How the Grinch Stole Christmas

What is the name of the main character who tries to steal Christmas?

• Santa Claus

• The Grinch

• Frosty the Snowman

• Rudolph

In the story, what is the Grinch's main reason for wanting to steal Christmas?

• He loves Christmas

• He wants to ruin the Whos' happiness

• He needs presents

• He wants to be famous

Describe how the Grinch's feelings towards Christmas change from the beginning to the end of the story. Use evidence from the story to support your answer.

• He hates Christmas at first but learns to love it after seeing the Whos' joy.

• He loves Christmas from the start and continues to love it.

• He is indifferent to Christmas throughout the story.

• He hates Christmas even more by the end.

What is the name of the town where the Whos live?

• Whoville

• Springfield

• Gotham

• Metropolis

What does the Grinch use to disguise himself as Santa Claus?

• A red coat and hat

• A snowman costume

• A reindeer suit

• A clown outfit

Analyze the Grinch's plan to steal Christmas. What steps does he take, and how does he execute his plan?

• He dresses as Santa, sneaks into Whoville, and takes all the presents and decorations.

• He writes a letter to the Whos asking for their presents.

• He buys all the presents from the store.

• He asks the Whos to give him their presents willingly.

What is the Grinch's dog's name?

• Max

• Buddy

• Spot

• Rex

How does the Grinch's heart change at the end of the story?

• It grows three sizes

• It shrinks

• It stays the same

• It disappears

Evaluate the impact of the Whos' reaction to the stolen Christmas on the Grinch's transformation. What does this reveal about the true meaning of Christmas?

• The Whos' joy despite the loss of presents shows the Grinch that Christmas is about more than material things.

• The Whos are sad and angry, which makes the Grinch happy.

• The Whos ignore the Grinch, which makes him feel unimportant.

• The Whos give up on Christmas, which makes the Grinch feel victorious.

What does the Grinch do with the stolen items at the end of the story?

• He returns them to the Whos

• He keeps them for himself

• He throws them away

• He sells them