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If you're a fan of revisionist interpretations of classic stories (including "The Wizard of Oz", "Cinderella" and "Snow White"), then Gregory Maguire's the author for you! His first novel for adults, "Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West", became the basis for the hit musical "Wicked".
11 Gregory Maguire quizzes and 125 Gregory Maguire trivia questions.
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Burning in Water Drowning in Flame
  Burning in Water, Drowning in Flame    
Ordering Quiz
 10 Qns
Gregory Maguire's 'Wicked'
This exploration of the life of the Wicked Witch of the West was inspired by the scene in which she has water thrown on her when her clothes are on fire (so she is burning in water), which causes her to melt (drowning in flame). Here is her life story.
Difficult, 10 Qns, looney_tunes, Oct 04 25
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  Test yourself! Wicked Quiz    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
This quiz is based on the book "Wicked" written by Gregory Maguire. Subtitle for this book is called, "The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West". This quiz is not based on specific details, so anyone that has read it once should do fine.
Average, 15 Qns, trinitymatrix, Dec 12 10
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  Confessions of an Ugly Stepsister   best quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Another delectable work by Gregory Maguire, set in 17th century Holland. Join Iris and Ruth the ugly stepsisters, their evil mother Margarethe, and the beautiful but strange Clara, the cinder girl, in this new approach to an old tale.
Tough, 10 Qns, Marshame, Mar 03 09
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  Son of a Witch - G. Maguire   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
This quiz is about the sequel to "Wicked", "Son of a Witch". Both are amazing books by Gregory Maguire. Enjoy!
Average, 15 Qns, tigergoddess, Jul 25 07
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  "Wicked" the Novel    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
"Wicked," by Gregory Maguire is a wonderful novel that was turned into a hit Broadway musical in 2003. This quiz is about the book, not the play.
Average, 10 Qns, golferchicks, Nov 29 08
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  'What-the-Dickens' by Gregory Maguire    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
'What-the-Dickens', a tooth fairy tale, might be classified as young adult fiction, but it certainly caught my interest. Let's explore this intriguing story.
Difficult, 10 Qns, beergirllaura, Sep 20 09
Difficult
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  "Wicked", the novel    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
Let's see what you know about Gregory Maguire's fantastic novel, "Wicked." Note that this quiz is not in any way about the Broadway musical of the same name. Have fun!
Average, 15 Qns, filmmaker03, Nov 29 08
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  The Ultimate Wicked Quiz    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a quiz about Gregory Maguire's "Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West".
Average, 10 Qns, bgfallin12, Sep 03 12
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  Mirror Mirror: A Novel    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
"Mirror Mirror: A Novel" is another masterpiece by Gregory Maguire. A behind-the-scenes of Snow White's story grasps the reader's attention as soon as the first page is read.
Average, 10 Qns, i_love_adam, Aug 28 06
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  "Wicked" and "The Wizard of Oz" (the books)    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz looks at differences and interesting tidbits between the book "Wicked" by Gregory Maguire and "The Wizard of Oz" by L. Frank Baum. There may be an occasional reference to the famous 1939 movie, but mostly it is about the two books.
Very Difficult, 10 Qns, twosleepy, Aug 24 07
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trivia question Quick Question
What is the name of the Goose that follows Liir?

From Quiz "Son of a Witch - G. Maguire"




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  The Wicked Witch of the West    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
I love anything that has to do with the "Wizard of Oz" and I love this book! "Wicked" is an amazing book written by Gregory Maguire.
Average, 10 Qns, firefly44, Aug 28 06
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Gregory Maguire Trivia Questions
1. What makes Elphaba different from everyone else?

From Quiz Wicked

Answer: She has green skin.

From when she was born, Elphaba, aka 'The Wicked Witch of the West', has been green and showed a talent when it came to magic. Her sister, Nessarose, is the person who has no arms.

2. With their parents mysteriously out of the picture, Dinah, Zeke and Rebecca Ruth are being watched over by their mother's cousin. What is his name?

From Quiz 'What-the-Dickens' by Gregory Maguire

Answer: Gage

After dropping in for an unexpected visit, Gage, a rather young school teacher, is left in charge of the three children. Less than mechanically-inclined, hapless with a screwdriver and uneasy with diaper changes, Gage uses his talent as a storyteller to keep the children entertained. In the process, he allays his own worries and finds a bit of confidence in his ability to deal with children.

3. Why did the English villagers attack Jack Fisher?

From Quiz Confessions of an Ugly Stepsister

Answer: They blamed him for the flooding of the fields and fenlands

Englishman Jack Fisher had married the Dutch Margarethe ten Broek, and had learned how to drain the lowlands from her father. He showed the English villagers how to drain their lands, but when the lowlands flooded, the villagers blamed him. They might have killed the whole family if Margarethe had not escaped with the girls in the dead of night. Within a week they set sail for Holland.

