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What were the main threats to the Oompa-Loompas in their native land?
What were the main threats to the Oompa-Loompas in their native land?
What was the primary food source for the Oompa-Loompas in Loompaland?
What was the primary food source for the Oompa-Loompas in Loompaland?
What did the Oompa-Loompas crave the most?
What did the Oompa-Loompas crave the most?
Where did Mr. Wonka find the Oompa-Loompas living?
Where did Mr. Wonka find the Oompa-Loompas living?
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What language did Mr. Wonka use to communicate with the Oompa-Loompa leader?
What language did Mr. Wonka use to communicate with the Oompa-Loompa leader?
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Study Notes
Oompa Loompas
- Oompa Loompas are from Loompaland, a fictional place described as having dangerous creatures (hornswogglers, snozzwangers, whangdoodles).
- Oompa Loompas live in tree houses to avoid predators.
- Their primary food source are green caterpillars, supplemented with other, less desirable, items like beetles, leaves, and bong-bong tree bark.
- They desperately crave cacao beans, the source of chocolate.
- Mr Wonka discovered their desire for cacao beans and offered them a better life in his chocolate factory in exchange for work.
- The Oompa Loompas were smuggled to the factory in large packing cases.
- They are now employed in the chocolate factory.
- They are excellent workers and enjoy singing and dancing.
- They are mischievous and enjoy jokes.
- They wear traditional clothing from the jungle (deerskins, leaves, etc.).
Mr. Wonka's Factory
- Mr Wonka imports the Oompa Loompas to the chocolate factory.
- He provides them with cacao beans, a food they crave.
- He intends to use a great many Oompa Loompas in his factory.
- He offers the Oompa Loompas chocolate as well as cacao.
- Wonka pays Oompa Loompas in cacao beans.
Children's Desires
- Veruca Salt wants an Oompa Loompa to take home (and is frustrated that Mr Wonka won't immediately fulfill her desire.)
- Augustus Gloop sneaks to the river and eats melted chocolate.
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Explore the fascinating world of Oompa Loompas, the playful creatures from Loompaland who now work in Willy Wonka's chocolate factory. Learn about their unique lifestyle, dietary preferences, and the special relationship they share with Mr. Wonka. This quiz dives into their playful nature and contribution to the factory's magic.
