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Kazuo Ishiguro: 'Never Let Me Go'
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By the author of 'The Remains of the Day' (1989), this strange and unsettling 2005 novel looks back at an apparently idyllic childhood in an English boarding school - slowly revealing a shocking truth. A film version of the book was released in 2010.
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Ishiguro, Kazuo
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10 Q
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dsimpy
Feb 19 11
108 plays
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'The Gruffalo' - a stroll in the deep dark wood
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When animals go for a stroll in the deep dark wood, they'd best be careful - oh yes, they should! There's a gruffalo, and a mouse, in there...
From the book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.
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D Authors
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Average
10 Q
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dsimpy
Sep 06 09
189 plays
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'The Gruffalo's Child' and the Big Bad Mouse
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The Gruffalo has had a daughter since his first encounter with the little brown mouse, a long long time ago. In this sequel to 'The Gruffalo', by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, 'The Gruffalo's Child' learns just how frightening this mouse is!
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D Authors
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Average
10 Q
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dsimpy
Sep 11 09
135 plays
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The Dubliners: in the Rare Oul' Times
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The first LP record I ever bought was of The Dubliners, and I still have it nearly 40 years later. Toora loora loora loora loo! Take a look at the original line-up of this quintessential Irish folk ballad group, and some of their songs!
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D
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10 Q
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dsimpy
Aug 19 10
168 plays
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Ireland's Sporting Superstars
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For a pocket-sized country, Ireland has produced world-beaters in a wide range of sports. Here's just a few ...
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Ireland
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Average
10 Q
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dsimpy
Sep 08 10
246 plays
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Kazuo Ishiguro: 'Artist of the Floating World'
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Ishiguro's novel: 'An Artist of the Floating World', explores - through an old man's memories - how Japanese people deal with the legacy of World War II defeat as they rebuild their society. If you haven't read the book, this quiz may be too tough!
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Ishiguro, Kazuo
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Difficult
10 Q
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dsimpy
Sep 16 10
108 plays
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Landmarks of Ireland (3): The Grog Tour
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See, here's what we'll do on the third and last 'Landmarks of Ireland' Paddywagon tour. One landmark, then we'll stop for a drink...another landmark, another drink...a landmark... hey, you know how it goes! Okay? Now...who's the designated driver?
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Mixed Ireland
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Average
10 Q
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dsimpy
Oct 08 10
375 plays
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Belfast: A 'Who's Who?' of the 'Troubles'
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A brief look at some of the key 'players' associated with the political conflict in Ireland's second city since the 1960s (and maybe a little while before). Not for the squeamish!
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Political Science & History
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Average
10 Q
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dsimpy
Apr 23 10
213 plays
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Two Thousand Years of Martyrdom
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Stoning, beating, strangling, shooting, and - of course - burning at the stake... all of these have been the experience of many thousands of Christians over the past 2,000 years because of their faith. Even today, the martyrdom continues.
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Christian People / Saints
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10 Q
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dsimpy
Aug 10 10
462 plays
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A Drop of the Irish
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Never mind Scotch! Ireland is the original home of the water of life ('uisce beatha') that is whiskey. This quiz explains a bit about its unique features and history - which makes Irish whiskey the best of all.
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Food & Drink
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Tough
10 Q
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dsimpy
Aug 17 10
651 plays
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Ireland: The Emerald Isle
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This quiz covers some geography and a bit of history about the island of Ireland, North and South, and finishes with a measure of Irish whiskey - just one for the road!
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Ireland
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Average
10 Q
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dsimpy
Apr 01 10
861 plays
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Nick Hornby: 'Juliet, Naked'
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A quiz about 'Juliet, Naked' (2009), a novel by the author of 'High Fidelity' (1995) and 'About a Boy' (1998). It definitely helps to have read the book.
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Tough
10 Q
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dsimpy
Sep 12 10
108 plays
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Landmarks of Ireland (1)
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This is the first of three quizzes that look at some of the natural and built landmarks across Ireland. Hop on board the Paddywagon tour bus and we'll be on our way!
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Ireland
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Average
10 Q
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dsimpy
Sep 17 10
570 plays
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A Walk around Derry's Walls
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Ireland's fourth largest city has played a significant role in the divided history of Ireland between Catholic nationalism, the British government and Protestant unionism. Even the name of the city itself is contested.
