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Bonjour Harry Potter
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How many of you have read the Harry Potter books in French? If you have, this will be easy. If not, a little French knowledge will help you to guess answers.
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French
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Very Difficult
10 Q
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Elanor
Aug 28 03
10086 plays
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A Child's Christmas in Wales
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Dylan Thomas wrote this prose-poem as an evocative memory of his childhood. It has become a classic of modern literature.
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T
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Difficult
10 Q
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Elanor
Oct 15 02
126 plays
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"The Little Prince" by Saint-Exupery
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A quiz on Antoine de Saint-Exupery's lovely short novel for children and adults, a classic of French literature, published in 1944.
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S
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Average
20 Q
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Elanor
Oct 02 02
648 plays
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'Bagpuss' - The Saggy Old Cloth Cat
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Do you have fond memories of the stripy cloth cat who lived in the shop window? Come and see how much you can remember.
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Bagpuss
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Average
10 Q
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Elanor
Feb 07 02
1401 plays
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'Northern Exposure' Chris-in-the-Morning
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A quiz on my favourite 'Northern Exposure' character.
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Northern Exposure
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Tough
15 Q
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Elanor
Jan 04 02
1554 plays
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Before Sunrise
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Test your knowledge of this little-known but utterly delightful movie from 1995.
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Before Sunrise
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Average
10 Q
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Elanor
Feb 06 04
684 plays
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Jane Austen's Characters
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Don't get me wrong, I love Jane Austen's novels. But there are certain types of character that appear in more that one of her works. How well do you know her characters?
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Austen, Jane
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Average
10 Q
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Elanor
Jun 04 02
3597 plays
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The Norman Conquest
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How much do you know about the Norman Conquest of England?
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Norman Conquest
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Average
20 Q
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Elanor
Oct 17 02
5181 plays
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Medieval Castles of Wales
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Wales is a small country, with a high proportion of castles. What do you know about the Great Castles of Wales?
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UK History
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Tough
10 Q
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Elanor
Apr 30 02
1245 plays
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'Lord of the Rings' Songs
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Featuring the songs and poems from Lord of the Rings and the Hobbit. Who sang what? Do you know the next line?
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Poems and Songs of Middle Earth
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Tough
20 Q
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Elanor
Jan 05 02
2469 plays
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Michael Ball
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If you're a fan of Michael, then this will be easy!
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Ball, Michael
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Tough
10 Q
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Elanor
Apr 29 02
345 plays
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Lyra's World
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Philip Pullman's "His Dark Materials" was voted number 3 in the poll to find Britain's Best Read in 2003. This quiz is all about Lyra's world, which is different to ours in many ways.
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Pullman, Philip
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Average
10 Q
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Elanor
Feb 03 04
1689 plays
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Enjoy Your Trip to Rome
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How much do you know about the Eternal City?
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Rome
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Tough
10 Q
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Elanor
Aug 15 02
2085 plays
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Where in Middle Earth?
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A quiz on the places and locations of 'Lord of the Rings' and 'The Hobbit'. I give you a description, you tell me where it is.
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Middle Earth Places
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Tough
15 Q
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Elanor
Feb 07 02
4368 plays
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Inspiration from the Dead Poets
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Questions about the poetry and literature quoted in the movie "Dead Poets Society".
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Dead Poets Society .
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Tough
10 Q
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Elanor
May 16 03
1596 plays
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Emma Woodhouse
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How much do you know about Jane Austen's heroine?
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Emma
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Average
10 Q
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Elanor
Nov 07 02
1851 plays
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The City That Never Sleeps
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It's the Big Apple, the City that Never Sleeps, but how much do you know about NYC?
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New York City
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Tough
15 Q
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Elanor
Jun 03 02
3159 plays
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Middle Earth Logic
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Can you work out how these people, places or things are linked? And can you find the next one in the sequence?
