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Quizzes Authored: 71
Quizzes Played: 4537
Questions Correct: 35,282 / 52,183 (68%)
Crosswords Played: 49
Knockout Points: 0 (goto)
Brains Collected: 60 (info)
Monster Quizzes Taken: 27 (405 questions)

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Crosswords Authored by agony
1. Musical MattersMusic Medium PuzzleFeb 23 05
2. All Things BookishLiterature Medium PuzzleJul 24 04
3. Literary CharactersLiterature Medium PuzzleJul 17 04

Quizzes Authored by agony
1 Word Smiths
All of these Smiths can be found in books - either as characters, or with their names stamped in gold leaf on the spine.
Specific Subjects & Themes Tough
10 Q
agony
Oct 01 09
528 plays
2 Ben and Stephen and Nick
A quiz on some of my favorite modern British authors. Nothing too high-brow here - what these men have in common is readability and wit.
British Literature Average
10 Q
agony
Aug 24 05
1392 plays
3 Canada, by Category
Inspired by Ozzz2002's "Australia, by Category", I have written a quiz on my own country, with one question from each FunTrivia category.
Canada Tough
20 Q
agony
Sep 12 04
4935 plays
4 What I Did On My Holidays
Most years, I just stay home in Alberta for my holidays. Follow me around to see what I can do in my own backyard.
Alberta Average
10 Q
agony
Jul 16 06
2088 plays
5 My Friend Jane Duncan
Jane Duncan's "My Friend" series follows the life of her heroine Janet Sandison from her childhood in the Highlands of Scotland to late middle age.
D Very Difficult
15 Q
agony
Feb 10 04
102 plays
6 "Life Among the Savages" and "Raising Demons"
Shirley Jackson, the author of "The Lottery" also wrote these charming stories of domestic life.
J Difficult
10 Q
agony
Dec 28 03
108 plays
7 The "Starbridge" Series by Susan Howatch
A quiz on Susan Howatch's remarkable series of novels on the Church of England in the 20th Century. This quiz is on both the "Starbridge" and "St Benet" novels.
H Tough
20 Q
agony
Feb 03 05
99 plays
8 Scent of Cloves
This Norah Lofts novel takes us to the 17th-century Dutch East Indies, for a tale of love, intrigue, and spices!
Lofts, Norah Tough
10 Q
agony
Apr 17 04
102 plays
9 Songs of Fred Eaglesmith
So, are there any Fredheads out there in Quizzyland? This Southern Ontario songwriter has a small but excited fan base - I've never known anyone to see his live show and not come away a convert!
E Tough
15 Q
agony
Jul 17 05
90 plays
10 Dortmunder's Crew
Since they first appeared in Donald E Westlake's "The Hot Rock" in 1970, John Dortmunder and his crew of crooks have attempted more than a dozen capers, in novels and short stories. They're not always successful, but they ARE always hilarious.
Westlake, Donald E Difficult
10 Q
agony
Jan 22 06
90 plays
11 The Songs of Townes Van Zandt
Steve Earle has been quoted as saying "Townes Van Zandt is the best songwriter in the whole world..." How much do you know about the songs of this legendary Texan?
Van Zandt, Townes Average
10 Q
agony
Feb 20 06
117 plays
12 Tulare Dust
In 1994, a group of acclaimed folk, roots and country songwriters put together a collection of covers of their favourite Merle Haggard songs. This quiz is on the lyrics of the songs found on that album, "Tulare Dust" - if you're a Hag fan, give it a try.
Haggard, Merle Tough
15 Q
agony
Aug 28 09
81 plays
13 What's My Ride?
Many mystery authors have a lot to tell us about their detectives' vehicles. See if you can match the P.I. to the car.
Mystery & Detective Fiction Tough
10 Q
agony
Nov 03 09
291 plays
14 "East of Eden" - The Hamiltons
This great novel by John Steinbeck is the story of two families. The Hamiltons are one of them.
East of Eden Tough
10 Q
agony
Feb 04 07
243 plays
15 Comanche Moon
The precursor to "Lonesome Dove", Larry McMurtry's "Comanche Moon" follows Gus and Call in their days as Texas Rangers.
McMurtry, Larry Average
20 Q
agony
Jan 14 06
192 plays
16 Lyrics to Even More Jazz Standards
"I like a Gershwin tune, how about you?" Some Gershwin tunes here, plus Cole Porter, Irving Berlin, Harold Arlen, Johnny Mercer...
