The Making of Oz

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1. Why was Shirley Temple passed over for the role of Dorothy? She wasn't available. She was too young. Her singing voice was inadequate. She wanted too much money.

2. What was the last song written for "The Wizard of Oz"? If I Only Had a Brain Over the Rainbow We're Off to See the Wizard If I Were King of the Forest

3. "Oz" screenwriters originally gave the Wicked Witch of the West a son. What was his name? Orville Walter Patch Bulbo

4. Who turned down the role of the Wicked Witch of the West? Bette Davis Gale Sondergaard Judith Anderson Jean Simmons

5. During what scene was a reprisal of "Over the Rainbow" cut from the film? At the end of the film After Dorothy is locked In the Witch's castle After the Wizard takes off in his balloon After Dorothy falls asleep in the poppy field

6. What was the name of the dog hired to play Toto? Terry Cleo Russell Porter

7. Why was original Tin Man Buddy Ebsen replaced by Jack Haley? He died. He wasn't getting along with the cast. He had an allergic reaction to his make-up. His wife became ill.

8. Which character had an extended dance solo removed from the film? Dorothy The Tin Man The Scarecrow The Wizard

9. Who was directing "The Wizard of Oz" when it began filming? King Vidor William Wyler Victor Fleming Richard Thorpe

10. What comic legend was the original choice to play the Wizard? Bill Frawley Chico Marx Oliver Hardy W.C. Fields

11. Which "Oz" screenwriter decided to give Dorothy's Oz companions Kansas counterparts? Noel Langley Florence Ryerson Edgar Allen Woolf Herbert Fields

12. Which "Oz" character was originally not intended to be in the film? Uncle Henry The Munchkin Coroner Glinda The Cowardly Lion

13. Margaret Hamilton suffered severe burns during the filming of which scene? The burning of the Scarecrow The Witch's flight over the Emerald City The Witch's disappearance from Munchkinland The Witch's disappearance from the rooftop

14. Ray Bolger was originally hired to play what character? Uncle Henry Professor Marvel The Cowardly Lion The Tin Man

15. What type of slipper was Dorothy originally supposed to wear? Silver Gold Emerald Velvet