L. Frank Baum Trivia Game

The Baum's moved to Chicago when they left South Dakota.

L. Frank Baum came up with the name Oz in his The Wonderful Wizard of Oz Series after seeing a filing cabinet in the room with the label O - Z.

When Baum first took the Wonderful Wizard of Oz to a publisher, they refused to publish the books because they did not believe the books were of good quality.

Baum's parents put him in military school as a child because they wanted to toughen him up and make him more serious. This suggests that they believed military school would instill discipline, resilience, and a sense of responsibility in him. They likely wanted him to develop strong character traits that would benefit him in his future endeavors, whether or not he ended up joining the military. Military school was seen as a way to shape him into a more focused and determined individual.

After Baum took out a loan and published the Wonderful Wizard of Oz on his own, his books became incredibly popular and beloved. They gained widespread recognition, being translated into almost every language, and were even adapted into a play and movie. The success of his books surpassed expectations, making them some of the most well-known and loved books ever written.

John Gruelle is the correct answer because he is the creator of Raggedy Ann. Raggedy Ann is a popular doll that was first introduced in 1915 and has since become a beloved children's character. Gruelle not only created the doll but also wrote and illustrated a series of books featuring Raggedy Ann's adventures. His creation has had a lasting impact on popular culture and is still recognized and loved by many today.

L. Frank Baum's first two published books were "Mother and Father Goose stories." This answer is supported by the fact that the other options, "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz," "The Scarecrow Man," and "Huckleberry Finn," are not mentioned as Baum's first publications.

L. Frank Baum differed from Andrew Carnegie and John D. Rockefeller in that he was not a serious, rich industrialist like them. Instead, he was a silly, modest author.

After Baum's business in South Dakota failed, he took on the job of a newspaper owner, writer, and editor. This career change allowed him to explore his passion for writing and storytelling while also being involved in the newspaper industry. It was a logical step for Baum to utilize his skills and interests in a new venture after his previous business venture did not succeed.

Baum was challenged to a duel because he wrote a newspaper article that poked fun at another newspaper author. This indicates that his writing was meant to criticize or ridicule someone, which aligns with the definition of satire. Satire is a type of writing that uses humor, irony, or exaggeration to expose and criticize human vices, foolishness, or shortcomings. In this case, Baum's article was likely a satirical piece that mocked or made fun of the other newspaper author, leading to the challenge of a duel.

Baum's first job was as a salesman for Baum's Casterine Company selling machine grease.

Judy Garland played the part of Dorothy Gail in the movie, The Wizard of Oz.

Baum's father fought against John D. Rockefeller in order to prevent him from eliminating him from the oil business. Rockefeller was a prominent industrialist and the owner of Standard Oil during the Gilded Age. This suggests that Baum's father was involved in the oil industry and faced a threat from Rockefeller's dominance in the market.

L. Frank Baum's job when he first moved to South Dakota was the owner of Baum's Bazaar General Store in a gold boom town.