| 1. | Scandalous Art By
Author: Arlesienne
(rank 4 site-wide)Art has never met with polite indifference. Art has inspired and enraptured, but also provoked, shocked, and even created public uproars. This quiz focuses on some of the most famous scandals in art history. |
| 2. | Pictures at an Exhibition - All Saints By
Author: JanIQ
(rank 29 site-wide)Let’s imagine an exhibition of various artworks, grouped by subject. The ninth room in the exhibition is filled with artworks dedicated to one or more saints. Buildings are represented by models. Take your time for this lengthy quiz. |
| 3. | Peter and Pavle - Two "Real" Vampires By
Author: stuthehistoryguy
(rank 142 site-wide)A quiz on Peter Plogojowitz and Arnold Pavle, two "real" vampires whose cases shocked Europe in the 1730s. |
| 4. | Nursery Rhyme Heteronyms By
Author: Nannanut
(rank 174 site-wide)Heteronyms are words that are spelt the same but have different meanings when they are pronounced differently - like Polish and polish. Follow the nursery rhyme characters and their clues in capitals to find each heteronym. |
| 5. | Dear Athena... By
Author: jouen58
(rank 179 site-wide)The goddess of wisdom has started an advice column from her office on Mount Olympus. Can you guess the identities of her mythical correspondents? Good Luck! |
| 6. | Eponymous Clergymen By
Author: jouen58
(rank 238 site-wide)The names of these various and diverse men of the cloth have found their way into the vernacular, often in unexpected and unusual ways. Enjoy! |
| 7. | Pictures at an Exhibition – Female Nude By
Author: JanIQ
(rank 361 site-wide)Let’s imagine an exhibition of various artworks, grouped by subject (and not by artist). I’ll pose you questions about the artworks, the artists or the subjects. The second room in the exhibition is filled with female nudes. |
| 8. | Painting by Numbers By
Author: CellarDoor
(rank 417 site-wide)One "Blue Boy," two "American Gothic" farmers, "Three Musicians" ... some might classify paintings by color or medium or style, but I like to look at them strictly by the numbers. Will you help me count my way through the history of western art? |
| 9. | What'd They Say?!: The Rhetorics of Ancient Greece By
Author: trident87
(rank 467 site-wide)Effective speaking is a major part of life; the Ancients Greeks knew that well. They studied how they said what they said and why they said it. |
| 10. | Marie Antoinette's Watch By
Author: janetgool
(rank 548 site-wide)The story of Marie Antoinette's watch is as full of romance and tragedy as the life of the queen herself. |
| 11. | Paintings of Caravaggio By
Author: jouen58
(rank 567 site-wide)One of the most distinctive artists of the 16th century, Caravaggio is best known for his "darker" paintings, but his art is more varied and complex than many realize. |
| 12. | Pictures at an Exhibition – The New Testament By
Author: JanIQ
(rank 572 site-wide)Let’s imagine an exhibition of various artworks, grouped by subject. I’ll pose you questions about the artworks, the artists or the subjects. The fourth room in the exhibition is filled with scenes from the New Testament. |
| 13. | Hula: The Dance of Hawaii By
Author: lykita
(rank 588 site-wide)Hollywood and tourist's dreams have romanticized Hawaii's indigenous dance. How much do you REALLY know about the hula? |
| 14. | Billy Elliot-The Musical By
Author: psubowling
(rank 634 site-wide)Based on the movie "Billy Elliot", this musical rendition has been well received in London, Australia, and on Broadway. |
| 15. | The Vampires of New England By
Author: stuthehistoryguy
(rank 675 site-wide)A quiz on the folk customs of otherwise rational people terrified for the lives of their families. |
| 16. | Pictures at an Exhibition – War and Peace By
Author: JanIQ
(rank 694 site-wide)Let’s imagine an exhibition of various artworks, grouped by subject. The sixth room in the exhibition is filled with artworks that refer to war and peace – not the novel by Leo Tolstoy. Buildigns and bas-reliefs are represented by models. |
| 17. | 'L'uxurious Asian Art Terms By
