'Wicked' Cast Pay Gap - reading comprehension

• What is Wicked based on?

• • a. A classic novel

• • b. A Broadway musical

• • c. A historical event

• • d. A TV series

• Who plays the Wicked Witch of the West in the movie?

• • a. Ariana Grande

• • b. Michelle Yeoh

• • c. Cynthia Erivo

• • d. Jonathan Bailey

• What rumors circulated about the lead actresses in Wicked?

• • a. They refused to work together.

• • • b. They were paid equally.

• • • c. They had creative differences with the director.

• • d. There was a large pay difference between them.

• Who confirmed that the rumors about the pay gap were false?

• • a. Cynthia Erivo’s representative

• • b. Ariana Grande’s spokesperson

• • c. Universal Pictures’ representative

• • d. The Hollywood Reporter

• How much was Ariana Grande rumored to be paid?

• • a. $1 million

• • b. $5 million

• • c. $10 million

• • d. $15 million

• • When did Wicked premiere in theaters?

• • a. November 22, 2024

• • • b. November 24, 2025

• • • c. December 1, 2023

• • d. November 21, 2025

• How much did Wicked earn during its opening weekend?

• • a. $50 million

• • b. $114 million

• • c. $200 million

• • d. $300 million

• What rank did Wicked achieve for all-time box office openings in the U.S.?

• • a. Top 50

• • b. Top 100

• • c. Top 10

• • d. Top 500

• Which of the following movies did Wicked beat in opening weekend sales?

• • a. Toy Story 3

• • b. Avatar

• • c. Frozen

• • d. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone

• What is the release date for Wicked: Part Two?

• • • a. November 22, 2023

• • • b. November 21, 2025

• • • c. December 1, 2025

• • d. October 15, 2025