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You're Hired At The Bookstore!
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Pretend that you're a bookstore employee again. It's going to be a long day, the customers and the questions just keep coming! Have a good time with this (and don't forget to punch in).
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Specific Subjects & Themes
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Average
10 Q
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gatsby722
Sep 08 01
3870 plays
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A Day At The Video Store
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You're filling in at the local video store. The customers have the zaniest questions, when they're not snorting about their late charges, that is. Here are some of the questions that might be thrown your way. Have fun!
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Name It - Tough 10
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Tough
10 Q
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gatsby722
Nov 17 01
12999 plays
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That Ain't The Way To Have Fun, Son!
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Who hasn't heard "Mama Told Me (Not to Come)" being sung loudly somewhere, sometime? The ensemble Three Dog Night did it most notably some forty years ago. Travel with me back in time and let's have a look at that fine rock-and-roll band!
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Three Dog Night
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Difficult
10 Q
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Gatsby722
Jan 23 07
918 plays
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"The Golden Girls" And The Oscars
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"The Golden Girls" was classic TV: intelligent, original, daring, always funny and it always knew where its heart was. Being a huge hit, many jumped at the chance to be guests. Some were even before- or later- Oscar nominees. See if these ring any bells.
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TV Stars Mixed
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Tough
10 Q
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Gatsby722
Apr 08 06
2916 plays
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The Spectral Dog Walker 1998
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I have an odd (but honorable) profession. It is I who tends to the care of the pets of those who have passed on to their great reward. I walked the dogs of many an angel in the 1990s. I'll do the walking - you name the owner who died in 1998, OK?
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Died in the 1990s
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Tough
10 Q
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Gatsby722
Nov 15 06
375 plays
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The Sarah Siddons Society
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The first time we saw a 'Sarah Siddons Award' it was a fictional prize being given in the 1950 cinematic homage to 'stardom'/catfights "All About Eve". Fast as that, though, a REAL version began in Chicago! Let's discuss the winners, shall we?
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Celebrity Squares
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Tough
10 Q
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Gatsby722
Feb 11 07
258 plays
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Six Degrees - Back to Basics!
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The 'Six Degrees' game has become something of a cultural phenomenon, hasn't it? All of its modern variations aside, it began as a game where one connects ONLY Kevin Bacon right back to ONLY Kevin Bacon via various celebrities. Kind of like this...
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Mixed People
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Very Difficult
10 Q
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Gatsby722
Feb 04 07
465 plays
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The Ransom Demands For Our Gerbil, "Geronimo"
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It was a Tuesday when it was noticed that Geronimo, a most affable 2-year-old bookstore mascot, was not in his little cage. The fear and sadness was tangible amongst us booksellers. Then, the ransom notes came...and our mission to find him began...
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Mixed Literature
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Very Difficult
10 Q
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Gatsby722
Jun 03 07
300 plays
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The Squad Room At Hollywood and Vine
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What a peculiar place to find oneself handcuffed! I innocently left the movie theater without paying for my popcorn and I find myself here. The charge was "snacklifting". What a parade of crooks and cops - luckily, none are quite real. Or are they?
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Name the Movie
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Average
10 Q
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Gatsby722
Oct 17 05
1215 plays
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The Sugarbakers, Anyone?
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Some more questions about 'Designing Women', the show on my short list of guilty pleasures. Have fun!
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'Designing Women' Mix- Average
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Average
10 Q
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gatsby722
Apr 01 02
3438 plays
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'Designing Women'--The Decorating Divas
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Just a mixture of more 'Designing Women' questions. Not too hard for fans of the show. Have fun!
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'Designing Women' Mix - Difficult/Tough
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Tough
10 Q
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Gatsby722
May 18 02
3663 plays
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That's How She Became..."The Nanny"!
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I really need to stop watching Lifetime occasionally in the morning! I never saw this show but I think it's pretty clever now that I'm catching reruns. Have fun recalling "The Nanny"!
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Nanny
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Average
10 Q
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Gatsby722
Nov 12 03
7836 plays
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Now Here's A Theory For Ya!
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So many murders, so few answers (beyond a reasonable doubt, anyway). This quiz addresses some famous stabbings and shootings and such beastliness and some real theories about them. Facts are facts, but guesswork/speculation often get in the way.
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Criminal Mixture
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Very Difficult
10 Q
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Gatsby722
Nov 10 05
921 plays
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Kate Hepburn!
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This quiz comes in honor of the great Kate who passed away in 2003.
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Hepburn, Katharine
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Tough
10 Q
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gatsby722
Jul 12 03
2070 plays
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A Tree Grows In Brooklyn
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I haven't found a quiz on this heartfelt and memorable 1945 film so I offer one.