Author: thejazzkickazz
(rank 707 site-wide)Yet another in my series of Asian art terms quizzes, this one deals with various words that you may encounter when reading a book on Asian art that begin with 'L'...have a look! |
| 18. | Travel the World of Indo-European Languages By
Author: pu2-ke-qi-ri
(rank 805 site-wide)Join me for a world tour of Indo-European languages! We'll be traveling over 6,000 years and 10,000 miles, so pack your suitcase and your linguistic intuition! |
| 19. | Pictures at an Exhibition – Time By
Author: JanIQ
(rank 809 site-wide)Let’s imagine an exhibition of various artworks, grouped by subject. The fifth room in the exhibition is filled with artworks of which the title contains a specific moment or period in time. Buildings and bas-reliefs are represented by models. |
| 20. | 1337 - Leet and Loving It By
Author: darthrevan89
(rank 895 site-wide)Used in online communities since the rise of the Internet, 1337’s alphabet is a hybrid of numbers, symbols, and letters. Here’s a quiz on the basics of 1337’s history and use in its many varieties, as well as some translations. 3//j0'/ (that is, enjoy)! |
| 21. | Laundry Day By
Author: darthrevan89
(rank 907 site-wide)Welcome to the Idiomatic Laundromat, where the most eccentric customers are served with a smile and every article of clothing relates to a well-known idiom or proverb. To answer each question, you'll need to complete the defined idiom. Happy Laundry Day! |
| 22. | Art History Behind the Scenes II By
Author: lanfranco
(rank 936 site-wide)Back by occasional demand! More sex, murder, and mayhem (oh, not entirely) in the History of Art! Enjoy! |
| 23. | Pictures at an Exhibition - Myth and Legend By
Author: JanIQ
(rank 1005 site-wide)Let’s imagine an exhibition of various artworks, grouped by subject. The tenth room in the exhibition is filled with artworks dedicated to legends and mythology (especially classical mythology). |
| 24. | Some Folks from Russian Folklore By
Author: stuthehistoryguy
(rank 1105 site-wide)Funky questions on some major figures in Russian folklore. |
| 25. | What's In Your Portmanteau? By
Author: Polaris101
(rank 1141 site-wide)Here's a categorical look at portmanteau words, new words made by blending parts of two other words together, a frankenword if you will. For example, add "motor" to "hotel" and you get "motel". Some questions have an American slant. Enjoy! |
| 26. | Pictures at an Exhibition: History in Art By
Author: JanIQ
(rank 1185 site-wide)Let’s imagine an exhibition of various artworks, grouped by subject. The twelfth and final room in the exhibition is filled with artworks which are related in one way or another to history. Models represent every artwork that is too big to show here. |
| 27. | I Remember That - With Help! By
Author: Quiz_Beagle
(rank 1186 site-wide)Mnemonics help us remember things, and are a fascinating subject. How many of us can remember days of months without starting 'Thirty days hath...'? Enjoy the quiz! |
| 28. | Aspects of Humor: What's So Funny? By
Author: trident87
(rank 1187 site-wide)Humor is an elusive topic due to its elastic nature. What I find funny, you may not. Try to discover what it is that makes us laugh. |
| 29. | It's All Greek to Me! By
Author: Snowman
(rank 1258 site-wide)My boss has a major problem at work and needs me to come in and sort it out. What is in store for me? A trip around the world in idiomatic terms it seems. |
| 30. | Parts of (Hilarious) Speech By
Author: Pagiedamon
(rank 1316 site-wide)Parts of speech...ho hum...Wait! I can make this fun. I'll give you giggle-inducing phrases to
enliven your practice with identifying parts of speech. |
| 31. | Pick-a-Pun: The Musicals! By
Author: ing
(rank 1443 site-wide)Yes, it's Pick-a-Pun, the game show where all the answers MIGHT be funny, but only one registers "Ouch" on the Groan-Ometer. Today's theme is Musicals, so get singing, and let the Pun begin! |
| 32. | Words Derived from Falconry Terms By
Author: crisw