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J. R. R. Tolkien
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Average
10 Q
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Elanor
May 24 02
3753 plays
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'Lord of the Rings' - Alternative Names
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Many of the characters (as well as places and objects) in the Lord of the Rings have more than one name. How many of them do you remember?
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LOTR Trilogy - Combined
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Average
15 Q
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Elanor
Jan 19 02
10686 plays
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Tolkien's Women
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A quiz on the female characters in Tolkien's works, as well as the women in his life.
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Mixed Tolkien Characters
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Tough
10 Q
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Elanor
Jul 16 02
3249 plays
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Winnie-the-Pooh - Philosophical Genius!
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There is more to Winnie-the-Pooh than just a Bear of Very Little Brain! If you have read John Tyerman Williams's fascinating "Pooh and the Philosophers" then this will be a doddle. If not, maybe this will inspire you to read it.
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Philosophy
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Difficult
10 Q
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Elanor
Oct 15 02
1386 plays
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Eeyore - The Old Grey Donkey
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How well do you know gloomy old Eeyore?
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Milne, A.A.
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Difficult
15 Q
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Elanor
Aug 17 03
1326 plays
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Middle Earth Food and Drink
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We all know that Hobbits love to partake of the odd snack or two, so why not try this quiz - featuring the food and drink mentioned in Tolkien's 'The Hobbit' and 'Lord of the Rings'. Bon appetit!
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J. R. R. Tolkien
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Average
10 Q
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Elanor
Apr 10 02
3351 plays
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Welcome to Cicely, Alaska.
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How well do you know the first episode of this great show?
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Northern Exposure
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Tough
15 Q
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Elanor
Jan 04 02
1233 plays
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Top 50 Places to See Before You Die
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In 2002 the BBC conducted a survey among viewers, in order to find the top 50 places that everyone should see before they die. Cities, buildings, natural features - what would be on your list?
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World Sites
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Difficult
20 Q
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Elanor
Nov 23 02
3840 plays
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Lord of the Rings Characters
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The characters of Lord of the Rings, in the words of their friends and enemies. Who is being described?
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Mixed Tolkien Characters
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Difficult
15 Q
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Elanor
Jan 12 02
9078 plays
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Sam Cooke
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Sam Cooke was a music legend. Test your knowledge with these ten questions.
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Cooke, Sam
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Average
10 Q
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Elanor
Nov 19 02
693 plays
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Yankee Stadium
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Yankee Stadium is one of the most famous sports arenas in the world. What do you know about it?
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Yankee Stadium
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Tough
10 Q
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Elanor
Nov 22 02
2874 plays
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Kenneth Branagh
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I know I am not the only fan of this great British actor. I was surprised to find there were no quizzes about him here, so I made my own. Hope you enjoy it!
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Branagh, Kenneth
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Average
15 Q
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Elanor
Dec 06 02
804 plays
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Golden Days of 'Neighbours'
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Do you get nostalgic thinking of the good old days of 'Neighbours'? Then this quiz is for you.
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'Neighbours' - pre-2000
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Average
10 Q
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Elanor
Mar 19 02
3423 plays
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King Theoden of Rohan
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Ten questions about the man who was King of Rohan at the time of the War of the Ring.
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Tolkien's Men
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Average
10 Q
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Elanor
Nov 08 02
1761 plays
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Famous Fionas
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My friend Fiona challenged me to name more than three famous Fionas. It was a challenge, but here goes. (Ok, maybe some of them aren't THAT famous...)
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Famous Women
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Tough
10 Q
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Elanor
Oct 06 02
405 plays
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The Shire - Home of the Hobbits
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How much do you remember about The Shire? A quiz on its places, customs and inhabitants.
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Middle Earth Places
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Difficult
10 Q
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Elanor
Apr 13 02
1956 plays
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Child of the 70s
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Were you a kid in the 1970s? Then you'll recognise these toys, crazes, TV shows and foods. Even big kids can have a go! (Though it may be easier if you're British.)
