. Signup and view all the answers

Who was in the carriage with Giles?

Harry Maylie. Signup and view all the answers

Describe the young man who walked the remaining way to his mother's home with Giles and Oliver.

25, middle height, handsome, looks like Mrs. Maylie. Signup and view all the answers

Why was Mrs. Maylie so cautious about telling her son of Rose's condition?

She didn't want to believe that Rose was going to die. Signup and view all the answers

What was unclear about Rose's background that concerned Mrs. Maylie?

She might have a bad reputation because of her parents. Signup and view all the answers

How much money did Mrs. Maylie put in the bank for Giles because of his bravery during the robbery?

25 pounds. Signup and view all the answers

Oliver fell partially asleep at the window when working on his studies. Who did he think he saw at the window?

Fagin and the guy he saw at the Inn. Signup and view all the answers

Was there any evidence that the two men that Oliver saw were actually outside the window?

No. Signup and view all the answers

What confession did Harry make to Rose?

He's in love with her and wants to marry her. Signup and view all the answers

Why did Rose refuse Harry's proposal of marriage?

She doesn't want to ruin his social status. Signup and view all the answers

If Harry had been born poor, what would Rose's reply have been?

She would have said yes. Signup and view all the answers

Harry asked permission to discuss the subject of marriage with Rose after how long a period of time?

Within the next year or sooner. Signup and view all the answers

What career did Mr. Losberne say was in store for Harry?

Run for Parliament. Signup and view all the answers

What was Oliver supposed to write in the letters to Harry?

How everyone was doing, especially Rose. Signup and view all the answers

Who was at the upstairs window and saw Harry and Mr. Losberne leave the cottage?

Rose. Signup and view all the answers

How had Mr. Bumble's position in the parish changed?

He's now the master of the courthouse (workhouse). Signup and view all the answers

According to Mr. Bumble, what is a man's prerogative? A woman's prerogative?

Men's - Command, Woman's - to obey. Signup and view all the answers

What is Mrs. Bumble's response to her husband's statement?

She cries and screams and then she throws things at him. Signup and view all the answers

For how many months had the Bumbles been married?

2 months. Signup and view all the answers

What information did the man who bought Mr. Bumble a jorum want from Bumble?

He wanted to know where the nurse was that nursed Oliver. Signup and view all the answers

How many years had passed since Oliver was born?

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What information did Mrs. Bumble have that might have interested the stranger?

Mrs. Bumble talked to the old lady before she died. Signup and view all the answers

What was the stranger's name?

Monks. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Key Characters and Relationships

Mrs. Corney: Matron at the workhouse where Oliver was born.
Mr. Bumble: A workhouse official who visits Mrs. Corney and is characterized by vanity and boredom.
Old Sally: Dying woman who cared for Oliver as an infant and confesses to stealing his mother's locket.
Oliver Twist: The protagonist whose life is intertwined with criminal activities and unfortunate circumstances.

Events and Confessions

Old Sally reveals she stole a gold locket belonging to Oliver's mother as a deathbed confession.
Mr. Bumble’s distracting habits highlight his lack of true interest in Oliver’s safety and his own vanity.
The failed robbery attempt leaves Oliver in a vulnerable state, complicating his fate as he is left injured and cold.

Notable Plot Points

Fagin visits Three Cripples to gather information about Monks and his concerns regarding Oliver’s potential as a thief.
Mr. Bumble proposes marriage to Mrs. Corney, showcasing the shift in social dynamics and his aspiration to gain power.
A failed robbery leaves Oliver shot in the left arm, leading to his care by Miss Rose and Mrs. Maylie, who sympathize with his plight.

The novel reflects on the injustices of the workhouse system and the harsh realities of society.
Relationships denote social status, as seen in Rose’s apprehension about her potential reputation and her refusal to marry Harry due to class concerns.
Allegations of abuse and neglect in society are depicted through the relationship between Mr. Bumble and Mrs. Bumble, demonstrating social fractures.

Outcomes and Character Developments

Oliver is taken care of by Mrs. Maylie and Mr. Losberne, emphasizing the contrast between the kindness he receives and his previous hardships.
Rose's character underscores themes of sacrifice and love, as she struggles against societal expectations.
As the narrative progresses, Mr. Bumble’s status rises through marriage but remains marked by his flawed character.

Significant Locations

Fagin’s Hideout: A place where criminal scheming occurs, emphasizing the underbelly of society.
Mrs. Maylie’s house and the subsequent cottage serve as safe havens for Oliver amid his turbulent life.

Conflicts and Resolutions

Oliver finds himself at odds with the criminal world, showing resilience despite repeated abandonment and mistreatment.
The narrative intricately weaves subplots involving class disparity, personal desires, and moral dilemmas, particularly in the relationships between characters like Harry and Rose.

Important Revelations

Monks, who waits outside Fagin’s hideout, is revealed to be a stranger with ulterior motives regarding Oliver, hinting at future conflicts.
The doctor’s assessment of Rose highlights the perilous state of health in a time lacking modern medicine.

Miscellaneous

The mention of the Bow Street Officers reflects the rudimentary state of law enforcement during the time period.
Oliver’s inadvertent encounter with a stranger foreshadows future dangers, illustrating his vulnerability in a chaotic world.

Symbolism and Foreshadowing

The gold locket serves as a significant symbol of Oliver's lost heritage and the mysteries of his past.
Conversations about marriage intentions show the intertwining of personal aspirations and societal pressures, setting the stage for character development.

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This quiz focuses on key characters and events from chapters 1 to 14 of Book 2 of 'Oliver Twist'. Engage with flashcards to test your knowledge about Mrs. Corney, Mr. Bumble, and essential plot details. Perfect for studying or revising the storyline effectively.