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

Short Answer Questions

1. What had Aunt Em been getting ready to do?

2. What does the Lion receive from the Wizard?

3. Who tries to enter the woods first?

4. What does the man suggest the travelers climb to reach their destination?

5. What does Glinda tell the monkeys to do with the Tin Woodman?

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

Explain what "There's no place like home" means to Dorothy and what it means generally to you as the reader.

Essay Topic 3

When they enter the land of white china, Dorothy becomes enchanted by a small beautiful princess, even going so far as to try to convince the princess to come back with her to Kansas. Why do you think Dorothy relates to this princess? What do you think Dorothy sees in this figurine? What does this say about Dorothy and how she sees herself?

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