The Wizard of Oz Quiz

When Dorothy woke up, she noticed that the house was (a)   .

• It was moving
• It was very dark
• It was still and sunny
• It was noisy

What caused Dorothy to wake up suddenly?

• A loud noise

• A sudden jolt

• Toto barking

• A dream

What did the old woman refer to Dorothy as?

• A hero

• A witch

• A princess

• A visitor

What was under the corner of the house?

• A treasure chest

• A trap door

• Two feet with red shoes

• A pile of wood

How did Dorothy react when she saw what was under the house?

• She was curious

• She was frightened

• She was amused

• She was indifferent

Match the following reactions to the corresponding situations:

• When she found a peaceful place to read

• She was upset

• When she was cut off in traffic

• She was angry

• When she received unclear instructions

• She was calm

• When she lost her keys

• She was confused

Based on paragraphs 4 through 10, what can the reader infer about Dorothy?

• She is usually a very quiet person.

• She does not wish to hurt anyone.

• She is only interested in helping.

• She tries to avoid upsetting people.

Match the following sentences with the correct context from the story.

• Context of indirect responsibility and consequences.

• Oh, well, your house did, anyway, and that is the same thing. (paragraph 6)

• Context of misunderstanding and innocence.

• Dorothy alarmed, looked and gave a cry of fright. (paragraph 7)

• Context of fear and immediate reaction.

• You are very kind, but there must be some mistake. I have caused no harm (paragraph 5)

• Context of gratitude and liberation from oppression.

• We are so grateful to you for having put an end to the Wicked Witch of the East and for setting our people free from her terrible ways (paragraph 4)

Which details from the story support the key idea that Dorothy knows nothing about the world where she woke up? Select TWO correct answers.

• Dorothy is woken up by a jolt when the house lands.

• Dorothy thinks the house is in a beautiful country.

• Dorothy meets an odd group of people who look very different.

• Dorothy learns that she landed in a place where witches are alive.

• Dorothy remembers stories her Aunt Em told her.

What does the word "terrorized" in paragraph 11 suggest about the Wicked Witch?

• She was the most evil witch in Oz.

• She was mean and unkind to the Munchkins.

• She did not know how to rule over people.

• She did acts of kindness that were unwanted.