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An Gorta Mor , the Terrible Irish Famine
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The famine years of 1845-1849, altered forever not only my country, Ireland, but impacted on all English speaking countries. How much do you know about these tragic years?
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Irish
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Tough
20 Q
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Fiachra
Jul 22 03
2217 plays
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It's Back: Dating With a Twist!
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Anachronisms are details which are in the wrong time-frame, e.g. fighter jets in 1775. Can you spot which of these statements are anachronisms? Have fun.
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Famous Dates
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Average
10 Q
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Fiachra
Jun 20 05
3861 plays
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Scandal: The Dreyfus Affair
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This is a quiz on an infamous miscarriage of justice which spanned more than a decade and deeply divided French society. You may be surprised. Enjoy.
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French
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Average
15 Q
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fiachra
Apr 22 04
1434 plays
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Antarctica Frozen Continent
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Some fascinating facts about a fascinating place.
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Polar Regions
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Tough
10 Q
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fiachra
Feb 07 07
1557 plays
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What If ...
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You have been transported back in time to Medieval Europe. To return to the present you must answer each question correctly. Good luck.
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Medieval History
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Tough
20 Q
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Fiachra
Feb 02 03
4188 plays
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Thematic Imagery in "Macbeth"
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If you've noticed how brilliantly thematic images are interwoven in "Macbeth", then this quiz is for you. You really need to know your "Macbeth" to answer this selection.
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Macbeth
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Difficult
10 Q
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fiachra
Jan 27 07
2031 plays
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They Fell at ...?
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A quiz on some famous or infamous battles in history. Best of luck.
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War History
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Average
15 Q
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Fiachra
May 18 03
4881 plays
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My Name is Iago
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My name is Iago, how much do you know about my dealings with Othello, the Moor of Venice? Play this quiz and find out.
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Othello
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Average
15 Q
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Fiachra
Nov 15 06
1662 plays
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Ireland and Independence 1914 -1921
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This is a quiz on the personalities who shaped the whole island of Ireland during those turbulent years.
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Irish
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Average
10 Q
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Fiachra
Dec 08 03
2442 plays
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Gerard Manley Hopkins
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Hopkins is my favourite poet. I love the fire of his language and his keen observation of nature. His agonizing depression still reaches out. When I read his works I learn something new about myself. This quiz is a labour of love.
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H
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Average
10 Q
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fiachra
Dec 02 05
138 plays
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The Secret Life of Bees
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The title comes from Sue Monk Kidd's charming coming of age novel of the same name. As ever enjoy and good luck.
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Kidd, Sue Monk
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Easy
10 Q
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fiachra
Nov 13 06
738 plays
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Famous Cathedrals and Shrines
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You are invited to visit some of the great cathedrals: great storehouses of art, and masterpieces of architecture. Take time to enjoy, and remember they were built to honour God.
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Religious Buildings
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Average
10 Q
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fiachra
Oct 18 05
885 plays
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Gutted!
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Fire is both our friend and our enemy. This quiz, (my hundredth by the way), asks questions on some notorious fires in history. Best of luck.
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Disasters
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Tough
10 Q
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Fiachra
Sep 09 04
1014 plays
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Dating - With a Twist!
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An anachronism is something in the wrong time-frame: one sometimes finds them in fantasy fiction and fantasy films, for example firearms in a story set in Ancient Rome. Can you identify which of the following statements are anachronisms?
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Famous Dates
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Tough
10 Q
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Fiachra
Feb 09 05
2694 plays
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Macbeth.... Macbeth ..... Macbeth
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So you think you know the Scottish play? Well take this quiz and find out. It's not an easy quiz, but have fun and enjoy.
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Macbeth
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Tough
20 Q
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Fiachra
Apr 14 03
5064 plays
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T is forTrivia
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Teasing, tormenting, tantalizing,taunting, testing, terrifying. If it starts with a T, then this quiz will suit you to a T. (Sorry painful pun). Enjoy.
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T
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Average
25 Q
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Fiachra
Jul 06 04
5247 plays
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'Double jobbing' words for kids
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This is an easy quiz on every day words with more than one meaning but the same spelling. How many can you find? Have fun.
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Word Meanings
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Very Easy
10 Q
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fiachra
Aug 15 03
8589 plays
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Headlines and Deadlines
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Failte. With a little help from these 'headlines' (Fiachra's zany humour at work), can you earn 150 points? Good luck!
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20th & 21st Centuries
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Average
15 Q
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Fiachra
Sep 11 04
3681 plays
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How High Would You Score?
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Ever heard of the Junior Certificate? It's an exam for 14/15 year olds half way through second level education. These questions come from one section. I have adapted them to multiple choice, students get no hints. Have fun and enjoy something different.
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World History
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Average
25 Q
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Fiachra
Sep 18 03
6687 plays
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Destination USA. I Challenge You
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If you accept my challenge then you must recognise all ten US landmarks from my internet trawl. Good luck.
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United States
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Tough
10 Q
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Fiachra
Sep 04 04
3606 plays
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Who's a clever clogs then?
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Fancy some fun? 'Failte' to Fiachra's file of facts, foibles and follies found by trawling the net. UK specific and dedicated to Rialto and all UK and Irish players. Enjoy.
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Mixed UK
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Tough
15 Q
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Fiachra
Jun 25 04
2763 plays
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W. B. throws a party
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Brrrr! W.B., I do wish you would not hold soirees in this drafty tower. How many of W.B. Yeats distinguished literary guests do you recognise? You need to really know your poets for this quiz. Enjoy.
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Poetry
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Difficult
10 Q
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Fiachra
Sep 09 03
384 plays
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RNLI
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This quiz is about the wonderful volunteer men and women, who 'man' the lifeboat service in the UK and Ireland.
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Organizations
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Average
10 Q
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Fiachra
Sep 14 06
312 plays
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'Give it a lash'
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Inspired by Bruyere's 'the foggiest' quizzes, this is a playful offering of expressions in spoken English in Ireland. Enjoy and as ever have fun.
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Irish Slang and Dialect
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Average
15 Q
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fiachra
Apr 14 04
1164 plays
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King Lear
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Keats called this play "the fierce dispute, betwixt damnation and impassion'd clay". Good luck in a very challenging quiz. Enjoy.
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King Lear
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Difficult
25 Q
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Fiachra
May 05 03
1254 plays
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"What If" Situations
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This little quiz involves testing your vocabulary in a variety of situations.
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Languages
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Average
15 Q
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Fiachra
Jan 22 03
1905 plays
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Who's Who in Shakespeare
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A look at some well known and not so well known characters in Shakespeare. Good luck.
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Shakespeare
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Average
10 Q
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Fiachra
Oct 29 04
984 plays
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Hidden Birds
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Fancy a bit of bird watching? Then look no further than my cute little quiz to find the names of ten feathered friends.
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Hidden Words by Theme
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Easy
10 Q
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Fiachra
Nov 19 04
1881 plays
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Rain Songs
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Ever sat in a traffic jam in a deluge? These themed songs, all have rain in the title, kept me calm. Can you recognise either the title or the singer(s)?
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Weather Songs
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Average
10 Q
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Fiachra
Sep 17 04
1689 plays
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A, B, C, etc. An Alphabetical Jumble
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Work is over, draw the blinds, brew some hot sweet tea, draw up your chair, kick off your shoes, wriggle those toes, R E L A X. Turn on your PC to your favourite website and earn 250 points with this little alphabetical gem.
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A to Z Word Quizzes
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Average
25 Q
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Fiachra
Feb 05 04
2640 plays
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