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My Head! It Hurts!
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My head hurts trying to keep up with all the technology and inventions that have come my way.
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Thematic 10 Questions
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Tough
10 Q
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Rehaberpro
May 20 13
129 plays
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The Big Bands
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Big band leaders were the 'rock stars' of the 1930s and 1940s though less so in subsequent decades. Here are some questions about that era and the musicians who made it memorable.
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Big Band
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Average
10 Q
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Rehaberpro
Apr 27 10
315 plays
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All That Jazz
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Jazz is truly an art form. Here are some jazz artists that in various ways contributed to the mystique of this genre and that have a personalized memory for me.
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Jazz
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Average
10 Q
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Rehaberpro
Feb 10 09
471 plays
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Black Women Politicians and Activists
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Black women have played powerful roles in civil rights, suffrage, abolition, education, and advocacy. Here are only a few.
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Famous U.S. Women
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Average
10 Q
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Rehaberpro
Jul 12 09
765 plays
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Eddie Gaedel
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Eddie Gaedel had his 15 minutes of fame and left fond memories in the minds of all baseball historians.
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Eddie Gaedel
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Average
10 Q
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Rehaberpro
Feb 09 08
231 plays
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American Jewish Leaders
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American Jews have contributed much not only to the United States but internationally. Here are only a few.
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U.S.A. People
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Average
10 Q
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Rehaberpro
Apr 04 12
411 plays
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Familiar Hymns
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Here are some familiar hymns that you may have learned in Sunday School or been exposed through the media.
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Hymns and Sacred Music
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Tough
10 Q
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Rehaberpro
Oct 29 11
774 plays
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Early Television Westerns
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In the early days of American television, westerns dominated what some critics called a wasteland. It was a stepping stone for many who became cultural icons. What do you remember about this era?
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Westerns
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Average
10 Q
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Rehaberpro
Jan 14 10
1017 plays
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US World War II Rationing
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During war, sacrifices are required by both the military and those they left behind. Here are some questions about wartime rationing on the home front during WW2 in the US.
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World War II
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Difficult
10 Q
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Rehaberpro
Feb 18 11
1110 plays
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Fire at the Coconut Grove
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The fire at the Coconut Grove Nightclub was a disaster in terms of dead but also in how it influenced safety regulations and psychological studies.
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Disasters
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Tough
10 Q
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Rehaberpro
Mar 31 10
306 plays
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Classic Silent Films
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Silent films are nearly a lost art. Here are ten silent films that are among the best according to the Silent Film Information Center.
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Classic Movies
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Average
10 Q
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Rehaberpro
Jan 31 09
1209 plays
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More Early Television Westerns
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In the early days of American television, westerns dominated what some critics called a wasteland. It was a stepping stone for many who became cultural icons. What do you remember about these beginnings?
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Westerns
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Average
10 Q
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Rehaberpro
Mar 10 10
702 plays
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Talented Women of Various U.S. States
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This is the last of five quizzes exploring the careers of outstanding women from various states. I hope you have enjoyed these quizzes as much as I did researching these fabulous women,
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Famous U.S. Women
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Average
10 Q
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Rehaberpro
Dec 23 08
1380 plays
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Horse Opera Heroes Part Two
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In Part 1, a number of Horse Opera Heroes were overlooked. You will find many of them here. Sweet memories are here for the western movie fan.
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Westerns and Gangster Films
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Average
10 Q
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Rehaberpro
May 09 08
786 plays
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Wisconsin Cities
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From the brief description, name the Wisconsin city. These are among the largest or most populous cities in Wisconsin.
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Wisconsin
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Average
10 Q
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Rehaberpro
Jul 27 09
867 plays
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Now You See Me; Now you Don't
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A review of films that feature invisibility.
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Sci-Fi Mixture
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Average
10 Q
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Rehaberpro
Mar 06 12
384 plays
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Native American Leaders
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Native Americans are a significant part of American culture. What do you know about these leaders?
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Native Americans
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Average
10 Q
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Rehaberpro
Aug 19 11
378 plays
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Joseph Cotten
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Joseph Cotton's name is found in the cast of some of the finest films of the 20th century. What do you know about this steady performer?
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Celebrities C-D
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Average
10 Q
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Rehaberpro
Sep 21 09
438 plays
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Familiar Hymns Continued
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Here are some familiar hymns that you may have learned in Sunday School or been exposed through the media.
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Hymns and Sacred Music
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Average
10 Q
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Rehaberpro
Nov 28 11
399 plays
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Badger Football
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This quiz is about the history of the University of Wisconsin Football Badgers. Badger fans have an advantage but it should be fun for all.
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Wisconsin Badgers
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Tough
10 Q
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Rehaberpro
Jun 07 09
231 plays
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Early Television Mysteries
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Detectives have always been fodder for television. How many of these 1950-1970 series do you recall?
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Mixture: Drama
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Average
10 Q
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Rehaberpro
Nov 09 10
492 plays
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Candy Is Dandy But Liquor's Quicker
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Dorothy Parker was one of the wittiest women of literature. Take the quiz and read the 'interesting information' for quotes and laughs. The title is from Ogden Nash but the personification is Dorothy Parker.
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P
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Tough
10 Q
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Rehaberpro
Mar 05 11
198 plays
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The New Madrid Earthquake
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The largest earthquake in the United States did not take place in California but in the Midwest. This quiz covers some of the facts about that event.
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Disasters
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Average
10 Q
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Rehaberpro
Mar 22 09
516 plays
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African-American Leaders
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America is stronger because of the leadership of many African-American leaders. Here are just a few.
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U.S.A. People
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Average
10 Q
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Rehaberpro
Mar 14 11
561 plays
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More Classic Silent Films
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Silent films constitute a lost art; this is sad as the peak of the art was in the late 1920s when it was overcome by technology. These are questions about some of those films.
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Classic Movies
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Tough
10 Q
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Rehaberpro
Jul 18 09
612 plays
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Musical Films
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You will find classic musical films and some not so famous but all which impressed me. Good luck!
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Musicals Mixture
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Average
10 Q
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Rehaberpro
May 13 10
2001 plays
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It's a Jungle Out There
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Movies have always sought to have glamorous and unusual setting. Jungle movies often meet this criteria. You need to answer these questions about these jungle movies.
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Common Locations
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Average
10 Q
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Rehaberpro
Nov 17 08
801 plays
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Is This the End of Rico?
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This is a quiz about the life and career of film star Edward G. Robinson.
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Robinson, Edward G.
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Average
10 Q
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Rehaberpro
Jul 16 09
252 plays
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Vera Hruba Ralston
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Film stars shine and often fade. Their names are on the tip of our tongue then fade from memory. Do your remember Vera Hruba Ralston?
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Celebrities Q-S
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Tough
10 Q
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Rehaberpro
Jun 13 09
189 plays
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Great Gothic Churches of Europe
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This quiz is in response to an author's challenge. I hope it is not as imposing as it sounds. Good luck!
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Religious Buildings
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Average
10 Q
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Rehaberpro
Mar 19 10
261 plays
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