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Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH
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This is a quiz on the book by Robert C. O'Brien, NOT the movie version. The book won the Newbery Award in 1972. I strongly recommend it!
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O'Brien, Robert C.
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Average
10 Q
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Jun 20 07
357 plays
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Literary Haiku
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Can you guess the famous work from the haiku given? I bet you can!
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Mixed Literature
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Average
10 Q
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ensiform
Jul 02 07
1305 plays
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Readin', 'Ritin' and 'Rithmatic
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This quiz tests the traditional three R's. There will be vocabulary, grammar and math. Good luck!
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Thematic 10Q Average
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Average
10 Q
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ensiform
Jul 21 07
1656 plays
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'Harvey' (1950)
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Stunned to find no quizzes on the superb 1950 film 'Harvey,' herewith, I offer a rectification of this no-longer glaring omission. If you've seen the film, you should do fine. If not, do yourself a great favor and rent it. Warning, spoilers!
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Harvey
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Average
10 Q
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Aug 31 02
1944 plays
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Bob Dylan A-Z
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This is a 25-question quiz on Bob Dylan lyrics. The answers (and questions!) are in alphabetical order. Yes, it's an abecedary (minus the letters X and Z) for Bobcats. I cite the lyric, you name the song. Enjoy!
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Bob Dylan Lyrics
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Average
25 Q
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Aug 29 02
2103 plays
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Biology Acrostic
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This quiz tests your familiarity with concepts and terms of basic biology. This is an acrostic quiz: the first question asks for a nine-letter word, and the first letter of each answer to questions 2-10 following spell out that word.
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General Biology
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Average
10 Q
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Jun 16 07
4362 plays
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General Boxing : Part 2
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Here is another ten questions on the Sweet Science, from all weight classes and eras. Hooray! Caveat: these questions are tough by most standards.
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Boxing Mixture
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Average
10 Q
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Oct 22 01
2193 plays
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General Boxing : Part 3
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The mixed bag of questions on the squared circle and its pugilistic patrons continues.
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Boxing Mixture
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Average
10 Q
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Nov 11 01
2946 plays
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Body Of Lyrics Mixture
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Hello. This is a lyrics quiz from a variety of music, but to keep it managable I've stuck mostly to well-known songs by classic artists. You see the lyrics, you pick the artist or the song. Have fun!
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Who Sang This
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Difficult
15 Q
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Jul 28 02
2517 plays
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Tom Waits Lyrics
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Here's a quiz on the lyrics of that globe-trotting, whiskey-soaked, jaded gutter poet, Tom Waits. Have fun!
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Waits, Tom
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Tough
10 Q
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ensiform
Apr 09 02
384 plays
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Name That Exotic Animal!
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This quiz is on exotic animals of the world. Of the four words given, one will be a real, but not very well-known, animal --- the others will not be. Choose well, young Jedi, and learn more about the truly fascinating world of fauna.
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Identify the Animal
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Average
10 Q
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ensiform
Sep 13 02
5262 plays
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General Boxing: Part 1
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These questions start out easy and then get harder.
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Boxing Mixture
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Average
10 Q
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ensiform
Sep 30 01
2859 plays
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Asterix 2: 'La Serpe d'Or'
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This is a quiz on the FRENCH edition (with the French names) of the second Astérix book, 'La Serpe d'Or' (The Golden Sickle). The first in a series of quizzes.
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Asterix
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Average
10 Q
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Sep 02 02
606 plays
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French Vocabulary 301
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This is a quick quiz on French vocabulary. The '301' part of the title indicates that it's for advanced students, a bit beyond first year words like le nez, l'oiseau and rouge. I give the word in French, you give me the closest English translation.
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French
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Tough
10 Q
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Jul 28 02
1665 plays
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Modern Film In Black And White
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I'm a big fan of classic black and white film: Marx Brothers, Capra, Hitchcock, Bogart, etc. But modern film makers use black and white, too. See how many of the following films you can name, which are colorful in the figurative sense only.
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Something in Common
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Average
10 Q
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ensiform
Nov 03 01
1281 plays
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'Mister Roberts' (1955)
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The WWII dramedy 'Mister Roberts' (1955) is one of the finest examples of American film entertainment. It boasts fine acting, a clever script, and comedy from high to low. If you've seen this film, this quiz should be easy. Warning, spoilers!
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Mi - Mo Movies
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Average
10 Q
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Sep 30 02
747 plays
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All-Time Great: Joe Louis
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This quiz is all about one of the true greats: Joe Louis. A great man as well as a great fighter, he was once described as 'a credit to his race... the human race.' How much do you know about this sports legend?
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Joe Louis
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Average
10 Q
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ensiform
Nov 20 01
1152 plays
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General Chinese History
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This quiz is on Chinese history. There are questions concerning ancient as well as modern facts. Some are basic, but some will be fairly tough for casual buffs --- so be forewarned. All the names are in the official Pinyin system.
