Dr. Seuss Enterprises Stops Publishing Of 6 Books Over Racist Imagery

Dr. Seuss Enterprises Stops Publishing Of 6 Books Over Racist Imagery

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English, Social Studies

6th - 8th Grade

Hard

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The video discusses the presence of racist and insensitive imagery in certain books, specifically mentioning titles like 'If I Ran the Zoo' and 'I Think I Saw It on Mulberry Street'. It highlights how these books portray people in harmful and wrong ways, as stated by Doctor Seuss Enterprises.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main topic introduced in the first section of the video?

The history of Doctor Seuss

Racist and insensitive imagery in books

The life of Doctor Seuss

The impact of literature on children

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following books is mentioned as containing controversial imagery?

If I Ran the Zoo

Green Eggs and Ham

The Cat in the Hat

Horton Hears a Who!

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the significance of the book 'On Beyond Zebra' in the context of the video?

It is a new release

It is criticized for harmful imagery

It is praised for its creativity

It is a bestseller

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What action did Doctor Seuss Enterprises take regarding the books mentioned?

They promoted the books

They ignored the criticism

They acknowledged the harmful portrayals

They published new editions

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did Doctor Seuss Enterprises decide to address the imagery in these books?

To increase sales

To create new characters

To align with modern values

To expand their collection