The Wizard of Oz

The Wizard of Oz

by

L. Frank Baum

The Wizard of Oz: Chapter 17: How the Balloon was Launched Quiz 3 questions

Test your knowledge of Chapter 17: How the Balloon was Launched. Submit your answers to see your results and get feedback.
What solution does the Wizard propose to help Dorothy return to Kansas?
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Building a hot air balloon to fly over the great desert
Using the silver slippers to teleport back home
Walking through the desert with protective gear
Summoning the winged monkeys to carry her
What role does the Wizard assign to the Scarecrow before leaving Oz?
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He makes him the guardian of the silver slippers
He entrusts him with the Golden Cap to control the winged monkeys
He charges him with the task of keeping the Wicked Witch's army in check
He appoints him as the ruler of the Emerald City
Why does Dorothy miss her chance to leave Oz in the hot air balloon?
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She decides to stay and help the Scarecrow rule
Toto runs away and she chases after him
She is fearful of flying over the great desert
The balloon malfunctions and takes off prematurely