In which year did the Grinch first appear? Can you recall the dog’s name in the Grinch? Try guessing the name of the closest town to Grinch’s lair. Do you know who played the Grinch in 2000 in the non-animated film version?
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Grinch Trivia Questions for Kids
Que : What is the first thing the Grinch does to start his plan to steal Christmas?
Answer : He disguises himself as Santa Claus
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Que : In the 2000 live-action film, what color is the Grinch’s fur?
Answer : Green
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Que : What town do the Whos live in?
Answer : Whoville
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Que : What does the Grinch use to tie antlers onto Max’s head?
Answer : Red thread
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Que : Who directed the 2000 live-action movie “How the Grinch Stole Christmas”?
Answer : Ron Howard
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Que : What is the first thing the Grinch does to start his plan to steal Christmas?
Answer : He disguises himself as Santa Claus
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Que : In the 2000 live-action film, what color is the Grinch’s fur?
Answer : Green
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Que : What town do the Whos live in?
Answer : Whoville
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Que : What does the Grinch use to tie antlers onto Max’s head?
Answer : Red thread
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Que : Who directed the 2000 live-action movie “How the Grinch Stole Christmas”?
Answer : Ron Howard
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Que : How does the Grinch’s heart react when he hears the Whos singing on Christmas morning?
Answer : It grows three sizes
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Que : What is the Grinch’s main complaint about the Whos’ Christmas celebrations?
Answer : The noise, noise, noise, noise!
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Que : What holiday is the Grinch famous for trying to steal?
Answer : Christmas
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Que : In the book, how does the Grinch get to Whoville?
Answer : He rides down Mount Crumpit in a sleigh
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Que : What food item does the Grinch specifically mention while sneaking through the Whos’ homes?
Answer : The roast beast
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Que : What do the Whos in Whoville do after discovering their Christmas has been stolen?
Answer : They sing together
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Que : In the animated TV special, what color is the Grinch’s sleigh?
Answer : Red
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Que : What does the Grinch stuff the Christmas stockings with after stealing the presents?
Answer : Nothing; he steals the stockings too
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Que : How does the Grinch feel about Christmas at the beginning of the story?
Answer : He hates it
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Que : What item does the Grinch use to make his Santa Claus disguise?
Answer : An old red curtain
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Que : Who accompanies the Grinch on his mission to steal Christmas?
Answer : Max, his dog
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Que : In the 2018 animated film, who voices the Grinch?
Answer : Benedict Cumberbatch
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Que : What is the last thing the Grinch takes from the Whos’ houses?
Answer : The log from the fire
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Que : What is the Grinch’s reaction when he first hears the Whos celebrating without their presents?
Answer : He’s puzzled and then moved
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Que : What is the name of the Christmas tree ornament that the Grinch breaks in the 2000 live-action movie?
Answer : Martha May Whovier’s angel ornament
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Que : What happens to the Grinch’s heart at the end of the story?
Answer : It grows three sizes
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Que : What is the Grinch’s full name in the 2000 live-action movie?
Answer : Just “The Grinch.”
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Que : What causes the Grinch to change his mind about Christmas?
Answer : Hearing the Whos singing joyfully despite losing their presents
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Que : What holiday did Dr. Seuss create the Grinch to satirize?
Answer : Christmas commercialism
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Que : In the live-action movie, what does the Grinch do to the Christmas tree in the town square?
Answer : He sets it on fire
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Que : How does the Grinch feel about the Whos at the beginning of the story?
Answer : He despises them
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Que : What was the Grinch’s original color in early illustrations before the green color was decided?
Answer : White
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Que : How does the Grinch escape from the Whos after stealing Christmas?
Answer : He climbs back up Mount Crumpit
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Que : What material does the Grinch use to create a Santa hat?
Answer : The same old red curtain he used for the coat
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Que : In the 2018 animated movie, what is the Grinch’s primary reason for hating Christmas?
Answer : He was lonely as a child
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Que : In the animated special, what is the first thing the Grinch does when he enters a Who house?
Answer : He takes the stockings
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Que : How many times is the word “Grinch” mentioned in the song “You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch”?
