The Wizard of Oz Character Insights

Dorothy, a young girl from Kansas, is swept away by a cyclone to the magical land of Oz. She meets the Scarecrow, Tin Woodman, and Cowardly Lion, who join her on a journey to see the Wizard of Oz, hoping he can help them. The Wizard tasks them with defeating the Wicked Witch of the West. After succeeding, they discover the Wizard is a fraud. Dorothy learns she can return home by clicking her silver shoes together.

What natural disaster transports Dorothy to a magical land?

• Flood

• Earthquake

• Volcano

• Tornado

Who is Dorothy's best friend in Kansas?

• Her Uncle

• The Scarecrow

• Toto

• Her Aunt

Who does Dorothy meet upon arriving in the magical land?

• Wizard of Oz

• Scarecrow

• Witch of the West

• Witch of the North

What does the Witch of the North give Dorothy?

• Silver shoes

• A map

• A broomstick

• A magic wand

What does the Scarecrow wish to obtain from the Wizard?

• Brains

• A heart

• Courage

• A home

What is the Scarecrow's main concern?

• Being heartless

• Being brainless

• Being cowardly

• Being homeless

What is the Tin Woodman's desire?

• To be brave

• To find love

• To have a heart

• To be human

What does the Tin Woodman want to do once he has a heart?

• Marry his love

• Travel the world

• Rule a kingdom

• Become human

Why does the Lion join Dorothy and her friends?

• To find his family

• To gain courage

• To find a home

• To become king

How does Dorothy protect Toto from the Lion?

• By slapping the Lion

• By running away

• By hiding him

• By using magic