"There's a tree that grows in Brooklyn.
Some call it the Tree Of Heaven..."
The quiz will mostly address the movie and not the novel.
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Tr - Tz Movies
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Average
10 Q
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Gatsby722
Nov 21 05
201 plays
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You Now OWN the Bookstore!
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What a journey it has been! Just a few years ago a sales clerk, then a manager, then (after college and a few bucks) you bought the bookstore! Alas, though, bigger job but similar questions await you...
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Mixed Literature
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Difficult
10 Q
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Gatsby722
Dec 09 06
810 plays
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Yet More 'Designing Women'
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Yet a few more questions about my Southern belles and their always colorful adventures and lives.
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'Designing Women' Mix- Average
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Average
10 Q
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gatsby722
May 22 01
3573 plays
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Gatsby's Best Movies Of ALL Time
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So many "Best Of" quizzes don't stretch back far enough. I'm going to start with the 1920's and, by decade, give a film that I thought had great impact. This may be difficult but have fun!
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Name It - Easy
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Average
10 Q
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Gatsby722
Jun 27 04
2820 plays
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James Taylor Quiz
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I often feel like JT's biggest fan. Here are a few questions about his music and lyrics and his life. If you, too, are a fan then they shouldn't be too hard. Have fun with this quiz!
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Taylor, James
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Tough
10 Q
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gatsby722
Sep 15 01
1845 plays
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Yet Another Oscars ABC
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More Oscar-related questions with answers that follow alphabetical order. As usual, I skipped X.
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Oscars - General Trivia
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Average
25 Q
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gatsby722
Jun 14 03
1557 plays
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Love Those 'Designing Women'
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I'm still hooked on this show! Can't they come up with a 'Designing Women 2' or something? Here are a few questions about the now syndicated series. Have fun!
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'Designing Women' Mix - Difficult/Tough
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Tough
10 Q
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gatsby722
Nov 25 01
3195 plays
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The "Losers" of 2002
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Certainly one is not a "loser" when even nominated for an Oscar, but these folks failed to win in their categories at the 2002 ceremonies. Not a failure among them, though, in the "big picture".
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Oscars - Losers
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Difficult
10 Q
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Gatsby722
Dec 01 06
771 plays
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"Jump The Shark"
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This one is about "jumping the shark". In other words when a TV show goes way over the top. It's actually a phrase; website is jumptheshark.com. Enjoy!
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Jumping the Shark
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Average
10 Q
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gatsby722
Dec 09 02
4044 plays
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Balderdash!
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Balderdash is actually a fun party game and a rather amusing TV game show now. It is played by giving one factual answer to a question and making up the others. Pick the one that is true!
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Mixed 10 Q. Very Difficult [A]
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Impossible
10 Q
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Gatsby722
Aug 18 04
1341 plays
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1950s Oscars
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Here are an array of questions about Oscar Winners of the 1950s. Have fun!
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Oscars - Specific Times
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Average
10 Q
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gatsby722
Sep 28 01
1788 plays
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Getting Hungry on "History Street"
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You seem to be lost and on the most interesting road. This area seems to be a blend of all that is American history in the 20th Century! But you're hungry for a quick lunch. Let's drive around for a little fast food! Have fun!
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Nostalgia
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Tough
10 Q
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gatsby722
Jan 18 04
1785 plays
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Steve Buscemi: Dead or Alive
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Truth is, he usually ends up dead in his roles. But he buys the farm so well so he keeps getting to do it again and again. Yes, he plays the weasliest characters around. Let's talk about Mr. Buscemi...
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Buscemi, Steve
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Difficult
10 Q
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Gatsby722
Apr 22 06
1182 plays
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The Book Of Lists
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'The Book Of Lists' records a compilation of facts, firsts, opinions of experts and surveys. These questions are based on the book's contents. Good luck and have fun!
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Thematic 10Q Difficult
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Difficult
10 Q
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gatsby722
Feb 19 02
648 plays
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"American Beauty" Love It Or Leave It
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People seem to either really like or really hate 1999's "American Beauty". I, for one, loved it. This quiz delves into some of the details of the movie and actors also. Have fun!
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American Beauty .
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Average
10 Q
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Gatsby722
Dec 23 03
5841 plays
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Hey! What About Me?
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Invariably, in a group of super-achievers or intense talent or even amidst the ne'er-do-wells, some get the glory and some others get overlooked. This quiz will look at a variety of those who, oops!, never got the spotlight.
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Mixed People
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Difficult
10 Q
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Gatsby722
May 20 06
405 plays
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Thank Goodness They're Imaginary!
