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"It's Only a Flesh Wound" Classic Understatements
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My interpretation of Terry's challenge is to pay tribute to a few films with some great "Ya Think?" understatements written into the script. I'll give you the actor(s), the quote, the film scenario, or a little of all three. Have fun!
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Quotes from Movies
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Easy
10 Q
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doorsfan58
Aug 07 09
26133 plays
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"Daffy Does Dickens!" 'Looney' Literary Characters
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A few of my favorite "Looney Tunes" characters will replace well-known literary icons from a variety of novels. Simply use the scenarios and dialogue provided to match the 'Looney' to the correct character. Have fun!
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Literary Characters
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Easy
10 Q
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doorsfan58
Apr 12 12
1956 plays
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Comedy Classics 'Lovingly' Limericked
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Using limericks as clues, here is a tribute to a few 'classic' TV Sit-Coms from the 50's, 60's and 70's. Hopefully, even the most casual television viewer will have a good time with it. Have fun!
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Mixture: Comedy
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Very Easy
10 Q
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doorsfan58
Aug 30 10
2664 plays
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You're the Detective!
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The clues are there, the suspects are waiting. Use your common sense and trivia know-how to solve the crime, and remember; you always get your man. Good luck, and have fun!
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Whodunits
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Difficult
10 Q
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doorsfan58
Aug 06 08
1890 plays
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Come Play the "Whaddayaget" Game!
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This game was 'invented' by my daughter Sara when she was about five, and she taught it very carefully to the rest of the family. It's very easy, just combine the names of two animals to make a new 'species'. All answers contributed by my kids. Have fun!
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Other Word Play for Kids
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Very Easy
10 Q
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doorsfan58
Jan 20 10
1854 plays
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A "Science Fiction/Double Feature" Filmology
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I've been a "Rocky Horror" fan ever since my first (of many) 'midnight shows' in 1978. However, this quiz will pay tribute to the (mostly) great 'B' list films and actors that are featured in the film's opening number (and in the same order). Have fun!
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Sci-Fi Mixture
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Average
10 Q
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doorsfan58
Aug 31 09
1011 plays
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Cinema Smackdown 1: "Rio Bravo" vs. "El Dorado"
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Welcome to ringside! During this competition, we will attempt to determine the most worthy of these two classic but extremely similar westerns, both directed by Howard Hawks. Good luck, have fun, and please refrain from tossing objects into the ring.
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Film Face-Offs
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Average
10 Q
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doorsfan58
Jun 08 09
360 plays
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"If They Move...Kill 'Em!" "The Wild Bunch" Part 1
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For your playing pleasure, I offer a multiple choice quiz in tribute to Sam Peckinpah's violent, controversial, yet brilliant masterpiece. Stay tuned for Part 2! Thanks for playing, and please rate if you have the time.
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Wild Bunch, The
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Average
10 Q
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doorsfan58
Feb 17 08
285 plays
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"Valor"- The US Medal of Honor
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A tribute to the United States' highest military honor, and to those few who rose "above and beyond the call of duty". Thanks for playing, and please rate if you have the time.
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U.S. Military
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Tough
10 Q
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doorsfan58
Jul 20 08
639 plays
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Classified Ads for Oscar Winning Performances
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I will provide a newspaper 'ad' regarding a certain film role that eventually led to an Oscar. Simply choose the correct actor/actress who 'answered' the ad. The film title will also be included. Have fun!
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Oscars - General Trivia
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Very Easy
10 Q
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doorsfan58
Jun 15 10
1149 plays
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Rock 'n Roll "Disneyology"
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Thank you for participating in my fourth class, "Rockin' Disney 101". All of the following clues and questions will relate to animated Disney films or characters. Have fun! (And for this class, no apple please.)
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Cartoon Characters in Songs
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Average
15 Q
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doorsfan58
Jul 27 08
1260 plays
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Rock 'n Roll Mythology
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Thank you for enrolling in my 3rd class, Professor Doors' "Rockin' Mythology" 101. All answers will relate to the ancient mythology of several cultures; the clues should be fairly self-explanatory. Have fun!
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Myth and Legend in Song
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Average
15 Q
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doorsfan58
Jun 06 08
1191 plays
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Rock 'n Roll Zoology
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Welcome to Professor Doors' "Rockin' Zoology 101"! Today's assignment: Determine the common household name of the animals listed in the following lyrics from the scientific name I've provided. Have fun (and don't forget my apple!)
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Animals in Songs
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Average
15 Q
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doorsfan58
May 20 08
2427 plays
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The Gig is Up (But the Beat Goes On) - Drummers
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My tribute to just a few of the legendary timekeepers who are sadly no longer with us. Thanks for playing, please take the time to rate.
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Drummers
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Average
10 Q
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doorsfan58
Feb 02 08
669 plays
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"Flesh Wound II" More Classic Understatements
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I had so much fun with the first "It's Only A Flesh Wound" quiz, I thought I'd try it again. As before, I'll provide quotes, characters and/or scenarios. Have fun!
