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The Women of "Mad Men"
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How can you not love to watch a group of ladies who smoke and drink while they're pregnant, have liaisons on the office couch and have lit up their first cigarette by the 4th grade? These are the women of the Emmy-winning "Mad Men."
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M ... Ma-Mi
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Tough
10 Q
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brewster76
Nov 21 09
84 plays
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1950s All-American Sports
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Whether you were around to witness these sporting events in the 1950s or just love American sports trivia, this quiz is for you!
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USA by Year
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Average
10 Q
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brewster76
Sep 14 09
156 plays
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I'm With the Band
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While reading the list of the inductees into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame I was struck by how many of its members have performed with one another, shared spouses/lovers and had life paths crossed in other ways over the years. I hope you do, too!
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Bands and Musical Acts
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Average
10 Q
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brewster76
Feb 11 09
894 plays
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They Said It In the 70s
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These television programs from the 1970s each lent lasting phrases to the American lexicon. How many can you remember?
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TV By Year
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Easy
10 Q
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brewster76
Jun 17 09
1863 plays
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Hail to the Chief's Wife #8: Pat Nixon
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Perhaps the most reluctant of recent political wives, Pat Nixon nonetheless will be remembered for conducting herself with dignity during turbulent times. How much do you know about the Irish girl born in Ely, Nevada, Thelma Catherine "Pat" Ryan Nixon?
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U.S. First Ladies
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Average
10 Q
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brewster76
Jun 22 09
216 plays
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Hail to the Chief's Wife #9: Lady Bird Johnson
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Before Al Gore championed the environment, Claudia Alta "Lady Bird" Taylor Johnson was rallying Americans to preserve national parks and conserve public spaces. What else do you know about this woman of "grace and steel"?
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U.S. First Ladies
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Average
10 Q
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brewster76
Jun 29 09
222 plays
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1950s All American Entertainment
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How much do you remember about the decade that ushered in television, rock & roll and big screen biblical epics?
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The 1950s
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Average
10 Q
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brewster76
Sep 08 09
546 plays
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They Said It In The 80s
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This is the second in a series of quizzes on television programs that added words and phrases to everyday American language.
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TV By Year
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Average
10 Q
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brewster76
Jun 20 09
1653 plays
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Slumdog Millionaire
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A brief quiz on this unique 2008 film from the UK, set in the slums of India.
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Slumdog Millionaire
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Very Easy
10 Q
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brewster76
Jan 26 09
1077 plays
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Famous Washingtonians Part 1
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Famous Washingtonians - The State, That Is. Do you know these famous natives of the Evergreen State? Forget that place with the scandals and lobbyists, these famous folks are from the REAL Washington!
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USA Celebs
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Average
10 Q
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brewster76
Feb 03 08
885 plays
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1980s All-American Sports
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This is the third in a series of quizzes on the people and events in the sports world in the 20th century.
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USA by Year
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Average
10 Q
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brewster76
Nov 26 08
498 plays
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So You Think You Know Washington
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Contrary to common belief, the state of Washington is not defined by Seattle. Some people don't like coffee! There are parts of the state with almost NO RAINFALL! Check out your knowledge of the Evergreen State.
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Mixed USA
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Average
10 Q
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brewster76
Mar 30 08
1665 plays
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1970s All American Politics
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How much do you remember from the days of Watergate?
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U.S. Government
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Average
10 Q
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brewster76
Oct 22 08
984 plays
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A Slice in Time: 1940s History 2
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This is the second of my quizzes on world events, people and places made famous from 1940-1949. Good Luck!
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1940s History
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Tough
10 Q
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brewster76
Jul 29 08
1332 plays
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A Slice in Time: 1990s World History
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See how much you know about the people, places and events of the last decade of the 20th century.
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1990s History
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Average
10 Q
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brewster76
Dec 01 08
2250 plays
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Hail to the Chief's Wife #5: Nancy Reagan
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This is #5 in a series on American First Ladies. How much do you remember about the woman who told us to "Just Say No", Anne Frances "Nancy" Robbins Davis Reagan?
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U.S. First Ladies
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Average
10 Q
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brewster76
May 29 09
297 plays
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1970s All American Entertainment
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This is a follow-up to my quiz on American-specific entertainment in the 60s. Can you say "You talkin' to me"?
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The 1970s
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Average
10 Q
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brewster76
Oct 11 08
2877 plays
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A Slice in Time: 2000s World History
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How much do you remember about the first decade of the third millenium?
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World History
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Average
10 Q
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brewster76
Jul 19 09
1401 plays
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1930s All American History
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Thanks to my grandmother for her stories of survival during the Great Depression that piqued my interest in this decade in the American experience. This quiz requires general knowledge of the US from 1930-39.
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USA in the 20th.Century
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Tough
10 Q
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brewster76
Jan 22 08
2112 plays
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1940s All American History: 2
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This is my second quiz on the decade that brought forth WWII, the atomic bomb and the birth of regular television broadcasts. Hope you enjoy it!
