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In what year was 'Oliver Twist' first published?
In what year was 'Oliver Twist' first published?
- 1901
- 1873
- 1837 (correct)
- 1783
What is Oliver Twist's living situation as described in the passage?
What is Oliver Twist's living situation as described in the passage?
- He lives with his wealthy family.
- He is a student at a boarding school.
- He resides in a government workhouse. (correct)
- He works as an apprentice in a shop.
How old is Oliver Twist in Chapter II, according to the text?
How old is Oliver Twist in Chapter II, according to the text?
- 10 years old
- 9 years old (correct)
- 7 years old
- 8 years old
What is the main reason the boys in the workhouse are described as 'voracious and wild with hunger'?
What is the main reason the boys in the workhouse are described as 'voracious and wild with hunger'?
Why did the boys hold a 'council' in the workhouse?
Why did the boys hold a 'council' in the workhouse?
What prompted the boy who 'was tall for his age' to suggest drastic measures?
What prompted the boy who 'was tall for his age' to suggest drastic measures?
What was 'gruel' in the context of the workhouse?
What was 'gruel' in the context of the workhouse?
How is the master dressed when he serves the gruel?
How is the master dressed when he serves the gruel?
What word best describes Oliver's demeanor when he asks for more food?
What word best describes Oliver's demeanor when he asks for more food?
What is the master's initial physical reaction when Oliver asks for more food?
What is the master's initial physical reaction when Oliver asks for more food?
After turning pale, what does the master do immediately after Oliver's request?
After turning pale, what does the master do immediately after Oliver's request?
How are the master's assistants described as reacting to Oliver's request?
How are the master's assistants described as reacting to Oliver's request?
What is the reaction of the other boys in the workhouse to Oliver asking for more?
What is the reaction of the other boys in the workhouse to Oliver asking for more?
With what object does the master strike Oliver?
With what object does the master strike Oliver?
What action does the master take immediately after striking Oliver with the ladle?
What action does the master take immediately after striking Oliver with the ladle?
The phrase 'short commons' in the context of the grace said over the meal most likely implies:
The phrase 'short commons' in the context of the grace said over the meal most likely implies:
What does the detail about the tall boy's father owning a 'small cook-shop' suggest about the boy's background and current situation?
What does the detail about the tall boy's father owning a 'small cook-shop' suggest about the boy's background and current situation?
Oliver's act of asking for more food can be interpreted as a symbol of:
Oliver's act of asking for more food can be interpreted as a symbol of:
The master being described as 'fat, healthy man' in contrast to the starving boys serves to:
The master being described as 'fat, healthy man' in contrast to the starving boys serves to:
Consider the reactions of the master, assistants, and boys. What does the passage suggest about the social hierarchy and power dynamics within the workhouse?
Consider the reactions of the master, assistants, and boys. What does the passage suggest about the social hierarchy and power dynamics within the workhouse?
Flashcards
Oliver Twist
Oliver Twist
A novel by Charles Dickens published in 1837, portraying poverty in England through the life of an orphan.
Workhouse
Workhouse
Where Oliver Twist lives, characterized by minimal feeding of the residents.
Slow Starvation
Slow Starvation
Caused by prolonged starvation, leading the boys to extreme desperation.
Gruel Per Diem
Gruel Per Diem
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"Please, sir, I want some more."
"Please, sir, I want some more."
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Master's Astonishment
Master's Astonishment
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Study Notes
- Oliver Twist was published in 1837 and is one of Charles Dickens' most famous works.
- It tells the tale of Oliver Twist, an orphan boy growing up in poverty in England.
- In Chapter II, Oliver is 9 years old and living in a government workhouse.
- The workhouse officials provide very little food to the residents.
- Oliver and his companions suffered slow starvation for three months.
- The boys became voracious due to hunger.
- One boy hinted he might eat the boy who slept next to him if they didn't get more gruel.
- The other boy was a weakly youth of tender age.
- The boys implicitly believed him.
- A council was held, and lots were cast to decide who would ask for more food.
- The lot fell to Oliver Twist.
- The boys took their places for the evening meal.
- The master, in his cook's uniform, stood at the copper.
- Pauper assistants ranged themselves behind the master.
- Gruel was served out, and a long grace was said.
- The gruel disappeared quickly.
- The boys whispered to each other and winked at Oliver.
- His neighbors nudged him.
- Oliver, desperate with hunger and misery, rose from the table.
- He approached the master with his basin and spoon in hand.
- Oliver, alarmed at his temerity, said "Please, sir, I want some more."
- The master was a fat, healthy man, but he turned pale with shock.
- He gazed in stupefied astonishment at Oliver.
- The master clung to the copper for support.
- The assistants were paralysed with wonder, and the boys with fear.
- The master said "What!" in a faint voice.
- Oliver replied, "Please, sir, I want some more."
- The master "aimed a blow at Oliver's head with the ladle; pinioned him in his arm; and shrieked aloud for the beadle."
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