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The Rescue

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1) Why is this chapter called, "The Rescue"?

2) How does the Tin Woodman feel about the patches on his body from the Winkies?

3) What does "determine" mean in this quote?

"The next day they called the Winkies together and bade them good–bye. The Winkies were sorry to have them go, and they had grown so fond of the Tin Woodman that they begged him to stay and rule over them and the Yellow Land of the West. Finding they were determined to go, the Winkies gave Toto and the Lion each a golden collar; and to Dorothy they presented a beautiful bracelet studded with diamonds; and to the Scarecrow they gave a gold–headed walking stick, to keep him from stumbling; and to the Tin Woodman they offered a silver oil–can, inlaid with gold and set with precious jewels."

4) What phrase could help figure out the meaning of "determine" in the quote?

"The next day they called the Winkies together and bade them good–bye. The Winkies were sorry to have them go, and they had grown so fond of the Tin Woodman that they begged him to stay and rule over them and the Yellow Land of the West. Finding they were determined to go, the Winkies gave Toto and the Lion each a golden collar; and to Dorothy they presented a beautiful bracelet studded with diamonds; and to the Scarecrow they gave a gold–headed walking stick, to keep him from stumbling; and to the Tin Woodman they offered a silver oil–can, inlaid with gold and set with precious jewels."

5) What does Dorothy decide to take with her on their journey to the Emerald City?

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The Winged Monkeys

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1) Why is it difficult for Dorothy and her friends to find their way back to the Emerald City?

2) If Ichabod Crane owned the Van Tassel farm, what do you think he would do?

3) What does "plague" mean in this quote?

" 'It is written inside the Golden Cap,' replied the Queen of the Mice. 'But if you are going to call the Winged Monkeys we must run away, for they are full of mischief and think it great fun to plague us.' "

4) Which phrase can help determine what "plague" means in the quote?

"'It is written inside the Golden Cap,' replied the Queen of the Mice. 'But if you are going to call the Winged Monkeys we must run away, for they are full of mischief and think it great fun to plague us.'"

5) How was the group's second ride with Winged Monkeys?

6) Who is Quelala?

7) How did the Winged Monkeys fall under the rule of the Golden Cap?

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The Discovery of Oz, the Terrible

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Questions

1) Why is this chapter called "The Discovery of Oz the Terrible"?

2) What does "solemn" mean in this quote?

"Presently they heard a solemn Voice, that seemed to come from somewhere near the top of the great dome, and it said:
'I am Oz, the Great and Terrible. Why do you seek me?' "

3) What does the group discover about Oz?

4) Where was Oz born?

5) What does Oz ask the group at the end of the chapter?

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The Magic Art of the Great Humbug

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1) Why is this chapter called, "The Magic Art of the Great Humbug"?

2) How does the Scarecrow feel after Oz gives him brains?

3) How does Oz give the Tin Woodman a heart?

4) What type of heart does the Tin Woodman desire?

5) What does Oz give the Lion so he can become courageous?

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How the Balloon Was Launched

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1) Why does Oz want to send Dorothy back to Kansas through the air?

2) What surprises Dorothy about Oz's plan?

3) Who does Oz command his people to obey in his absence?

4) What happens as the balloon lifts off?

5) How do the people remember Oz after his departure?

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Away to the South

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1) What is the main idea of this chapter?

2) If Ichabod Crane owned the Van Tassel farm, what do you think he would do?

3) Why can't the Winged Monkeys fly Dorothy to Kansas?

4) What does "disappointment" mean in this context?

"Dorothy was ready to cry with disappointment. 'I have wasted the charm of the Golden Cap to no purpose,' she said, 'for the Winged Monkeys cannot help me.' "

5) What does the solider with green whiskers suggest Dorothy do?

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Attacked by the Fighting Trees

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1) How does the Lion feel about living in the city?

2) How does Dorothy feel about the Wizard of Oz?

3) What is unusual about the trees Dorothy and her friends encounter on their journey?

4) How does the group get over the white china wall?

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The Dainty China Country

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1) What is the main idea of this chapter?

2) What is most unusual about what the group finds on the other side of the wall?

3) Why is Mr. Joker covered in cracks?

4) What happens whenever any of the china people are taken away from their land?

5) What does "scramble" mean in this quote?

"It was not so high as the first, however, and by standing upon the Lion's back they all managed to scramble to the top. Then the Lion gathered his legs under him and jumped on the wall; but just as he jumped, he upset a china church with his tail and smashed it all to pieces."

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The Lion Becomes the King of Beasts

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1) What is the main idea of this chapter?

2) How do the Lion and the Scarecrow's opinions of the forest differ?

3) What does the tiger ask the Lion?

4) How does the chapter end?

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The Country of the Quadlings

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1) What is this chapter mainly about?

2) What objects do the heads of the men on the hill most resemble?

3) How does the group manage to cross the hill?

4) What color predominates the country of the Quadlings?

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Glinda The Good Witch Grants Dorothy's Wish

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1) What is this chapter mainly about?

2) What does Glinda ask Dorothy for in return for telling her a way back to Kansas?

