Ted Geisel's Life and Career

The transcript narrates the life of Ted Geisel, known as Dr. Seuss, from his childhood in Springfield, Massachusetts, to his early career struggles and eventual success as a beloved author. It highlights his love for reading, animals, and drawing, as well as the challenges he faced fitting in due to his German heritage. Despite doubts and setbacks, Ted's creativity and unique perspective led him to become a celebrated figure in children's literature.

What was Ted Geisel's favorite pastime as a child?

• Watching movies

• Cooking

• Reading books

• Playing sports

What role did Ted's father play in his interest in animals?

• He was a zookeeper

• He was a veterinarian

• He worked at the zoo

• He was a wildlife photographer

How did Ted Geisel's neighborhood influence his creativity?

• It was filled with artists

• It had a vibrant cultural scene

• It was close to a library and zoo

• It was a quiet and isolated area

What challenge did Ted face due to his German heritage?

• Language barrier

• Cultural acceptance

• Financial difficulties

• Educational opportunities

What was Ted's biggest artistic 'crime' according to his teacher?

• Exaggerating features

• Using too many colors

• Not following instructions

• Drawing too small

What did Ted Geisel's classmates vote him as in college?

• Most artistic

• Least likely to succeed

• Class clown

• Most likely to succeed

What realization did Ted have at Oxford University?

• He wanted to be a doctor

• He loved drawing and writing

• He preferred teaching

• He wanted to travel

What was Ted's first major success in his career?

• Selling a cartoon to a magazine

• Winning an art contest

• Becoming a teacher

• Publishing a book

Where did Ted Geisel move to start his professional career?

• Los Angeles

• Chicago

• Boston

• New York