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What is Dorothy's age in the story?
What is the atmosphere like on the farm in Kansas?
Why are the Munchkins celebrating when Dorothy meets them?
What event causes Dorothy and Toto to be swept away from Kansas?
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What is the Wizard of Oz's role in the story?
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What is the name of the city where the Wizard of Oz rules from?
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Study Notes
Dorothy's Character
- Introduce to Dorothy Gale, a 12-year-old orphan living with her Aunt Em and Uncle Henry on a farm in Kansas
- Described as a sweet, gentle, and innocent girl who loves her dog Toto
- Has a strong sense of wonder and curiosity, often getting into mischief
Kansas Setting
- The story begins on a farm in Kansas, where the landscape is gray, dull, and depressing
- The farm is described as being in a state of disrepair, with worn-out buildings and overgrown fields
- The atmosphere is bleak, with a sense of monotony and hopelessness
Meeting The Munchkins
- Dorothy meets the Munchkins, a group of small, friendly creatures who live in Munchkinland
- They are celebrating the death of the Wicked Witch of the East, who had oppressed them
- The Munchkins are grateful to Dorothy for killing the Witch and welcome her as a hero
Tornado's Impact
- A tornado strikes the farm, causing destruction and chaos
- Dorothy and Toto are swept away by the tornado to the Land of Oz
- The tornado serves as a catalyst for Dorothy's journey, separating her from her familiar surroundings and propelling her into a new world
The Wizard of Oz
- Although not physically present in Chapter 1, the Wizard of Oz is mentioned as a mysterious figure who is said to have the power to help Dorothy return home
- The Wizard is described as a powerful and intimidating figure, ruling over the Land of Oz from the Emerald City
- Dorothy's goal is to reach the Wizard and ask for his help in returning to Kansas
Dorothy's Character
- Dorothy Gale is a 12-year-old orphan living with her Aunt Em and Uncle Henry on a farm in Kansas.
- She is a sweet, gentle, and innocent girl who loves her dog Toto.
- Dorothy has a strong sense of wonder and curiosity, often getting into mischief.
Kansas Setting
- The story begins on a farm in Kansas, which is described as gray, dull, and depressing.
- The farm is in a state of disrepair, with worn-out buildings and overgrown fields.
- The atmosphere is bleak, with a sense of monotony and hopelessness.
Meeting The Munchkins
- Dorothy meets the Munchkins, a group of small, friendly creatures who live in Munchkinland.
- The Munchkins are celebrating the death of the Wicked Witch of the East, who had oppressed them.
- They welcome Dorothy as a hero for killing the Witch.
Tornado's Impact
- A tornado strikes the farm, causing destruction and chaos.
- Dorothy and Toto are swept away by the tornado to the Land of Oz.
- The tornado serves as a catalyst for Dorothy's journey, separating her from her familiar surroundings and propelling her into a new world.
The Wizard of Oz
- The Wizard of Oz is a mysterious figure who is said to have the power to help Dorothy return home.
- He is described as a powerful and intimidating figure, ruling over the Land of Oz from the Emerald City.
- Dorothy's goal is to reach the Wizard and ask for his help in returning to Kansas.
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Get to know Dorothy Gale, a 12-year-old orphan living on a farm in Kansas, and explore the gray and dull landscape of the Kansas setting in The Wizard of Oz.