Jazz Average
25 Q
agony
Feb 24 05
666 plays
17 Detectives in Love
Fictional sleuths are mostly shown as detached loners, or as going through women like a hot knife through butter. However, some detectives do find love...
Mystery & Detective Fiction Difficult
10 Q
agony
Aug 16 07
669 plays
18 Images From Mary Stewart
I first read the novels of Mary Stewart many years ago, but images and impressions from them have stayed in my mind. Can you identify the novel from the images I describe?
Stewart, Mary Average
10 Q
agony
Jun 01 05
225 plays
19 More Than "Lonesome Dove"
Author Larry McMurtry is best known for his Pulitzer Prize winning "Lonesome Dove", but he has written much more. If you've gone to the movies in the last forty years, you will recognize many of these, even if you've never read one of his books.
McMurtry, Larry Average
10 Q
agony
Feb 05 06
378 plays
20 The Burglar Who Liked to Play Quizzes
How much do you remember about Bernie Rhodenbarr, the hero of Lawrence Block's "Burglar" books? A few SPOILERS here.
Block, Lawrence Average
10 Q
agony
Mar 11 07
273 plays
21 Ode to Billy Joe
How well do you remember the lyrics to this Bobbie Gentry song from 1967?
Gentry, Bobby Average
10 Q
agony
May 20 04
3981 plays
22 You Know More Poetry Than You Think!
Just as we all know a little classical music from watching old Bugs Bunny cartoons, everyone has picked up bits and tag ends of poetry. Just complete the line.
Poetry Average
25 Q
agony
Mar 02 03
4413 plays
23 Hard Boiled Radio
With screeching tires and ricocheting bullets, the radio waves were full of detective and mystery shows in the 1940s and '50s. Come see what you remember.
US Old Time Radio Tough
10 Q
agony
May 03 09
201 plays
24 Could You Pass For Canadian?
All of these questions will be very easy for Canadians to answer, but should be tougher for those from other countries. Could you 'pass' as a Canadian?
Canada Average
10 Q
agony
Aug 07 06
5463 plays
25 The Songs of Woody Guthrie
How well do you remember the words of this great American songwriter of the Depression?
Guthrie, Woody Tough
10 Q
agony
Feb 22 03
423 plays
26 Norah Lofts Country
Many of Norah Lofts' novels were set in and around the fictional town of Baildon. What do you remember about this little slice of England?
Lofts, Norah Tough
10 Q
agony
Mar 27 07
114 plays
27 FITB at FT
Fill-in-the-blank questions are among the most difficult to write correctly, in FunTrivia quizzes. Here are some guidelines.
Quizmaker Tune-Ups Average
10 Q
agony
Jan 11 09
663 plays
28 Hockey Songs
Winter's here, and hockey season is in full swing. Here are some songs about the NHL, and shinny on the duckpond, and everything in between.
Sports in Songs Tough
10 Q
agony
Nov 12 08
288 plays
29 Dead Man's Walk
This book tells of the early adventures of Gus and Call from "Lonesome Dove". The movie version follows the book quite closely, so if you have only seen the movie, you could probably get most of the quiz.
McMurtry, Larry Average
15 Q
agony
Nov 19 05
183 plays
30 Songwriters Who Should be Famous
Many of my favorite songwriters have written songs that made at least a mild splash on the charts. However, it's the covering artist who gets the glory, not the songwriter! Most of these songs would be classed somewhere on the Folk/Country spectrum.
Writers, Producers & Record Labels Tough
15 Q
agony
Jan 02 04
1512 plays
31 Lyrics to More Jazz Standards
You know that you've heard Ella, Billie, and Louis sing these words. Just complete the lyric.
Jazz Average
25 Q
agony
May 20 03
1179 plays
32 The World of Miss Marple
Let's travel to the little village of St Mary Mead, to visit Agatha Christie's Miss Marple.
Miss Marple Average
10 Q
agony
Jun 30 04
720 plays
33 Early CanCon Hits
Starting in 1970, radio stations in Canada had to broadcast at least 30% Canadian content. Some of these songs went on to become international hits, others were mostly confined to our borders. How well do you remember the early days of CanCon?
Canadian Music Average
20 Q
agony
May 22 06
540 plays
34 She Moves Through the Fair
Sandy Denny. Just hearing her name can bring to mind that clear, true voice, soaring. This quiz will focus mostly on the Fairport Convention years.
