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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is comprised of bran, pins, and needles?

2. Who is sad about their situation in this chapter?

3. What does the Wizard say when the travelers can not see him in the throne room?

4. What is the Lion's new title?

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 Wizard gives each of the travelers (besides Dorothy) something the represents the thing they want most in the world, why are the travelers so happy? Why do you think they believe these items are actually what they long for? Why do you think these items work so well to help the travelers feel complete?

Essay Topic 2

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 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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