10 Questions
What caused Dorothy to wake up suddenly?
A shock, so sudden and severe
What did Dorothy notice about the house when she woke up?
It was not moving and was filled with bright sunshine
What did Dorothy see when she opened the door and looked outside?
A beautiful country with greensward, trees, flowers, and a brook
What was unusual about the people approaching Dorothy?
They were not as big as grown-ups, but not very small either
How did Toto react to the shock that woke Dorothy up?
He put his cold little nose into her face and whined dismally
What was the distinguishing feature of the hats worn by the Munchkins?
The hats had little bells around the brims that tinkled sweetly as they moved.
What was the approximate age of the men in the Munchkin group, as perceived by Dorothy?
About the same age as Uncle Henry.
What did the little old woman say Dorothy had done to the Wicked Witch of the East?
She said Dorothy had killed the Wicked Witch of the East.
What did the little old woman point out to Dorothy as proof of her claim?
The two feet sticking out from under a block of wood, shod in silver shoes with pointed toes.
What was the reaction of the little old woman when Dorothy expressed concern about the Wicked Witch's fate?
She said calmly, 'There is nothing to be done.'
Study Notes
Dorothy's New Surroundings
- Dorothy is awakened by a sudden shock, but is not hurt due to being on a soft bed.
- She finds herself in a beautiful country with lovely patches of greensward, stately trees, and gorgeous flowers.
- A small brook is nearby, along with birds with rare and brilliant plumage.
The Munchkins
- A group of peculiar people, about Dorothy's height, approaches her.
- There are three men and one woman, all dressed in odd clothing.
- The men wear blue hats with little bells and blue clothing, while the woman wears a white hat and gown with stars.
- The men are about as old as Uncle Henry, with two having beards, while the woman is older with wrinkles and white hair.
The Munchkins' Greeting
- The little old woman welcomes Dorothy to the land of the Munchkins and thanks her for killing the Wicked Witch of the East.
- Dorothy is confused and denies killing anyone, but the woman explains that the house's fall killed the witch.
- The woman points to the corner of the house, where the witch's two feet, wearing silver shoes, are stuck under a block of wood.
Dorothy wakes up in her new surroundings and explores her new home with Toto by her side. This quiz is based on the first chapter of The Wizard of Oz.
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