107 Intriguing Facts About The Grinch's Christmas Tale

What term did Dr. Seuss coin that is now in the Merriam-Webster dictionary?

• Sneetch

• Lorax

• Whoville

• Grinch

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Who did Dr. Seuss dedicate 'How the Grinch Stole Christmas' to?

• His mother

• His nephew

• His stepdaughter

• His wife

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What inspired the animalistic character design of the Grinch and the Whos?

• Dr. Seuss's favorite books

• Dr. Seuss's dreams

• Dr. Seuss's pet dog

• Dr. Seuss's visits to the zoo

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Who directed and produced the cartoon 'How the Grinch Stole Christmas'?

• Tex Avery

• Hanna-Barbera

• Chuck Jones

• Walt Disney

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What sound effect was used for the Grinch inching down the chimney?

• A marker drawing on a balloon

• Biting into an apple

• A violin

• A drum

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Who voiced the character Max in the original Grinch cartoon?

• Dallas McKennon

• June Foray

• Thurl Ravenscroft

• Boris Karloff

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What was the budget for the original 'How the Grinch Stole Christmas' cartoon?

• $100,000

• $200,000

• $315,000

• $500,000

Which famous actor narrated the live-action Grinch movie?

• Morgan Freeman

• Anthony Hopkins

• James Earl Jones

• Patrick Stewart

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In what year did 'How the Grinch Stole Christmas' first air on television?

• 1982

• 1966

• 1957

• 1977

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What is the name of the campaign launched by Random House Children's Books in 2013?

• Seussville Spectacular

• Grow Your Heart Three Sizes

• Grinchmas Celebration

• Whoville Wonders

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