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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. The people of this land are afraid of what?

2. Who enjoys the new land the travelers enter after the land of china?

3. In what land does Glinda live?

4. What does the Wizard do when the travelers announce their victory?

5. What does Dorothy decide to take with her?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

When the animals ask the Lion to kill the spider, it seems this is the ultimate test of his 'new' courage. Why do you think the Lion succeed in his task? Would he have been able to complete the task before receiving the green potion? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

The Tin Woodman is one of the most fascinating creatures in the story with his history. However, do you think a tin man is a good person to have along on a trip to see the Wizard? Why do you think Dorothy decided to include the Tin Woodman? What does the Tin Woodman have to offer? What does the Tin Woodman do during the course of the story to help? Give three examples of ways the Tin Woodman helps the story and the journey.

Essay Topic 3

The setting of the story plays a large part at the beginning of Dorothy's adventures, with everything being gray and lifeless. Why do you think Baum decided to create this sort of setting for the story? How does it help or hurt the story? Why? Describe alternative settings that may have been just as effective.

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