Oliver Twist

Word meaning : Chap (9-17)

1. Gig- a light, two-wheeled carriage
2. Halting- stumbling, unsteady
3. Ale-house - an inn
4. Sovereign- a gold coin
5. The difference in their circumstances- the difference in their position
6. The gutter will be my deathbed- Nancy means, she will die in poor and
miserable surroundings
7. The only proof of Oliver’s identity- the only thing that would prove the truth
about Oliver and his family
8. Ominous- full of signs of misfortune
9. Hackney carriage- type of coach pulled by a horse
10. Dart- ran quickly
11. Mortal fear- fear of death
12. Her Maker- God
13. Fast- firmly locked
14. Stained his name- brought dishonor on his name

Ques/Ans: ( write in c.w copy with answer and submit)

1. What do you know about Mrs Maylie and Miss Rose? Write about their
kindness.
2. Whom did Nancy meet at the London Bridge? Who followed her?
3. Who killed Nancy?
4. What information did Nancy give about Monks to the young lady and grey-
haired gentleman?
Who said to whom? ( write in c,w copy)
1. ‘Here’s one of the thieves, Miss.’
Ans: Giles to Miss Rose
2. ‘This poor child can never have been the pupil of robbers!’
Ans: Mrs Maylie to Doctor Losberne
3. ‘ You want the boy made a thief, and I’ll make him one if he’s alive, and if he’s
dead.’
Ans: Fagin to Monks
4.’He’s a devil but I can’t betray him.’
Ans: Nancy to grey haired gentleman (Mr. Brownlow)
Fill in the blanks:
1. Dodger was caught as he was charged with attempting to pick a pocket.
2. Fagin offered one pound to Charley for following Nancy.