Unexpected Pairings Trivia Quiz

Answer: Cinderella

"Salagadoola menchicka boola bibbidi-bobbidi-boo. Put 'em together and what have you got? Bibbidi-bobbidi-boo!" The Fairy Godmother's spell in "Cinderella" (1950) provides the hope and courage Cinderella needs, as well as the horse and carrige, to attend the royal ball. Thank goodness for the Fairy Godmother's spell!

Answer: Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

Also known as "The Dwarfs' Washing Song", "Bluddle-Uddle-Um-Dum" is a comedic story-telling device in "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" (1937) that shows the dwarfs following Snow White's rules to wash their hands and faces before eating dinner. It also shows Grumpy's stubborn resistance to cleanliness.

Answer: Pete's Dragon

The charming song "Boo Bop Bopbop Bop" from "Pete's Dragon" (1977) appears near the beginning of the movie, with those words being exactly what Pete's imaginary dragon friend says as he asks Elliott to roast an apple. The song shows their deep bond, with Pete breathing fire to roast the apple and Elliott being grateful, right before they see a sign pointing them toward the town of Passamaquoddy.

Answer: Fun and Fancy Free

"Fee-Fi-Fo-Fum" is a lighthearted villain song performed by Willie the Giant in the "Mickey and the Beanstalk" segment of Disney's 1947 movie "Fun and Fancy Free". The song is voiced by Billy Gilbert, mixing his booming voice with silly confidence, as he captures Mickey, Donald, and Goofy.

Answer: Pinocchio

"Pinocchio" (1940) features the upbeat, catchy song "Hi-Diddle-Dee-Dee" as a cheery, misleading tune that makes show business seem like an easy route to fun and fame. It's the first villain song in Disney's history, composed by Leigh Harline with lyrics by Ned Washington. Pinocchio is seduced to join Stromboli's puppet theater with this merry song.

Answer: The Sword in the Stone

Maybe the most nonsensical song in this quiz, "Higitus Figitus" is a quick spell Merlin uses in "The Sword in the Stone" (1963) to shrink every item in his packed cottage into a small bag to travel with Arthur to his castle. The Sherman Brothers composed this song using Latin-sounding words that Merlin sings with a rapid pace to get his books, globes, and a grumpy tea set to 'shrink in size' in an orderly fashion to fit in his small travel case.

Answer: Lady and the Tramp

"La La Lu" is a gentle lullaby from "Lady and the Tramp" (1955), sung by the mother of John Dear, Jr., to help him sleep while Lady watches with quiet affection. It was composed by Sonny Burke with lyrics and vocals by the jazz artist Peggy Lee. The song represents a turning point in the movie where Lady's owners shift their focus toward their newborn baby.

Answer: Finding Nemo

Thomas Newman composed the instrumental track "Mt. Wannahockaloogie" for the 2003 film "Finding Nemo". The title refers to the plastic volcano in the fish tank at the dentist's office where Nemo lives and from which he tries to escape in the movie.

Answer: Robin Hood

"Oo-De-Lally" is the cheerful opening song from "Robin Hood" (1973) in which the rooster Alan-a-Dale presents the heroes Robin Hood and Little John happily walking through the forest. It was written and performed by country singer Roger Miller. "Oo-de-lally" is an old-fashioned, jolly exclamation similar to "yippee" or "yay".

Answer: Alice in Wonderland

"'Twas brillig" is the famous opening phrase of Lewis Carroll's nonsense poem "Jabberwocky". The 1951 film "Alice in Wonderland" features it as a song recited by the Cheshire Cat, setting the surreal, fantasy mood for the events in the movie. Carroll invented the term 'brillig' to mean late in the afternoon, about when people start preparing dinner.