(rank 1484 site-wide)The ancient sport of falconry has added many words to our vocabulary. Can you recognize some of them? |
| 33. | Renaissance Architect Andrea Palladio By
Author: Arlesienne
(rank 1500 site-wide)Andrea Palladio was one of the most innovative, influential and imitated figures of Western architecture. His ideas have inspired countless houses and government buildings across Europe and North America. This is a basic quiz about his life and works. |
| 34. | Ghoulies and Ghosties and Long-Legged Beasties By
Author: Cymruambyth
(rank 1517 site-wide)"From ghoulies and ghosties and long-legged beasties, and things that go bump in the night, good Lord deliver us." (Old Cornish prayer.) What do you know about the good, the bad and the ugly faeryfolk? |
| 35. | From the Old Vic to London's South Bank. By
Author: Englizzie
(rank 1565 site-wide)The origins of the National Theatre of Great Britain and its difficult path to a permanent home on London's South Bank. |
| 36. | At the Philadelphia Museum of Art By
Author: heathmor
(rank 1590 site-wide)This quiz focuses on the modern and contemporary art collection at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. |
| 37. | How to NOT use bad words! By
Author: pu2-ke-qi-ri
(rank 1771 site-wide)Ever feel the need to use a bad word...without really saying it? "Linguistic taboo avoidance" is actually a common cultural phenomenon. Take this quiz to learn oodles and oodles of ways to NOT say bad words! |
| 38. | Meet Tom Swifty By
Author: zordy
(rank 1846 site-wide)Do you like puns? So you'll like this peculiar kind of word play called Tom Swifty. Explanation given in the first question. |
| 39. | "The Dinner Party": Wing Three By
Author: LilahDeDah
(rank 1854 site-wide)The conclusion of Judy Chicago's masterwork covers the period from the American Revolution to the Women's Revolution. Most of the questions are about the women subjects rather than the specific artworks. |
| 40. | Theatre History - Native American By
Author: rj211
(rank 1855 site-wide)This is a quiz on Native American theatrical practices. Enjoy! |
| 41. | Criminal Anthropology By
Author: guitargoddess
(rank 1987 site-wide)This quiz looks at some of the biological and physiological theories on criminology, from well in the past until more recently. Most information comes from "Deviance and Social Control", by Linda B. Deutschmann. |
| 42. | What's the Connection? By
Author: danceswithcows
(rank 2012 site-wide)There exist many common bonds between Broadway musicals that may or may not go unnoticed. Are you someone who notices them? |
| 43. | How to Defend Yourself Against a Mythical Beast By
Author: deus_ex
(rank 2021 site-wide)Picture the scene: you're walking home late at night, when a terrible monster - one you believed didn't even exist - attacks you! Fear not! This handy guide will help you survive! |
| 44. | Hiya Cat! 1940s Slang By
Author: beergirllaura
(rank 2035 site-wide)1940 in the USA was dotty at times, and could blow your wig, so let's take a gander at some of that decade's slang. |
| 45. | Memorable Photographs of the 20th Century By
Author: robbieh
(rank 2097 site-wide)Is photography art? Some say yes, others disagree. In any case, there's no denying the impact of photographs that capture images of major events and famous people. How many of these photographs have you seen? |
| 46. | Goofy Words By
Author: ralzzz
(rank 2109 site-wide)Some English words are peculiar either in sound or appearance. Can you guess the answer to the following questions containing some goofy words? |
| 47. | Operatic Greek Myth By
Author: JanIQ
(rank 2112 site-wide)Many classical operas are based upon tales deriving from Greek mythology. In this quiz, I’ll discuss some of these operas. Most of the operatic facts are related in the “Grand Opera Book”. |
| 48. | Greater Tuna By
Author: pusdoc
(rank 2238 site-wide)"Tuna" is a town full of unforgettable characters, lovingly brought to life in a series of long-running two-man shows. Come meet the neighbors! |
| 49. | Prince Madoc By
Author: blakey
