Step into the magical land of Oz with our list of 35 Wizard of Oz trivia questions and answers. This timeless classic has withstood the test of time and remains a favorite among movie lovers around the world. From the charming characters to the enchanting journey down the Yellow Brick Road, the Wizard of Oz has a plethora of trivia that will leave you enthralled. Dive in and let’s see if you can score a perfect score! Try this Wizard of Oz video quiz questions too!
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Basic Plot
- Who is the author of the original “Wonderful Wizard of Oz” book?
- In the movie adaptation, where does Dorothy’s house land after the tornado?
- How does the Wicked Witch of the East die?
- What path does Dorothy follow to reach the Emerald City?
- What does the Wizard ask Dorothy and her friends to bring him in return for fulfilling their wishes?
Characters
- What is the name of Dorothy in real life?
- What is the name of the actress who played Dorothy?
- What is Miss Gulch’s first name, the real-life alter ego of the Wicked Witch of the West?
- Who is the ruler of the Emerald City, also known as Professor Marvel in Kansas?
- Who is the Good Witch of the North?
Behind the Scenes
- Who directed the Wizard of Oz movie?
- How many Munchkin actors were in the movie?
- Who played the role of the Wicked Witch of the West?
- Which brand of coffee did the actor who played the Lion promote in real life?
- Who was the first choice to play the role of the Tin Man but had to drop out because of an allergic reaction to the silver makeup?
Academy Awards
- How many Academy Awards did the movie win?
- Was the Wizard of Oz nominated for Best Picture?
- Who won the Best Actor award in the same year as the release of the Wizard of Oz?
- Did Judy Garland win an award for her role in the movie?
- What song from the movie won an Academy Award?
Fun Facts – Wizard of Oz trivia questions and answers
- What was Dorothy’s last name in the Wizard of Oz books?
- What is the color of the horse that pulls the carriage in the Emerald City?
- What was used as the Wicked Witch’s melt scene?
- What was used to create the tornado in the movie?
- What was the last line of the movie?
In-depth Details
- Which real-life figure is referenced in the Lion’s song, “If I Were King of the Forest”?
- How many Oz books did L. Frank Baum write?
- What were the winged monkeys originally in the book series?
- How is the Wicked Witch of the West killed in the movie?
- In the silent version of the movie, who played the role of Dorothy?
Hidden Details
- What was used to simulate snow in the poppy scene?
- What’s the real purpose of the crystal ball that the Wicked Witch uses?
- Where does Dorothy’s house land in the Land of Oz?
- What does Dorothy say to her Aunt Em in the end?
- What does the Wizard give the Scarecrow to represent brains?
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Wizard of Oz TRIVIA ANSWERS
Basic Plot
- L. Frank Baum
- On the Wicked Witch of the East
- Dorothy’s house lands on her.
- The Yellow Brick Road
- The broomstick of the Wicked Witch of the West
Characters
- Dorothy Gale
- Judy Garland
- Elmira
- The Wizard of Oz (played by Frank Morgan)
- Glinda
Behind the Scenes
- Victor Fleming
- Approximately 124
- Margaret Hamilton
- Bert Lahr (The Cowardly Lion) promoted Lay’s Potato Chips, not coffee.
- Buddy Ebsen
Academy Awards
- Two
- Yes
- Robert Donat for “Goodbye, Mr. Chips”
- Judy Garland won an Academy Juvenile Award, not a competitive Oscar.
- “Over the Rainbow”
Fun Facts
- Gale
- It changes colors, but is often remembered as “The Horse of a Different Color”.
- Chocolate syrup
- A 35-foot-long muslin stocking spun around among miniatures of a house and barn.
- “There’s no place like home.”
In-depth Details
- King Louis XIV of France
- Fourteen
- They were enchanted beings who had been transformed by the witch’s magic.
- Dorothy throws a bucket of water on her.
- Dorothy Dwan
Hidden Details
- Industrial-grade chrysotile asbestos
- In the movie, it is used for viewing different locations, akin to a crystal ball in fortune-telling.
- In the Land of Oz, specifically on the Wicked Witch of the East in Munchkinland.
- “Oh, Auntie Em, there’s no place like home!”
- A diploma from the “University of Oz”