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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Who wrote the original story featuring the Grinch?
Beatrix Potter
Beatrix Potter
Roald Dahl
Roald Dahl
E.B. White
E.B. White
Dr. Seuss
Dr. Seuss
What is the Grinch’s home located above?
Sneetchville
Sneetchville
Mulberry Street
Mulberry Street
Whoville
Whoville
McElligot’s Pool
McElligot’s Pool
Which holiday does the Grinch try to steal?
Halloween
Halloween
Christmas
Christmas
Easter
Easter
Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving
What color is the Grinch?
Purple
Purple
Blue
Blue
Red
Red
Green
Green
Who is the young girl that befriends the Grinch?
Cindy Lou Who
Cindy Lou Who
Sally Who
Sally Who
Betty Lou Who
Betty Lou Who
Lucy Who
Lucy Who
What sums up the Grinch’s attitude at the beginning of the story?
He wants a tree
He wants a tree
He is generous
He is generous
He loves parties
He loves parties
He hates Christmas
He hates Christmas
What is the name of the Grinch’s dog?
Rex
Rex
Max
Max
Buddy
Buddy
Sam
Sam
How does the Grinch disguise himself to steal Christmas?
Mayor
Mayor
Santa Claus
Santa Claus
Easter Bunny
Easter Bunny
Snowman
Snowman
Which actress played Cindy Lou Who in the 2000 live-action film?
Abigail Breslin
Abigail Breslin
Mara Wilson
Mara Wilson
Dakota Fanning
Dakota Fanning
Taylor Momsen
Taylor Momsen
What event starts early on Christmas morning in Whoville?
A snowball fight
A snowball fight
Singing around the tree
Singing around the tree
Present opening
Present opening
A parade
A parade
How many sizes does the Grinch’s heart grow?
Two
Two
Three
Three
Five
Five
Four
Four
What does the Grinch use as a sleigh?
A cooking pot
A cooking pot
A wheelbarrow
A wheelbarrow
A truck
A truck
An old sled
An old sled
In the original animated TV special, who narrated the story?
Boris Karloff
Boris Karloff
Christopher Lee
Christopher Lee
Ed Wynn
Ed Wynn
Vincent Price
Vincent Price
What is the Grinch’s main plan to ruin Christmas?
Flood Whoville
Flood Whoville
Set the Christmas tree on fire
Set the Christmas tree on fire
Steal decorations, presents, and food
Steal decorations, presents, and food
Capture Santa Claus
Capture Santa Claus
Which song is famously associated with the story?
Deck the Halls
Deck the Halls
Silent Night
Silent Night
You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch
You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch
Jingle Bells
Jingle Bells
What does the Grinch carve at the Whoville feast?
The roast beast
The roast beast
A ham
A ham
A fruitcake
A fruitcake
A turkey
A turkey
What unique feature does the Grinch add to his Santa impersonation?
Large shoes
Large shoes
Striped pants
Striped pants
Red eyebrows
Red eyebrows
A crooked smile
A crooked smile
Who catches the Grinch stealing Christmas in the middle of the night?
Cindy Lou Who
Cindy Lou Who
Max
Max
Mayor May Who
Mayor May Who
Lou Lou Who
Lou Lou Who
What mountain does the Grinch live on?
Mount Horton
Mount Horton
Mount Who
Mount Who
Mount Crumpit
Mount Crumpit
Mount Seuss
Mount Seuss
What inspires the Grinch to return everything he stole?
A lightning strike
A lightning strike
The Whos’ joyful singing
The Whos’ joyful singing
Snow melting
Snow melting
Max’s barking
Max’s barking
In which decade was the original Grinch book published?
1940s
1940s
1960s
1960s
1950s
1950s
1970s
1970s
What does Cindy Lou Who offer the Grinch in the animated TV special?
A hug
A hug
A piece of pie
A piece of pie
A drink of water
A drink of water
A present
A present
Who voiced the Grinch in the 2018 animated film?
Jim Carrey
Jim Carrey
Benedict Cumberbatch
Benedict Cumberbatch
Steve Carell
Steve Carell
Will Ferrell
Will Ferrell
You can do better
Not bad
Great!
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