(rank 2259 site-wide)The Welsh legend says he discovered America before Columbus. Did he really? Historians are still arguing over it. |
| 50. | Disconnect "Dis" Connection: A Spaced Out Quiz By
Author: uglybird
(rank 2340 site-wide)Guess the word that, along with "dis", will create a three-word phrase. Word one will be a word prefixed with "dis". Word two will be "dis" meaning "this". Word three will be the first word without prefix. Example: DisMOUNT "dis" MOUNT. |
| 51. | More Tea, Vicar? By
Author: glendathecat
(rank 2360 site-wide)A not overly serious look at how those in Holy Orders have left their mark upon the English Language. |
| 52. | Guild My Regards To Broadway By
Author: Quiz_Beagle
(rank 2389 site-wide)The Quiz Makers Guild presents for your delectation a quiz about (broadly) Broadway musicals, with hopefully little-known facts about some of your favourites. Enjoy! |
| 53. | Pictures at an Exhibition – Male Nude By
Author: JanIQ
(rank 2450 site-wide)Let’s imagine an exhibition of various artworks, grouped by subject (and not by artist). I’ll pose you questions about the artworks, the artists or the subjects. The first room in the exhibition is filled with male nudes. |
| 54. | A Nose for the Liberal Arts By
Author: highfells
(rank 2477 site-wide)In honour of the UK charity event "Red Nose Day", and in celebration of the nose everywhere - here's a bouquet hand picked for your delight from the fields of the traditional Liberal Arts. If the answers escape you, just follow your nose! |
| 55. | 'Miss Saigon' Lyrics By
Author: angel_eyez377
(rank 2529 site-wide)Fill in the blanks to the song lyrics! If you know the songs as well as I do, you should enjoy this! |
| 56. | A Brush With History By
Author: denni19
(rank 2565 site-wide)Hello! My name is Brush. Paint Brush. I've a long history of being manipulated by some great artists to help them create their masterpieces.
Let's see if you can guess their names from just a few strokes.
Have fun! |
| 57. | Duchamp's "Fountain" By
Author: uglybird
(rank 2604 site-wide)"Fountain" sparked controversy in 1917 when it was called "vulgar" and "immoral" and again in 2004 when it was termed "ludicrous" and "a travesty". This quiz examines the history of this singular piece of modern art. |
| 58. | What the Spell Check Mist: Typo Transfusion By
Author: ing
(rank 2608 site-wide)Sacred Heart Hospital: Medical Care second to nun, paperwork last to all. Scared Heart Hospital, where the typos are rarely fatal, but nearly always fanny! |
| 59. | The Hardworking Stage Manager By
Author: kscleaves
(rank 2718 site-wide)You have probably heard of the director, the actor, the producer and the choreographer. Are you aware of the role of the stage manager? Let's see if you can get a grip on the job of the person who is "totally responsible for totally everything." |
| 60. | Animal Talk 3 By
Author: SP44000
(rank 2730 site-wide)Some are nouns, some are verbs, and some are adjectives, but they are all animal-related words and expressions. See what you know in this third installment of "Animal Talk". All multiple choice. |
| 61. | Mythological Dining Disasters By
Author: pu2-ke-qi-ri
(rank 2776 site-wide)It's dinner time in the world of the mythic, and what's on the menu? Could it be ... your son? Some god's pet cattle? Your enemy's brains? Dig in, and enjoy. Yes, this quiz is "in bad taste." Wafer-thin mint? |
| 62. | My Uncle Filbert's Art Collection By
Author: JellyTrollMorton
(rank 2779 site-wide)I recently inherited what is probably the greatest collection of "Dogs Playing Poker" art in the world. I will give details of each painting, and you must figure out the artist that appraisers believe most likely painted each picture. |
| 63. | Transformed into a tree By
Author: beatka
(rank 2797 site-wide)This quiz is about gods or mortals who, for one reason or another, have been transformed into a tree. |
| 64. | The Many Meanings of "Run" By
Author: CellarDoor
