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1. 1.

   What did the members of the board discover about the workhouse?

2. 2.

   What rule did they establish as an alternative?

3. 3.

   Why did the system adopted by the wise board members prove expensive?

4. 4.

   Why did the bowls never want washing?

5. 5.

   Why was it decided to rid the parish of Oliver?

6. 6.

   State whether the following statements are true or untrue. If untrue, correct them appropriately.

   1. The boys were always served two ounces and a quarter of bread too with their gruel.
   2. Oliver had to go and ask for more because his name appeared in the draw of lots.
   3. The master who served gruel to the boys was so shocked to hear Oliver asking for more that he could not respond for some seconds.
   4. A reward of five pounds was offered to anyone who would take Oliver off the parish.
   5. The board members had made all the rules for the welfare of the society.