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USA in the 20th.Century
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Average
10 Q
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brewster76
Jun 14 08
2925 plays
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They Said It in the 90s
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This is the third quiz in a series on words and phrases first made famous on television that have become part of the American lexicon.
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1990s TV
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Easy
10 Q
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brewster76
Jul 22 09
1533 plays
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What's in a Name (Part 3)
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Have you ever been surprised that a song you like or know well actually has a title different from what you call it? Then this is the quiz for you!
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Which Song Is It
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Average
10 Q
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brewster76
Mar 26 09
1194 plays
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1930s (Mostly American) #2
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This is my third quiz concerning the period 1930-1939. It covers primarily American history but I have also thrown in some questions about other world events of the time.
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1930s History
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Average
10 Q
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brewster76
Jan 25 08
1602 plays
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1970s All-American Sports
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See how much you can remember about sports in the Disco era!
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USA by Year
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Average
10 Q
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brewster76
Oct 18 08
441 plays
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1950s All American History 2
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Calling all Baby Boomers - again! Let's see how much you know about the decade of "Loving Lucy" and "Liking Ike"!
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U.S. History
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Average
10 Q
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brewster76
Aug 20 08
2223 plays
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1960s All American Politics
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How much do you know about the decade that saw the first wave of influence of the Baby Boomers?
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U.S. Government
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Tough
10 Q
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brewster76
Oct 08 08
1014 plays
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A Slice in Time: 1940s History
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This is a follow-up to my first quiz on the 1940s. See if you can spot the person, place or event that made headlines year-by-year.
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1940s History
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Average
10 Q
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brewster76
May 21 08
1923 plays
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1950s All American History
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Calling all American Baby Boomers! How much do you remember the days of poodle skirts, cars with fins and the birth of rock 'n' roll?
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USA in the 20th.Century
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Average
10 Q
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brewster76
Aug 13 08
2988 plays
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Who's Next?
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I'll give you a list of people who follow one another in some logical progression such as chronologically or youngest to oldest. You choose who would come next. Have fun!
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Mixed People
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Average
10 Q
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brewster76
Jul 08 09
615 plays
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Hail to the Chief's Wife #7: Betty Ford
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Though she was the First Lady of the US for only a few years, Elizabeth Anne "Betty" Bloomer Ford left a lasting legacy in the areas of de-stigmatizing chemical dependence and cancer. How much do you know about her?
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U.S. First Ladies
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Tough
10 Q
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brewster76
Jun 07 09
243 plays
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Hail to the Chief's Wife [4]: Barbara Bush
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How much do you know about the woman her husband affectionately called "Bar"? This is #4 in a series on American First Ladies.
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Barbara Bush
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Average
10 Q
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brewster76
May 14 09
552 plays
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1980s All-American Politics
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How much do you remember from the post-Watergate decade?
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U.S. Government
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Average
10 Q
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brewster76
Nov 20 08
915 plays
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Then Along Came Mary
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Mary and its international cousins (Marie, Maria, etc) remains the most popular name in the world. How many of these famous and not so famous Marys can you identify?
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First Names
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Average
15 Q
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brewster76
May 18 08
1044 plays
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1980s All-American Fads, Fashion and Trends
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This is the third in a series of the fabulous fads and fashions that shaped the 20th century. This one is - the 80s. Like, gnarly man.
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1980s Nostalgia
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Average
10 Q
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brewster76
Nov 17 08
2556 plays
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1960s All-American Sports
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How well do you know the people, events and achievements that made American sports history in the 1960s?
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USA Mixed
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Average
10 Q
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brewster76
Sep 25 08
540 plays
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1940s All-American History 1
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My three quizzes on the 1930s received a good response so here is the follow-up quiz which requires general knowledge of the decade that changed the focus of world power.
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USA in the 20th.Century
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Tough
10 Q
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brewster76
May 01 08
1806 plays
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Hail to the Chief's Wife #10: Jacqueline Kennedy
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Much has been written about America's most famous First Lady, Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy Onassis. This quiz will focus on less commonly known aspects of her life and may be challenging unless you are an American history buff like me!
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Jacqueline Kennedy
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Tough
10 Q
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brewster76
Jul 13 09
234 plays
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Take My Mother-in-Law (Please)
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Ok, so today I'm navigating the FT site and I see a challenge called "Create a Quiz." I chose 'Take My Mother-in-Law (I Wish You Would).' The result: famous mothers-in-law from history and fiction, with a nod to Henny Youngman in the title.
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Famous Women
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Average
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brewster76
Aug 17 09
399 plays
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Famous Washingtonians Part 2
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This is the second quiz about well-known natives of the Evergreen State. See how many you can identify!
