Get ready to dive into the whimsical world of Whoville and the mischievous Grinch with this fun-filled trivia challenge! Whether you’re a fan of the classic tale, the live-action movie, or just love holiday trivia, these questions will put your knowledge of everyone’s favorite green Christmas curmudgeon to the test.
Explore the origins of the story, uncover fun facts about the Grinch’s loyal dog Max, and see how well you remember the unforgettable characters and quirky details that make ‘How the Grinch Stole Christmas!’ a timeless favorite. Perfect for holiday gatherings or just a fun brain teaser any time of year!
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What color is the Grinch?
Blue
Blue
Green
Green
Red
Red
Purple
Purple
What is the Grinch’s dog’s name?
Whiskers
Whiskers
Max
Max
Buddy
Buddy
Fred
Fred
Where does the Grinch live?
In Whoville
In Whoville
North Pole
North Pole
In a cave
In a cave
On Mount Crumpit
On Mount Crumpit
The residents of Whoville are called what?
The Whos
The Whos
The Citizens
The Citizens
The Whovians
The Whovians
The Hooligans
The Hooligans
Who wrote the book that inspired ‘The Grinch’?
Roald Dahl
Roald Dahl
A.A. Milne
A.A. Milne
Lewis Carroll
Lewis Carroll
Dr. Seuss
Dr. Seuss
Who played the role of the Grinch?
Jim Carrey
Jim Carrey
Mike Myers
Mike Myers
Chris Farley
Chris Farley
Robin Williams
Robin Williams
Why does the Grinch hate Christmas?
He dislikes the noise and festivities
He dislikes the noise and festivities
His heart is two sizes too small
His heart is two sizes too small
He had a bad Christmas as a child
He had a bad Christmas as a child
He was never invited to Whoville parties
He was never invited to Whoville parties
Who pulls the Grinch’s sleigh?
The Whos
The Whos
Max
Max
A team of reindeer
A team of reindeer
Another dog named Buster
Another dog named Buster
What did the Grinch dress his dog Max as?
An elf
An elf
A Christmas tree
A Christmas tree
Santa’s helper
Santa’s helper
A reindeer
A reindeer
How many sizes did the Grinch’s heart grow that day?
Two
Two
Three
Three
Four
Four
One
One
What movie won an Oscar for best make-up in 2001?
The Grinch
The Grinch
Moulin Rouge!
Moulin Rouge!
Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
Planet of the Apes
Planet of the Apes
What did the Grinch disguise himself as?
A Who
A Who
Santa Claus
Santa Claus
A lamppost
A lamppost
A Christmas ornament
A Christmas ornament
What is Max often reluctantly roped into?
Post office duties
Post office duties
Whoville celebrations
Whoville celebrations
The Grinch’s schemes
The Grinch’s schemes
Playing fetch
Playing fetch
Who played Cindy Lou Who?
Taylor Momsen
Taylor Momsen
Kirsten Dunst
Kirsten Dunst
Abigail Breslin
Abigail Breslin
Dakota Fanning
Dakota Fanning
Where do Cindy Lou Who and the Grinch first meet in the live-action movie?
At the Whoville Christmas tree lighting
At the Whoville Christmas tree lighting
In his cave on Mount Crumpit
In his cave on Mount Crumpit
At the Whoville annual feast
At the Whoville annual feast
In the post office
In the post office
Who catches the Grinch stealing all the Christmas trimmings?
Max
Max
Cindy Lou Who
Cindy Lou Who
A Whoville police officer
A Whoville police officer
The Mayor of Whoville
The Mayor of Whoville
What is the first thing the Grinch takes when he ransacks Whoville?
Stockings
Stockings
The Christmas tree
The Christmas tree
Food from the fridge
Food from the fridge
Presents
Presents
What did the Grinch do to the Who’s stockings?
He filled them with coal
He filled them with coal
He emptied them
He emptied them
He moved them
He moved them
He burned them
He burned them
What is the centerpiece of the Whos’ celebratory meal?
Christmas ham
Christmas ham
Turkey
Turkey
The roast beast
The roast beast
Plum pudding
Plum pudding
Who gets the first slice of the Roast Beast?
The Grinch
The Grinch
Max
Max
Cindy Lou Who
Cindy Lou Who
The Mayor
The Mayor
When Cindy Lou catches the Grinch stealing her family’s Christmas tree, what does he tell her he is doing with it?
He is moving it to a better spot
He is moving it to a better spot
He is borrowing it for a moment
He is borrowing it for a moment
He is lighting it for the parade
He is lighting it for the parade
He is taking it to his workshop for repairs
He is taking it to his workshop for repairs
What did the Grinch save Cindy Lou Who from?
Falling off a cliff
Falling off a cliff
A runaway sleigh
A runaway sleigh
A large snowball
A large snowball
A post office sorting machine
A post office sorting machine
Who directed the 2000 movie adaptation of ‘How the Grinch Stole Christmas!’?
Steven Spielberg
Steven Spielberg
Tim Burton
Tim Burton
Ron Howard
Ron Howard
Robert Zemeckis
Robert Zemeckis
You can do better
Not bad
Great!
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