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What is the main reason Noah treated Oliver badly?
What is the main reason Noah treated Oliver badly?
- Noah was resentful that Oliver went to funerals while he stayed in the shop. (correct)
- Noah was angry that Oliver was always crying at funerals.
- Noah was following the example set by Mrs.Sowerberry.
- Noah was jealous of Oliver's friendship with Mr.Sowerberry.
What does Oliver's reaction to Noah's comments about his mother reveal about him?
What does Oliver's reaction to Noah's comments about his mother reveal about him?
- Oliver is a sensitive boy with a strong sense of loyalty to his mother. (correct)
- Oliver is a quick-tempered and violent boy with a history of aggression.
- Oliver is a cunning and manipulative boy who is pretending to be hurt.
- Oliver is a naive and easily manipulated boy who is easily swayed by emotions.
What is the significance of Mr.Bumble's statement, "It's the meat that caused this, you know"?
What is the significance of Mr.Bumble's statement, "It's the meat that caused this, you know"?
- Mr. Bumble is suggesting that Oliver's behavior is abnormal and possibly related to his diet.
- Mr. Bumble is making a sarcastic comment about the quality of the meat at the undertaker's house.
- Mr. Bumble is trying to avoid responsibility for Oliver's outburst by blaming it on external factors. (correct)
- Mr. Bumble believes that Oliver's actions are a result of poor nutrition and lack of proper food.
Which of the following is NOT a consequence of Oliver's outburst?
Which of the following is NOT a consequence of Oliver's outburst?
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What does the passage reveal about the attitudes towards children in the Victorian era?
What does the passage reveal about the attitudes towards children in the Victorian era?
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Why did Mr. Sowerberry beat Oliver?
Why did Mr. Sowerberry beat Oliver?
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Why did Oliver decide to go to London?
Why did Oliver decide to go to London?
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What did Oliver have with him when he left the Sowerberrys'?
What did Oliver have with him when he left the Sowerberrys'?
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How did Oliver feel on his journey to London?
How did Oliver feel on his journey to London?
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Where did Oliver meet the strange boy?
Where did Oliver meet the strange boy?
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Study Notes
Oliver's Observations at Funerals
- Oliver accompanied Mr. Sowerberry to numerous funerals, noting the contrasting behaviors of mourners.
- Observed that the loudest criers in church often stopped crying the quickest after the funeral.
- Noted that some widows/widowers appeared cheerful, indicating societal expectations around grief.
Oliver's Treatment by Others
- Oliver faced mistreatment from those around him, including Noah Claypole and Mrs. Sowerberry.
- Noah, feeling resentful, bullied Oliver due to his participation in funerals while Noah remained at work.
- Charlotte followed Noah’s lead in treating Oliver poorly, while Mrs. Sowerberry disapproved of Oliver's friendship with her husband.
Confrontation with Noah Claypole
- Noah escalated his bullying by asking about Oliver's deceased mother, provoking Oliver's emotions.
- Oliver revealed his mother's death was due to a "broken heart," leading to an emotional breakdown.
- Noah further provoked Oliver by demeaning his mother, which triggered Oliver’s violent response.
Aftermath of the Altercation
- Mrs. Sowerberry and Charlotte intervened after Noah cried out, punishing Oliver physically and locking him in the cellar.
- Mrs. Sowerberry suggested Noah fetch Mr. Bumble to address Oliver's supposed madness.
Mr. Bumble's Arrival and Reaction
- Noah reported to Mr. Bumble that Oliver had attacked him and was a danger.
- Mr. Bumble's immediate response was anger, suggesting physical punishment for Oliver.
- Blamed Oliver’s behavior on improper diet, indicating the treatment Oliver received in the workhouse.
Oliver's Decision to Leave
- Oliver, feeling despondent after punishment and isolation, fled the Sowerberry residence.
- He discovered it was seventy miles to London, motivated by the hope of finding work and escape from his current life.
- Left with minimal possessions: a piece of bread, a shirt, socks, and a penny.
Oliver's Journey to London
- Walked over twenty miles on the first day, relying on bread and occasional requests for water.
- Suffered physically from fatigue, resulting in sleeping outdoors and enduring hunger.
- Gradually encountered difficulties in finding food, relying on kindness from strangers for survival.
Arrival at Barnet
- After a week of walking and suffering, Oliver reached Barnet, outside of London.
- Describing his exhaustion and physical state: bleeding feet and covered in dirt.
- Encountered a boy of similar age but adult-like demeanor, indicating a new potential relationship or challenge ahead.
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Quiz on Chapter 4 of Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens, where Oliver attends funerals with Mr. Sowerberry and observes the reactions of the mourners.
