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What was Zeke's main concern about his job?
What was Zeke's main concern about his job?
- He was worried about the safety of Toto.
- He was afraid of the pigs. (correct)
- He didn't like working with Aunt Em.
- He found the job too tedious.
What did Ms. Gulch want to do with Toto?
What did Ms. Gulch want to do with Toto?
- Take him for a walk.
- Report him to the local authorities.
- Train him to behave better.
- Have him taken away or killed. (correct)
How did Aunt Em react to Dorothy's worries about Toto?
How did Aunt Em react to Dorothy's worries about Toto?
- She was too busy to pay attention. (correct)
- She agreed to help Dorothy hide Toto.
- She was angry and sent Dorothy to her room.
- She comforted Dorothy and reassured her.
What did Dorothy do when she heard about Ms. Gulch's plans?
What did Dorothy do when she heard about Ms. Gulch's plans?
Why did Dorothy feel a need to speak to Toto as if he could give advice?
Why did Dorothy feel a need to speak to Toto as if he could give advice?
What did Dorothy dream about while sitting with Toto?
What did Dorothy dream about while sitting with Toto?
What happened to Toto before Ms. Gulch took him away?
What happened to Toto before Ms. Gulch took him away?
What was Aunt Em's reaction when Dorothy burst into the room?
What was Aunt Em's reaction when Dorothy burst into the room?
What did Dorothy do when Ms. Gulch yelled at Toto?
What did Dorothy do when Ms. Gulch yelled at Toto?
Who are Dorothy's three good friends on the farm?
Who are Dorothy's three good friends on the farm?
Why did Aunt Em and Uncle Henry want Dorothy to stay quiet?
Why did Aunt Em and Uncle Henry want Dorothy to stay quiet?
What did Zeke do when Dorothy fell into the pig pen?
What did Zeke do when Dorothy fell into the pig pen?
What kind of day was it when the story begins?
What kind of day was it when the story begins?
How did Dorothy feel when she was with her friends?
How did Dorothy feel when she was with her friends?
What was Ms. Gulch's reputation in the town?
What was Ms. Gulch's reputation in the town?
What did Dorothy feel she could do with her friends?
What did Dorothy feel she could do with her friends?
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Study Notes
Setting and Characters
- Dorothy Gale lives in a small Kansas town on a farm with Aunt Em and Uncle Henry.
- The story takes place during a windy spring day, depicting a lively countryside atmosphere.
- Toto, Dorothy's loyal dog, plays a significant role in the unfolding events.
Conflict Introduction
- Ms. Gulch is introduced as the meanest woman in town, antagonizing Dorothy and Toto.
- After a confrontation where Toto is yelled at, Dorothy defends him but struggles to gain her aunt and uncle's support regarding Ms. Gulch's threats.
Relationships and Support
- Dorothy has three supportive friends on the farm: Hunk, Zeke, and a third unnamed farmhand, who are willing to listen to her troubles.
- The bond among Dorothy and the farmhands is characterized by kindness, shared laughter, and a sense of camaraderie.
Key Events
- A comedic moment occurs when Zeke heroically dives into the pig pen to save Dorothy after she slips, highlighting the playful interactions on the farm.
- Aunt Em is preoccupied with farm duties, dismissing Dorothy's concerns about Ms. Gulch's threat toward Toto.
Emotional Journey
- Dorothy talks to Toto as if he could provide advice, revealing her feelings of isolation and longing for understanding.
- A sense of impending trouble grows as Ms. Gulch insists on speaking to Aunt Em and Uncle Henry.
Climax and Resolution
- Ms. Gulch threatens to have Toto killed, prompting Dorothy to urgently plead her case to Aunt Em and Uncle Henry, but they remain uninformed and nonresponsive.
- Overwhelmed with emotions, Dorothy retreats to her room, ultimately defeated and feeling unprotected.
- The chapter closes with Ms. Gulch leaving with Toto in a basket on her bike, escalating the tension for future events.
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