Early life
When did Oliver's mother die?
After Oliver was born.
Why was Oliver sent away to work?
What did Fagin do for a living?
He trained boys to steal for him in exchange for room and board.
A big city in England
Why does Nancy try to protect Oliver?
She feels bad for him. She knows her life is limited and she wants to help him before she dies.
Where was Oliver raised?
The workhouse
What was Oliver's first job?
Working for a funeral home.
Why does Fagin send Nancy and Bill to look for Oliver?
He wants Oliver back so he can steal for him.
buggy
A light carriage with one seat
When was Oliver Twist written.
In the 1800's
Why did Oliver get in trouble at the workhouse?
He asked for more food.
Why didn't Mrs. Sowerberry like Oliver at first?
He would cost them too much money to feed.
What does Fagin keep under the floor boards?
Stolen treasures
locket
A little case worn on a chain around the neck.
Who is the author of Oliver Twist?
Charles Dickens
Why did the kids only get one serving of food at each meal?
Mrs. Mann took the money for the food.
Why did Noah Claypole cause trouble with Oliver?
He was jealous of him for for getting paid to look sad at funerals.
What would have happened to Oliver if he hadn't gone to Fagin's?
flow
To move along steadily in a stream.
Why did people live in workhouse?
They were too poor to live on their own or they had no parents to help them.
Who was in charge of the workhouse?
Mr. Bumble
How did the robbery go wrong?
Oliver made a noise and was shot. Bill and the robbers left him for dead.
What secret does Fagin keep?
The identity of Oliver's mother
adopt
To take as one's own.
Who is Oliver's brother?
What is the name of his mother?
Monks, Agnes