4. What is the name of the Sister who watches over and plays music for Liir?

From Quiz Son of a Witch - G. Maguire

Answer: Candle

Candle is a Quadling who is believed mute by the other maunts. She is not, however, just shy. Fun Note: The instrument she plays is called a domingon.

5. Elphaba, the main character who later becomes the Wicked Witch of the West, completely despises which of her schoolmates?

From Quiz "Wicked" the Novel

Answer: Galinda

Galinda, a blonde and beautiful girl who later becomes Glinda the Good, and Elphaba, begin as enemies. Everything about them is different, but soon, their differences bring them together and they become friends.

6. What historical family was used as a major part of this story?

From Quiz Mirror Mirror: A Novel

Answer: Borgia

Maguire included a note at the end of the story explaining his use of the Borgias and the liberties he also took.

7. Where is Turtle Heart from?

From Quiz The Wicked Witch of the West

Answer: Ovvles

Turtle Heart is from Ovvels. He tells Melena about what life was like living in Quadling Country.

8. What is the name of the Wicked Witch of the West?

From Quiz Wicked

Answer: Elphaba

There are suggestions in the book that her name is derived from the word "elf" because her skin is green- and there was much question as to her creation and who fathered her. Possibly her name is from the initials of the original creator of Oz - L. Frank Baum.

9. In the book "Wicked", The Clock of the Time Dragon is the central idol of which religion?

From Quiz Wicked

Answer: The Pleasure Faith

The Clock of the Time Dragon is placed as the center of the Pleasure Faith, one of the three main religions in the book. It contains many magicked Tik-Toks and Ozian robots that act out seemingly random scenes for viewers. In the other two religions, Lurina, the center of The Lurinist Faith, is an ancient Witch believed to be the beginning of life. The Unionist Faith worships the Unnamed God.

10. Discounting his meeting his own reflection inside the tin can, who did What-the-Dickens encounter first?

From Quiz 'What-the-Dickens' by Gregory Maguire

Answer: McCavity

A rather fat white cat, McCavity inspires an instant and passionate reaction in What-the-Dickens. Naivete, a need for connection and a lack of world-weary cynicism lead What-the-Dickens to search for McCavity in the hope that he will have someone to belong to. With no further motivation than the desire to become McCavity's pet, What-the-Dickens embarks on a dangerous search that leads him into a world full of surprises.

11. What was the rumor about the beautiful and mysterious Clara?

From Quiz Confessions of an Ugly Stepsister

Answer: She was a changeling, having been switched as a baby

Clara herself thought that she was a changling. She believed she had been kidnapped by a crow as a young child and kept in the basement of an old windmill until she was "changed" into a different person. After her parents paid a sizable ransom, she was returned home, but was not the same.

12. Which student is madly in love with Galinda?

From Quiz "Wicked" the Novel

Answer: Boq

Boq, being only a typical Munchkin, does not expect Galinda to return his affections, and he is quite right. Winkle is not a real character. Fiyero falls in love with Elphaba, and Avaric is just their friend.

13. What was the housekeeper's/cook's full name?

From Quiz Mirror Mirror: A Novel

Answer: Primavera Vecchia

Primavera, a word for Spring, takes care of Bianca as a child and as Bianca grows up without a father.

14. What was the machine that disturbed the town and made Frex a laughing stock?

From Quiz The Wicked Witch of the West

Answer: Time Dragon

The Time Dragon showed different scenes that were true and one was about Frex. The Grommetik is the tictok thing that Madam Morrible owns and uses to kill Dr. Dillamond, (a Goat).

15. What kind of animal is Doctor Dillimond?

From Quiz Wicked

Answer: Goat

Dr. Dillamond was not actually an "animal" but he was an "Animal". Just a regular animal is nothing of any importance, but an Animal, such as Dr. Dillamond, was dignified, intelligent, sophisticated, and well respected by many.

16. What separates an "animal" from an "Animal"?

From Quiz Wicked

Answer: The ability to talk

Animals, with a capital "A" can talk; animals with a lower case "a" cannot talk. Dr. Dillamond is a Goat, not a goat, else he would be unable to lecture to the students at Shiz Universoty.

17. What-the-Dickens had no idea that he was a tooth fairy until Pepper told him. She also told him the proper name of their race. What is that name?

From Quiz 'What-the-Dickens' by Gregory Maguire

Answer: skibberee

'Skibbereen can't be seen' to quote Pepper. But, throughout What-the-Dickens' story he is seen by many, both human and animal. His willingness to listen, his lack of censure and his good-hearted motives impart a strong moral lesson both to the children of the story and the reader.

