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Questions and Answers
Describe the place where Dorothy lives (use three details).
Describe the place where Dorothy lives (use three details).
Lives in a Kansas prairie, four walls and a roof, cyclone cellar for strong wind.
Why does Dorothy not get into the cellar with Aunt Em?
Why does Dorothy not get into the cellar with Aunt Em?
Toto ran under a bed.
Who does Dorothy's house kill?
Who does Dorothy's house kill?
Witch of the East.
What surrounds the land of Oz and prevents Dorothy from easily returning to Kansas?
What surrounds the land of Oz and prevents Dorothy from easily returning to Kansas?
Why does the Witch of the North kiss Dorothy?
Why does the Witch of the North kiss Dorothy?
What does Dorothy do to get ready for her long journey to the Emerald City?
What does Dorothy do to get ready for her long journey to the Emerald City?
What is the favorite color of the people of Munchkinland?
What is the favorite color of the people of Munchkinland?
What does the Scarecrow hope to get from the Wizard?
What does the Scarecrow hope to get from the Wizard?
Is the Scarecrow able to scare crows?
Is the Scarecrow able to scare crows?
Who tells the Scarecrow that he will only be as good as a real man if he has a brain?
Who tells the Scarecrow that he will only be as good as a real man if he has a brain?
What does the Tin Woodman hope to get from the Wizard?
What does the Tin Woodman hope to get from the Wizard?
Why is the Tin Woodman made of tin? Explain the whole story.
Why is the Tin Woodman made of tin? Explain the whole story.
How does Dorothy protect Toto from the Lion?
How does Dorothy protect Toto from the Lion?
What does the Lion hope to get from the Wizard?
What does the Lion hope to get from the Wizard?
How do they cross the two large ditches in the road? Who has these ideas?
How do they cross the two large ditches in the road? Who has these ideas?
What is a Kalidah?
What is a Kalidah?
How does the raft get out of the current and to the other side of the river?
How does the raft get out of the current and to the other side of the river?
How is the Scarecrow rescued from the pole in the river?
How is the Scarecrow rescued from the pole in the river?
Why are the poppy flowers dangerous?
Why are the poppy flowers dangerous?
Who does the Tin Woodman save by killing the wildcat?
Who does the Tin Woodman save by killing the wildcat?
How is the Lion saved from the field of Poppies?
How is the Lion saved from the field of Poppies?
What must all those who enter the Emerald City wear?
What must all those who enter the Emerald City wear?
What does the wizard look like to Dorothy, to the Scarecrow, to the Tin Woodman, and to the Lion?
What does the wizard look like to Dorothy, to the Scarecrow, to the Tin Woodman, and to the Lion?
What does the wizard ask them to do before he will help them?
What does the wizard ask them to do before he will help them?
What happens when the Witch's wolves try to kill Dorothy and her friends?
What happens when the Witch's wolves try to kill Dorothy and her friends?
What happens when the Witch's crows try to kill Dorothy and her friends?
What happens when the Witch's crows try to kill Dorothy and her friends?
What happens when the Witch's bees try to kill Dorothy and her friends?
What happens when the Witch's bees try to kill Dorothy and her friends?
What happens when the Winkies try to capture Dorothy and her friends?
What happens when the Winkies try to capture Dorothy and her friends?
What happens when the Winged Monkeys attack Dorothy and her friends?
What happens when the Winged Monkeys attack Dorothy and her friends?
How does Dorothy kill the Wicked Witch?
How does Dorothy kill the Wicked Witch?
How are the Tin Woodman and Scarecrow rescued?
How are the Tin Woodman and Scarecrow rescued?
What does Dorothy find in a cupboard and take with her when they leave?
What does Dorothy find in a cupboard and take with her when they leave?
How do the friends return to the Emerald City?
How do the friends return to the Emerald City?
What trick did the Winged Monkeys do to Quelala?
What trick did the Winged Monkeys do to Quelala?
What punishment did Queen Gayelette give the monkeys for their trick?
What punishment did Queen Gayelette give the monkeys for their trick?
Who is the Great Oz really?
Who is the Great Oz really?
How did he get to the land of Oz?
How did he get to the land of Oz?
How does the wizard give the Scarecrow a brain?
How does the wizard give the Scarecrow a brain?
How does the wizard give the Tin Woodman a heart?
