Ultimate Wizard of Oz Quiz Questions

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We’ve all seen the movie, but have you taken enough trips down the yellow brick road to tackle our Wizard of Oz quiz questions and answers?

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Few films better capture the joys of exploration and discovery than The Wizard of Oz. Though originally written by Frank Baum and released as a novel, the movie adaptation captured imaginations worldwide. Do you think you know enough to challenge our Wizard of Oz quiz questions?  

Quizzers young and old should have no problem with this one. Can you name the actress who brought Dorothy to life on the silver screen? Can you recall its famous final line and the success it saw at the box office?

We’ll be dipping into some of the goings-on behind the scenes, too, so expect a few challenging questions!

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How much do you remember about the Wizard of Oz?

Were you aware that the actress playing Dorothy was required to follow an unusual diet during filming? Did you know that Toto the terrier took home more money for his role than some of the human actors?

Without any further ado, it’s time to take one more trip down the yellow brick road. If you’ve watched the movie more often than you remember, we like your chances here!

Give it your best – some of our Wizard of Oz trivia questions may shock even the most devoted fans!

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It’s easy to forget the original film was all in black & white

Wizard of Oz Quiz Questions

1. 
In what year was Frank Baum's 'The Wonderful Wizard of Oz' first published?

2. 
Which of the following young actresses played Dorothy in 1939's 'The Wizard of Oz'?

3. 
Dorothy's famous sequined shoes weren't always red. What color were they originally intended to be?

4. 
While everyone has heard of the yellow brick road, which other colored road runs through Munchkinland?

5. 
What was the name of the good Witch in the 1939 movie?

6. 
Which production company currently owns the rights to the franchise?

7. 
Which of Dorothy's companions throughout the movie did she meet first?

8. 
Which of the following famous tracks was almost cut from the movie before release?

9. 
What was Miss Gulch's first name?

10. 
How much were the actors who played the Munchkins paid per week of filming?

11. 
Controversially, how much was the Cairn Terrier who played Toto paid per week?

12. 
Judy Garland was instructed to follow an alarming diet during the filming of the movie. Which of these became part of her daily routine?

13. 
Which substance was used to simulate the Tin Man's tears?

14. 
What was the final line spoken in 1939's 'The Wizard of Oz'?

15. 
How much did the movie make at the box office overall?

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Did you find the yellow brick road, or get a little lost along the way?

Were our Wizard of Oz trivia questions a breeze, or were you tapping your slippers together and wishing for answers? Don’t worry if a few caught you out – you’ll remember them the next time they come up!

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