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Murder by Poison
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Murder by poison was Agatha Christie's favourite theme. How much do you know about poisons, as used by Agatha Christie in her many works?
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Christie, Agatha
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Tough
10 Q
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MotherGoose
Sep 12 03
4983 plays
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Aussie Tucker
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That's Australian cuisine to those of you who weren't sure what 'tucker' meant.
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Australian Foods
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Average
10 Q
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MotherGoose
Jul 23 02
11124 plays
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Famous and Infamous Patients
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It is often the case that historical events are influenced by the state of health of the famous character in question. The source of information for this quiz is a series of books by Dr James Leavesley, a medical historian.
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Other People
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Tough
10 Q
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MotherGoose
Jul 11 02
8064 plays
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Basic Forensic Science 2
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A life of crime was a lot easier before the development of forensic science! No matter how clever they are, criminals always leave some evidence at the scene of a crime.
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Forensic Science
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Difficult
10 Q
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MotherGoose
Jun 20 02
22581 plays
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MotherGoose's "Mother Goose" Quiz
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Most of the information for this quiz came from the Mother Goose Society website. This society was founded in 1987 to promote the tradition of Mother Goose rhymes and tales. (Note: this quiz is not for children).
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Literature Before 1900
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Difficult
10 Q
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MotherGoose
Oct 26 03
4713 plays
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Medicine and Mythology
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A substantial number of medical terms are derived from the names of ancient Greek and Roman deities and other characters from their mythologies. The following questions demonstrate the links between medicine and mythology.
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Mythology in Modern Times
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Tough
10 Q
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MotherGoose
May 03 02
10428 plays
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Me, Myself and I - First Person Narratives
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This is a literary technique in which the plot is narrated by one (or more) characters who refers to himself or herself in the first person; that is, using the personal pronouns me, myself, mine or I.
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Specific Subjects & Themes
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Average
10 Q
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MotherGoose
Jul 15 04
4257 plays
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Basic Forensic Science
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Judging by the popularity of forensic detective programs and books, society has a fascination with death and crime. I took some university courses in forensics for interest, not for employment. This quiz is based on what I learned in those courses.
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Forensic Science
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Difficult
10 Q
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MotherGoose
May 04 02
20880 plays
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Medical Maladies of the Rich and Famous
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Can you match the symptoms and famous patients with the disease or disorder?
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Diseases
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Average
10 Q
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MotherGoose
May 03 09
9705 plays
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Sherlock Holmes versus Hercule Poirot
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This quiz was inspired by the thread in the Book Corner forum and compares Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's detective, Sherlock Holmes, and Agatha Christie's Hercule Poirot.
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Mystery & Detective Fiction
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Average
10 Q
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MotherGoose
May 16 04
3327 plays
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Medical Terminology for Malingerers
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No malingerer can get along without some impressive medical terms in his/her vocabulary. Just make sure the boss doesn't know what they really mean!
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Medical Lingo / Abbreviations
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Average
10 Q
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MotherGoose
Aug 26 03
20085 plays
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Grauman's Chinese Theatre, Hollywood
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Grauman's Chinese Theatre is famous for its forecourt where many Hollywood stars have been immortalised in the cement. You don't need to have been there to play this quiz.
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Hollywood Walk of Fame
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Average
10 Q
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MotherGoose
Jan 08 06
3870 plays
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Medical Terminology for Malingerers 2
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The further medical misadventures of the master malingerer, Bruce Bludger (by request).
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Medical Lingo / Abbreviations
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Tough
10 Q
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MotherGoose
Sep 03 03
11802 plays
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Fingerprints
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Everything you've ever wanted to know about fingerprints!
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Forensic Science
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Difficult
15 Q
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MotherGoose
Feb 26 04
6714 plays
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Forensic Dentistry
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Criminals can lie through their teeth but their teeth rarely lie! How much do you know about teeth and forensic dentistry?
