'What! said the master at length, in a faint voice.
'Please, sir,' replied Oliver, 'I want some more'.
The master aimed a blow at Oliver's head with the ladle; and shrieked aloud for the beadle.
The board was sitting in solemn meeting, when Mr. Bumble rushed into the room in great excitement, and
addressing the gentleman in the high chair, said, Mr. Limbkins, I beg your pardon, Sir! Oliver Twist has
asked for more!'
There was a general start. Horror was depicted on every countenance.
'For more!' said Mr. Limbkins. 'Compose yourself, Bumble, and answer me distinctly. Do I understand
that he asked for more, after he had eaten the supper alloted by the board?
'He did, sir,' replied Bumble.
'That boy will be hung,' said the gentleman in the white waist coat. 'I know that boy will be hung.
Nobody contradicted the prophetic gentleman's opinion. An excited discussion took place. Oliver was
ordered into instant confinement' and a bill was next morning pasted on the outside of the gate, offering a
reward of five pounds to anybody who would take Oliver Twist off the hands of the parish. In other
words, five pounds and Oliver Twist were offered to any man or woman who wanted an apprentice to
any trade, business, or calling.
Now answer the following questions. Each question has four choices. Choose the correct answer and
write (A), (B), (C) or (D) in your answer booklet.
1. Mr. Bumble rushed into the room _____________ ( )
1) to participate in solemn meeting
2) to report against the master
3) to report against Oliver that he had asked for more.
4) to wish Mr. Limbkin
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3) to report against Oliver that he had asked for more.
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