Wizard of Oz Part 9

What is the discovery in the chapter titled "The Discovery of Oz the Terrible"?

• Dorothy still can't get home.

• Oz is not a real wizard.

• Dorothy and her friends are still alive.

• Oz is originally from Omaha, Nebraska.

Why are the people of the Emerald City surprised to see Dorothy and her friends?

• The people thought the Witch would defeat Dorothy's group.

• The people thought that the Wizard had destroyed Dorothy's group.

• The people expected Dorothy's group to be dressed differently.

• The people expected Dorothy's group to flee the land.

Why does the Scarecrow send a threatening message to the Wizard?

• The Scarecrow is angry about the Witch.

• The Scarecrow wants to protect Dorothy.

• The Wizard refuses to see them.

• The Wizard is trying to scare them.

How does the author build suspense in the scene where Dorothy and her friends finally enter Oz's Throne Room?

• The author adds the detail that Toto knocks over a screen to reveal the Wizard.

• The author describes the awful stillness and emptiness of the room.

• The author has the characters reminding the Wizard of the promises he made them.

• The author describes the characters standing in a row in front of the throne.

How does the true identity of Oz compare to the different ways he presents himself?

• He is a large strong man, matching the powerful nature he presented earlier.

• He is a mysterious man who can easily change form, matching the changeable nature he presented earlier.

• He is an old man with strong magical powers, the opposite of how he likes to present himself.

• He is a little man hiding behind his images of power, the opposite of how he likes to present himself.

The Wizard of Oz is a humbug because

• his learning of magic was illegal

• his work with Dorothy and her friends has been generous

• his dealings with the Munchkins have been fake

• his knowledge of the land of Oz is impressive

What is the significance of the green spectacles in this part?

• They are examples of how the Wizard uses illusions to make it seem he is magical.

• They are examples of how rich the people in the Emerald City are.

• They are examples of the strict rules in the Emerald City.

• They are examples of the magic that the Wizard uses to control the people of the Emerald City.

How did the area around the Emerald City affect the name the Wizard chose?

• The country around the city was green and beautiful, so the Wizard chose a name to match its surroundings.

• The country around the area was dark and barren, so the Wizard chose a name that was the opposite to cheer up the Munchkins.

• The buildings and clothing of the area were already green, so the Wizard chose a name that was also green.

• The people living around the area wanted to make more money, so the Wizard chose a name that sounded valuable.

The Wizard is intent on proving his power because

• he is a bad man

• he is not a magician

• he cannot give the Lion courage

• he is afraid of the Witches

How is Dorothy's problem different from those of her friends?

• Dorothy is realistic in what she wants.

• The Wizard has no idea how to solve her problem.

• The Wizard is more interested in fixing her problem.

• Dorothy is more eager to get her wish granted.