D Tough
10 Q
agony
Mar 09 08
144 plays
35 The 87th Squadroom
These questions about Ed McBain's police procedurals should be pretty easy if you've read several of the books. Good luck!
McBain, Ed Tough
20 Q
agony
Jan 20 03
543 plays
36 CBC Radio
Obscure topic? Not to the many Canadians who depend on the CBC to keep them in touch, sea to sea to sea. This quiz will be specific to the AM service, now known as Radio 1.
Canadian Radio Difficult
15 Q
agony
Mar 16 03
630 plays
37 Puck of Pook's Hill
This book by Rudyard Kipling isn't read much any more, but it should be - it can't be beat for magic and adventure.
Kipling, Rudyard Tough
15 Q
agony
Dec 06 08
108 plays
38 "East of Eden" - The Trasks
This great novel by John Steinbeck is the story of two families. The Trasks are one of them.
East of Eden Tough
15 Q
agony
Feb 04 07
273 plays
39 Dorothy L Sayers' Montague Egg
Dorothy L Sayers, who created Lord Peter Wimsey, also wrote a number of stories about Montague Egg. Why not give this quiz a whirl? After all, as Monty would say, "Don't let the smallest chance slip by; you never know until you try." Warning - Spoilers!
Sayers, Dorothy L. Tough
10 Q
agony
Mar 27 04
189 plays
40 What am I Cooking?
Most good home cooks should be able to recognize these methods and recipes. However, if your idea of cooking is pressing the 'heat' button on your microwave, watch out! Note: As I am a Canadian, this quiz uses North American names for baked goods.
Cooking and Baking Average
15 Q
agony
Jan 23 03
16473 plays
41 Christmas Concerts
December is a busy time at the agony household, as we hurry from one concert to another. Both at home and at work, the air is filled with song, as musicians and singers learn their parts.
Christmas Music Average
10 Q
agony
Dec 04 07
963 plays
42 Correction Notices
What is the most appropriate way to send, and respond to a correction notice?
Quizmaker Tune-Ups Easy
10 Q
agony
May 05 04
5139 plays
43 The Songs of Stan Rogers
Nearly twenty years after his death, Stan Rogers' music is still remembered. He was, and is, a 'giant' in Canadian folk music.
R Tough
15 Q
agony
Feb 12 03
177 plays
44 Me and Bobby McGee
How well do you remember the lyrics to this Kris Kristofferson song from the early '70's?
Kristofferson, Kris Easy
10 Q
agony
Mar 22 05
2166 plays
45 Mayhem and Murder in Florida
Florida is an attractive location for mystery fiction of all sorts, from John D. Macdonald to Carl Hiaasen.
Mystery & Detective Fiction Difficult
15 Q
agony
Apr 20 03
372 plays
46 More (Kinda) Famous First Lines
"Call me Ishmael" and "It is a truth universally acknowledged..." were already taken, but you should be able to recognize the opening passages of most of these well-known stories and books.
Famous First Lines Tough
25 Q
agony
Oct 13 04
1422 plays
47 Lyrics to Jazz Standards
They sure don't write 'em like they used to! These are all really well known songs, so the quiz should be easy. Just complete the lyric.
Jazz Tough
25 Q
agony
Feb 03 03
1335 plays
48 Fictional Detectives - Part 3
Part 3 of a series of quizzes about fictional detectives from all over the world. This part, focusing on detectives and authors from the UK and Canada, was created by agony and mnbates.
Mystery & Detective Fiction Difficult
10 Q
agony
Jan 28 08
372 plays
49 Stir It Up!
Easy Bob Marley lyrics.
Marley, Bob Average
10 Q
agony
Jun 26 03
1275 plays
50 Sing Along with John Prine
If you've ever been to a John Prine concert, you've noticed that you can barely hear him over the sound of the audience singing along. They know all the words to all the songs. Do you?
Prine, John Average
15 Q
agony
May 01 03
531 plays
51 Mystery Fiction With a Sense of Humour
There's a tradition in mystery fiction of mean streets, pain, and violence, but there's another tradition that doesn't take itself quite so seriously....
Mystery & Detective Fiction Difficult
15 Q
agony
Feb 11 03
657 plays
52 Famous (well, kinda famous) First Lines
The first lines of "A Tale of Two Cities" and "Moby Dick" were used in other quizzes, so I had to dig a little deeper. Nothing too obscure, though, I promise.
