Edward Scissorhands

What event in Edward Scissorhands most clearly represents magical realism?

• Edward creating ice sculptures

• Edward attending a neighborhood BBQ

• Edward driving a car

• Edward going to school

How does the film blend the ordinary with the extraordinary in its setting?

• By depicting a realistic suburban neighborhood with a fantastical mansion

• By showing a magical forest next to the town

• By including talking animals in the neighborhood

• By having a flying car as the main mode of transportation

Which of Edward's characteristics best exemplifies the magical realism genre?

• His quiet demeanor

• His artistic skills

• His scissorhands

• His romantic interest in Kim

The pastel-colored houses in the suburb primarily symbolize:

• The economic status of the residents

• The monotony and conformity of suburban life

• The magical nature of the town

• The artistic influence of Edward

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Which character in the film acts as a bridge between Edward and the ordinary world?

• Jim

• Peg Boggs

• The Inventor

• Kim

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How does the physical appearance of Edward contrast with the suburban setting?

• His scissorhands make life exciting

• HIs scissorhands make life scary

• His scissorhands aren't any different

• Edward wears black

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The neighborhood immediately rejects Edward due to his scissorhands.

• TRUE

• FALSE

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Edward's ability to create ice sculptures is an example of magical realism.

• TRUE

• FALSE

When does the community turn on Edward?

• When he won't sleep with Joyce

• When he is caught breaking into Jim's parents' house

• When he goes to court

• When the tv stations show up

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The inventor's laboratory is portrayed as an ordinary, everyday space in the film.

• TRUE

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  FALSE