Q 01/05

Since the 1957 book, 'grinch' has entered dictionaries as an informal noun meaning what?

A) Miser

B) Killjoy

C) Hermit

D) Burglar

Answer · why

B) Killjoy

Killjoy or spoilsport is the dictionary sense; the name first appeared in 1953's Scrambled Eggs Super! and a 1955 Redbook poem before the Christmas st...

Q 02/05

In what year was the original book "How the Grinch Stole Christmas!" first published?

A) 1947

B) 1977

C) 1967

D) 1957

Answer · why

D) 1957

The beloved story made its debut in 1957, simultaneously published as a book by Random House and in an issue of Redbook magazine.

Q 03/05

Who directed the classic 1966 animated television special "How the Grinch Stole Christmas!"?

A) Chuck Jones

B) Friz Freleng

C) Hanna-Barbera

D) Walt Disney

Answer · why

A) Chuck Jones

The iconic animated special was directed and co-produced by Chuck Jones, known for his work on Looney Tunes and other classic cartoons.

Q 04/05

Which actor provided the voice for the Grinch in the 1966 animated TV special?

A) Boris Karloff

B) Christopher Lee

C) James Mason

D) Vincent Price

Answer · why

A) Boris Karloff

Horror icon Boris Karloff not only voiced the Grinch but also served as the narrator for the beloved 1966 special.

Q 05/05

Who wore the green fur as the Grinch in Ron Howard's 2000 live-action film?

A) Jim Carrey

B) Mike Myers

C) Eddie Murphy

D) Robin Williams

Answer · why

A) Jim Carrey

Ron Howard directed the first live-action feature built from the Seuss story, and it was a major box-office success.