Dr. Seuss

The Cat in the Hat was published in 1957. This topic is part of Authors within Arts & Culture. This page currently draws on 7 supporting questions, with answers and bonus facts available below.

Play Dr. Seuss Trivia

Dr. Seuss trivia questions

Dr. Seuss wrote which children’s book featuring a mischievous visitor in a striped hat?

Answer: The Cat in the Hat

Bonus fact: The Cat in the Hat was published in 1957.

What was Dr. Seuss’s real last name?

Answer: Geisel

Bonus fact: He was born Theodor Seuss Geisel.

Which Dr. Seuss book was written using only 50 different words?

Answer: Green Eggs and Ham

Bonus fact: The limited vocabulary came from a challenge by his publisher.

Which Dr. Seuss character serves as a prominent guide and narrator in "Seussical"?

Answer: The Cat in the Hat

Bonus fact: Horton the Elephant is also central to the musical's intertwined stories.

Who wrote Green Eggs and Ham?

Answer: Dr. Seuss

Bonus fact: Dr. Seuss was the pen name of Theodor Seuss Geisel.

What color is the Grinch?

Answer: Green

Bonus fact: The Grinch was created by Dr. Seuss.

"Seussical" brings together characters created by which children's author?

Answer: Dr. Seuss

Bonus fact: The show combines characters and plots from several Seuss books.

Explore more Arts & Culture trivia