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25 Magical Wizard of Oz Trivia Questions and Answers

Reviewed by Stefanie Zaldarriaga, Author·Updated Apr 2025·3 min read

Welcome to our Wizard of Oz trivia collection! Whether you’re a die-hard fan or a newcomer who’s just taken the journey, there’s something here for everyone.

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  1. 1What year was The Wizard of Oz movie released?

  2. 2Who was originally cast to play the Tin Man?

  3. 3What color was Dorothy’s iconic dress actually in the movie?

  4. 4What was used to create the snow in the poppy field scene?

  5. 5What special effect was used for the tornado in the movie?

  6. 6Which actress played Dorothy Gale?

  7. 7What role did Margaret Hamilton play in the film?

  8. 8How old was Judy Garland when she played Dorothy?

  9. 9What costume malfunction did the Cowardly Lion suffer from?

  10. 10Which actor was almost seriously burned during filming?

  11. 11What song won an Academy Award for Best Original Song?

  12. 12Who composed the music for The Wizard of Oz?

  13. 13What song was almost cut from the movie for being too slow?

  14. 14How much did Judy Garland get paid for her role compared to the dog that played Toto?

  15. 15What hidden message appears in the Wicked Witch’s skywriting?

  16. 16What color were Dorothy’s slippers in the original Wizard of Oz book?

  17. 17Which studio produced The Wizard of Oz?

  18. 18Which phrase became a famous cultural reference from the movie?

  19. 19What makes The Wizard of Oz significant in terms of color film history?

  20. 20What is the significance of The Wizard of Oz in the National Film Registry?

  21. 21What was the budget for The Wizard of Oz?

  22. 22What scene was edited due to concerns over it being too frightening for children?

  23. 23How long did it take to apply the Scarecrow’s makeup?

  24. 24Which character’s costume weighed the most?

  25. 25What was the original running time of the movie?

Answer Key

  1. 1. 1939
  2. 2. Buddy Ebsen
  3. 3. Blue and white
  4. 4. Asbestos
  5. 5. A cloth wind sock
  6. 6. Judy Garland
  7. 7. The Wicked Witch of the West
  8. 8. 16 years old
  9. 9. His costume was made from real lion pelts, making it unbearably hot for actor Bert Lahr to wear.
  10. 10. Margaret Hamilton
  11. 11. "Over the Rainbow"
  12. 12. Harold Arlen
  13. 13. "Over the Rainbow"
  14. 14. Judy Garland was paid $500 per week, while Toto (Terry) was paid $125 per week.
  15. 15. "Surrender Dorothy"
  16. 16. Silver
  17. 17. MGM (Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer)
  18. 18. "There’s no place like home."
  19. 19. It used Technicolor for the magical world of Oz, creating a stark contrast with the sepia-toned Kansas scenes.
  20. 20. It was one of the first 25 films selected for preservation in the National Film Registry by the Library of Congress in 1989.
  21. 21. $2.8 million
  22. 22. The Wicked Witch’s hourglass scene
  23. 23. Two hours
  24. 24. The Cowardly Lion’s costume
  25. 25. 112 minutes

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