OLIVER(4)

Questions with Model Answers

1-What did Mr Brittles do when he opened the door and saw Oliver?

    He called, "Here's the thief!" and took hold of Oliver's arm.

2-Why was the doctor against the idea of telling the police Oliver's story?

    A magistrate would send Oliver to prison.

3-Who were Detective Blathers and Detective Duff?

    They were the detectives who came from London to catch the thief.

4-How did Oliver try to show how thankful to Mrs Maylie and Rose?

    He offered to work for them.

5-What did Mr Brownlow's neighbour tell Dr Losberne about Mr Brownlow?

    He told him that Mr Brownlow went to the West Indies six weeks before.

6-Who was Mrs Corney?

    She was matron of the workhouse where Oliver was born.

         Quotations with Model Answers

1-"After he was shot, we carried him through some fields."

    a)Who said this? To whom?

       Toby to Fagin.

    b)Why was that person shot?

      Because he was trying to break into the country house.

    c)What happened when these people carried that person through some fields?

      They left him in a field because people were chasing them.

2-"This was not well planned."

     a)Who said these words? To whom?

         Monks to Fagin.

     b)What did he mean by "this"?

        He meant the robbery attempt at the country house.

     c)Why did the speaker say that it was not well planned?

        Because the robbery was not successful and Oliver was shot.

3-"Evil can live in anybody."

   a)Who said this? To whom?

      Dr Losberne to Rose.

    b)Why did the speaker say his?

      Because Rose asked how such a young boy could be a criminal.

    c)Do you think the speaker is right?

      No, he isn't.