Dr. Seuss Trivia Questions

Dr. Seuss, born Theodor Seuss Geisel, was a master storyteller known for his whimsical rhymes and imaginative characters. He grew up in Massachusetts, where his love for reading and drawing began. After studying at Dartmouth and Oxford, he pursued a career in cartoons and advertising. Despite initial rejections, he became a celebrated children's author with works like 'The Cat in the Hat' and 'Green Eggs and Ham'. His books, filled with playful illustrations and clever rhymes, encouraged a love of reading and conveyed themes of kindness and environmental care. Dr. Seuss's legacy continues to inspire readers worldwide.

What was Dr. Seuss's real name?

• Eric Arthur Blair

• Charles Lutwidge Dodgson

• Samuel Langhorne Clemens

• Theodore Ted Seuss Geisel

Which comic strip inspired Dr. Seuss to create his own cat character?

• Garfield

• Crazy Cat

• Felix the Cat

• Tom and Jerry

Where did Dr. Seuss study English?

• Princeton University

• Dartmouth College

• Yale University

• Harvard University

What was Dr. Seuss's role during World War II?

• Political Cartoonist

• Pilot

• Nurse

• Soldier

Which magazine first published one of Dr. Seuss's cartoons?

• The New Yorker

• Time

• National Geographic

• The Saturday Evening Post

What was the title of Dr. Seuss's first published book?

• The Cat in the Hat

• Horton Hears a Who!

• Green Eggs and Ham

• And to Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street

How many words did Dr. Seuss use to write 'The Cat in the Hat'?

• 236

• 50

• 500

• 100

Which book did Dr. Seuss write using only 50 words?

• Green Eggs and Ham

• Oh, the Places You'll Go!

• The Lorax

• The Cat in the Hat

What new word did Dr. Seuss invent?

• Blogger

• Nerd

• Meme

• Selfie

What is a common theme in Dr. Seuss's books?

• The importance of wealth

• The significance of history

• Being good to others and yourself

• The power of technology