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Irish
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Average
10 Q
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dsimpy
Mar 29 10
276 plays
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Nigeria: Economic Beacon of West Africa
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With one of the highest populations of any country in Africa, and a fast growing economy, Nigeria is the powerhouse of West Africa and a leading player across the continent.
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Nigeria
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Average
10 Q
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dsimpy
Apr 08 10
2268 plays
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I Saw it in a Dream
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A dream isn't just something that disturbs a good night's sleep. It can be a predictor, or even the cause, of momentous events - whether for good or for bad.
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Who Am I?
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Tough
10 Q
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dsimpy
Aug 18 09
540 plays
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The Irish in Tinseltown
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Here's a quick look at just a few of the Irish actors who have made it to the silver screen. The answers are a mixture of the actors' names, the films they were in, and the characters they played.
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Common Nationalities
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Average
10 Q
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dsimpy
Aug 23 10
513 plays
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More Cops on TV: The Things They Said
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Following on from my earlier quiz, 'Cops on TV: Let's Be Careful Out There!', here's a look at a few of the catchphrases and words of wisdom from some of my favourite TV detectives. The questions are based on both British and American television series.
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Professions on TV
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Average
10 Q
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dsimpy
Sep 04 10
432 plays
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May the Farce Be With You
Team quiz by Comedy of Errors
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In this fifth in a series of official team quizzes from Comedy of Errors, we take a look at a few of that mountain of literary gems that embrace the farcical, satirical, zanily humorous and quite frankly nonsensical elements of life!
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Humor and Satire
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Tough
10 Q
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dsimpy
Jul 23 10
519 plays
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My Very First Quiz About Pencils!
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Do you even own a pencil? Have you seen one recently? Or do you think they're outdated and obsolete? Play my quiz and you'll realise they're a thing of beauty and versatility no-one should be without!
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Thematic 10Q Average
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Average
10 Q
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dsimpy
Sep 01 10
546 plays
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Cops on TV: Let's Be Careful Out There!
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Living in West Belfast over two decades of 'the Troubles', my own relationship with the 'police' was less than cordial. It's ironic then that I'm a fan of any and every TV police drama. Here are a few of my favourites, both American and British...
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Professions on TV
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Average
10 Q
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dsimpy
Aug 26 10
405 plays
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Landmarks of Ireland (2)
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In the second of our Paddywagon tours, we travel anti-clockwise (for no special reason!) from Belfast, taking in some more of the natural and built landmarks - and landmark events! - across the Emerald Isle. Seatbelts on, the driving's not great!
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Ireland
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Average
10 Q
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dsimpy
Sep 26 10
1272 plays
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Paws for Thought: Dogs of Distinction
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A quiz about dogs who have achieved fame: dogs who were loved, renowned, loyal, great, or just thrust briefly into the public eye and affections.
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Dogs in Entertainment
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Average
10 Q
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dsimpy
Aug 28 10
618 plays
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A Motley Medley of Firsts
Team quiz by Comedy of Errors
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This Comedy of Errors team quiz explores a few of the historical or momentous - or even just downright strange - 'firsts' that have occurred around the world. Do you know where they happened?
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First, Second, Third and Last
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Tough
10 Q
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dsimpy
May 18 12
357 plays
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A Global Riot of Comedy
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Comedy of Errors is one of the liveliest teams on Funtrivia. So we decided to celebrate our global membership and our team name with a jointly written quiz on the comedy theme. We now proudly present the Comedy of Errors on World Tour!
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Comedians Mixture
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Average
15 Q
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dsimpy
Feb 09 10
468 plays
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You're So Spruce, Bruce!
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This quiz is dedicated to Bruces - to famous Bruces and even fictitious Bruces. Any Australian emphasis it may have is incidental to the shameful (and not entirely true!) stereotype that suggests all Australian men are called Bruce.
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Thematic By Name
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Average
10 Q
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dsimpy
Sep 26 10
351 plays
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Yo Ho, Yo Ho, a Pirate's Life for Me!
Team quiz by Comedy of Errors
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This quiz explores different aspects of piracy, from real-life swashbuckling buccaneers and cutthroats to a range of other pirate themes in film, books, songs, TV and radio. Kipper me capstans!
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Thematic 10Q Tough
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Tough
10 Q
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dsimpy
May 08 11
375 plays
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