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Imagine the sequels that someone could dream up? It's scary to think what might happen. Here's a quiz about sequels that remain unapproached. Have fun!
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Grab Bag - Easy
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Average
10 Q
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Gatsby722
Oct 23 04
1677 plays
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Oscars ABC Quiz
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The first answer will begin with A, the last with Z with each letter of the alphabet, in order, starting all the answers in between. I took the liberty of skipping X. Hope you have fun with this!
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Oscars - General Trivia
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Tough
25 Q
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Gatsby722
Oct 27 01
1722 plays
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Mary, Mary - Quite Contrary
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This is a movie quiz all about an assortment of Marys. Some are fictional and some are real. And, by the way, I've never met a contrary Mary so far in my life...
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Something in Common
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Average
10 Q
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Gatsby722
Apr 20 04
927 plays
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Gatsby And Linkan's Tag Team - Round 6
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Linkan and I are pulling ourselves away from the Computer and Movies and Trivia (well, never that!) this morning. We're going shopping! She's excited. I'm tolerant. Join us and have fun!
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Thematic 10Q Tough
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Tough
10 Q
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Gatsby722
Apr 19 05
276 plays
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EZ 'Gone With The Wind' Questions
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This one is just brain candy. Have a cup of coffee and breeze through it. Have a great day!
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Gone With The Wind .
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Tough
10 Q
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gatsby722
Sep 10 01
6747 plays
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You're Now The Manager At The Video Store
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See! All that hard work paid off and now you're the boss. But there's no hiding at your desk for you! You still have to answer questions people have. These might happen on a typical day...
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Grab Bag - Average 10
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Average
10 Q
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Gatsby722
Oct 28 03
4299 plays
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Oscars ABC Quiz - Take Two!
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Answers start with the letters of the alphabet in order. Starting with 'A' and skipping only 'X'. Have fun!
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Oscars - General Trivia
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Tough
25 Q
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gatsby722
Nov 03 01
981 plays
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Balderdash 2
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Let's play another one! I'll give you an obscure question and you tell me which of the answers is correct. Beware! They all SOUND right. Put on your thinking/guessing caps and have fun!
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Mixed 10 Q. Very Difficult [A]
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Very Difficult
10 Q
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Gatsby722
Dec 18 04
2352 plays
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Gatsby's 'Almost Best' Movies of ALL Time
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A while ago I chose my personal favorite films of all time (by decade). So many films came to mind as I went and they all deserved a mention, I thought. So here are some of those "almost bests" I admire so well. Have fun!
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Name the Movie
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Tough
10 Q
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Gatsby722
Jan 13 07
672 plays
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Implausible Conversations at the Movies 2
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Let's try this again, shall we? We don't know how these conversations ever got together in the first place but take the two quotes (from different films) and figure out who's saying what to whom. All quotes [with minor tweaks] courtesy of IMDb!
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Quotes from Movies
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Difficult
10 Q
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Gatsby722
Apr 15 07
3396 plays
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A 'Specimen' on Rodeo Drive
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Lovely shops here - quite on the pricey side, too, I might add! I was not in Beverly Hills to shop, however. No, I had to provide a urine sample for a new job. In the midst of my angst, though, I got to meet some characters! While at the clinic...
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TV & Movies Mixture
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Tough
10 Q
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Gatsby722
May 13 06
291 plays
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Tact - Or Lack Of It?
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Tact! What a slippery slope in these days of "Political Correctness". This quiz will address situations where tact plays a part. While subjective in nature the answers should be clear.
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Thematic 10Q Easy
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Easy
10 Q
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Gatsby722
Apr 09 05
2169 plays
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A Quiz For Sleepy People
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There are those nights when you just can't sleep, so you usually plug into the all night TV programs or movies. While I can't offer warm milk, maybe these questions will lull you into dreamland.
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TV & Movies Mixture
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Tough
10 Q
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gatsby722
Nov 02 02
4950 plays
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Who, When and Where?
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A few questions about celebrated people, their real names, when they were born and, here and there, where.
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Birth and Stage Name
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Average
10 Q
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Gatsby722
Jul 02 02
1512 plays
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'Clue' - NOT the Board Game and NOT the Movie...
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Yikes! Mr. Boddy has been done in. Miss Scarlet might know who did it, so too might that sneaky Professor Plum. A crafty bunch. Let's go into the house and see what this Motley Crew has left behind...
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Movies Bonds and Acrostics
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Average
10 Q
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gatsby722
Feb 27 04
570 plays
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Balderdash 4
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Let's see how this one goes. You'll get a question/category and you pick the right answer. Nothing new there, but the right answer is a slippery rascal indeed. Have fun!
