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Know Your "Return to Oz" Trivia Quiz

Think you know about this movie? Betcha you don't!

A multiple-choice quiz by dolphgirl. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
dolphgirl

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
146,168

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Very Difficult

Avg Score
4 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. The "Return to Oz" screenplay is mostly based on the novel "The Marvelous Land of Oz".

True

False

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Question 2 of 10

2. Walter Murch was fired from directing the film.

True

False

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which actor had to literally bend over backwards to play Tik Tok? Hint

Michael Sundin

Pons Maar

Justin Case

Matt Clark

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Question 4 of 10

4. Emma Ridley tried out for the role of Dorothy.

True

False

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Question 5 of 10

5. When was Walter Murch first approached regarding directing "Return to Oz?" Hint

1983

1979

1982

1980

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Question 6 of 10

6. Where was "Return to Oz" filmed? Hint

California

Canada

Kansas

England

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Question 7 of 10

7. How many drafts of the screenplay did Walter Murch and Gill Dennis go through before coming up with a workable version? Hint

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which character proved the hardest to bring to life for the crew? Hint

Billina

Tik Tok

Jack Pumkinhead

The Gump

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Question 9 of 10

9. What was the original working title of the film until September 1984? Hint

Adventures Of The Devil From The Sky

Journey Back To Oz

Ozma of Oz

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which song did Billina lip synch to, in her first screen test, entertaining the rest of the crew? Hint

There Ain't Nobody Here But Us Chickens

My Way

The Chicken Dance

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The "Return to Oz" screenplay is mostly based on the novel "The Marvelous Land of Oz".

Answer: False

It is in fact mostly based on "Ozma of Oz". In this novel, Dorothy, Ozma, Tik Tok, Billina and friends rescue the Ev family from the Nome King.

2. Walter Murch was fired from directing the film.

Answer: True

After a very disastrous first few weeks, Disney canned Walter. It was only after his good friend George Lucas persuaded Disney that Walter got the job back.

3. Which actor had to literally bend over backwards to play Tik Tok?

Answer: Michael Sundin

He had to walk backwards, too, and wasn't allowed to be inside Tik Tok more than 10 minutes at a time. He died of AIDS in July 1989. R.I.P., dear Michael!

4. Emma Ridley tried out for the role of Dorothy.

Answer: True

Instead, she got the part of Queen Ozma.

5. When was Walter Murch first approached regarding directing "Return to Oz?"

Answer: 1980

This movie was a long-time dream for both him and Disney.

6. Where was "Return to Oz" filmed?

Answer: England

It proved less expensive to shoot there.

7. How many drafts of the screenplay did Walter Murch and Gill Dennis go through before coming up with a workable version?

Answer: 7

It was very frustrating having to cut scene that included an alternate opening, scenes with the Tin Man and Cowardly lion and the rest of the Army of Oz.

8. Which character proved the hardest to bring to life for the crew?

Answer: Billina

It slowed down production time quite a bit and really frustrated Mak Wilson.

9. What was the original working title of the film until September 1984?

Answer: Oz

The title was changed after they won a major copyright battle with the studio which produced an animated TV movie in 1964 of the same name.

10. Which song did Billina lip synch to, in her first screen test, entertaining the rest of the crew?

Answer: My Way

That just proves how happy they were that she actually worked. (Information from Cinefex Magazine, June 1985)

Source: Author dolphgirl

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