Who the Nome King is
The Nome King rules an underground kingdom, where his many treasures conceal people held under enchantment. The queen of Ev and her children are his prisoners, changed into ornaments among the objects in his palace.
The Nome King and the others in the story
Ozma, the young ruler of Oz, leads an expedition to release the captive royal family. Dorothy Gale joins this rescue effort after reaching Ev, the strange land across the desert from Oz. Their mission brings them into conflict with a ruler who controls both the prison and the terms of escape.
What the Nome King wants
The Nome King makes the rescue depend on a guessing game that gives him a powerful advantage. Visitors must identify the enchanted people among his possessions, and a wrong choice can add another captive to his collection. His challenge makes understanding magical rules as important to the companions as courage and practical good sense.
Questions
Who is the Nome King in Ozma of Oz?
The Nome King is the ruler of an underground kingdom and the captor of Ev's royal family.
Whom does the Nome King hold prisoner?
He holds the queen of Ev and her children, whom he has transformed into ornaments.
Why is the Nome King's guessing game dangerous?
A mistaken choice can make the visitor another prisoner. The rescuers must recognize enchanted people hidden among the palace treasures.
