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Quiz about How the Grinch Stole Christmas by Dr Seuss

"How the Grinch Stole Christmas" by Dr. Seuss Quiz

My little brother and sister loved this story. Dr. Seuss is always a favorite. This quiz is based on the Dr. Seuss book only, not at all on the movies.

A multiple-choice quiz by spunkychic93. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
spunkychic93

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
247,894

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
11 / 15

Plays
6224

Awards
Top 10% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 73 (12/15), Guest 82 (0/15), Guest 97 (12/15).

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 15

1. Where does the Grinch live? Hint

South of Who-ville

Under the city

In the center of town

North of Who-ville

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Question 2 of 15

2. What is the most likely reason the Grinch hated Christmas? Hint

His heart was too small

His head wasn't screwed on just right

His shoes were too tight

He was always bad and didn't get any presents

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Question 3 of 15

3. According to the book, what does the Grinch hate most about Christmas in Who-ville? Hint

When the Whos laugh

When the Whos open their presents

When the Whos eat

When the Whos sing

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Question 4 of 15

4. Who is Max? Hint

The Head Police Chief

The Grinch's cat

The Grinch's dog

The Mayor of Who-ville

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Question 5 of 15

5. The Grinch makes Max resemble a reindeer by tying a big horn onto his head to look like an antler.

True

False

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Question 6 of 15

6. The Grinch tries to steal Christmas from the Whos. What is the first thing to go? Hint

The Tree

The Decorations

The Presents

The Stockings

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Question 7 of 15

7. What does the Grinch take the last can of? Hint

Stuffing

Who-hash

Who-pudding

Roast beast

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Question 8 of 15

8. Little Cindy-Lou Who catches the Grinch trying to steal the tree. What excuse does the Grinch make for stealing the tree? Hint

The lights are broken

It's old and the Grinch wants to get her a new one

He wants to make it nicer

He runs away and doesn't give Cindy-Lou an excuse

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Question 9 of 15

9. What is the LAST thing the Grinch takes (according to the original poem)? Hint

The tree

The stockings

The crumbs for the mouse

The log from the fire

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Question 10 of 15

10. What is the Grinch planning to do with the load of toys and other things? Hint

Give it to the poor

Keep it to himself

Dump it off Mt. Crumpit

Give it back when the Whos beg for it

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Question 11 of 15

11. What does the Grinch wait for on top of Mount Crumpit? Hint

The sound of Whos singing

Whos begging for their gifts back

The sound of angry Whos

The sound of Whos crying

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Question 12 of 15

12. What do the Whos do when they find out their Christmas goodies have been stolen? Hint

They sulk in their bedrooms

They beg for their things back

They get angry with the Grinch

They sing

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Question 13 of 15

13. The Grinch dumps his sled over Mount Crumpit.

True

False

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Question 14 of 15

14. What does the Grinch do after he returns the toys to Who-ville? Hint

Carve the roast beast

Faints

Run away

Dance

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Question 15 of 15

15. The story of the "How the Grinch stole Christmas" by Dr. Seuss, teaches young children about the spirit of Christmas.

True

False

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Where does the Grinch live?

Answer: North of Who-ville

The Grinch lives on a moutain in a cave and every year stares down into Who-ville hating Christmas.

2. What is the most likely reason the Grinch hated Christmas?

Answer: His heart was too small

"The Grinch hated Christmas! The whole Christmas season!
Now, please don't ask why. No one quite knows the reason.
But, I think the most likely reason of all
May have been that his heart was two sizes too small."

3. According to the book, what does the Grinch hate most about Christmas in Who-ville?

Answer: When the Whos sing

I bet the Whos had wonderful voices. I couldn't see everyone gathering around every year and singing badly. The Grinch is a mean grouch.

4. Who is Max?

Answer: The Grinch's dog

Max is a loyal friend to the Grinch. No matter how many mean things he does to Max.

5. The Grinch makes Max resemble a reindeer by tying a big horn onto his head to look like an antler.

Answer: True

Max is so good to the Grinch. He is a good dog. The Grinch forces Max to pull a sled down the mountain and then back up again.

6. The Grinch tries to steal Christmas from the Whos. What is the first thing to go?

Answer: The Stockings

All those poor little Whos will wake up in the morning with no toys and be so upset. The Grinch is so mean.

7. What does the Grinch take the last can of?

Answer: Who-hash

Those poor Whos with no presents or food. I would be really upset with the Grinch.

8. Little Cindy-Lou Who catches the Grinch trying to steal the tree. What excuse does the Grinch make for stealing the tree?

Answer: The lights are broken

He tells her he'll bring it right back and then gives her a drink and sends her to bed.

9. What is the LAST thing the Grinch takes (according to the original poem)?

Answer: The log from the fire

The Grinch doesn't even leave crumbs big enough for a mouse to eat. He sure cleaned out that house. All that was left were some hooks and some wire.

10. What is the Grinch planning to do with the load of toys and other things?

Answer: Dump it off Mt. Crumpit

What are the Whos going to do? All their things are gone. I couldn't imagine a world without Christmas.

11. What does the Grinch wait for on top of Mount Crumpit?

Answer: The sound of Whos crying

The Grinch needs to hear that sound to feel happy with himself but he doesn't understand that he can't stop Christmas from coming.

12. What do the Whos do when they find out their Christmas goodies have been stolen?

Answer: They sing

The Whos have the spirit of Christmas within them. It's something the Grinch could never steal.

13. The Grinch dumps his sled over Mount Crumpit.

Answer: False

The Grinch brings the sled back down to the Whos because his heart grew three sizes and he cares about the Whos now.

14. What does the Grinch do after he returns the toys to Who-ville?

Answer: Carve the roast beast

The Grinch shares a meal with his new found friends, The Whos.

15. The story of the "How the Grinch stole Christmas" by Dr. Seuss, teaches young children about the spirit of Christmas.

Answer: True

Christmas is about being with your family and loving each other. The Grinch learns his lesson of Christmas and is truly happy in the end.

Source: Author spunkychic93

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