Theodor Seuss Geisel—-better known as Dr. Seuss—-was an author who wrote many famous children's books, such as Green Eggs and Ham and The Cat in the Hat. Theodor was born in Springfield, Massachusetts, in 1904. As a boy, his mother would tell rhymes to him and his sister to help them go to sleep. In college, Theodor wrote for a humor newspaper and started drawing funny cartoons. He published his first children's book in 1937. When he published The Cat in the Hat in 1957, he became famous. Today, millions of children still read Dr. Seuss's books.
Which of these choices BEST summarizes this paragraph?
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A Dr. Seuss's real name was Theodor Seuss Geisel. He and sister used to listen to rhymes that his mother told him while they were little.Dr. Seuss's real name was Theodor Seuss Geisel. He and sister used to listen to rhymes that his mother told him while they were little.
B Theodor Seuss Geisel was an author who started his career during college when he wrote for a newspaper.Theodor Seuss Geisel was an author who started his career during college when he wrote for a newspaper.
C Theodor Seuss Geisel was a famous children's author. He wrote from a young age and authored a number of books including The Cat in the Hat.Theodor Seuss Geisel was a famous children's author. He wrote from a young age and authored a number of books including The Cat in the Hat .
D Dr. Seuss started writing for a humor newspaper where he also started drawing funny cartoons.