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Mixed 10 Q. Very Difficult [B]
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Very Difficult
10 Q
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gatsby722
Feb 18 05
1329 plays
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Implausible Conversations at the Movies
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"Hey! Who's talking to who?" Well, truth is we don't know how these conversations ever got together in the first place. Take the two quotes (from different films) and figure out who's saying what to whom. All quotes [with minor tweaks] courtesy of IMDb!
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Who Said It
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Difficult
10 Q
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Gatsby722
Dec 19 06
1803 plays
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R You Sure?
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This quiz will deal with actresses whose first or last name begins with the letter R. Some are recent, some are not. R you ready? Have fun!
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Movie Stars Mixed
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Tough
10 Q
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Gatsby722
Jan 20 05
1551 plays
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That's "Mr. Scissorhands" To You!
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Oddly enough, I caught this movie for the first time recently and I really liked it. This quiz offers a miscellany of questions about a most fascinating film. I hope you enjoy it.
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Edward Scissorhands .
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Tough
10 Q
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Gatsby722
Jan 15 04
4149 plays
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Gatsby & Linkan's Tag Team - Episode 8
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My buddy Linkan and I have a "little" time to play around. In "short" order we'll whip up a new quiz - which is no "small" matter. The quiz is about movies, etc. that have nothing to do with tallness.
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Movies Grab Bag
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Average
10 Q
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Gatsby722
Jun 04 05
396 plays
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Once Again... Out in Left Field!
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The story of my life ~ when it gets right down to it I'm always at the clubhouse but they never let me in. In all of the themes that follow, three answers are connected to each other while one isn't. Pick the loner! That'd be me...
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Thematic 10Q Very Difficult
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Very Difficult
10 Q
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Gatsby722
Jul 05 06
246 plays
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Balderdash 3
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These are fun for me and seem to be getting more popular as we go. So here's another one! Simply pick the right answer to a general question. The idea is to trick you, of course! Have fun!
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Mixed 10 Q. Very Difficult [B]
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Very Difficult
10 Q
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Gatsby722
Jan 09 05
1917 plays
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Hey! You Forgot Me Again!
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Once again, let's discuss those people or things that just don't fit in with the rest of their peers, for whatever reason. They're assuredly not losers or otherwise odd. Just "the different ones". Have fun!
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Thematic 10Q Very Difficult
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Very Difficult
10 Q
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Gatsby722
Jun 15 06
426 plays
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The Bookstore On 'Wysteria Lane'
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Are you one of the handful of people who have not seen TV's "Desperate Housewives"? If so, no matter! They built a bookstore right in their neighborhood. Let's see what they all are reading!
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Mixed Literature
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Tough
10 Q
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Gatsby722
Dec 01 05
417 plays
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Glued To The TV 20 Years Ago: 1985 Emmys
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Life was so hectic in '85. So much work! I was always in a constant state of "Hurry up! Do this and then do that! In fact, scrap that idea and do them both at once!" TV was such a relief usually. Remember the Emmys back then? Let's see if you do.
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Award Shows
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Difficult
10 Q
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gatsby722
Jun 25 05
270 plays
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Pretend You Work In A Bookstore
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Having once been a bookstore manager, I love both the business and the craft of bookwriting! Pretend its your newest job and field these questions----Have fun!
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Specific Subjects & Themes
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Difficult
10 Q
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gatsby722
May 27 01
1572 plays
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Unwed Mothers In Film
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Throughout the history of film, actresses have been given roles where their characters ends up in "the family way" without benefit of hearing any wedding bells just yet. Such scandal! Hope you enjoy this quiz about some of them.
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Something in Common
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Average
10 Q
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Gatsby722
Oct 10 03
960 plays
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Is It A Vegetable Or A Fruit?
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Well, fight amongst yourselves about what pumpkins are but, it being October at the time, pumpkins are quite in vogue so here's a quiz about them. Enjoy!
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Thematic 10Q Difficult
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Difficult
10 Q
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Gatsby722
Oct 09 05
3099 plays
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"Long", "Lost" & "Last" Movies
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In this quiz I will give you the year and a decription of a movie. Your answer choice is determined by which word ("Long", "Lost" or "Last") appears in the title. Have fun!
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Common Titles
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Tough
10 Q
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Gatsby722
Dec 17 03
1041 plays
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74th Annual Oscar Nominees
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Here is an array of questions about those lucky and talented artists who have been announced as nominees for Oscar on February 12, 2002.
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Oscars - Specific Times
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Difficult
10 Q
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Gatsby722
Feb 14 02
1296 plays
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