(rank 2809 site-wide)In English, one word can say a great deal, and “run” is one of those words. I’m about to have dinner with my good friends Arun and Brunhilde, but they always pepper their conversation with “run” words and phrases; can you help me work out what they mean? |
| 65. | Pictures at an Exhibition - Can You Cook It? By
Author: JanIQ
(rank 2818 site-wide)Let’s imagine an exhibition of various artworks, grouped by subject. The eighth room in the exhibition is filled with paintings showing some kind of food and drink. |
| 66. | Arts & Books Mixed Bag 8 By
Author: EnglishJedi
(rank 2836 site-wide)Art, literature, classical music, opera, poetry: a little of everything, but basically good old general knowledge... |
| 67. | 'G'reat Asian Art Terms By
Author: thejazzkickazz
(rank 2870 site-wide)Another in my series of art terms quizzes, if you're curious about Asian art you might find these questions suitable to your tastes! Enjoy! |
| 68. | A Thoroughly Ridiculous Quiz By
Author: uglybird
(rank 2875 site-wide)No! Silly is NOT good enough. To prosper in this quiz you’re going to have to be downright ridiculous. This might be easier in the “Flash” mode. |
| 69. | PDAZ and the Mysterious Mandrake By
Author: PDAZ
(rank 2881 site-wide)PDAZ’s attempts to snag George Clooney have failed miserably, and thanks to the restraining order, her options have been severely limited. She’s ready to call it a day and settle for Vince Vaughn when she learns about a plant with mythical powers. |
| 70. | Arts and Books Mixed Bag 6 By
Author: EnglishJedi
(rank 3059 site-wide)Some art, some books, some music but basically good old General Knowledge... |
| 71. | Pseudoscience Basics By
Author: Correspondguy
(rank 3068 site-wide)"Science" isn't so much a thing as a way of thinking. "Pseudoscience" is when people, through ignorance or malice, use a thought process that looks like science, but doesn't have the same rigor. This quiz tells the story of how you make that mistake. |
| 72. | "The Dinner Party": Wing One By
Author: LilahDeDah
(rank 3069 site-wide)From prehistory to classical Rome, Wing One of Judy Chicago's masterwork illustrates women's history with beauty and grace. Familiarity with "The Dinner Party" is not required to answer most of the questions. |
| 73. | Reg Grundies and Sloppy Joes By
Author: Nannanut
(rank 3072 site-wide)More Aussie craziness. Clothing has its fair share of slang words. What on earth are Reg Grundies? |
| 74. | Could You Pass As a Canadian? By
Author: Cymruambyth
(rank 3104 site-wide)Canadians have incorporated into their everyday language certain words and terms that are peculiarly Canadian. Can you identify the meaning of these words and terms? If so, you could pass for a Canadian. |
| 75. | Say Again? By
Author: uglybird
(rank 3256 site-wide)I provide a sentence that uses an obscure word of four letters (five if plural) and an adjective ending in "-acious". See if you can choose which of the sentences that follow has nearest to the same meaning. |
| 76. | More High 'Q'uality Art Terms By
Author: thejazzkickazz
(rank 3375 site-wide)Just when I thought it couldn't be done, I have managed to dig up five more art terms that begin with 'Q'. Proper credit where credit is due will be given in the additional info area of the last question...good luck! |
| 77. | "Pirates" in Translation By
Author: sidnobls
(rank 3435 site-wide)You'll need to get out your Penzance-English / English-Penzance Dictionary to figure out just what is going on in Gilbert and Sullivan's famous light opera "Pirates of Penzance". |
| 78. | The Tony Award Test By
Author: lollypop1
(rank 3445 site-wide)Is there really a little bit of Broadway in everyone? Take this test to see if there is some in you. |
| 79. | The Evil Essay By
Author: pagiedamon
(rank 3454 site-wide)As an English instructor, I spend a good deal of my life helping people write essays. See if you already know the basics of essay writing--or, as I call it, "The Evil Essay". |
| 80. | Old Fogeyisms By
Author: uglybird
(rank 3520 site-wide)If you know these terms then you know fogeys. If, like the author of this quiz, you use these terms, then perhaps...you too are a...