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Forensic Science
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Average
10 Q
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MotherGoose
Apr 05 04
7149 plays
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Medical Meanings: Names of Bones
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Have you ever wondered "Why did they call it THAT?"? This quiz explores the meanings behind the names of some of the 206 bones which make up your skeleton.
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Skeletal System
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Average
10 Q
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MotherGoose
Jan 19 05
14388 plays
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Agatha Christie's Plays
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This quiz is about Agatha Christie's plays. It should be easy for a real Christie fan.
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Christie, Agatha
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Tough
10 Q
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MotherGoose
Jan 29 04
615 plays
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Word Sandwiches
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Find the filling in the word sandwich - a word which will go with both of the given words. For example: lady-finger-food. Here's a hint - each missing word is a 3-letter body part.
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Before and After
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Average
10 Q
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MotherGoose
Apr 15 10
3138 plays
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Medical Meanings: Names of Diseases
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Have you ever wondered "Why did they call it THAT?"? Here's your chance to find out about the meanings behind the names of some common diseases.
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Medical Lingo / Abbreviations
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Tough
10 Q
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MotherGoose
Jan 15 05
14259 plays
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Agatha Christie's Opening Lines 2
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Can you select the correct title to go with each of the first lines? Each question gives the opening lines to a novel as well as other clues to help you.
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Christie, Agatha
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Average
10 Q
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MotherGoose
Nov 07 04
2358 plays
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Diseases Associated with Sex Chromosomes
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This quiz is about disorders and conditions associated with the sex chromosomes - the X and Y chromosomes that determine one's gender.
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Reproduction and Genetics
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Tough
10 Q
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MotherGoose
Mar 25 04
4545 plays
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Eponyms in Medical Terminology
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Eponyms are words or phrases formed from, or including, the names of people and places.
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Medical Lingo / Abbreviations
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Difficult
10 Q
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MotherGoose
Oct 26 03
8673 plays
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Banned Books Week Special
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September 25 to October 2, 2004, is Banned Books Week. The slogan is "read a banned book today". The information for this quiz comes from a variety of websites but mainly "The Forbidden Library" and "The On-Line Books Page".
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Banned Books
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Average
10 Q
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MotherGoose
Sep 05 04
1845 plays
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Kathy Reichs' Novels
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Kathy Reichs is one of my favourite authors because of her excellent detailing of authentic forensic methods. If you like Patricia Cornwell, you'll love Kathy Reichs.
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Reichs, Kathy
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Average
10 Q
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MotherGoose
Jun 29 04
816 plays
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Basic Forensic Science 3
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Forensic science involves the application of scientific principles and methods to assist the administration of justice.
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Forensic Science
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Difficult
10 Q
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MotherGoose
Mar 24 03
8340 plays
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Agatha's Arsenal
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This is a companion quiz to "Murder by Poison". Although poison was her favourite method, Agatha Christie did not lack imagination when it came to weapons and other methods of murder. (NO SPOILERS).
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Christie, Agatha
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Average
10 Q
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MotherGoose
Mar 04 04
1311 plays
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Literary "One Hit Wonders"
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This quiz is about authors who only ever published one book or novel - the literary equivalent of a (musical) "one hit wonder".
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Specific Subjects & Themes
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Average
10 Q
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MotherGoose
Mar 22 04
3165 plays
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Word Sandwiches for Kids
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Find the "filling" in the word sandwich - a word which will go with both of the other words. For example, 'bone' goes with 'wish' and 'dry' - wish-bone and bone-dry. Here's a handy hint - each missing word is a part of the human body, just like bone.
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Other Word Play for Kids
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Easy
10 Q
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MotherGoose
Mar 07 11
1107 plays
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Toxic Trivia
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How much do you know about poisons?
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Poisons
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Tough
10 Q
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MotherGoose
Oct 06 02
2553 plays
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Dictators' Wives
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Behind every dictator, there is usually a wife wielding considerable power. This quiz looks at some famous, or infamous, First Ladies.
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Dictators & Tyrants
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Average
10 Q
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MotherGoose
Aug 19 04
2517 plays
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