Answer : 6 times
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Que : What is the Grinch’s reaction when Cindy Lou Who catches him stealing her family’s Christmas tree?
Answer : He lies and says he’s fixing the tree
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Que : How long is the Grinch’s sleigh ride back up to Mount Crumpit?
Answer : It’s a steep, long climb
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Que : In the book, what does the Grinch plan to do with the stolen presents?
Answer : Dump them off a cliff
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Que : Who performs the singing in the 1966 animated special “How the Grinch Stole Christmas!”?
Answer : Thurl Ravenscroft
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Que : How do the Whos celebrate Christmas without presents?
Answer : They gather and sing
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Que : What does the Grinch do with the stolen Christmas items at the end of the story?
Answer : He returns them to the Whos
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Que : What character trait does the Grinch finally embrace at the end of the story?
Answer : Kindness
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Que : How do the Whos react to the Grinch after he returns their stolen Christmas?
Answer : They welcome him and share their feast
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Que : What happens to the Grinch’s sleigh as he struggles to save it from falling off the cliff?
Answer : His heart grows and gives him the strength to save it
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Que : What does the Grinch wear on his head to complete his Santa disguise?
Answer : A Santa hat
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Que : What does the Grinch realize is the true meaning of Christmas?
Answer : Being together with loved ones
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Que : What kind of horn does the Grinch use to signal the start of his Christmas heist?
Answer : He uses a ram’s horn
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Que : How does the Grinch’s relationship with the Whos change by the end of the story?
Answer : He becomes friends with them
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Que : What was the budget for the 2000 live-action “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” movie?
Answer : Approximately $123 million
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Que : Who helped the Grinch realize the true meaning of Christmas in the live-action film?
Answer : Cindy Lou Who
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Que : In the 2000 movie, what traumatic event in the Grinch’s childhood contributed to his hatred of Christmas?
Answer : Being mocked at school during a Christmas gift exchange
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Que : In what year was the animated TV special “How the Grinch Stole Christmas!” first aired?
Answer : 1966
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Que : Who wrote the lyrics for the song “You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch”?
Answer : Dr. Seuss
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Que : What happens to the Grinch after his heart grows three sizes?
Answer : He returns the presents and celebrates with the Whos
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Que : In the 2018 animated movie, who voices the character of Max?
Answer : No voice actor; Max is a non-speaking character
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Que : What does the Grinch carve at the Whos’ Christmas dinner in the live-action film?
Answer : The roast beast
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Que : How does the Grinch descend from Mount Crumpit after stealing Christmas?
Answer : By riding a sleigh
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Que : How do the Whos in Whoville prepare for Christmas?
Answer : They decorate their homes, prepare food, and sing carols
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Que : What item does Cindy Lou Who add to the Grinch’s sleigh in the 2000 live-action movie?
Answer : An ornament she made
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Que : What does the Grinch use to steal the Whos’ Christmas trees?
Answer : A large hook
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Que : What is the Grinch’s primary mode of transportation in the animated TV special?
Answer : A sleigh pulled by Max
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Que : In the book, what does the Grinch stuff the Christmas trees into after stealing them?
Answer : Chimneys
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Que : How does the Grinch plan to get rid of the stolen Christmas goods in the 1966 animated special?
Answer : By pushing them off the top of Mount Crumpit
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Que : What does the Grinch use to disguise Max as a reindeer?
Answer : A single antler tied to his head
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Que : What causes the Grinch to lose his grip on the sleigh at the end of the story?
Answer : The weight of his own heart
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Que : In the 2000 live-action movie, what does the Grinch use as his sleigh?
Answer : An old sled he modifies
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Que : What musical instrument do the Whos play during their Christmas celebration in the animated special?
Answer : Various whimsical instruments like Who-horns
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Que : How does the Grinch get into the Whos’ houses in the 1966 special?
Answer : He slides down the chimneys
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Que : In the 2018 animated movie, what is the Grinch’s primary complaint about Christmas?
Answer : The excessive noise and cheer
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Que : What color are the Whos’ Christmas trees in the animated special?
Answer : Various bright colors, mostly red and green
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Que : What is the last thing the Grinch steals from Cindy Lou Who’s house?
