Horton Hears A Who! Film Trivia Questions Quiz

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1. Where does the story take place? Horton

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"On the fifteenth of May in the Jungle of Nool..."

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Can you pass a quiz about the movie, Horton Hears a Who? There are a great theme and moral message to the film, which is essential to both kids and adults. The symbolism of the speck means that no matter how small a person is, everyone is equally important in... see morethe world. If you are a enthusiast of Dr. Seuss and Horton Hears a who, then this is just the quiz for you!
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2. Which of these characters was NOT in the story?

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Yurtle the Turtle was not in the story. The other characters mentioned, Horton, Wickersham monkeys, Kangaroos, and the Mayor of Who-Ville, were all part of the story.

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3. What is Horton's message throught the story?

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The correct answer suggests that Horton's message throughout the story is that every individual, regardless of their size or significance, deserves to be treated with respect and kindness. This is evident in Horton's unwavering commitment to protecting the tiny Whos and his belief that their lives matter just as much as anyone else's. Through this message, the story promotes inclusivity, empathy, and the importance of valuing and recognizing the worth of every individual.

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4. How did Horton want the Whos to prove they were on the speck?

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"'Mr. Mayor! Mr. Mayor!' Horton called. 'Mr. Mayor! You've got to prove now that you really are there! So call a big meeting. Get everyone out. Make every Who holler! Make every Who shout! Make every Who scream! If you don't, every Who Is going to end up in a Beezle-Nut stew!'"

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5. Who did Horton talk to in Whoville?

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Horton talked to The Mayor in Whoville.

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6. Which Who was missing when they were all making noise?

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"A very small, very small shirker named Jo-Jo Was standing, just standing, and bouncing a Yo-Yo! Not making a sound! Not a yipp! Not a chirp! ANd the Mayor rushed inside and he grabbed the young twerp!"

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7.           What is the speck really?

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"' I know,' called the voice, 'I'm too small to be seen But I'm Mayor of a town that is friendly and clean. Our buildings, to you, would seem terribly small But to us, who aren't big, they are wonderfully tall. My town is called Whoville, for I am a Who And we Whos are all thankful and grateful to you.'"

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8. Where does Horton put the speck to keep it safe?

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"So gently, and using the greatest of care, The elephant stretched his great trunk through the air, And he lifted the dust speck and carried it over And placed it down, safe, on a very soft clover."

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9. Where does Vlad Vlad-i-koff drop the clover?

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"And at 6:56 the next morning he did it. It sure was a terrible place that he hid it. He let that small clover drop somewhere inside Of a great patch of clovers a hundred miles wide!"

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10. What made the other animals in the Jungle of Nool hear the Who's in Whoville?

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"And that Yopp... That one small, extra Yopp put it over! Finally, at last! From that speck on that clover Their voices were heard! They rang out clear and clean."

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11. What did the kangaroos and Wickersham monkeys say they were going to do to the speck?

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"'And, as for your dust speck...hah! That we shall boil In a hot steaming kettle of Beezle-Nut oil!'"

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12. In the end, what did the kangaroos say they were going to do with the clover  

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"'And, from now on, you know what I'm planning to do?...
From now on, I'm going to protect them with you!'
And the young kangaroo in her pouch said,...
'ME, TOO!'"

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13. Who tries to stop Horton from protecting the speck?

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All three characters try and stop Horton. The kangaroo and the Wickersham brothers (and other family members) tie up Horton and try to put the speck in Beezle-Nut oil. Vlad Vlad-i-koff takes the clover with the speck on it (which is given to him by the Wickersham Brothers) to stop Horton.

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14. What did the big kangaroo say she heard when the Whos made noise?

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"' All I heard,' snapped the big kangaroo, 'was the sound of the breeze And the faint sound of the wind through the trees.'"

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Where does the story take place?
Which of these characters was NOT in the story?
What is Horton's message throught the story?
How did Horton want the Whos to prove they were on the speck?
Who did Horton talk to in Whoville?
Which Who was missing when they were all making noise?
          What is the speck...
Where does Horton put the speck to keep it safe?
Where does Vlad Vlad-i-koff drop the clover?
What made the other animals in the Jungle of Nool hear the Who's...
What did the kangaroos and Wickersham monkeys say they were going to...
In the end, what did the kangaroos say they were going to do with the...
Who tries to stop Horton from protecting the speck?
What did the big kangaroo say she heard when the Whos made noise?
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