The Wonderful Wizard of Oz Comprehension Questions & Reading Journal
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The Wonderful Wizard of Oz has 24 chapters · 159 pages
Book 1 of the Land of Oz series
Over a century after its initial publication, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz is still captivating the hearts of countless readers.
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Inside the journal: 24 chapter pages, one question each · 3 example answers · a cover for your reader’s name
Chapter by chapter Each question is about its own chapter.
How does the cyclone separate Dorothy and Toto from Aunt Em and Uncle Henry, and what does Dorothy do while the house is being carried away?See all 24 questions ↓
About the book
Over a century after its initial publication, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz is still captivating the hearts of countless readers. Come adventure with Dorothy and her three friends: the Scarecrow, the Tin Woodman, and the Cowardly Lion, as they follow the Yellow Brick Road to the Emerald City for an audience with the Great Oz, the mightiest Wizard in the land, and the only one that can return Dorothy to her home in Kansas.
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The Wonderful Wizard of Oz questions by chapter
We know this book well. Every question asks about something that happens in its chapter, a moment, a choice or a character, without giving away what comes next. One question per chapter, across all 24 chapters, and every one is editable before you print. The example answers under 3 of the chapters are the ones printed at the front of the booklet.
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Chapter 1
How does the cyclone separate Dorothy and Toto from Aunt Em and Uncle Henry, and what does Dorothy do while the house is being carried away?
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Chapter 2
Why do the Munchkins welcome Dorothy as a friend, even though she has just arrived in their country?
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Chapter 3
Would you have agreed to let the Scarecrow join Dorothy on her trip to the Emerald City? Explain your choice using what Dorothy learns about him.
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Chapter 4
As Dorothy and the Scarecrow travel through the forest, what do their different needs help you understand about each character?
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Chapter 5
What does Dorothy's decision to stop and oil the Tin Woodman's joints show about her? Use details from his rescue.
Example answer: I think Dorothy shows that she notices when someone needs help. She listens to the Tin Woodman and gets the oil can he asks for. Then she oils his joints so he can move again. To me, this shows that she is willing to interrupt her own journey to help a stranger.
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Chapter 6
What does the word "cowardly" mean, and how well does it describe the Lion's behavior when he meets Dorothy and her friends?
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Chapter 7
How do the friends work together to escape the Kalidahs, and why is the Scarecrow's plan important?
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Chapter 8
At the end of the chapter about the deadly poppy field, the Lion is still in danger. How do you predict the friends might help him, and what makes your idea possible?
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Chapter 9
What does the rescue of the Lion show about the value of small creatures like the field mice?
Example answer: I think the field mice show that being small does not make someone unimportant. One mouse could not pull the Lion out of the poppies, but many mice working together can help move him on the truck. The friends need their help even though they are much bigger. This reminds me that a team can do something its members could not do alone.
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Chapter 10
How does the Guardian of the Gates prepare Dorothy and her friends to enter the Emerald City, and what makes these preparations unusual?
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Chapter 11
Oz appears in a different form to each visitor. How do these appearances affect the friends, and what do they suggest about the way Oz wants others to see him?
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Chapter 12
How does the Wicked Witch of the West try to control Dorothy, and what helps Dorothy stand up to her?
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Chapter 13
After the Wicked Witch is gone, how do Dorothy, her friends, and the Winkies care for one another? What does their behavior suggest about friendship?
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Chapter 14
What does the King of the Winged Monkeys explain about the Golden Cap, and how does that explanation help Dorothy understand the monkeys' actions?
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Chapter 15
When Dorothy and her friends discover the truth about Oz, do you think their anger is fair? Support your opinion with something Oz has said or done.
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Chapter 16
The word "humbug" can mean someone who fools people by pretending to be something they are not. How does this word fit Oz and the gifts he gives the Scarecrow, Tin Woodman, and Lion?
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Chapter 17
After the balloon leaves without Dorothy, what do you predict she will try next? Use what you know about her goal and her determination.
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Chapter 18
Why does Dorothy decide to travel south to seek Glinda instead of staying in the Emerald City? What does this choice reveal about what matters most to her?
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Chapter 19
How do the fighting trees block the travelers' path, and how does the Tin Woodman help the group get past them?
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Chapter 20
Would you enjoy visiting the country made of china? Explain your opinion using both its beauty and the dangers of moving around there.
Example answer: I would enjoy looking at the china country, but I would feel nervous walking through it. The tiny china people, animals, and buildings would be amazing to see. However, I would worry about breaking something with one careless step. I would rather watch from a safe spot than explore every corner.
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Chapter 21
What does the Lion's decision to face the giant spider show about him? Compare this choice with the way he described himself when he first joined Dorothy.
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Chapter 22
Why are the Hammer-Heads such a difficult obstacle, and how does Dorothy use something she already has to get her friends safely past them?
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Chapter 23
How does Glinda's plan for the Golden Cap help both Dorothy's friends and the Winged Monkeys? What makes her plan fair or kind?
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Chapter 24
What do Dorothy's words and actions when she sees Aunt Em again reveal about the meaning of home to her?
Discussion questions for after The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
Bigger questions for when the book is finished, each printed on its own ruled page at the end of the booklet.
- Choose the Scarecrow, the Tin Woodman, or the Lion. How does your understanding of that character change from the beginning of the journey to the end? Use moments from different parts of the book to explain what the character wants, what the character already shows through actions, and what the character learns.
- What do you think The Wonderful Wizard of Oz says about home and friendship? Explain how Dorothy's wish to return to Kansas connects with the relationships she builds in Oz. Use several events from the story to support your ideas.
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How to use this The Wonderful Wizard of Oz reading journal
At home, as a discussion guide
After each chapter your reader writes a few lines on that chapter’s question. Read the answer together at bedtime: it shows what they understood and gives you something real to talk about, without a quiz.
In class, as a novel study
Print a class set (booklets fold from plain letter paper) and use one question per chapter as the reading-response or literature-circle prompt. The example answers at the front show what a full answer looks like.
Homeschool
One booklet covers the whole book, 24 chapters, so it doubles as the reading log for The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. Reword any question before printing to match your reader.
Printing
The booklet PDF prints on ordinary 8.5 × 11 paper: print double-sided (flip on the short edge) at 100%, fold the stack in half and staple on the fold. There is also a one-page-per-sheet PDF and A5 binder pages.
Where the questions come from
Each question is about its own chapter. We know this book well. Every question asks about something that happens in its chapter, a moment, a choice or a character, without giving away what comes next. The questions were drafted with AI from what is known about the book and checked before publishing; every one is editable before you print.
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