The Wizard of Oz: Key Events

The travelers return to the Emerald City after melting the Wicked Witch of the West, expecting the Wizard to fulfill his promises. However, they discover that the Wizard is a humbug, a common man with no magical powers. He explains his past as a ventriloquist and balloonist who accidentally landed in Oz and was mistaken for a wizard. Despite his deception, he agrees to help the travelers by giving them what they seek, while Dorothy hopes to find a way back to Kansas.

What is the initial reaction of the guardian of the gates when the travelers return to the Emerald City?

• He is surprised.

• He is indifferent.

• He is scared.

• He is angry.

Who is credited with melting the Wicked Witch of the West?

• The Lion

• The Tin Woodman

• The Scarecrow

• Dorothy

How do the people of Emerald City react to the news of the Wicked Witch's demise?

• They gather around the travelers.

• They become fearful.

• They celebrate quietly.

• They ignore it.

What do the travelers expect from Oz after returning to the Emerald City?

• Immediate audience with Oz

• A grand celebration

• A new quest

• To be ignored

What tactic do the travelers use to finally get an audience with Oz?

• They threaten to leave.

• They promise a gift.

• They threaten to call the winged monkeys.

• They beg for mercy.

What is revealed about Oz when the screen falls?

• He is a small, old man.

• He is a powerful wizard.

• He is invisible.

• He is a giant.

What skill does Oz claim to have that helped him deceive the travelers?

• Magic

• Ventriloquism

• Telepathy

• Hypnosis

Where does Oz say he originally came from?

• Omaha

• Kansas

• New York

• Emerald City

What does Oz say about the Emerald City and its appearance?

• It is a city of gold.

• It is truly made of emeralds.

• It is an illusion created by green spectacles.

• It is a magical city.

What does Oz promise to give the Scarecrow?

• A heart

• Courage

• A home

• Brains