3) What does Glinda say she will use the Golden Gap to do?

4) What does "deprive" mean in this quote?

" 'By means of the Golden Cap I shall command the Winged Monkeys to carry you to the gates of the Emerald City,' said Glinda, 'for it would be a shame to deprive the people of so wonderful a ruler.' "

5) What does Glinda tell Dorothy to do in order to return to Kansas?

6) What happens to the Silver Shoes as Dorothy flies through the air to Kansas?

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The Deadly Poppy Field

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1) Why is this chapter called, "The Deadly Poppy Field"?

2) What does "clinging" mean in this quote?

"'We must certainly get to the Emerald City if we can,' the Scarecrow continued, and he pushed so hard on his long pole that it stuck fast in the mud at the bottom of the river. Then, before he could pull it out again––or let go––the raft was swept away, and the poor Scarecrow was left clinging to the pole in the middle of the river."

3) Which phrase helped you determine the meaning of "clinging" in the quote?

"'We must certainly get to the Emerald City if we can,' the Scarecrow continued, and he pushed so hard on his long pole that it stuck fast in the mud at the bottom of the river. Then, before he could pull it out again––or let go––the raft was swept away, and the poor Scarecrow was left clinging to the pole in the middle of the river."

4) How does the Scarecrow make his way back to the group?

5) Who falls asleep in the poppy field?

6) Who is left behind at the end of this chapter?

7) What does "bounded" mean in this quote?

" 'Run fast,' said the Scarecrow to the Lion, 'and get out of this deadly flower bed as soon as you can. We will bring the little girl with us, but if you should fall asleep you are too big to be carried.'
So the Lion aroused himself and bounded forward as fast as he could go. In a moment he was out of sight."

8) Which phrase can help determine the meaning of "bounded" in the quote?

" 'Run fast,' said the Scarecrow to the Lion, 'and get out of this deadly flower bed as soon as you can. We will bring the little girl with us, but if you should fall asleep you are too big to be carried.'
So the Lion aroused himself and bounded forward as fast as he could go. In a moment he was out of sight."

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The Queen of the Field Mice

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1) Who does the group meet?

2) Why do the Field Mice offer a favor to the Tin Woodman?

3) What does "attended" mean in this quote?

"The Queen turned to the mice that attended her and told them to go at once and get all her people. As soon as they heard her orders they ran away in every direction as fast as possible."

4) How does the group get the Lion out of the poppy field?

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The Guardian of the Gate

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1) How do they know the group is getting close to Emerald City?

2) The group stays with a woman. What does that woman tell them about Oz?

3) What does "dazzle" mean in this quote?

"In front of them, and at the end of the road of yellow brick, was a big gate, all studded with emeralds that glittered so in the sun that even the painted eyes of the Scarecrow were dazzled by their brilliancy."

4) Which phrase helped you determine the meaning of "dazzle" in the quote?

"In front of them, and at the end of the road of yellow brick, was a big gate, all studded with emeralds that glittered so in the sun that even the painted eyes of the Scarecrow were dazzled by their brilliancy."

5) What emotion does the Guardian of the Gates show when the group asks to see Oz?

6) Why must Dorothy and the rest of the group wear spectacles?

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The Wonderful City of Oz

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1) Why is this chapter called, "The Wonderful Emerald City of Oz"?

2) What does "prosperous" mean in this quote?

"Green candy and green popcorn were offered for sale, as well as green shoes, green hats, and green clothes of all sorts. At one place a man was selling green lemonade, and when the children bought it Dorothy could see that they paid for it with green pennies.
There seemed to be no horses nor animals of any kind; the men carried things around in little green carts, which they pushed before them. Everyone seemed happy and contented and prosperous."

3) What interests Oz about Dorothy?

4) What does Oz ask Dorothy to do before he will send her home to Kansas?

5) How does Dorothy feel about her mission from Oz?

6) What does Oz tell the Tin Woodman to do in order to get a heart?

7) What does Oz demand the Lion do in order to receive Courage?

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The Search for the Wicked Witch

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1) The Wicked Witch sent lots of things to harm Dorothy and her friends. Some are listed below.
Which animal is NOT something the Wicked Witch sent to harm Dorothy and her friends?

2) What does "immense" mean in this quote?

"The sky was darkened, and a low rumbling sound was heard in the air. There was a rushing of many wings, a great chattering and laughing, and the sun came out of the dark sky to show the Wicked Witch surrounded by a crowd of monkeys, each with a pair of immense and powerful wings on his shoulders."

3) Which phrase could help determine the meaning of "immense" in the quote?

"The sky was darkened, and a low rumbling sound was heard in the air. There was a rushing of many wings, a great chattering and laughing, and the sun came out of the dark sky to show the Wicked Witch surrounded by a crowd of monkeys, each with a pair of immense and powerful wings on his shoulders."

4) Who does the Wicked Witch of the West tell the Winged Monkeys to bring to her?

5) How is the Lion able to resist being harnessed like a horse?

6) Why does Toto feel unhappy while the Wicked Witch imprisons them?

7) How does Dorothy kill the Wicked Witch?