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ICSE · Class 3 · English Literature-Book 'Gulmohar'

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Author and BackgroundVocabularyCharacter AnalysisCharacter MotivationPlot Summary
Card 1Author and Background

Who wrote 'The Wonderful Wizard of Oz'?

Answer

L. Frank Baum wrote 'The Wonderful Wizard of Oz'. He was an American writer who created many fantasy stories for children. This story is part of a famous series about the magical Land of Oz.

Card 2Vocabulary

What is a cyclone?

Answer

A cyclone is a strong storm with fast winds that spin around a center. In the story, a cyclone carries Dorothy away from her home to the magical Land of Oz.

Card 3Character Analysis

Why is the Lion called 'Cowardly'?

Answer

The Lion is called 'Cowardly' because he is afraid of many things, like falling into ditches or meeting scary beasts. But even though he is scared, he still tries to be brave and protect his friends.

Card 4Character Motivation

What does the Scarecrow want from the Wizard?

Answer

The Scarecrow wants a brain from the Wizard. He thinks he is not smart because his head is filled with straw, but he often comes up with clever ideas during their journey.

Card 5Character Motivation

What does the Tin Woodman want?

Answer

The Tin Woodman wants a heart. He says he cannot feel emotions because he is made of tin, but he still shows kindness and care for his friends.

Card 6Character Motivation

What does Dorothy wish for?

Answer

Dorothy wishes to go back home to Kansas. She misses her family and wants to be safe with them again.

Card 7Plot Summary

How do the friends cross the first ditch?

Answer

The Lion carries each friend one by one on his back and jumps across the ditch. He is afraid but still tries to help, showing courage.

Card 8Plot Summary

Why couldn't the Lion jump over the second ditch?

Answer

The second ditch was too wide and deep. Even a strong jump would not be enough to cross it safely, so the group had to find another way.

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What are the important topics in The Great Escape for ICSE Class 3 English Literature-Book 'Gulmohar'?
Key topics in The Great Escape include Characters and Their Wishes, Key Events and Problem-Solving, Grammar: Adjectives and Comparison, Story Type and Literary Elements. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 3 exams.
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There are 25 flashcards for The Great Escape covering key definitions, facts and ideas. A few sample cards are shown on this page.
How should I revise The Great Escape for Class 3 exams?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 44 practice questions on The Great Escape. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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