Answer : The ice cubes
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Que : How does the Grinch plan to stop Christmas from coming in the 2018 animated film?
Answer : By stealing all the Christmas decorations and gifts
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Que : In the book, what time does the Grinch plan to carry out his heist?
Answer : Late at night when everyone is asleep
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Que : In the 2000 live-action movie, what is the Grinch’s reaction to the Whos’ Christmas lights?
Answer : He is annoyed by their brightness
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Que : What event in the 2000 live-action movie triggers the Grinch’s decision to steal Christmas?
Answer : The Whos’ loud and joyful Christmas preparations
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Que : In the 1966 animated special, how does the Grinch react when Max tries to pull the sleigh?
Answer : He laughs at Max’s struggle
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Que : How does the Grinch try to disguise the sounds of his heist in the animated special?
Answer : He tiptoes and moves quietly through the houses
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Que : What food item does the Grinch particularly despise in the 2000 movie?
Answer : Pudding
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Que : In the 2018 animated film, what holiday tradition does the Grinch find especially irritating?
Answer : Caroling
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Que : What does the Grinch use as a makeshift Santa bag in the 1966 special?
Answer : A large red sack
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Que : How does the Grinch react to the Whos’ singing after he steals Christmas?
Answer : He is confused and eventually moved by their spirit
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Que : What is the name of the mountain the Grinch lives on in the 2000 live-action movie?
Answer : Mount Crumpit
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Que : In the 1966 special, what is the Grinch’s first obstacle when entering a Who house?
Answer : The Who stockings hanging on the chimney
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Que : How does the Grinch create his Santa costume in the 2018 animated film?
Answer : He sews it himself from red fabric
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Que : In the live-action movie, what does the Grinch do to sabotage the Whos’ Christmas preparations?
Answer : He destroys their Christmas lights and decorations
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Que : How does the Grinch’s attitude toward Christmas change throughout the story?
Answer : He goes from hating it to embracing its true meaning
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Que : In the 2000 movie, what is the Grinch’s reaction when he sees the Whos celebrating after he steals Christmas?
Answer : He is surprised and touched
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Que : In the 1966 animated special, what does the Grinch use to steal the Who feast?
Answer : He takes everything, including the roast beast, with a large bag
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Que : How does the Grinch plan to make his heist easier in the 2018 animated movie?
Answer : By using gadgets and inventions to speed up the process
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Que : What lesson does the Grinch learn by the end of the story?
Answer : That Christmas is about more than just presents and decorations
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Que : In the 1966 special, what does the Grinch do with the Whos’ Christmas trees?
Answer : He stuffs them up the chimneys
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Que : What does the Grinch realize about the Whos’ Christmas celebration after he steals everything?
Answer : That their joy comes from being together, not from material things
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Que : In the live-action movie, what does the Grinch do with the Christmas presents after stealing them?
Answer : He plans to dump them off Mount Crumpit but eventually returns them
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Que : How does the Grinch respond when Cindy Lou Who shows him kindness in the live-action film?
Answer : He is initially confused and touched by her innocence
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Que : In the 2018 movie, what does the Grinch use to create chaos during his heist?
Answer : Various mechanical gadgets and traps
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Que : What holiday did the Grinch attempt to sabotage in “How the Grinch Stole Christmas!”?
Answer : Christmas
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Que : In the live-action movie, what does the Grinch do after returning the stolen Christmas items?
Answer : He joins the Whos in their Christmas celebration
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Que : What is the Grinch’s relationship with Max throughout the story?
Answer : Max is his loyal companion, despite the Grinch’s grumpiness
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Que : In the 1966 special, what is the Grinch’s reaction when he realizes Christmas can’t be stolen?
Answer : He is initially shocked but then understands the true meaning of Christmas
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Que : What does the Grinch do with the roast beast at the end of the story?
Answer : He carves it for the Whos’ Christmas feast
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These Grinch trivia questions are sure to bring out the holiday spirit while challenging your knowledge of this classic tale.
Whether you’re a fan of the original book, the animated specials, or the live-action film, there’s something here for everyone to enjoy.
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