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USA Celebs
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Average
10 Q
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brewster76
Feb 07 08
618 plays
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Modern Women of Faith
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This quiz encompasses general knowledge of women who (with one exception!) have came to prominence in the past 100 years due to their religious faith.
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Religious Figures
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Average
10 Q
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brewster76
Jan 28 09
810 plays
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A Slice in Time: 1980s World History
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How much do you know about the people, places and events of the "greed is good" decade?
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20th & 21st Centuries
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Average
10 Q
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brewster76
Nov 05 08
1716 plays
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Don't Call Me Megan
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Most people know that Maggie is a common nickname for "Margaret." Some are surprised to learn that "Meg" is, as well. This quiz is for my daughter Meg who is not a Megan. Can you identify these well known Megs and Maggies?
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First Names
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Average
10 Q
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brewster76
Apr 11 08
726 plays
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1990s All-American Politics
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How much do you recall about the politics of the last decade of the 20th century?
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USA in the 20th.Century
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Average
10 Q
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brewster76
Dec 30 08
1818 plays
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The US Supreme Court
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Anyone who has ever made it through a United States History class should know these men, women and events of America's highest court.
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Supreme Court
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Average
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brewster76
Jul 20 08
522 plays
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1960s American Fads, Fashions and Trends
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The 1960 saw a dramatic shift from the traditional mores of one's parents in the early years of the decade to youthful rejection of tradition by decade's end. Can you spot some of the fads from the 60s that marked these changing times?
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1960s Nostalgia
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Average
10 Q
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brewster76
Oct 01 08
2286 plays
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1990s All-American Fads, Fashions and Trends
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How much do you recall from the decade that brought us Milli Vanilli?
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1990s Nostalgia
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Average
10 Q
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brewster76
Dec 18 08
1860 plays
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A Slice in Time: 1950s History
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This is the first of my quizzes on the 1950's, the decade of Elvis, poodle skirts and bomb shelters. Good Luck!
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1950s History
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Tough
10 Q
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brewster76
Jul 13 08
1173 plays
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1990s All-American Entertainment
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Vanilla Ice! The Lion King! Boy bands! How much do you remember from the decade that wasn't so long ago?
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The 1990s
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Average
10 Q
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brewster76
Dec 06 08
2334 plays
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1990s All-American Sports
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How much do you remember about sports from the last decade of the second millenium?
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USA Mixed
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Average
10 Q
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brewster76
Jan 01 09
630 plays
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A Slice In Time: 1960s History
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How much do you know about the days of Viet Nam, Camelot and the British Invasion?
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1960s History
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Average
10 Q
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brewster76
Aug 27 08
1635 plays
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Well Known Connies and Constances
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Happy Birthday to my big sister Connie! Here are ten questions about some Connies and Constances you may have heard of.
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Who is this Celebrity?
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Average
10 Q
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brewster76
Feb 19 08
1269 plays
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1980s All-American Entertainment
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How much do you remember about the decade that spawned Madonna, Preppies and the moonwalk?
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The 1980s
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Average
10 Q
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brewster76
Nov 10 08
2595 plays
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1930s (Mostly American) #1
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This is my second quiz covering the decade 1930-1939. This one requires general knowledge of US and some European history.
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20th & 21st Centuries
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Average
10 Q
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brewster76
Jan 23 08
1320 plays
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Hail to the Chief's Wife #6: Rosalyn Carter
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This is #6 in a series on American First Ladies. How much do you remember about the steel magnolia named Eleanor Rosalynn Smith Carter?
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U.S. First Ladies
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Average
10 Q
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brewster76
Jun 01 09
285 plays
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Do You Know Mo?
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Mo is a common nickname for Maureen and Morris. Can you spot some well known people with these names?
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First Names
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Average
10 Q
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brewster76
Jul 05 08
636 plays
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School Ties
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Did you go to school with someone famous? These are pairs of school chums who both turned up celebrities. How many can you spot?
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Other People
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Difficult
10 Q
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brewster76
Aug 06 08
684 plays
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Well Known Carols, Caroles and Carrolls
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My big sister Carol is one of my heroes. This salute to her is about famous women and men named Carol by any spelling.
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First Names
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Average
10 Q
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brewster76
Apr 22 08
780 plays
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1960s All American Entertainment
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How much do you know about the music, movies, television, literature and other forms of entertainment that were popular in the US during this turbulent decade?
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The 1960s
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Average
10 Q
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brewster76
Sep 18 08
2112 plays
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A Slice in Time: 1960s History 2
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More questions about the people, places and events from around the world that helped shape the era of flower power.
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1960s History
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Average
10 Q
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brewster76
Sep 02 08
1476 plays
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What's In a Name? (Part 1)
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This quiz is about singers and their nicknames. It ranges in time from the days of the big bands to rock 'n roll. Ready to Rumble?
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Music Celebs Mixed
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Average
10 Q
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brewster76
Jul 27 08
1338 plays
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