Chapter 1 The Wizard of Oz

Where does Dorothy live at the beginng of the story?

• Californi

• a city with tall buildings

• prairies of Kansas

• forest in Oz

What is the main reason the family's house is so small?

• they were poor

• it was only meant to be temporary

• lumber had to be hauled by wagon far away

• uncle Henry built it himself

What is a cyclone cellar?

• a place to store farm tools

• storage area for food

• hiding place during storms

• playroom for children

What word best describes the appearance of the prairie?

• colorful

• green

• gray and lifeless

• covered in flowers

How had Aunt Em changed since she came to live in Kansas?

• She had grown happier and more joyful

• she had become thin, gray, and never smiles

• she had learned to farm better than Uncle Henry

• She had left Dorothy in the care of someone else

What role does Toto play in Dorothy's life?

• he is her responsibility and she dislikes him

• He helps work on the farm

• He brings her joy and keeps her from becoming gray like everything else

• He often get into trouble

What causes Uncle Henry to realize a cyclone is coming?

• the animals start running

• the sky turned black and lightning struck

• he saw rippline gras and heard wind from two directions

• Dorothy shouted and pointed to the sky

Why didn't Dorothy immediately follow Aunt Em into the cellar?

• She didn't hear her aunt call her

• she went to find Toto who had run and hid under the bed

• she didn't understand the danger

• She was too scared to move

What happens to the house during the cyclone?

• it collapses

• it sinks into the ground

• it flies through the air carried away by the cyclone

• it gets destroyed by lightning

How does Dorothy react once the house is in the air?

• she screams the entire time

• she tries to jump out

• she waits patiently and eventually falls asleep

• she calls for Uncle Henry and Aunt Em