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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.

Author
Aussiegal18

Time
2 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
160,261

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
731

Last 3 plays: Guest 64 (8/10), Guest 80 (8/10), Guest 72 (9/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. When did "Seussical" first open in New York City? Hint

November 15, 2001

December 5, 2000

November 30, 2000

October 25, 2001

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Question 2 of 10

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

Eric Carle

Theodor Geisel

David Shiner

P.D. Eastman

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Question 3 of 10

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

Yertle the Turtle

Gertrude McFuzz

The Grinch

The Sneetches

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Question 4 of 10

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

Mayzie LaBird

Gertrude McFuzz

Sour Kangaroo

JoJo

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Question 5 of 10

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

Solla Sollew

Whoville

McElligot's Pool

The Jungle of Nool

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who is JoJo? Hint

The Mayor of Whoville's son

One of the animals in the Jungle of Nool

Another neighbor of Horton's

The Sour Kangaroo's son

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who is the narrator of the musical? Hint

Dr. Seuss

The Cat in the Hat

The Mayor of Whoville

A character named Narrator

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Question 8 of 10

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

Tigers

Birds

Elephants

Monkeys

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Question 9 of 10

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

All For You

Oh, The Thinks You Can Think

How Lucky You Are

Green Eggs and Ham

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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

A Kangaroo Turtle

An Elephant Bird

A Who Bird

An Bird Elephant

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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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