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| 81. | Which Cat Am I? By
Author: Midget40
(rank 3636 site-wide)This quiz is all about the wonderful feline characters in the show "Cats". I'll describe a cat and all you have to do is figure out who I am. |
| 82. | A to Z Acronyms By
Author: BRY2K
(rank 3653 site-wide)Our society loves to abbreviate words and phrases. Here is an alphabetical list of some common acronyms; let's see what you know about them! (This quiz is dedicated to Funtrivia.com team member CD ROCK of Heaven's Angels who passed away March, 2009). |
| 83. | Who's Who in the Commedia dell'Arte By
Author: Rowena8482
(rank 3671 site-wide)Are you familiar with the origins and appearance of the various characters from the famous Commedia dell'Arte? |
| 84. | Pride and Punishment By
Author: beatka
(rank 3699 site-wide)Hybris, an excessive pride, the desire to be godlike, was severely punished by the gods in the Greek mythology. Here are some examples. |
| 85. | “De" Spaced Out Quiz By
Author: uglybird
(rank 3703 site-wide)I give you the meaning of a word starting with "de" and then the meaning of the phrase created if a space is added after "de" and “de” is taken as “the”. For instance, deport becomes “de port”, "de port" being the place where they keep "de ships". |
| 86. | "Les Miserables" Characters By
Author: VerticalDancer
(rank 3722 site-wide)I'll give you a description of a character from "Les Miserables" and you guess who it is! I have kept this to the characters who appear in the musical as well as the book. |
| 87. | Gobbledygook By
Author: deputygary
(rank 3754 site-wide)Government, lawyers, doctors, even schoolteachers from Sussex are guilty of using gobbledygook: the use of many complex words when a few simple ones will suffice. |
| 88. | Treasure Tour: Metropolitan Museum of Art, NY By
Author: LilahDeDah
(rank 3758 site-wide)The "Met" boasts more than two million works of art, from prehistory to the present day. On this tour, we'll be looking at fifteen, but wishing we had time to see them all! |
| 89. | The Sith Academy: Vocabulary Class By
Author: darthrevan89
(rank 3776 site-wide)Take on the role of a wannabe Sith apprentice, and begin your trials on the path to darkness. Your challenge is a vocabulary exam, involving the names of past Sith Lords. All questions are strictly vocabulary, no knowledge of "Star Wars" is needed. |
| 90. | People Who Became Words - 6 By
Author: deepakmr
(rank 3779 site-wide)In this quiz, we look at words that have their origins from the names of fictional and legendary characters. |
| 91. | Putting Your Foot in Your Mouth, And Eating It By
Author: demurechicky
(rank 3801 site-wide)An Author Challenge by gk9760, inspired me to keep my feet firmly on the ground and pen this quiz which relates to the terminology for various eating habits. Reference is made to www.wordinfo.info. Good luck! |
| 92. | Alphabetical ALW : The Final Test... By
Author: Midget40
(rank 3839 site-wide)The final installment in my Alphabetical ALW series. One question on each letter of the alphabet somehow relating to an ALW musical.
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| 93. | Using Your Intuition By
Author: Pagiedamon
(rank 3844 site-wide)You just knew you'd be taking this quiz, didn't you? Welcome to the world of intuition. |
| 94. | Broadway Flops By
Author: danceswithcows
(rank 3850 site-wide)Throughout Broadway's history, there have been the "Cats", "Phantom of the Opera", and "Rent" like musicals that have run for a very long time and been very successful. And then there are the Broadway flops...the terrible, campy and just plain disastrous |
| 95. | Tap - It's All About Dancers with Rhythm By
Author: ruddigoria
(rank 3856 site-wide)Tap dancing is popular once again. Hit the floor and see if you can name these famous hoofers. |
| 96. | The Personification of Death By
Author: xaosdog
(rank 3858 site-wide)For at least 7000 years of art, literature and religious belief people have projected human qualities onto the phenomenon of death - intentions, motivations, emotions and even corporeality. This quiz treats the personification of Death in 25 questions. |
| 97. | Blacksmiths of Myth and Legend By
Author: xaosdog
(rank 3927 site-wide)This quiz treats blacksmiths of myth and legend from around the world. |
| 98. | Theatre History - 18th Century German By
Author: rj211
(rank 3944 site-wide)This is a quiz on the theories and practice of theatre in 18th Century (and a little early 19th Century) Germany. Enjoy! |
| 99. | Tough Aussie Slang By
Author: ozzz2002
(rank 3992 site-wide)Australia is a country of complete contrasts. Because of the vast distances involved, the difference between the city dwellers and the rural residents is quite noticeable. This quiz will concentrate on the words that are more used by the 'bushies'. |
| 100. | People Who Became Words - 2 By
Author: deepakmr
(rank 4026 site-wide)Some more questions featuring eponyms – persons whose names became words in the English language. |