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How the Grinch Stole Christmas
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1 Where does the Grinch live?
Answer: Mount Crumpit

Mount Crumpit is just North of Whoville. The Grinch has lived there since he was only eight years old.
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2 Where do the Whos live?
Answer: Whoville

3 Why does the Grinch hate Christmas?
Answer: His school classmates laughed at him when he tried to shave his chin.

He's hated Christmas since he was born. When he was a baby, he ate a Santa plate. It could be because he had a crush at school and made her a homemade angel for her tree. Then he looked into the mirror and remembered a kid saying, "You're eight years old and you have a beard." The kids at his school made fun of and laughed at his "shaved" face, which happened around Christmas time. He got angry and ruined the classroom and threw their Christmas tree across the room.
4 What 'Saturday Night Live' regular plays Cindy Lou's mom?
Answer: Molly Shannon

5 The Grinch had a crush. What was her name?
Answer: Martha May Whovier

Martha May Whovier was the Grinch's crush when he was little and she had a crush on him. He made her an angel for Christmas, only for him to ruin it when the kids at his school laughed at him.
6 Who directed "How The Grinch Stole Christmas"?
Answer: Ron Howard

Ron Howard has been a well accomplished film director. He has also directed the films "Apollo 13", "Cinderella Man", and "The Da Vinci Code". He won an Oscar for Best Director for his film "A Beautiful Mind".
7 Who proposed marriage to the Grinch's childhood crush?
Answer: Mayor of Whoville

The Mayor of Whoville proposed marriage to her but she rejected him at the end of the movie.
8 What is the name of the Grinch's dog?
Answer: Max

No one knows how he got a dog. Maybe the Grinch stole Max from Whoville or Max found the Grinch living at Mount Crumpit.
9 Martha showed off an interesting machine to me when she put lights on her house. Who played me?
Answer: Molly Shannon

Shannon landed the role of Betty Lou Who. Betty was Cindy Lou Who's mom and the wife of Lou Lou Who. In one scene, Betty was seen on her roof putting up Christmas lights and she mentioned that she wanted her house to look better than Martha May Whovier's home, which was next door. Martha came outside and said hello to Betty and Betty said hello back. Martha showed Betty a beautiful antique and Betty commented that it looked nice. Martha then unveiled a machine she had and used it to shoot up lights all over her house, which overwhelmed Betty. Midway through the movie, Cindy Lou Who told Betty and Lou that she wanted to do something nice for The Grinch and the town after he went on a rampage. Shannon guest starred on the TV series "Glee", "Pushing Daisies" and "30 Rock".
10 The Grinch wins what award?
Answer: The Holiday Cheermeister Award

Cindy Lou Who wants the Grinch to love Christmas. So she persuades the Whos to let the Grinch win the Holiday Cheermeister Award so he will come down to the annual Who-bilation and like Christmas.
11 What's the Grinch's dog's name?
Answer: Max

His name is Max. In reality, the dog who played Max is female and her name is Kelly, I think (saw it on the Animal Planet channel).
12 What two people feel bad for the Grinch?
Answer: Cindy Lou Who and Martha May Whovier

Cindy Lou Who feels bad for the Grinch and it shows because she cares if he comes down to the annual Who-bilation. Cindy also feels bad and likes the Grinch because he saved her life in the beginning of the film. Martha May Whovier also feels bad for the Grinch because she likes him, and people make fun of him.
13 What does Cindy Lou's dad do for a living?
Answer: Postal worker

14 Who does the Grinch dress up as before he steals all of Whoville's Christmas trees, presents, and food?
Answer: Santa Claus

"With this coat and this hat, I'll look just like St. Nick," the Grinch says.

The Grinch builds a sleigh to get to Whoville and Max is the reindeer, Rudolph.
15 What excuse does the Grinch use to take Cindy Lou Who's Christmas Tree?
Answer: A light won't light on one side.

"There's a light on this tree, that won't light on one side. So I'm taking it home to my workshop my dear," the Grinch says. Cindy Lou falls for it. The Grinch gives her a glass of water, pats her head, and sends her to bed.
16 How does the Grinch reach the top of Mount Crumpit after stealing all of Whoville's presents?
Answer: Max, acting like a reindeer, rides Grinch and the sleigh up there.

The Grinch has been to Mt. Crumpit several times. He usually walks up there or goes down the dumpster ride, where all of Whoville's trash goes. This time, Max rides Grinch and the sleigh up 3,000 feet! Strong dog.
17 Who is the narrator in this film.
Answer: Anthony Hopkins

Anthony Hopkins did this all in one day. Carrey plays the Grinch. Howard is the director of the film, and Karloff was the narrator of the cartoon version in 1966. Hopkins was given an Oscar for his role of Hannibal Lecter in "Silence of the Lambs".
18 Who does the Grinch see on top of the sleigh that makes the Grinch save all the presents?
Answer: Cindy Lou Who

She visits the Grinch, because she feels no one should be alone on Christmas. The Grinch gets emotional and strong, and lifts the sliegh above his head. They ride down Mt. Crumpit back to Whoville, where the Grinch is forgiven by all the Whos for taking their presents.
19 What is the Grinch's dog's name.
Answer: Max

Max is also the most common dog name. Max is used as a reindeer in the film but just sits in the rocket powered sled next to The Grinch.
20 Who carves the roast beast?
Answer: The Grinch

After returning all of the presents, trees, and food to Whoville, he is forgiven by the sheriff and the Whos. Mayor Augustus May Who's fiance dumps him and falls in love with the Grinch. Everyone gathers around for Christmas dinner, as the Grinch carves the roast beast.
21 Who makes everyone realize the true meaning of Christmas?
Answer: Lou Lou Who

Lou Lou Who says "I'm glad he took our presents. You can't hurt Christmas, Mr. Mayor, beacuse it isn't about the... the gifts or the contest or the fancy lights. That's what Cindy's been trying to tell everyone... and me. I don't need anything more for Christmas than this right here: my family." Cindy probably would've made people realize this but she was 10,000 feet above them on Mt. Crumpit. This was a really good point, because people do tend to go crazy over buying presents on Christmas.