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Quotes from Movies
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Easy
10 Q
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doorsfan58
Dec 10 09
4824 plays
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Rock 'n Roll Psychiatry
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Thanks for joining me for my sixth class, "Rockin' Psychiatry 101". All lyrics, bands, and song titles will relate to psychiatric terms, definitions and treatments. Have fun, and please rate if you have time.
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Mental Illness in Songs
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Average
15 Q
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doorsfan58
Aug 20 08
1464 plays
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My "Big Blue" - Lake Tahoe
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Having been fortunate to have lived in South Lake Tahoe for many years, I wanted to pay tribute to one of the most beautiful places I know. Thanks for playing!
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USA - Specific Regions
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Tough
10 Q
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doorsfan58
Sep 09 08
489 plays
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Rock 'n Roll "Translationology"
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Welcome to my fifth class, "Rockin' Translations 101". I've taken the lyrics of 15 classic rock tunes, translated them into another language, and then translated the results back to English again. Simply name the song. Have fun!
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Misheard Lyrics
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Average
15 Q
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doorsfan58
Aug 12 08
3285 plays
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Stephen King: What a Great Actor!...Not!
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Stephen King is one of my favorite authors, but his talent as an actor might be questionable, to say the least. Here's a quick little quiz about his cameo appearances in a few movies or TV mini-series, most based on his novels or stories. Have fun!
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King, Stephen
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Tough
10 Q
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doorsfan58
Jun 15 08
780 plays
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Rock 'n Roll Astrology
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Welcome to my second class, Professor Doors' "Rockin' Astrology 101"! The instructions for today's quiz will precede question number one. Got your pencil? Let's go! (and have fun!)
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Myth and Legend in Song
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Easy
15 Q
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doorsfan58
May 31 08
1383 plays
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"If They Move...Kill 'Em!" "The Wild Bunch" Part 2
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Here is Part Two of my tribute to "The Wild Bunch". The questions regarding "behind-the scenes" information can be reviewed by viewing the documentary "The Wild Bunch: An Album in Montage". Thanks for playing!
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Wild Bunch, The
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Average
10 Q
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doorsfan58
Apr 08 08
210 plays
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Even More from The Music Moguls!
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Third time's a charm! The Music Moguls have put their heads together to come up with a variety of questions on rock (1960s to 1980s) with a couple of questions on country music and Broadway show tunes for good measure. Have fun!
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Music Grab Bag
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Difficult
10 Q
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doorsfan58
Aug 10 09
435 plays
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"Whadija say, Jim?" Mr. Morrison Misunderstood
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I've really enjoyed playing the quizzes in the 'Misheard Lyrics' category, and thought it was time to make a contribution. This is also a tribute to my favorite band. "Ladies and Gentlemen, from Los Angeles, California...The Doors". Have fun!
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Doors
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Easy
10 Q
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doorsfan58
Aug 28 10
393 plays
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Computer Keyboard Symbols: Who Needs Words?
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Here's another quiz from my kids. Based on a puzzle book my son Stephen has, this should be pretty easy. Simply choose the standard keyboard symbol that represents the missing word(s) in the phrases provided. Have fun!
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Unique Quizzes
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Easy
10 Q
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doorsfan58
May 20 10
1170 plays
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Western Cliches Meet Eastern Translations
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As the Far East is the birthplace of many well-known proverbs ("Confucius say.."), I wondered how a few of our Western idioms and cliches would hold up under translation (English to a Far Eastern language to English again). Have fun!
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Idioms and Proverbs
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Very Easy
10 Q
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doorsfan58
May 10 10
693 plays
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"Now Where Did I Put That U.S. City?"
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Using word play, I've 'hidden' a one-word American city in a sentence. The clues will consist of two or more consecutive words, and a hint to the city's home state will be provided. I've included an example before Question one. Have fun!
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In Other Words
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Very Difficult
10 Q
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doorsfan58
Jul 23 11
333 plays
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Rockin' and Rollin' at the California Jam!
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Come back with me to the 70s as I pay tribute to my first concert; the legendary and massive musical festival known as the California Jam. Have fun, keep on rockin', and please rate if you have time.
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1970s Music
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Difficult
10 Q
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doorsfan58
Oct 21 08
537 plays
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Divide The Word...And Conquer!
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I'll give a brief description of a situation, and a hint to a 'clue' word that, when divided into two separate words, will relate to that situation. The 'clue' word will be the answer. Have fun!
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Word Play
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Tough
10 Q
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doorsfan58
Aug 15 10
393 plays
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Sneaky 'Signatures' and Tricky Trademarks
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Many directors find some way to subtly insert a personal trademark, theme or tribute into their films. Some are fairly noticeable, others not so much. Let's see how many you can spot. Have fun!
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Something in Common
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Tough
10 Q
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doorsfan58
Jul 25 11
312 plays
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Dueling Headliners: The World Tour!
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I'll give you a rock 'n roll 'tour' and a headlining band (or bands). Just choose the artist(s) whose name would relate most to the first according to the 'tour'. The answers should be fairly obvious. Have fun!
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Which Band?
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Average
10 Q
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doorsfan58
Apr 24 10
249 plays
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