Dr. Seuss trivia How much do you know about Dr. Seuss? Adults and kids, play along!

Let’s start with the EASY questions!

When is Dr. Seuss’s birthday?

It’s TODAY- March 2 nd ! That’s why we’re celebrating Read Across America today! Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss!

What was Dr. Seuss’s real name?

Theodor Geisel

One of Dr. Seuss’s favorite characters was Marco. On which street did Marco live?

Mulberry Street

What is the name of Grinch’s dog?

Max

In The Sleep Book, what did Dr. Seuss say was “quite catching?”

A yawn

Who asks, “Do you like green eggs and ham?”

Sam- I - Am

Who heard a Who?

Horton

Who said this: “You’ve got nothing to do and I do need a rest. Would YOU like to sit on the egg in my nest?

Mayzie

What season did the Grinch hate?

Christmas

Who said this: “Oh, the things they will bump! Oh, the things they will hit! Oh, I do not like it! Not one little bit!

The fish in the pot

What do some Sneetches have on their bellies?

Stars

Finish this phrase: “One fish, two fish, red fish, _____ _____”

Blue fish

What are the names of the Cat in the Hat’s helpers?

Thing One and Thing Two

Now for some questions that are a little bit harder… Let’s see how well you know your Seuss books!

Mr. Gump’s wump has how many humps?

7

Where does Thidwick the big-hearted moose live?

Lake Winna- Bango

What happens when Gertrude McFuzz swallows a berry?

She grows a tail feather.

Who ruled the Kingdom of Didd?

King Derwin

What color are most of the hats belonging to Bartholomew Cubbins?

Red

Where was Yertle the Turtle the king of the pond?

The far-away island of Sala-ma-sond

What does Marco really see on Mulberry Street?

A horse and a wagon

What word is left by the Lorax on a small pile of rocks?

Unless

The fine fluffy bird called the Bustard only eats custard with a sauce made from ….

Mustard!

How many feet will the lion in Gerald McGrew’s zoo have?

10

In The Butter Battle Book, the Yooks say the Zooks do something terrible. What is it?

They eat bread with the butter side down.

What did Thing One and Thing Two do in the house?

They flew kites.

How many pieces of gold does Bartholomew Cubbins get for his last hat?

500

What kind of tree was chopped down to make a Thneed?

Truffala tree

And finally….

Which book written by Dr. Seuss uses only 220 words?

The Cat in the Hat And that’s that!