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China
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Average
10 Q
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Oct 03 01
1464 plays
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Cryptic Clues: World Capitals
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Another cryptic quiz by me. Since these are so hard out of context of their grids, this one's a theme. All of the answers are capital cities of the world (so all definitions indicate that). You need only unravel the cryptic part.
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Cryptics
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Very Difficult
10 Q
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ensiform
Sep 15 02
780 plays
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A Rhyming Game on Many a Movie Name
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This quiz is easy to play, I think you'll find. Just read the blurb and search in your mind. I'll give you a plot, in the form of a rhyme. From that, guess the title --- and you may take your time.
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Name It - Easy
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Average
10 Q
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ensiform
Aug 06 02
3828 plays
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General Chinese History 2
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Here's some more Chinese history from all eras.
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China
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Very Difficult
10 Q
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Oct 06 01
618 plays
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Assorted Trivia - In Analogy Form
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This quiz is composed from trivia questions from all sorts of categories. The questions are in analogy form - you must guess the final part of the analogy. Think carefully and choose the best answer. Good luck!
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Mixed 10 Q. Difficult [B]
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Difficult
10 Q
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ensiform
Oct 31 01
573 plays
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Identify the Film 3
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Another quiz where you guess (or, hopefully, know) the film's title from the information given. This quiz contains several fill in the blanks. But don't worry, the answers should fly off your fingers.
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Name It - Average 10
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Average
10 Q
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ensiform
Oct 20 01
3819 plays
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Acrostic General Knowledge
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In this quiz, the first letters to the answers of questions 2-10 spell out the nine-letter answer to question one.
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Mixed 10 Q. Average [C]
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Average
10 Q
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Oct 01 01
2940 plays
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Asterix 15: 'La Zizanie'
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This is a quiz, in English, on the French edition of the 15th Asterix album, 'La Zizanie' (meaning 'Discord,' but published in English as 'Asterix And the Roman Agent). Good luck, by Toutatis!
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Asterix
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Tough
10 Q
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Sep 23 02
369 plays
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Acrostic General Knowledge Quiz 4
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Here's the fourth acrostic quiz. This one, by request, is a bit easier than the last. The rules are always the same: the first letters of the answers to questions two to ten spell out the nine-letter answer to question number one.
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Mixed 10 Q. Tough [C]
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Tough
10 Q
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ensiform
Mar 31 02
1011 plays
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Identify the Film
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I'll give you some info on a film, like plot description or actors, and you pick which title it is. This quiz includes all genres of film through Oct 2001.
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Name It - Average 10
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Average
10 Q
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Oct 13 01
3837 plays
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Acrostic General Knowledge Quiz 2
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Another acrostic, by request. In this quiz, the first letters of the answers to questions two to ten spell out the nine-letter answer to question number one.
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Mixed 10 Q. Tough [C]
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Tough
10 Q
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ensiform
Oct 02 01
918 plays
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A Rainbow Of Flavors, I Mean Trivia
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An easy little mixed-category quiz with a colorful theme.
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Rainbow Mixture
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Tough
10 Q
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ensiform
Oct 05 01
4662 plays
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Acrostic General Knowledge Quiz 3
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Here is my third acrostic quiz. As usual, the nine letters composing the one-word answer to question 1 are the first letters to the answers to questions 2-10. Or, to put it another way, the first letters to the last nine answers form the answer to Q1.
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Mixed 10 Q. Tough [C]
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Difficult
10 Q
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ensiform
Jan 25 02
426 plays
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Identify the Film 2
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Name the movie based on the plot point, director, actors, etc. Hint: correct answers will suggest a pattern.
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Name It - Tough 10
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Tough
10 Q
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Oct 18 01
2250 plays
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Asterix 4: 'Astérix gladiateur'
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This is a quiz on the fourth Astérix album, 'Astérix gladiateur.' This quiz is in French (bien que ma langue maternelle soit anglais), as a test of both plot recollection and reading comprehension. So, Francophones et etudiants, allez-y.
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French
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Tough
10 Q
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ensiform
Sep 14 02
321 plays
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Mixed as Mud Lyrics
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Ten questions on varied music lyrics. I give you a line, you name the song or artist. Hopefully it will be as easy as pie, or at least more fun than a barrel of monkeys.
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Mixed Lyrics
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Difficult
10 Q
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ensiform
Aug 02 02
894 plays
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Cryptic Clues: Deities
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Another theme cryptic quiz by me. All of the answers are deities of various mythologies and pantheons (so all definitions indicate that). You need only unravel the cryptic part. You should know HOW TO DO CRYPTICS before attempting!
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Cryptics
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Impossible
10 Q
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ensiform
Sep 22 02
600 plays
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Cryptic Crossword Clues
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Hello. This is a quiz consisting of cryptic crossword clues devised by me. It has all fill in the blank answers, so it's HARD! For an explanation on how these clues work, go to this website http://www.primate.wisc.edu/people/hamel/newyorker.html
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Cryptics
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Impossible
10 Q
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ensiform
Aug 25 02
636 plays
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