18. If Clara's behavior in the van der Meer household were manifest today, what would the diagnosis probably be?

From Quiz Confessions of an Ugly Stepsister

Answer: Agoraphobia

Clara refused to leave the homestead, even though she expressed the desire to do so and see the world. In fact she even avoided passing by doors and windows. When the time came for the Ball with the prince, she had to be forced to go by Iris, and even then, she only went with her face veiled. Agoraphobia is an anxiety disorder marked by the fear of public and/or unfamiliar places. In severe cases, the sufferer may be unable to leave his or her home. It includes the fear of being embarrassed in a public place and the fear of being unable to escape.

19. Which familiar is Elphaba's first?

From Quiz "Wicked" and "The Wizard of Oz" (the books)

Answer: bees

In "Wicked", all the familiars are "collected" on the way to Kiamo Ko, beginning with the bees, then the dog, the crows, and lastly, the monkey. In "The Wizard of Oz", all the "familiars" are actually wild animals called to the Witch magically, using her silver whistle, but she refers to them as "her wolves", "her crows", and "her bees", possessively, much as does Elphaba.

20. What is the name of the prison where Nor is held?

From Quiz Son of a Witch - G. Maguire

Answer: Southstairs

Southstairs is a high-security prison in the Emerald City. No one that goes in ever comes out. Fun Note: Southstairs is where Shell Thropp works. Liir meets Shell while he is looking for Nor.

21. Who is Fiyero's wife, who later lets Elphaba stay with her at the castle?

From Quiz "Wicked" the Novel

Answer: Sarima

Sarima, Fiyero's wife from an arranged marriage, married him when he was only seven. They had three children and they lived in a grand castle.

22. Who says to Elphaba, "were you born to plague me?"

From Quiz "Wicked", the novel

Answer: Galinda

Galinda says this to Elphaba soon after they become roommates.

23. Who were called 'a pack of dirty thieves'?

From Quiz Mirror Mirror: A Novel

Answer: The dwarves

The dwarves, and not just seven of them, have been said to be thieves but contain much more knowledge and power than those who accuse them of stealing.

24. What dormitory was Galinda assigned to?

From Quiz The Wicked Witch of the West

Answer: Pink dormitory

Galinda was assigned to the Pink Dormitory because she didn't have an Ama to make her decision for her. She then was allowed to have her own room with Elphaba. Galinda later changes her name to Glinda after Dr. Dillamond died.

25. What is the name of our main character's sister?

From Quiz Wicked

Answer: Nessarose

According to the movie "The Wizard of Oz", the Wicked Witch of the East was inspired in Dorothy's dream by a woman named Elmira Gulch. The character of Nessarose did not appear in the original book.

26. What was Glinda's original name?

From Quiz Wicked

Answer: Galinda

After Dr. Dillamond is murdered, Galinda shortens her name to just "Glinda" in honor of him. Amaglinda is a combination of Ama from Ama Clutch, Glinda's Chaperone at Shiz, and Glinda. Yackel is another mysterious character in the book, and Candle is from the second book in this series, "Son of a Witch."

27. The rust-throated grisset, who first tried to feed What-the-Dickens to her nestlings, is particularly bad at which activity?

From Quiz 'What-the-Dickens' by Gregory Maguire

Answer: singing

After adopting What-the-Dickens, the mama grisset saves him first from McCavity, and later from an owl. Again, it's What-the-Dickens' lack of prejudice and earnest desire for connection that enables these two very different species to interact. And while What-the-Dickens recognizes the grisset's lack of singing ability, his reaction is simple and analytical, and forgiving, rather than harsh or demeaning.

28. Once in Holland, Margarethe and the two sisters found lodging and employment with the artist Master Schoonmaker. What did the Master keep behind locked doors?

From Quiz Confessions of an Ugly Stepsister

Answer: The gallery of God's mistakes

Schoonmaker had built his career on painting and selling sacred/religious art, but the Calvinist residents of Haarlem had no use for them. As a painter, he also catalogued the misshapen, "the unholy aberrations", which Schoonmaker said proves our need for God. He kept them locked up because they were so graphic and shocking.

29. The Witch in "Wicked" has the same physical "deformity" portrayed in the movie; she has green skin. In "The Wizard of Oz", however, she has a strikingly different deformity. What is it?

From Quiz "Wicked" and "The Wizard of Oz" (the books)

Answer: She has only one eye.

Many people are completely unaware that Baum's Witch has only one eye. This is not described in much detail, and only mentioned twice. There is no indication of her having lost an eye, and so having only one left. In fact, the eye she has is super-powered, "as powerful as a telescope", which would seem to point to her only ever having had one. Elphaba actually creates a telescope for herself, as she needs it!

30. What are the two tribes of the Great Kells (who are fighting in the beginning of the book) called?

From Quiz Son of a Witch - G. Maguire

Answer: The Scrow and the Yunamata

The Scrow and the Yunamata are fighting because each thinks the other is responsible for the face scrapings. They stop fighting when it is found out that dragons are responsible. Fun Note: The Scrow's leader is the Princess Nastoya, an Elephant. The Yunamata do not wear clothes, they simply paint their bodies with tribal markings.

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