How does the wizard give the Tin Woodman a heart?
How does the wizard give the Lion courage?
How does the wizard give the Lion courage?
How does the wizard plan to take Dorothy back to Kansas? What goes wrong?
How does the wizard plan to take Dorothy back to Kansas? What goes wrong?
Who will rule Emerald City after the wizard leaves?
Who will rule Emerald City after the wizard leaves?
Why can't the Winged Monkeys fly Dorothy to Kansas?
Why can't the Winged Monkeys fly Dorothy to Kansas?
Who might be able to help Dorothy?
Who might be able to help Dorothy?
Where does she live?
Where does she live?
What stops the travelers from going through the trees? How do they solve this problem?
What stops the travelers from going through the trees? How do they solve this problem?
What is on the other side of the wall?
What is on the other side of the wall?
Why won't the china princess go with Dorothy to Kansas?
Why won't the china princess go with Dorothy to Kansas?
Why did the animals of the forest call a meeting?
Why did the animals of the forest call a meeting?
How does the Lion kill the monster?
How does the Lion kill the monster?
How do the armless Hammer-Heads keep people out of their country?
How do the armless Hammer-Heads keep people out of their country?
How do Dorothy and her friends get past the Hammer-Heads?
How do Dorothy and her friends get past the Hammer-Heads?
What will each of Dorothy's friends (the Scarecrow, the Tin Woodman, and the Lion) do after Dorothy leaves?
What will each of Dorothy's friends (the Scarecrow, the Tin Woodman, and the Lion) do after Dorothy leaves?
How does Dorothy get back to Kansas?
How does Dorothy get back to Kansas?
What happens to the Silver Shoes?
What happens to the Silver Shoes?
What does Aunt Em do when she sees Dorothy?
What does Aunt Em do when she sees Dorothy?
Is Dorothy happy to be home?
Is Dorothy happy to be home?
Study Notes
Overview of Dorothy's Journey
- Dorothy resides in a Kansas prairie, characterized by a simple house with four walls and a roof, and a cyclone cellar for safety during storms.
- She is unable to enter the cellar during the tornado because her dog, Toto, runs under a bed.
- Dorothy's house inadvertently kills the Wicked Witch of the East upon being swept away by the cyclone.
The Land of Oz
- The land of Oz is surrounded by the Great Desert, making it difficult for Dorothy to return to Kansas.
- Dorothy is kissed by the Witch of the North for protection against danger.
Preparing for Adventure
- For her journey to the Emerald City, Dorothy changes her outfit, packs bread, and dons her silver shoes.
Characters in Oz
- The Munchkins favor colors blue and white.
- The Scarecrow's wish from the Wizard is for a brain, believing it will make him more like a real person.
- Despite being a Scarecrow, he effectively frightens crows due to his appearance.
Encounters and Trials
- The Tin Woodman desires a heart to experience love and happiness again, having been cursed and turned into tin.
- When protecting Toto from the Lion, Dorothy slaps the Lion, showcasing her bravery.
- The Lion hopes to gain courage from the Wizard as he feels cowardly.
Overcoming Obstacles
- To cross two ditches, the Scarecrow suggests using the Lion as a bridge.
- Kalidahs are described as fierce monsters with the head of a tiger and the body of a bear.
- The friends encounter various threats, including wolves, crows, and bees, which they manage to fend off with courage and teamwork.
The Wizard's Demands
- The Wizard of Oz appears normal but requests that Dorothy and her friends kill the Wicked Witch of the West before providing help.
- After defeating the witch, Dorothy discovers a golden cap in a cupboard.
The Wizard's True Identity
- The Great Oz is revealed to be an ordinary man who arrived in Oz via a hot air balloon.
- He provides the Scarecrow with a head full of bran and pins for a brain, gives the Tin Woodman a silk-and-sawdust heart, and offers the Lion a drink claiming to symbolize courage.
Final Challenges
- A failed attempt to leave Oz in the hot air balloon results in Dorothy missing the ride.
- After various adventures, Dorothy learns she can return home using her silver shoes that have the magical ability to traverse the desert.
Conclusion and Homecoming
- The Silver Shoes, despite carrying Dorothy home, fall off as she lands in Kansas.
- Upon her return, Aunt Em greets her with a warm hug, and Dorothy expresses happiness at being home.
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