Chapter: 13. The Wonderful Wizard Of Oz
A. Answer these questions.
Why did the Scarecrow thank Dorothy? The Scarecrow thanked Dorothy because she reached up and lifted him off the pole, freeing him from being perched there day and night. Why did the Scarecrow agree to go to the Emerald city? The Scarecrow agreed to go to the Emerald City because he wanted to ask the Great Oz to give him some brains, as he believed he had none. What comforted the Tin Man? Being oiled by Dorothy and the Scarecrow comforted the Tin Man, as it freed his rusted joints and allowed him to move and put down his axe at last. Why did the Tin Man agree to go to with Dorothy? The Tin Man agreed to go with Dorothy because he wanted to ask the Great Oz to give him a heart. Why did Dorothy slap the Lion? Dorothy slapped the Lion because he bounded into the road and tried to bite her little dog, Toto, and she rushed forward to protect him. Why did the Lion agree to go to with Dorothy? The Lion agreed to go with Dorothy because he wanted to ask the Great Oz to give him courage, as he knew himself to be a coward and his life was unbearable without it. B. Answer these questions with reference to the context.
I’m not feeling well for it is very tedious being perched up here night and day to scare away crows.
a. Who said this and to whom?
* The Scarecrow said this to Dorothy.
b. Why did the speaker say this?
* The speaker said this to explain why he was “not feeling well” and why he wanted to get down from the pole.
c. What was so tedious for the speaker at night and why?
* It was tedious for the speaker to be perched up on the pole night and day to scare away crows because it was a boring and difficult task that he couldn’t escape from on his own. No, indeed. I don’t know anything. You see, I am stuffed, so I have no brains at all.
a. Who said this and to whom?
* The Scarecrow said this to Dorothy.
b. Why did the speaker say that he was ‘stuffed’?
* The speaker said he was ‘stuffed’ to explain his physical composition (being filled with straw) and why he believed he lacked brains.
c. Explain the expression: ‘I have no brains at all.’
* This expression means the speaker believes he is unintelligent or lacks the ability to think and understand things. C. Think and answer.
Dorothy oiled the knee joints of Tin Man even when she did not know him. Helping the needy is a good virtue. Give reasons to support this statement. Yes, helping the needy is a good virtue. Dorothy didn’t know the Tin Man, but she saw he was in pain and unable to move. Her act of kindness shows empathy and compassion. Helping others, even strangers, makes the world a better place, builds connections, and can inspire others to do good deeds. It demonstrates care and a willingness to offer support when someone is vulnerable, which are important qualities for any person. Dorothy stepped forward and slapped the lion to save her dog Toto. Do you think courage is important in saving someone’s life? Give reasons. Yes, courage is very important in saving someone’s life. Dorothy’s action, slapping a large lion to protect Toto, shows great courage. In dangerous situations, courage allows people to act quickly and decisively, even when they are afraid. Without courage, fear might paralyze someone, preventing them from intervening or taking the necessary steps to help another in peril. It enables individuals to face risks for the sake of others’ safety. 
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