WorksheetsThe Wizard of Oz
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 6mins
Which prefix combined with the word cyclone will indicate that Dorothy came home AFTER the cyclone?
pre-
sub-
post-
anti-
Read the dictionary entry below for the word comrade. (Comrade: n. 1. a roommate. 2. an intimate friend or companion. 3. a fellow soldier. 4. a fellow socialist or communist). Which definition best fits the meaning of the word comrades as it is used in paragraph 23?
Definition 1
Definition 2
Definition 3
Definition 4
In paragraph 24, the word whirling means-
screaming
standing
crying
spinning
Read the sentences from paragraph 12. "Your brain may not be so large to look at as those of the Scarecrow, but you are really brighter than he is- when you are well polished- and I am sure you will rule the Winkies wisely and well."
These sentences show that Glinda-
thinks the Tin Woodman is not as intelligent as the Scarecrow
Glinda thinks the Tin Woodman needs to be polished.
Glinda would prefer the Scarecrow rule the Winkies
Glinda believes that the Tin Woodman will be a good ruler of the Winkies
What do the Silver Shoes symbolize in this selection?
love
kindness
power
nature
Which statement best expresses the resolution of the story excerpt?
Witch Glinda meets with the main characters.
The Lion becomes the King of Beasts
Tin Woodman returns to the Winkies
Dorothy returns home to her aunt and uncle.
Paragraphs 25-27 support the primary theme of the excerpt by emphasizing-
Glinda's powers to transport the characters to their place of choice
the layout of a typical Kansas farm
the importance and meaning of one's home
the love between a girl and her dog
Which sentence from the story best expresses the main theme of the excerpt?
She was both beautiful and young to their eyes.
"... If I could only get back to this forest, I would pass my life very happily there."
Instantly she was whirling through the air, so swiftly that all she could see or feel was the wind whistling past her ears.
"... And oh, Aunt Em! I'm so glad to be at home again!"
What effect does Glinda's behavior have on the resolution of the story?
She helps the characters realize their strengths.
She prevents the characters from staying together.
She creates tension between the characters.
She helps the characters arrive at their desired locations.
The narrator describes Glinda in a way that shows her-
beauty compared to others
arrogance about her powers
pride in being so powerful
helpfulness towards others
Because the story is written from a third-person point of view, the reader is able to-
understand the inner thoughts of only Dorothy
interpret the feelings of the narrator
address the reader directly to engage them in the story
understand the similarities and differences in the feelings of all the characters
Which line from the story best demonstrates the moment when Dorothy realizes she will be granted her wish?
Dorothy told the Witch her story: how the cyclone had brought her to the Land of Oz, how she had found her companions, and of the wonderful adventures they had met with.
"This is all true," said Dorothy, "and I am glad I was of use to these good friends..."
"If that is so," said the child joyfully, "I will ask them to carry me back to Kansas at once."
At length, however, she sat up and looked about her.
