The Council with the Munchkins

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Questions

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What does "gorgeous" mean in this quote? "The cyclone had set the house down very gently––for a cyclone––in the midst of a country of marvelous beauty. There were lovely patches of greensward all about, with stately trees bearing rich and luscious fruits. Banks of gorgeous flowers were on every hand, and birds with rare and brilliant plumage sang and fluttered in the trees and bushes."

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Which phrase helped you determine the meaning of "gorgeous" in the quote? "The cyclone had set the house down very gently––for a cyclone––in the midst of a country of marvelous beauty. There were lovely patches of greensward all about, with stately trees bearing rich and luscious fruits. Banks of gorgeous flowers were on every hand, and birds with rare and brilliant plumage sang and fluttered in the trees and bushes."

3)	What does "brim" mean in this quote? "Three were men and one a woman, and all were oddly dressed. They wore round hats that rose to a small point a foot above their heads, with little bells around the brims that tinkled sweetly as they moved."

4)	Why are the Munchkins and Witch grateful to Dorothy?

5)	Which witches are the good witches?

6)	What does "connected" mean in this quote? " 'The Witch of the East was proud of those silver shoes,' said one of the Munchkins, 'and there is some charm connected with them; but what it is we never knew.' "

7)	What does the Good Witch of the North tell Dorothy?

8)	How will Dorothy get to the Emerald City?

9)	What does pleaded mean in this context? " 'Won't you go with me?' pleaded the girl, who had begun to look upon the little old woman as her only friend."