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5. What are the things that these characters in the story wanted from the Wizard

of Oz?

Character What they wanted

1. Dorothy

2. Tin Woodman

3. Scarecrow

Reference to the context

Read the line from the story and answer the questions that follow.

The Tin Woodman gave a sigh of satisfaction and lowered his axe, which he leaned against

the tree.

a. Why did the Tin Woodman give a sigh of satisfaction?

i. because he had been standing in the sun for a long time

ii. because he saw someone after a long time

iii. because after proper oiling of his joints, he could move about
iv. because he could finally put down the axe

b. Why was the Tin Woodman groaning?

i. because he was in great pain

ii. because he wanted someone to talk to him
iii. because he wanted someone to take him to Oz

iv. because he wanted someone to find him and oil his joints

c. What kind of attitude did the Tin Woodman have?

i. polite and thankful ii. proud and arrogant

iii. greedy and miser iv. wise and knowledgeable

d. Complete the analogy with a word from the above text.

polite : gracious :: : fulfilment

Time to think and answer

Do you think the story is about making friends and helping each other when in need?
Why/Why not? Give reasons for your answer. life skill critical thinking

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