Dr. Seuss and Green Eggs and Ham

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What challenge did Dr. Seuss take on that led to the creation of Green Eggs and Ham?

  • Writing a book with no rhymes
  • Writing a book in one day
  • Writing a book using only 50 words (correct)
  • Illustrating a book with no pictures

What was Dr. Seuss's real name?

  • Dr. Seuss Jr.
  • Theodor Seuss Geisel (correct)
  • Sam-I-Am
  • Theodore Geisel

How did Dr. Seuss get his start as a poet and dreamer?

  • He accidentally stumbled into writing children's books
  • He took formal poetry classes in college
  • He studied under a famous poet for many years
  • His parents inspired him with a love of being creative and making silly rhymes (correct)

What was one of the complications that Dr. Seuss's father liked to dream up in his spare time?

<p>A “Silk-Stocking-Back-Seam-Wrong-Detecting Mirror” (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Dr. Seuss's mother like to do to entertain him as a child?

<p>Make up funny rhymes and poems (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What caused Dr. Seuss to start using a fake name in his writing?

<p>Getting in trouble for breaking a rule in college (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did Dr. Seuss add the word 'doctor' to his pseudonym?

<p>In honor of his father's wish for him to become a doctor (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was Dr. Seuss's initial career path when he moved to England?

<p>Professor (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What led Dr. Seuss to create children's books of his own?

<p>His love for kids and desire to help them learn to read (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where did Dr. Seuss primarily work as a cartoonist before venturing into children's books?

<p>Advertising company (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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