Famous First Lines Tough
25 Q
agony
Mar 22 03
2163 plays
53 The Jungle Books
This quiz will be easy if you have read Rudyard Kipling's "The Jungle Books", even if it was many years ago. Be warned, though - having seen the movie (any of the movies) will do you no good at all.
Kipling, Rudyard Tough
15 Q
agony
Mar 11 03
663 plays
54 50 Essential Canadian Songs
In early 2005, CBC Radio, with the help of panels of experts, and the votes of Canadians coast to coast, tried to determine the 50 essential Canadian songs. See how many of these classics ring a bell.
Canadian Music Average
15 Q
agony
Mar 28 05
2412 plays
55 Classic Radio Programs
Let's warm up the Motorola, gather round, and listen to some old-time radio.
US Old Time Radio Tough
10 Q
agony
Oct 12 03
1257 plays
56 Who Created Me? #2
I'll name a few literary characters, and you pick the author who created them.
Literary Characters Tough
25 Q
agony
Aug 02 03
2130 plays
57 Canadian Advertising Slogans
Many American ad slogans cross the border, and Canadians are familiar with them. How many of these Canadian ads will Americans know?
Canadian Commercials Average
10 Q
agony
Sep 16 03
1551 plays
58 Where Can I Find A Detective?
In which city, or at which address, would you find these famous fictional detectives?
Mystery & Detective Fiction Tough
15 Q
agony
Apr 09 04
789 plays
59 Literary Siblings
Even notice how many literary characters are only children? This quiz is about those who are not - those burdened and blessed by brothers and sisters.
Literary Characters Tough
10 Q
agony
Apr 18 06
822 plays
60 Richard Thompson (more or less)
Not only an outstanding guitarist, but a wonderful songwriter. This quiz will focus mostly on the Fairport Convention days, and the first three Richard and Linda Thompson albums.
T Tough
10 Q
agony
Mar 03 08
153 plays
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Expertise (73 victories)

agony has won Who's the Expert games in the following categories:

1960s Lyrics (as level 67, beat 28 players)    Aug 14 09 - 7:45 AM
1960s Music (as level 53, beat 54 players)    Apr 01 09 - 9:45 PM
Albums by The Beatles (as level 64, beat 23 players)    Jul 20 09 - 6:45 PM
Alphabetical Words (as level 53, beat 62 players)    Mar 28 09 - 12:45 PM
Ancient History (as level 70, beat 30 players)    Sep 10 09 - 11:45 AM
Asia (as level 67, beat 30 players)    Aug 16 09 - 9:45 AM
Authors D-G (as level 51, beat 45 players)    Nov 24 08 - 6:45 PM
Authors H-K (as level 70, beat 39 players)    Oct 28 09 - 3:45 PM
Authors Q-S (as level 52, beat 49 players)    Jan 13 09 - 6:45 PM
Batman (as level 71, beat 26 players)    Nov 08 09 - 5:45 PM
Beauty Accessories & Fashion (as level 66, beat 42 players)    Jul 31 09 - 3:45 PM
Books by Series (as level 51, beat 47 players)    Nov 17 08 - 8:45 AM
Canada (as level 70, beat 24 players)    Sep 28 09 - 10:45 AM
Canadian (as level 70, beat 26 players)    Sep 14 09 - 12:45 PM
Card Games (as level 70, beat 37 players)    Sep 19 09 - 9:45 AM
Carnivores (as level 70, beat 35 players)    Oct 27 09 - 7:45 PM
Celebrities T-Z (as level 51, beat 52 players)    Nov 15 08 - 4:45 PM
Children's Literature (as level 70, beat 36 players)    Oct 16 09 - 11:45 AM
Christian People / Saints (as level 68, beat 38 players)    Aug 17 09 - 4:45 PM
Christmas (as level 70, beat 40 players)    Sep 18 09 - 11:45 AM
Classic Rock Lyrics (as level 70, beat 33 players)    Oct 11 09 - 6:45 PM
Colors (as level 71, beat 55 players)    Nov 02 09 - 3:45 PM
Comics (as level 70, beat 15 players)    Sep 13 09 - 8:45 PM
