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Quiz about The Wizard of Oz Book vs Movie

"The Wizard of Oz" Book vs. Movie Quiz

This quiz is about the differences between the 1939 film "The Wizard of Oz" and the book "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz" written by L. Frank Baum and published in 1900.

A multiple-choice quiz by kcochran. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
kcochran

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
300,711

Updated
Dec 03 21

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10

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which one of the following "Kansas" characters were in the movie but not the book? Hint

Toto

Uncle Henry

Elmira Gulch

Aunt Em

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Question 2 of 10

2. Most of us are familiar with Dorothy's ruby red slippers from the movie, but what color were they in the book? Hint

blue

silver

gold

white

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Question 3 of 10

3. There doesn't seem to be anything special about Dorothy's blue and white gingham dress in the movie, but why is it significant in the book? Hint

Gingham is illegal in Munchkinland.

Only people from Kansas wear white.

White is the color of witches and blue is the color of the Munchkins.

Nobody wears dresses in Oz.

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Question 4 of 10

4. In the book, the Tin Man can talk clearly when Dorothy and the Scarecrow first find him. In the movie, the Tin Man's mouth is stuck. What are the first words he attempts to say?

Hint

Help me

Oil can

Tin Man

Who are you?

5. Everyone who has seen the movie remembers the poppy field that the group must pass through right before they get to the Emerald City. However, in the book there is another challenge they must face before they reach the poppies, right before they cross the river. What is it? Hint

A fiery volcano

Winkies

A great ditch

A fire

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Question 6 of 10

6. Going back to the poppy field - in the original movie, the Good Witch makes it snow to wake the sleeping Dorothy and Cowardly Lion. In the book, the Scarecrow and Tin Woodman carry Dorothy away from the poppy field to wake her up. How is the Cowardly Lion saved? Hint

The Good Witch makes it snow.

Scarecrow and the Tin Woodman carry him out.

The Wizard sees him in his crystal ball and transports him out.

He is pulled out by mice.

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Question 7 of 10

7. What are Dorothy and the other travellers asked to wear before entering the Emerald City in the book? Hint

radioactive aprons

wooden shoes

green shirts

green glasses

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Question 8 of 10

8. One of the most intense moments of the movie for me was when the group walked in together to see the Wizard of Oz. However in the book, each character goes in on his own. Which of the following correctly matches the correct character with what he saw in the throne room? Hint

Dorothy - Auntie Em

Scarecrow - A Lighted Match

Tin Woodman - Rain Cloud

Cowardly Lion - Ball of Fire

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Question 9 of 10

9. The death of the Wicked Witch is similar in both the book and the movie, but what is the reason Dorothy threw water on the Witch in the MOVIE? Hint

The Witch had a fire to burn the Scarecrow.

Dorothy thought the Witch was stinky.

Dorothy was mad because the Witch tricked her out of her magic slipper.

Dorothy wanted to "cool" the Witch's temper.

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Question 10 of 10

10. The phrase "There's no place like home" is a familiar phrase to almost everyone, but what words does Dorothy utter while clicking her heels together three times, as written by L. Frank Baum? Hint

"Up, up, and away!"

"To Kansas!"

"Take me home to Aunt Em!"

"Get me out of this strange place!"

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which one of the following "Kansas" characters were in the movie but not the book?

Answer: Elmira Gulch

There is only one "pre-cyclone" chapter in the book. Also missing are Professor Marvel, Hunk, Zeke, and Hickory.

2. Most of us are familiar with Dorothy's ruby red slippers from the movie, but what color were they in the book?

Answer: silver

MGM studio chief Louis B. Mayer decided to change the color to make them appealing in Technicolor.

3. There doesn't seem to be anything special about Dorothy's blue and white gingham dress in the movie, but why is it significant in the book?

Answer: White is the color of witches and blue is the color of the Munchkins.

This is pointed out by Boq, a Munchkin Dorothy meets on the beginning of her journey to Oz. In Oz, the land is divided into different areas, and each area is represented by its own color. Almost EVERYTHING in that area is the same color. So, Boq assumed Dorothy was a good witch because she was wearing the color of witches, and blue, the color of the Munchkins.

4. In the book, the Tin Man can talk clearly when Dorothy and the Scarecrow first find him. In the movie, the Tin Man's mouth is stuck. What are the first words he attempts to say?

Answer: Oil can

It's kind of hard to understand what he's saying, but Dorothy understands him.

Answer: A great ditch

They crossed this giant ditch one at a time riding on the Lion's back. This is one of the examples that shows he really had courage all along. The Lion also saves them by pulling them across a fast flowing river.

Answer: He is pulled out by mice.

The Tin Woodman saves the Queen of all the Field Mice from a great Wildcat. In thanks, the Queen has her subjects haul the Cowardly Lion off on a wooden truck.

7. What are Dorothy and the other travellers asked to wear before entering the Emerald City in the book?

Answer: green glasses

In the movie, it appears everything really is green. In the book, it is revealed that the Wizard had asked all of the City's inhabitants to wear green glasses, to make everything appear green.

Answer: Cowardly Lion - Ball of Fire

The Cowardly Lion saw a Ball of Fire, Dorothy an Enormous Head, Tin Woodman a Lovely Lady, and Scarecrow a Terrible Beast.

9. The death of the Wicked Witch is similar in both the book and the movie, but what is the reason Dorothy threw water on the Witch in the MOVIE?

Answer: The Witch had a fire to burn the Scarecrow.

In the book, Dorothy trips on a magically hidden iron bar, therefore losing her shoe. She is so angry that she threw a bucket of water on the Witch. Being the model of virtue and courtesy that she is, Dorothy cleans up the remaining mess of the Wicked Witch before she retrieves her shoe and goes on her way.

10. The phrase "There's no place like home" is a familiar phrase to almost everyone, but what words does Dorothy utter while clicking her heels together three times, as written by L. Frank Baum?

Answer: "Take me home to Aunt Em!"

Scarecrow is made ruler of the Emerald City, the Tin Woodman is made ruler over the Winkies, and the Lion is made ruler over the forest beasts.

Source: Author kcochran

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