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Quiz about Seussical The Musical
Quiz about Seussical The Musical

Seussical: The Musical Trivia Quiz


"Seussical" is a really fun show to see and I loved it. Here is a quiz over some of the basics.

A multiple-choice quiz by Aussiegal18. Estimated time: 2 mins.
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Author
Aussiegal18
Time
2 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
160,261
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Easy
Avg Score
8 / 10
Plays
738
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Question 1 of 10
1. When did "Seussical" first open in New York City? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Who wrote the works that this musical is based on? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. What character appears in stories but doesn't make it to the stage show? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Who is secretly in love with Horton through the entire show? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Where does Horton dream of going to a lot? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Who is JoJo? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Who is the narrator of the musical? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. What type of animals are the Wickersham Brothers? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. What song is sung during the Curtain Call? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Here is an easy one: What is the name of the animal that hatches from the Mayzie's egg that Horton sits on through all of Act II? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. When did "Seussical" first open in New York City?

Answer: November 30, 2000

It opened November 30, 2000 at the Richard Rodgers Theatre in New York City.
2. Who wrote the works that this musical is based on?

Answer: Theodor Geisel

Theodor Geisel wrote these stories under the pen name, Dr. Seuss. Hence, the title "Seussical".
3. What character appears in stories but doesn't make it to the stage show?

Answer: The Sneetches

The Sneetches didn't make the cut. Yertle the Turtle is the judge in the trial of the people versus Horton the Elephant. The Grinch makes a brief apperance in "Here On Who". Gertrude McFuzz and her tail is one of the main characters. The Sneetches are mentioned, though, in the song "Chasing the Who's".
4. Who is secretly in love with Horton through the entire show?

Answer: Gertrude McFuzz

Gertrude McFuzz is Horton's next door neighbor and tries desperately to get Horton's attention by writing a song about him, "The One Feather Tail of Miss Gertrude McFuzz". She also hopes that Horton will one day notice her, "Notice Me, Horton".
5. Where does Horton dream of going to a lot?

Answer: Solla Sollew

Solla Sollew is a place where everything is perfect. Both Horton and JoJo want to go there.
6. Who is JoJo?

Answer: The Mayor of Whoville's son

JoJo is the Mayor of Whoville's son. He and Horton become friends because they both dream a lot. JoJo's thinks get him into trouble and his parents send him to the military. He later saves Whoville.
7. Who is the narrator of the musical?

Answer: The Cat in the Hat

In the song, "Oh, The Thinks You Can Think", The Cat in the Hat says, "How d'ya do and hello! I'll be running the show! I'm you host and emcee!"
8. What type of animals are the Wickersham Brothers?

Answer: Monkeys

The Wickersham brothers are monkeys. They steal Horton's clover that the Whos are on.
9. What song is sung during the Curtain Call?

Answer: Green Eggs and Ham

"All For You" is sung by Gertrude to Horton after she comes to save him from the circus. At the end of the song, she gives Horton his clover back after it took her seven weeks to find it. The Cat in the Hat sings "How Lucky You Are" while Horton is chasing the bird that has his clover with the Whos on it. The show is opened with the full company singing "Oh, The Thinks You Can Think".
10. Here is an easy one: What is the name of the animal that hatches from the Mayzie's egg that Horton sits on through all of Act II?

Answer: An Elephant Bird

The name is given after the egg hatches in the finale. This is when Horton notices Gertrude and they promise to raise the elephant bird together.
Source: Author Aussiegal18

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