Dr. Seuss

How much do you know about this beloved author of children's books?

 

Quiz ID:	#10943
Fun:	(2.36)
Difficulty:	(2.32)
Category:	Literature > Authors
Created By:	dswilborn

 

#1   What was Dr. Seuss's real name?

Thomas Seuss
Theo LeSieg
Theodor Geisel
Leonard Seuss

#2   Where was Dr. Seuss born?

San Diego, California
Springfield, Massachusetts
Helena, Montana
Sioux City, Iowa

#3   Dr. Seuss earned a degree at Oxford University.

True
False

#4   Which of these books was the first Dr. Seuss book published?

The Cat in the Hat
How the Grinch Stole Christmas
Green Eggs and Ham
And to Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street

#5   Dr. Seuss was once challenged to write a book using only 50 words. What was the name of the book?

Green Eggs and Ham
Hop on Pop
One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish
Horton Hatches the Egg

#6   Dr. Seuss was married twice.

True
False

#7   Which of these awards was not given to Dr. Seuss?

Academy Award
Emmy Award
Pulitzer Prize
Caldecott Medal

#8   How did Dr. Seuss serve his country during World War II?

He made army training films.
He wrote and illustrated army training manuals.
He volunteered for the USO.
He fought in North Africa and was wounded.

#9   In what year did Dr. Seuss die?

1989
1991
1995
1998

#10   In 2000, "Publishers Weekly" compiled a list of the best-selling children's books of all time. Which Dr. Seuss book was in the top five?

The Cat in the Hat
Oh, the Places You'll Go!
Green Eggs and Ham
There's a Wocket in My Pocket!

 

 

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