Comics A-D (as level 70, beat 30 players)    Sep 20 09 - 1:45 PM
Death Becomes Them (as level 63, beat 43 players)    Jul 17 09 - 9:45 AM
Disney Mixture (as level 70, beat 26 players)    Sep 12 09 - 9:45 PM
Disney Movies Music* (as level 50, beat 49 players)    Oct 17 08 - 8:45 PM
Dog Breeds (as level 51, beat 43 players)    Nov 03 08 - 8:45 PM
Entertainment by Themes (as level 70, beat 46 players)    Sep 14 09 - 1:45 PM
Etymology (as level 56, beat 50 players)    May 02 09 - 12:45 PM
European (as level 66, beat 25 players)    Jul 29 09 - 8:45 PM
Fractured Entertainment (as level 70, beat 42 players)    Oct 15 09 - 10:45 PM
Greek Myth* (as level 53, beat 53 players)    Feb 24 09 - 6:45 PM
History for Kids (as level 70, beat 44 players)    Aug 30 09 - 1:45 PM
Homes & Gardens (as level 70, beat 38 players)    Sep 03 09 - 10:45 PM
Idioms and Proverbs (as level 51, beat 57 players)    Nov 23 08 - 9:45 AM
International Cuisine (as level 53, beat 41 players)    Apr 23 09 - 7:45 PM
International Music (as level 69, beat 25 players)    Aug 23 09 - 12:45 PM
J. R. R. Tolkien (as level 62, beat 25 players)    Jun 25 09 - 9:45 PM
Kid Lit Authors A - K (as level 53, beat 30 players)    Feb 04 09 - 7:45 PM
Kid Lit Authors L - Z (as level 70, beat 18 players)    Sep 19 09 - 8:45 PM
Language Use (as level 53, beat 50 players)    Jan 18 09 - 7:45 PM
Languages (as level 71, beat 41 players)    Nov 01 09 - 2:45 PM
Literary Terms & Quotes (as level 53, beat 60 players)    Feb 09 09 - 5:45 PM
Literature Before 1900 (as level 59, beat 42 players)    May 20 09 - 9:45 PM
Middle Earth Characters (as level 53, beat 46 players)    Mar 25 09 - 1:45 PM
Mixed Literature (as level 56, beat 45 players)    May 02 09 - 2:45 PM
Movies U-Z (as level 70, beat 34 players)    Aug 30 09 - 9:46 PM
Music D-G (as level 53, beat 45 players)    Mar 26 09 - 9:45 PM
Music Word Play (as level 70, beat 50 players)    Sep 02 09 - 12:45 PM
Musicals O-Z (as level 53, beat 45 players)    Feb 21 09 - 7:45 PM
Mystery & Detective Fiction (as level 71, beat 18 players)    Nov 03 09 - 8:45 PM
Mythology & Legends (as level 67, beat 34 players)    Aug 04 09 - 8:45 PM
Mythology Mixture (as level 51, beat 52 players)    Nov 25 08 - 2:45 PM
Name Game (as level 70, beat 47 players)    Sep 06 09 - 2:45 PM
Organizations (as level 51, beat 66 players)    Dec 06 08 - 12:45 PM
Our World for Kids (as level 51, beat 42 players)    Nov 20 08 - 10:45 PM
People Themed Groups (as level 67, beat 37 players)    Aug 15 09 - 8:45 AM
Pink Floyd (as level 63, beat 29 players)    Jul 11 09 - 8:45 AM
Place of Origin (as level 70, beat 95 players)    Oct 07 09 - 11:45 PM
Plays (as level 53, beat 44 players)    Mar 20 09 - 5:45 PM
Poetry (as level 70, beat 26 players)    Oct 07 09 - 10:45 AM
Quotes (as level 71, beat 33 players)    Oct 31 09 - 9:45 PM
Science Fiction (as level 53, beat 39 players)    Jan 15 09 - 7:45 PM
Shakespeare (as level 53, beat 47 players)    Jan 18 09 - 10:45 AM
Specific Subjects & Themes (as level 53, beat 59 players)    Feb 20 09 - 12:45 PM
Superstitions and Magic (as level 53, beat 60 players)    Mar 12 09 - 9:45 AM
U.S. History (as level 67, beat 34 players)    Aug 09 09 - 1:45 PM
Varieties of English (as level 52, beat 59 players)    Jan 08 09 - 9:45 PM
Wild Mammals (as level 55, beat 50 players)    Apr 26 09 - 9:45 AM
World Sites (as level 63, beat 38 players)    Jul 16 09 - 3:45 PM
World War I (as level 59, beat 43 players)    May 28 09 - 8:45 AM
Writers & Authors (as level 51, beat 59 players)    Nov 25 08 - 8:45 AM