WorksheetsEdward Scissorhands
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
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
Which character in the film acts as a bridge between Edward and the ordinary world?
Jim
Peg Boggs
The Inventor
Kim
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
The neighborhood immediately rejects Edward due to his scissorhands.
TRUE
FALSE
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
The inventor's laboratory is portrayed as an ordinary, everyday space in the film.
TRUE
FALSE
Kim's relationship with Edward helps to highlight the ordinary aspects of the magical realism in the film.
TRUE
FALSE
The ending of Edward Scissorhands reinforces the integration of magical elements into the ordinary world.
TRUE
FALSE
In its effort to ridicule conformity, the film stereotypes 1950s culture. Which is not a stereotype?
attitudes of intolerance
pretty on the outside
barbeques and card games with the neighborhood
people wearing black
What is the film's message about conformity?
Conformity is necessary for a harmonious society
Conformity leads to personal happiness and success
Conformity stifles individuality and creativity
Conformity is a choice that should be respected
What is ironic about Edward both drawn into the community for his unique qualities and later rejected by it?
While he is created by an inventor, he has more feelings than the townspeople
They don't seem to understand what they want
They only used him for gossip
There is nothing ironic here
What is ironic about Edward's name?
His name suggests normalcy despite his unique condition
His name is the same as the town's mayor
He has scissorhands despite being called Edward
He was named after his creator
What is ironic about Edward becoming a popular hairdresser?
He has never had a haircut himself
He is secretly afraid of scissors
His own hair is messy and unkempt
He hates cutting hair
Why is it humorous when Peg first meets Edward?
She mistakes him for a burglar
She tries to sell him Avon products
She asks him to trim her bushes immediately
She thinks he is wearing a costume
What is ironic about Kim falling in love with Edward?
She initially finds him terrifying even revolting
She is a hairdresser too
She has a phobia of scissors
She is already engaged to another man
Why is the end of the movie considered ironic?
Edward becomes the town mayor
Edward creates snow for the town, which they have never experienced before
Edward turns out to be human after all
The town forgets about Edward and returns to their mundane lives
