How The Grinch Stole Christmas Plot Elements

The exposition introduces what elements of the story?

• The setting

• The main character

• The main conflict

• All of the above

Why is the Mt. Crumpit setting important to the development of the plot or story?

• It reveals that the grinch hates people

• It tells is the grinch wants to be alone

• It tells us the grinch loves heights

• It suggest the The Grinch looks down on the Who's of Whoville as if they are beneath him.

Describe the setting of Mt. Crumpit.

• Eerie

• Desolate

• A reflection of The Grinch's cold lonely heart.

• HAPPY

Describe the setting of Whoville.

• Peaceful

• Welcoming

• bursting with Christmas cheer.

• SAD

How is the conflict of Man vs Self presented in the story?

• When The Grinch becomes puzzled that the Who's of Whoville are still happy even though he stole all their gifts.

• His internal conflict, which describes his troubled past and the root of why he hates Christmas.

• He hates Christmas because he has nothing to wear.

• He believes that Christmas is more than just gifts and the Who's of Whoville do not agree.

How is the conflict of Man vs Society presented in the story?

• The Grinch helps The Who's of Whoville support holiday traditions and spread Christmas cheer.

• The Grinch hates The Who's of Whoville because they treated him badly as a kid.

• The Grinch disagrees with Christmas traditions and must stop them.

• The Grinch doesn't believe in being nice like The Who's of Whoville.

Which words describe The Grinch's character.

• Conniving

• Cool

• Untrustworthy

• Miserable

How do both settings contribute to the mood of the story?

• The combined setting are cold.

• The combined settings explain why The Grinch hate Christmas and why The Who's of Whoville love it.

• The setting combined are a reflection of the characters hearts.

• The combined settings explain that Christmas is about much more than just gifts.

Which part of the story is the climax?

• When The Grinch races down the mountain to invade Whoville.

• When Cindy Lou Who confronts The Grinch

• When The Grinch leaves Mt. Crumpit to live with The Who's in Whoville.

• When The Grinch steals all the gifts and are waiting for The Who's of Whoville to find out.

What lesson does The Grinch learn in the story?

• He learns that he is right and Christmas is a waste of time.

• He learns Cindy Lou Who is his sister.

• He learns Christmas is not something you can prevent. Christmas is found in our hearts, belief, and values with family.

• He learns the true meaning of presents.