Lit analysis quiz 1

Read this sentence from paragraph 15 of the passage.

What can I do for you?" she inquired softly, for she was moved by the sad voice in which the man spoke.

What is the meaning of the word inquired in the sentence?

• Accepted

• Admitted

• Argued

• Asked

Which detail from the passage best provides clues for the meaning of the word inquired?

• "...Toto barked sharply and made a snap at the tin legs" (paragraph 12)

• .no one has ever heard me before or come to help me." (paragraph 14)

• .. if I am well oiled I shall soon be all right again" (paragraph 16)

• "You will find an oil-can on a shelf in my cottage." (paragraph 16)

Why does Scarecrow question Dorothy when she says in paragraph 2 that they must "go and search for water"?

• He is happy that she wants to go into the woods to get food.

• He is afraid to go into the woods toward the groaning noise.

• He does not understand why she needs the water.

• He does not want to wait for her anymore.

Read the sentence from paragraph 22 of the passage.

"So they oiled his legs until he could move them freely; and he thanked them again and again for his release, for he seemed a very polite creature, and very grateful."

Which word means nearly the same as release as it is used in the sentence?

• Inquiry

• Pleasure

• Freedom

• Movement

Which detail from the passage gives the best clue to the meaning of release?

• "'What can I do for you?' she inquired softly, for she was moved by the sad voice in which the man spoke." (paragraph 15)

• "Dorothy at once ran back to the cottage and found the oil-can, and then she returned and asked anxiously, 'Where are your joints?'" (paragraph 17)

• "'Oil my neck, first,' replied the Tin Woodman." (paragraph 18)

• "'I have been holding that axe in the air ever since I rusted, and I'm glad to be able to put it down at last.'" (paragraph 21)

Which of these is the best summary of "The Rescue of the Tin Woodman"?

• Two friends and a dog go on a journey together and are surprised when they find a strange sound coming from the woods. They go into the woods the explore.

• Some friends almost run out of food and must search the woods for more. They come across a man who became stuck and could not move. He is thankful they rescue him.

• Dorothy becomes fearful when she almost runs out of food and hears strange sounds coming from the woods. She is thankful that the Scarecrow does not have to eat and is surprised by what they find in the woods. Dorothy is anxious to help the man.

• While searching for water near the woods, Dorothy, Scarecrow and Toto hear a strange groaning sound. They find a man made from tin who is unable to move because his joints have rusted. They rescue the tin man by oiling his joints and setting him free.

Which paragraph in the passage contains information that is important to include in a summary?

• Paragraph 3

• paragraph 12

• paragraph 13

• paragraph 22

In the passage "Arriving at Emerald City", what does the word perplexity mean as it is used in paragraph 10?

• forgetfulness

• uncertainty

• disagreement

• anxiety

Select one sentence in paragraphs 5 through 9 that contains a clue to the meaning of perplexity.

Which statement best describes what Dorothy thinks of the Emerald City as she first arrives?

• The gates and walls of the Emerald City are radiant.

• The streets of the Emerald City are clean and simple.

• The people of the Emerald City are festive and excited.

• The sights and sounds of the Emerald City are terrifying.