The Wizard of Oz
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Which material was used to create the flapping wings of the monkey costumes?

  • Plastic
  • Fur
  • Feathers
  • Rubber (correct)
  • What powered the flapping wings of the monkey costumes?

  • Electricity
  • Air pressure
  • Piano wire
  • Batteries (correct)
  • How were the diminutive men dressed up for the scene?

  • As munchkins
  • As marionettes
  • As monkeys (correct)
  • As witches
  • What was used to create the steam effect for the Melting Witch?

    <p>Dry ice</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What caused the Melting Witch's dress to puff up?

    <p>Air from the elevator</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why was the hem of the Melting Witch's dress pinned?

    <p>To make it stay up</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the Melting Witch switch to make her head look like it was shrinking?

    <p>Her hat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was used to hang the diminutive men dressed as monkeys?

    <p>Piano wire</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How were additional monkeys added to the scene?

    <p>Rubber miniatures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who directed The Wizard of Oz?

    <p>Victor Fleming</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the character Dorothy symbolize in the film?

    <p>The typical American individual during the Great Depression</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which character represents farmers in The Wizard of Oz?

    <p>Scarecrow</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the character Cowardly Lion symbolize in the film?

    <p>Government officials</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the character Tin Man represent in the film?

    <p>The need for oil</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the character Wicked Witch of the West symbolize in the film?

    <p>The drought/dust bowl</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the character Glinda represent in the film?

    <p>FDR showing Americans a path to a better future</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the character The Wizard represent in the film?

    <p>Hoover's misleading ways as president</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the rainbow symbolize in the film?

    <p>A promise of hope of a brighter future</p> Signup and view all the answers

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