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The 1970s
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Tough
10 Q
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Elanor
Jun 10 02
13137 plays
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Winnie-the-Pooh - Musical Genius!
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Winnie-the-Pooh loved singing and humming. How well do you remember his ditties? (Note: this quiz is based exclusively on the BOOKS.)
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Milne, A.A.
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Very Difficult
15 Q
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Elanor
Oct 13 02
939 plays
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A Ballet Class with Maestro Cecchetti
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Ballet steps are the same the world over, but the terminology and the style vary. Enrico Cecchetti was one of the greatest teachers ever. Whether you already follow his method, or a different one, come and learn something new.
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Ballet
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Difficult
15 Q
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Elanor
Aug 17 03
519 plays
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'Lord of the Rings' Relations
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You know the story of 'Lord of the Rings', but how well do you know the family histories of the characters? Who was related to whom, and how were they related?
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Mixed Tolkien Characters
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Tough
10 Q
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Elanor
Apr 07 02
3360 plays
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High Fidelity
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A quiz on the fantastic movie, starring John Cusack.
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High Fidelity
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Average
10 Q
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Elanor
Mar 17 02
4014 plays
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Golden Days of 'Neighbours' 2
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Another quiz on the good old days of Aussie soap 'Neighbours'.
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'Neighbours' - pre-2000
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Tough
10 Q
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Elanor
Apr 21 02
3189 plays
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Tolkien's Towers
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Tolkien's works include many towers, not just the two towers mentioned in the title of the second part of "The Lord of the Rings". See how much you know.
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Middle Earth Places
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Average
10 Q
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Elanor
Jan 08 03
2358 plays
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Redheads
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A badly underrated hair colour, this is a quiz in honour of all the ginger people out there! Like me :)
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Colors
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Difficult
15 Q
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Elanor
Jun 01 02
6621 plays
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Cakes - Yum! (UK)
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If you like cake, then these should be easy. Questions on cake baking - and cake eating!
Please note that I am in the UK, and one or two ingredients have slightly different names in the USA. I have tried to ensure that the quiz is still correct.
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Cooking and Baking
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Tough
10 Q
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Elanor
Jun 06 02
4314 plays
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Child of the 80s
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Were you a child in the 1980s? Then you will have no trouble with these questions.
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The 1980s
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Average
10 Q
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Elanor
Jun 27 02
14742 plays
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'The English Patient' by Michael Ondaatje
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A quiz on the novel by Michael Ondaatje that inspired the classic movie of the same name.
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O
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Tough
10 Q
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Elanor
Feb 10 02
231 plays
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Derek Jeter
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Derek Jeter is a sports icon, known around the world. How much do you know about the Yankee player?
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Derek Jeter
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Average
10 Q
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Elanor
Nov 09 02
1413 plays
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'The God of Small Things'
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A quiz on Arundhati Roy's great novel set in India.
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R
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Average
10 Q
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Elanor
Feb 11 02
186 plays
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Bernie Williams
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What do you know about Yankee player Bernie Williams?
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Bernie Williams
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Tough
10 Q
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Elanor
Nov 10 02
441 plays
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Middle Earth Odd-One-Out
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Quite simply, spot the odd one out among these Tolkien foursomes.
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J. R. R. Tolkien
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Tough
10 Q
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Elanor
May 09 02
2025 plays
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Alfonso Soriano
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How much do you know about this NY Yankee player?
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Alphonso Soriano
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Tough
10 Q
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Elanor
Sep 11 02
651 plays
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Make a Song and Dance of it!
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This quiz is about songs that have had special dances to go with them, and the dances that have had songs to go with them.
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Dance Music
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Tough
10 Q
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Elanor
Nov 15 02
1656 plays
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Do You Know Robert?
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A quiz about some of the many wonderful Roberts in the world.
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First Names
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Tough
10 Q
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Elanor
Aug 20 02
564 plays
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