Question

All this time Dorothy and her companions had been walking through the thick woods. The road was still paved with yellow bricks which were covered with dried branches and dead leaves from the trees, and the walk was not enjoyable at all. There were few birds in this part of the forest because there was very little sunshine. Occasionally, they heard a deep growl from some wild animal hidden among the trees. These sounds made the little girl’s heart beat faster, for she did not know what made them. Toto knew and he walked close to Dorothy’s side, and did not even bark in return.
‘How long will it be,’ Dorothy asked the Tin Woodman, ‘before we are out of the forest?’
‘I don’t know,’ he replied, ‘for I have never been to the Emerald City. My father went there once, when I was a boy. He said it was a long journey through a dangerous city. The country where the wizard dwells is beautiful though just a little scary. But I am not afraid as long as I have my oil can and nothing can hurt the scarecrow. The Good Witch kissed you for protection. It will protect you from harm as long as you bear its mark upon your forehead.’
‘But Toto?’ said the girl anxiously. ’What will protect him?’
‘We must protect him ourselves if he’s in danger,’ replied the Tin Woodman.

a. Describe the path in the woods (2)

b. What made the little girl’s heart beat fast? (2)


c. What did the Tin Woodman tell Dorothy about the Emerald City? (2)

d. How will Toto be protected? (2)


e. Why does the Tin Woodman and Dorothy have no reason to worry? (2)

f. Which word in the passage mean the following- (2)
i. loud sound ii. frightening

Answer 1

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