Dr. Seuss Read Across America Quiz 2010

1. In One fish, Two Fish, Red fish, Blue fish, Ned does not like ...

His big head

His friend Ted

His pencil with shiny lead

His little bed

What Fred said

The correct answer is "His little bed" because the question is asking for something that Ned does not like, and out of the given options, his little bed is the only thing that is related to Ned and can be disliked.

Explanation

The correct answer is "His little bed" because the question is asking for something that Ned does not like, and out of the given options, his little bed is the only thing that is related to Ned and can be disliked.

2. Where is the Dr. Seuss National Memorial Sculpture Garden and why is it located there?

In New York City, where he worked for part of his adult life

On the grounds of Dartmouth College, where he went to college

In his hometown of Springfield, Massachusetts, which inspired much of his work.

Washington, D.C. in the Smithsonian Art museum. He is recognized as a world famous illustrator.

At Oxford University in England, a favorite place of study for him

The Dr. Seuss National Memorial Sculpture Garden is located in his hometown of Springfield, Massachusetts, which inspired much of his work. This location is significant because it allows visitors to experience the environment that influenced Dr. Seuss and served as a source of inspiration for his imaginative creations. By placing the sculpture garden in Springfield, it also pays homage to the author's roots and allows fans to connect with his legacy in a meaningful way.

Explanation

The Dr. Seuss National Memorial Sculpture Garden is located in his hometown of Springfield, Massachusetts, which inspired much of his work. This location is significant because it allows visitors to experience the environment that influenced Dr. Seuss and served as a source of inspiration for his imaginative creations. By placing the sculpture garden in Springfield, it also pays homage to the author's roots and allows fans to connect with his legacy in a meaningful way.

3. Some authors write using a pen name. This is another name they use when authoring books. Dr. Seuss used a pen name for books that he wrote but did not illustrate. The pen name that Dr. Seuss used was...

Leo Geissel

Mr. Seuss

Dr. Olympus

Theo. LeSieg

Dr. Theodor

the first part is short for theodor (his real name) and the last part is his real last name, backwards (Geisel).

Explanation

the first part is short for theodor (his real name) and the last part is his real last name, backwards (Geisel).

4. What is under little z's hat? (Cat in the Hat Comes Back)

Cats with hats, and these hats have numbers on them

A broom that can help all the cats clean up

A cleaning truck called Zoom that the Cat can use to clean up everything

A very little cat called "no name." He yells 'boom' and the whole yard tidies up on its own!

Voom, which magically cleans up the backyard and pulls all the little cats back into the Cat's hat

The correct answer is Voom, which magically cleans up the backyard and pulls all the little cats back into the Cat's hat. This answer is supported by the information given in the options, where it is mentioned that Voom is a magical entity that can clean up and gather all the little cats back into the hat.

Explanation

The correct answer is Voom, which magically cleans up the backyard and pulls all the little cats back into the Cat's hat. This answer is supported by the information given in the options, where it is mentioned that Voom is a magical entity that can clean up and gather all the little cats back into the hat.

5. How many book publishers rejected And To Think That I Saw it on Mulberry Street before it was published?

Numbers do vary, but somewhere between 20 and 30

10-15

3

40-45

None. Dr. Seuss was already a successful children's book author when this was published and what in great demand.

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Explanation

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6.

The name Mayzie appears in what two Seuss books?

Daisey-Head Mayzie and The Lorax

Daisey-Head Mayzie and Horton Hatches the Egg

Daisey-Head Mayzie and Yertle the Turtle

Daisey-Head Mayzie and the 500 Hats of Bartholomew Cubbins

Daisey-Head Mayzie and Daisey-Head Mayzie meets the Cat

The correct answer is Daisey-Head Mayzie and Horton Hatches the Egg. In the book "Daisey-Head Mayzie," Mayzie is the main character who suddenly grows a daisy on her head. In "Horton Hatches the Egg," Mayzie is a lazy bird who convinces Horton the elephant to sit on her egg while she takes a vacation. Therefore, Mayzie appears in both of these books.

Explanation

The correct answer is Daisey-Head Mayzie and Horton Hatches the Egg. In the book "Daisey-Head Mayzie," Mayzie is the main character who suddenly grows a daisy on her head. In "Horton Hatches the Egg," Mayzie is a lazy bird who convinces Horton the elephant to sit on her egg while she takes a vacation. Therefore, Mayzie appears in both of these books.

7.

How many times does the word "feet" appear in the Foot Book?

33

36

41

43

28

The correct answer is 33. This means that the word "feet" appears 33 times in the Foot Book.

Explanation

The correct answer is 33. This means that the word "feet" appears 33 times in the Foot Book.

8. The Curious Crandalls apear in The Sleep Book by Dr. Seuss. What do they wear?

Fangles

Candles

Dangly dandles

Electric pajamas

Bunny slippers

The Curious Crandalls wear candles. This information can be inferred from the question, which states that they appear in The Sleep Book by Dr. Seuss. Since candles are typically associated with sleep and bedtime, it is reasonable to assume that they wear candles as a form of nightwear.

Explanation

The Curious Crandalls wear candles. This information can be inferred from the question, which states that they appear in The Sleep Book by Dr. Seuss. Since candles are typically associated with sleep and bedtime, it is reasonable to assume that they wear candles as a form of nightwear.