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Quiz about How the Grinch Stole Christmas by Dr Seuss
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.
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Author
spunkychic93
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
247,894
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
15
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
11 / 15
Plays
6182
Awards
Top 10% Quiz
Last 3 plays: Guest 71 (13/15), Guest 70 (12/15), Guest 38 (11/15).
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Question 1 of 15
1. Where does the Grinch live? Hint


Question 2 of 15
2. What is the most likely reason the Grinch hated Christmas? Hint


Question 3 of 15
3. According to the book, what does the Grinch hate most about Christmas in Who-ville? Hint


Question 4 of 15
4. Who is Max? Hint


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.


Question 6 of 15
6. The Grinch tries to steal Christmas from the Whos. What is the first thing to go? Hint


Question 7 of 15
7. What does the Grinch take the last can of? Hint


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


Question 9 of 15
9. What is the LAST thing the Grinch takes (according to the original poem)? Hint


Question 10 of 15
10. What is the Grinch planning to do with the load of toys and other things? Hint


Question 11 of 15
11. What does the Grinch wait for on top of Mount Crumpit? Hint


Question 12 of 15
12. What do the Whos do when they find out their Christmas goodies have been stolen? Hint


Question 13 of 15
13. The Grinch dumps his sled over Mount Crumpit.


Question 14 of 15
14. What does the Grinch do after he returns the toys to Who-ville? Hint


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.





Most Recent Scores
Mar 26 2024 : Guest 71: 13/15
Mar 14 2024 : Guest 70: 12/15
Mar 14 2024 : Guest 38: 11/15
Mar 14 2024 : Guest 24: 14/15
Mar 04 2024 : Guest 173: 11/15
Feb 29 2024 : Guest 207: 15/15
Feb 28 2024 : stevroll: 7/15
Feb 27 2024 : Guest 90: 0/15
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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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