Exploring Chapters 17-18 of Oz

Why did the Wizard ask Dorothy and her friends to return the next day after their first meeting in Chapter 17?

• He was too busy to help them right away.

• He needed time to think about how to grant their wishes.

• He wanted to test their patience.

• He was planning to leave the Emerald City.

How did the Scarecrow, Tin Woodman, and Lion react when they discovered the Wizard was just an ordinary man?

• They were angry and left immediately.

• They were surprised but listened to his explanation.

• They laughed and made fun of him.

• They refused to believe it.

What method did the Wizard use to give the Scarecrow a brain?

• He gave him a book to read.

• He filled his head with bran, pins, and needles.

• He gave him a magic potion.

• He performed a magic spell.

How did the Wizard help the Tin Woodman believe he had a heart?

• He gave him a red silk heart stuffed with sawdust.

• He told him to listen to his feelings.

• He gave him a heart-shaped locket.

• He painted a heart on his chest.

What did the Wizard give the Cowardly Lion to make him feel brave?

• A medal of courage.

• A drink labeled "Courage."

• A magic ring.

• A new mane.

Why did Dorothy feel disappointed after the Wizard helped her friends?

• She thought the Wizard was a real wizard.

• She still did not know how to get home to Kansas.

• She wanted a heart too.

• She missed her friends already.

How did the Wizard plan to help Dorothy return to Kansas?

• By using a magic spell.

• By building a hot air balloon.

• By asking Glinda for help.

• By sending her with the Winged Monkeys.

What did the Wizard ask Dorothy to do before leaving in the balloon?

• Say goodbye to her friends.

• Help him tie the ropes.

• Bring Toto with her.

• Pack her belongings.

Why did Dorothy miss her chance to leave with the Wizard in the balloon?

• She was too scared to get in.

• She was looking for Toto who ran into the crowd.

• The balloon left early.

• She changed her mind.

After the Wizard left, who became the new ruler of the Emerald City?

• The Tin Woodman

• The Scarecrow

• The Cowardly Lion

• Dorothy