The Wizard of Oz Character Insights

In Chapter 18 of 'The Wonderful Wizard of Oz', Dorothy is saddened by her inability to return to Kansas. The Scarecrow becomes the ruler of Emerald City, and Dorothy, along with her friends, seeks a way back home. They consider using the winged monkeys, but they cannot leave their country. The group learns about Glenda, the Witch of the South, who might help them cross the desert. Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Tin Woodman, and the Lion decide to journey south to seek Glenda's assistance.

Why was Dorothy initially upset at the beginning of the chapter?

• She lost her way in the Emerald City.

• She missed her chance to return to Kansas.

• She was afraid of the Tin Woodman.

• She was unhappy with the Scarecrow's rule.

What did the Tin Woodman request from Dorothy?

• To wipe away his tears.

• To polish his axe.

• To help him find his heart.

• To accompany him to the forest.

What did the Tin Woodman feel about his new heart?

• He was grateful.

• He was displeased.

• He was indifferent.

• He was confused.

What did the Tin Woodman do after weeping?

• He oiled himself thoroughly.

• He went to the forest.

• He polished his axe.

• He spoke to the Scarecrow.

What role did the Scarecrow assume in the Emerald City?

• The city planner

• The chief guard

• The ruler

• The new wizard

How did the people of the Emerald City feel about the Scarecrow's rule?

• They were disappointed.

• They were confused.

• They were proud.

• They were indifferent.

What did the Scarecrow think about his current situation?

• He was dissatisfied.

• He was content.

• He was confused.

• He was worried.

What did the Scarecrow say about his past before becoming the ruler?

• He was on a pole in a cornfield.

• He was a soldier.

• He was a wizard.

• He was a farmer.

What did the Scarecrow say about the Emerald City?

• It was the largest city.

• It was ruled by a stuffed man.

• It was ruled by a wizard.

• It was the most beautiful city.

What did the Lion say about his bravery?

• He was the bravest of all.

• He was not brave at all.

• He was as brave as any beast.

• He was afraid of the desert.