Dr. Seuss Trivia Challenge

Dr. Seuss Trivia Challenge

Assessment

Interactive Video

English

3rd - 5th Grade

Hard

Created by

Jackson Turner

FREE Resource

The video explores the life and legacy of Dr. Seuss, born Theodore Geisel. It covers his early life, education, and how he became a renowned children's book author. Despite initial rejections, he published over 60 books, including 'The Cat in the Hat' and 'Green Eggs and Ham'. Dr. Seuss's works are celebrated for their creativity and impact on children's literature. His legacy continues with Read Across America Day, promoting the importance of reading.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Dr. Seuss's real name?

Theodore Zeus Geisel

Theodore Seuss Geisel

Theodore Soos Geisel

Theodore Geisel Seuss

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did Dr. Seuss use the title 'Doctor'?

He was a doctor of literature

He had a medical degree

It was a nickname from college

His father wanted him to become a doctor

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which college did Dr. Seuss attend?

Yale University

Princeton University

Dartmouth College

Harvard University

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one of Dr. Seuss's early jobs before becoming famous?

A newspaper editor

A political cartoonist

A children's book illustrator

An advertisement writer

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many times was Dr. Seuss's first book rejected before it was published?

30 times

27 times

22 times

15 times

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which book by Dr. Seuss uses only 50 different words?

The Cat in the Hat

Green Eggs and Ham

One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish

How the Grinch Stole Christmas

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What inspired Dr. Seuss to write 'How the Grinch Stole Christmas'?

A bet with his editor

His own lack of Christmas spirit

A childhood memory

A dream he had

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