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What was the main purpose of the workhouses in England during the 1800s?
What was the main purpose of the workhouses in England during the 1800s?
What was the reason for the managers of the workhouse becoming angry with Oliver?
What was the reason for the managers of the workhouse becoming angry with Oliver?
What happened to Oliver's mother after giving birth to him?
What happened to Oliver's mother after giving birth to him?
Why did Monks want Oliver to meet Jack Dawkins and Fagin?
Why did Monks want Oliver to meet Jack Dawkins and Fagin?
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Why did Oliver leave the orphanage at the age of nine?
Why did Oliver leave the orphanage at the age of nine?
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What happened to Oliver when he climbed through a small window of a house?
What happened to Oliver when he climbed through a small window of a house?
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Who saved Oliver from being arrested by the police officer?
Who saved Oliver from being arrested by the police officer?
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Why did Mr. Brownlow take Oliver in and look after him?
Why did Mr. Brownlow take Oliver in and look after him?
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Study Notes
Life in Workhouses in 1800s England
- Many people moved to cities to work, leading to the establishment of workhouses for the poorest individuals.
- Workhouses provided a place to live, work, and eat, but life was difficult and people struggled to survive.
Oliver Twist's Early Life
- A woman arrived at a workhouse and gave birth to a baby boy, but sadly died soon after.
- The baby was named Oliver Twist and sent to an orphanage until he was nine years old.
- At the orphanage, Oliver lived with other boys who, despite their poverty, had a sense of belonging and looked after each other.
Oliver's Experience in the Workhouse
- At nine years old, Oliver was sent to a workhouse where he was malnourished and struggled to survive.
- The boys in the workhouse encouraged Oliver to beg for more food, which angered the workhouse managers.
The Incident with the Handkerchief
- Oliver was accused of stealing a handkerchief, but a man named Mr. Brownlow intervened and saved him from being arrested.
- Mr. Brownlow took Oliver to his house, where he was cared for by the housekeeper.
Oliver's Encounter with Fagin and Mr. Sikes
- Oliver was kidnapped by a woman and taken to Fagin's, where he was asked to help Mr. Sikes with a job in the country.
- Oliver was instructed to climb through a small window of a house, but was shot during the attempt.
Oliver's Inheritance
- Oliver's mother was a rich woman, but her brother, Monks, wanted to keep the inheritance for himself.
- Monks ensured Oliver was led astray by Fagin and Jack Dawkins to prevent him from becoming an honest person and claiming the inheritance.
The Resolution
- Monks eventually gave Oliver the money owed to him and left the country.
- Oliver was adopted by Mr. Brownlow, demonstrating the kindness of the man.
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Description
This quiz is about the early life of Oliver Twist, a character from Charles Dickens' novel. It covers his birth in a workhouse, his time in an orphanage, and more.
