Question 1

Why is Elphaba born with green skin?

Accepted Answer

Her mother drank a elixer

Question 2

What is the name of the university Elphaba and Glinda attend?

Accepted Answer

Shiz University

Question 3

What is Elphaba's relationship with Nessarose?

Accepted Answer

Nessarose is her younger sister

Question 4

Why does Elphaba initially go to see the Wizard of Oz?

Accepted Answer

To learn magic and help the animals of Oz

Question 5

What does Glinda give to Nessarose that plays a key role in the story?

Accepted Answer

A pair of silver slippers

Question 6

Why does the Wizard want to silence the talking animals in Oz?

Accepted Answer

He believes they are a threat to his rule

Question 7

How does Elphaba’s reputation as the "Wicked Witch" begin?

Accepted Answer

She defies the Wizard and runs away

Question 8

What spell does Elphaba use to help Fiyero escape?

Accepted Answer

A protection spell that turns him into a scarecrow

Question 9

What does Glinda aspire to be known for at the beginning of the story?

Accepted Answer

Being loved and popular

Question 10

What role does Madame Morrible play in the story?

Accepted Answer

She secretly works for the Wizard

Question 11

What happens to Nessarose that solidifies her fate?

Accepted Answer

She is crushed by a house

Question 12

Why does Fiyero sacrifice himself for Elphaba?

Accepted Answer

He realizes he loves Elphaba and wants to protect her

Question 13

Why does Elphaba cast a spell on Fiyero?

Accepted Answer

Resist pain and death

Question 14

What does Elphaba’s magical book, the Grimmerie, contain?

Accepted Answer

Spells written in an ancient language

Question 15

How does Glinda respond to Elphaba’s supposed death?

Accepted Answer

She cries but keeps up appearances

Question 16

What is the true reason Elphaba cannot be affected by water?

Accepted Answer

It is a lie created to fake her death

Question 17

What does Elphaba do at the end of the story?

Accepted Answer

She fakes her death and escapes with Fiyero

Question 18

What lesson does Glinda learn by the end of Wicked?

Accepted Answer

That friendship is more valuable than fame

Question 19

How does Wicked tie into The Wizard of Oz?

Accepted Answer

It tells the events before Dorothy arrives

Question 20

What is the meaning behind the song "For Good"?

Accepted Answer

It’s Glinda and Elphaba saying goodbye and acknowledging how they changed

How Well Do You Know Wicked? Quiz

2) What is the name of the university Elphaba and Glinda attend?

3) What is Elphaba's relationship with Nessarose?

4) Why does Elphaba initially go to see the Wizard of Oz?

5) What does Glinda give to Nessarose that plays a key role in the story?

6) Why does the Wizard want to silence the talking animals in Oz?

7) How does Elphaba’s reputation as the "Wicked Witch" begin?

8) What spell does Elphaba use to help Fiyero escape?

9) What does Glinda aspire to be known for at the beginning of the story?

10) What role does Madame Morrible play in the story?

11) What happens to Nessarose that solidifies her fate?

12) Why does Fiyero sacrifice himself for Elphaba?

13) Why does Elphaba cast a spell on Fiyero?

14) What does Elphaba’s magical book, the Grimmerie, contain?

15) How does Glinda respond to Elphaba’s supposed death?

16) What is the true reason Elphaba cannot be affected by water?

17) What does Elphaba do at the end of the story?

18) What lesson does Glinda learn by the end of Wicked?

19) How does Wicked tie into The Wizard of Oz?

20) What is the meaning behind the song "For Good"?