Exploring Literary Allusions Through Disney Movies

What do most Disney movies include that captivates the audience?

• Historical accuracy

• Modern technology

• Illusions

• Action scenes

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Which Disney movie is mentioned as having illusions?

• The Aristocats

• The Lion King

• All of the above

• Frozen

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What literary figure does Jack Skellington reference in his song?

• Mark Twain

• Jane Austen

• William Shakespeare

• Charles Dickens

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What scene from Hamlet is alluded to in a Disney movie?

• The ghost scene

• The graveyard scene

• The duel scene

• The play within a play

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Why are illusions used in literature and movies?

• To confuse the audience

• To extend the story

• To focus on the author

• To convey ideas creatively

What emotion is invoked when illusions are used effectively?

• Confusion

• Indifference

• Curiosity

• Familiarity

What does the name 'Berlioz' in 'The Aristocats' refer to?

• A French general

• A French composer

• A type of cheese

• A city in France

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Which kitten in 'The Aristocats' is named after a famous French artist?

• Toulouse

• Marie

• Berlioz

• Duchess

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If you don't understand an illusion, what should you consider it as?

• An inside joke

• A mistake by the creator

• A hidden message

• A critical plot point

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What is the origin of the word 'illusion'?

• German for 'to create'

• French for 'to disguise'

• Latin for 'to play with'

• Greek for 'to reveal'

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