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Quiz about Dr Seuss Haiku For Children
Quiz about Dr Seuss Haiku For Children

Dr Seuss Haiku For Children Trivia Quiz


A haiku is a Japanese poem with three lines. The first and third lines have five syllables, and the second line has seven syllables. These are related to Dr. Seuss in some way. It may contain spoilers.

A multiple-choice quiz by Ilona_Ritter. Estimated time: 2 mins.
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Author
Ilona_Ritter
Time
2 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
410,834
Updated
Dec 02 22
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Very Easy
Avg Score
9 / 10
Plays
214
Awards
Top 35% Quiz
Last 3 plays: Guest 103 (10/10), Guest 24 (10/10), Guest 173 (8/10).
Question 1 of 10
1. Marco, don't tell tales
But what can I say - I saw
Walking on this street
Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Super large and grey
He sat upon Maizie's egg
Who's this faithful one?
Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Cannot play today
Sat and sat then came a cat
This cat was wearing ...
Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. His heart was two sizes
Too small, they say. Who tries
To steal Christmas Day?

Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. He will not eat them
He won't eat them here or there
Sam-I-Am won't try ...
Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. There are diff'rent fish
"Funny things are everywhere."
I see red fish and ...
Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. A Knox in a box
And Sue sews crow's clothes
But who was in socks?
Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Who "spoke for the trees"
That people keep cutting down?
But now he is gone.
Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Let him sleep today
He will stay in bed all-day
A band will not help
Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. "Today is your day."
But which way can you now go?
Sometimes you will wait
Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Marco, don't tell tales But what can I say - I saw Walking on this street

Answer: Mulberry

"And to Think That I Saw it on Mulberry Street" was Dr. Seuss' first book. It was written in 1937. It tells the story of Marco, a boy whose father tells him, "stop telling such outlandish tales. Stop turning minnows into whales." Marco sees a horse and a wagon on his way to and from school on Mulberry Street, so he thinks of what to tell his father he saw on Mulberry Street because a horse and a wagon are dull.

As he walks, his story gets bigger and bigger with things such as a zebra and then a blue elephant.

When he gets home, however, he tells his dad that all he saw was a horse and wagon.
2. Super large and grey He sat upon Maizie's egg Who's this faithful one?

Answer: Horton

"Horton Hatches the Egg" was written in 1940. Horton the Elephant sits on Maizie's egg because she doesn't feel like sitting there anymore. No matter who teases him or how long she's away, he continues to sit. He keeps saying, "I meant what I said, and I said what I meant; an elephant's faithful 100%."
3. Cannot play today Sat and sat then came a cat This cat was wearing ...

Answer: a hat

"The Cat in the Hat" was written in 1957. Sally and her brother are sitting inside because "it's too wet to play." A cat in a hat comes in with all sorts of games for them to play. He also introduces them to Thing One and Thing Two, who make a huge mess. Their fish keeps warning them that their mother would not like it. However, he is ignored.
4. His heart was two sizes Too small, they say. Who tries To steal Christmas Day?

Answer: The Grinch

"How the Grinch Stole Christmas" was written in 1957. The Grinch's heart was "two sizes too small," so he hated Christmas. The Whos in Whoville He decided to take Christmas from them by stealing their food and gifts. However, on Christmas morning, they Whos are still singing and happy. As a result, "in Whoville, they say, the Grinch's heart grew three sizes that day."
5. He will not eat them He won't eat them here or there Sam-I-Am won't try ...

Answer: Green Eggs and Ham

"Green Eggs and Ham" was written in 1960. The man tries to get Sam-I-Am to try green eggs and ham, but Sam will not do it. No matter where he is or who he is with, Sam says he doesn't like them. But Sam never actually had them. "Try them, and you may; try them, and you may, I say."
6. There are diff'rent fish "Funny things are everywhere." I see red fish and ...

Answer: Blue

"One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish" was written in 1960. It tells the story of strange things that are all over, such as the one with a shoe on and a shoe off who likes to hold a bird.
7. A Knox in a box And Sue sews crow's clothes But who was in socks?

Answer: Fox

"Fox in Socks" was written in 1965. It is a tongue-twister-filled book that can be tricky to read. The very first page says, "Read carefully. This book is dangerous!" As the book progresses, the tongue twisters get harder and harder.
8. Who "spoke for the trees" That people keep cutting down? But now he is gone.

Answer: The Lorax

"The Lorax" was written in 1971. It tells the story of the Lorax trying to save the trees from being cut down. However, no one will listen, and soon the trees have all been chopped down.
9. Let him sleep today He will stay in bed all-day A band will not help

Answer: I'm Not Going to Get Up Today

"I'm not going to Get Up Today" was written in 1987. It tells the story of a little boy who decides he wants to sleep no matter what is going on. Finally, his mother says, "I guess he really means it."
10. "Today is your day." But which way can you now go? Sometimes you will wait

Answer: Oh, the Places You'll Go

"Oh, The Places You'll Go" was Dr. Seuss's last book. It was written in 1990. Sadly, Dr. Seuss passed away in 1991. "Oh, the Places You'll Go" is an encouraging book often used in graduation ceremonies in the United States. Perhaps it's due to lines such as, "And will you succeed? Yes! You will, indeed! (98 and 3/4 percent guaranteed.)."
Source: Author Ilona_Ritter

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