The Lion's Journey and Challenges

In Chapter 21 of 'The Wonderful Wizard of Oz', the travelers find themselves in a challenging landscape of bogs and marshes before entering a beautiful yet ominous forest. The lion expresses his desire to live there, but Dorothy is cautious of wild beasts. They soon encounter a gathering of animals troubled by a giant spider monster. The lion, being the bravest, agrees to defeat the monster in exchange for being crowned king of the forest. He successfully kills the spider while it sleeps, and the animals rejoice, promising to follow him as their king. The lion assures them he will return to rule once Dorothy is safely on her way to Kansas.

What is the main theme introduced in Chapter 21?

• Dorothy's return to Kansas

• The lion's rise to power

• The travelers' journey through a desert

• The Scarecrow's new role

What challenges do the travelers face in the bogs and marshes?

• Climbing a mountain

• Finding food

• Crossing a river

• Avoiding muddy holes

How does the lion feel about the forest they enter?

• He finds it gloomy

• He is indifferent

• He finds it delightful

• He is scared

What do the travelers do when it becomes too dark to continue?

• They build a shelter

• They set up camp

• They keep walking

• They rest for the night

What do the travelers find in the opening of the woods?

• A gathering of wild animals

• A magical tree

• A river

• A village

What problem do the animals reveal to the lion?

• A missing leader

• A forest fire

• A fierce monster

• A lack of food

What is the monster that threatens the animals?

• A giant snake

• A huge spider

• A wild bear

• A fierce tiger

What does the lion ask in return for defeating the monster?

• A feast

• To be made king

• A safe passage

• A treasure

How does the lion defeat the spider?

• By setting a trap

• By using magic

• By attacking its head

• By scaring it away

What do the animals do after the lion defeats the spider?

• They celebrate

• They bow to the lion

• They run away

• They find a new home