The master was a fat, healthy man, but he turned very pale; he gazed in astonishment on the small rebel for some seconds and then clung for support to the fireplace. The assistants were frozen with wonder, and the boys with fear.

Question

6 “What!” said the master at length, in a faint voice.

7 “Please, sir,” replied Oliver, “I want some more.”

8 The master aimed a blow at Oliver’s head with the ladle, held him tight in his arms, and shrieked aloud for the Headmaster.

9 “Mr. Limbkins, I beg your pardon, sir; Oliver Twist has asked for more.” There was a general start. Horror was seen on every face.
Part B
Which line from the excerpt best supports the answer to Part A?
". . .he gazed in astonishment on the small rebel for some seconds." (paragraph 5)
"The assistants were frozen with wonder, and the boys with fear." (paragraph 5)
"The master aimed a blow at Oliver's head with the ladle, held him tight in his arms, and shrieked aloud for the Headmaster." (paragraph 8)
"Horror was seen on every face" (paragraph 9)

Answer 1

The line that best supports the answer to Part A, which describes the reactions of the characters to Oliver's request for more food, is:

"Horror was seen on every face." (paragraph 9)

This line captures the shock and disbelief of those present, emphasizing the severity of Oliver's request and the intense reaction it provoked.