Who the Wizard of Oz is
The Wizard of Oz is known throughout Oz as a powerful and frightening ruler. He lives in the Emerald City, where Dorothy and her friends receive rooms in his palace.
Each traveler meets him alone, and each sees a different shape. Dorothy faces a huge floating head on a throne, speaking with a booming voice.
The Wizard of Oz and the others in the story
Dorothy seeks the Wizard because the Witch of the North says he can help her return home. The Scarecrow wants brains, the Tin Woodman wants a heart, and the Lion asks for courage.
The Wizard gives them all the same condition before he will consider helping them. They must destroy the Wicked Witch of the West, a demand that makes Dorothy weep.
Questions
Who is the Wizard of Oz?
The Wizard of Oz is the ruler whom Dorothy and her companions visit in the Emerald City.
What does the Wizard ask Dorothy to do?
He asks her to destroy the Wicked Witch of the West before he will help her.
What shapes does the Wizard take?
He appears as a huge head, a winged lady, a terrible beast, and a ball of fire.
