The Wizard of Oz

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Questions and Answers

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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

<p>To make it stay up (C)</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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

How were additional monkeys added to the scene?

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

Who directed The Wizard of Oz?

<p>Victor Fleming (A)</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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which character represents farmers in The Wizard of Oz?

<p>Scarecrow (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the character Cowardly Lion symbolize in the film?

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

What does the character Tin Man represent in the film?

<p>The need for oil (D)</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 (C)</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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the character The Wizard represent in the film?

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

What does the rainbow symbolize in the film?

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

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