Vocabulary
What is the English for un épouvantail?
It is a scarecrow.
How does Dorothy arrive in Oz?
Her house is caught up in a tornado.
What does the Cowardly Lion want?
He wants courage.
Which character becomes the main character in Wicked?
It's the Wicked Witch of the West.
What is the French for a director?
What is the French for a wizard?
It is un.e sorcier.e.
What is Dorothy's goal?
She wants to return home.
What does the Tin Woodman want?
He wants a heart.
What is the Wicked Witch of the West's name?
Her name is Elphaba.
What is a blockbuster?
It a successful film that earns a lot of money.
What is the French for a soundtrack?
It is une bande son (de film).
Where does Dorothy live at the beginning of the story?
She lived in Kansas (with her uncle and aunt).
What does the Scarecrow want?
He wants a brain.
What is a musical?
A musical is a play that combines acting, singing and dancing.
What was the original colour of Dorothy's shoes?
The original colour of Dorothy's shoes was silver.
What is the French for a stage?
It is la scène (de représentation).
Who says to Dorothy how to return home?
It is Glinda (The Good Witch of the North).
Who obeys the Wicked Witch?
The Flying Monkeys.
When was Wicked adapted into a Broadway musical?
It was adapted in 2024.
Why are Dorothy's shoes red in the 1937 movie?
Dorothy's shoes were red to show off Technicolour advancements.
What is the French for the setting?
It is le décor.
When was The Wonderful Wizard of Oz first published?
It was first published in 1900.
Who wrote The Wonderful Wizard of Oz?
It was L. Frank Baum.
Why do many stories get adapted for modern audiences?
To make them relevant/impactful/interesting for new generations.
Why has The Wonderful Wizard of Oz been so popular in the US?
Because it was one of the first fantasy / fairy tale published in the US.