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Real Name:
Liz
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Location: Ontario Canada
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Comments:After living in Spain for nearly 19 years, returned to Canada in autumn 2005.
Registered:Aug 03 00 ( Class 5 ) 61755
Last Seen:Nov 20 09
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Quizzes Authored: 48
Quizzes Played: 11570
Questions Correct: 89,964 / 135,335 (66%)
Crosswords Played: 177
Knockout Points: 128 (goto)
Brains Collected: 93 (info)
Monster Quizzes Taken: 155 (2325 questions)

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User Rating: 1637
Last Graduation: Oct 11 09
Games Played: 167


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Crosswords Authored by spanishliz
1. Olympic Celebration: 2006Sports Medium PuzzleJan 20 07
2. Blue Jays BaseballSports Medium PuzzleMay 17 06
3. Low-Tech Computer StuffSci / Tech Medium PuzzleJan 28 06
4. Television Oldies #4Television Medium PuzzleDec 07 05
5. 1940History Medium PuzzleOct 03 05
6. One Word TitlesMovies Medium PuzzleAug 28 05
7. What's My Name?People Medium PuzzleAug 13 05
8. A Shakespearean PuzzleLiterature Medium PuzzleJul 26 05
9. Countries, Cities and MoreGeography Medium PuzzleJul 16 05
10. Humphrey BogartCelebrities Small PuzzleJun 28 05
11. Space Cadet PinballVideo Games Small PuzzleJun 16 05
12. World War OneHistory Medium PuzzleJun 02 05
13. Zed or Zee?General Medium PuzzleMay 09 05
14. I Love a MysteryLiterature Medium PuzzleApr 18 05
15. The Great EscapeMovies Medium PuzzleApr 02 05
16. Spanish PuzzleWorld Small PuzzleMar 21 05
17. Famous AnimalsAnimals Medium PuzzleMar 13 05
18. More Movie OldiesMovies Medium PuzzleMar 06 05
19. Two Words Per Letter #6General Medium PuzzleFeb 27 05
20. Formula 1 AgainSports Medium PuzzleFeb 21 05
21. Television Oldies #3Television Medium PuzzleJan 28 05
22. Two Words Per Letter #5General Medium PuzzleJan 22 05
23. More Television OldiesTelevision Medium PuzzleNov 20 04
24. War Poets and PoetryLiterature Medium PuzzleNov 16 04
25. Television OldiesTelevision Medium PuzzleOct 19 04
26. Two Words Per Letter #4General Medium PuzzleOct 18 04
27. Spanish VocabularyWorld Small PuzzleOct 16 04
28. Two Words Per Letter #3General Medium PuzzleOct 06 04
29. Mostly BattlesHistory Medium PuzzleOct 06 04
30. Two Words Per Letter #2General Medium PuzzleSep 04 04
31. Two Words for Every LetterGeneral Medium PuzzleAug 29 04
32. Sports of All SortsSports Medium PuzzleAug 27 04
33. Big Bands and SuchMusic Medium PuzzleAug 26 04
34. Victoria Cross RecipientsPeople Medium PuzzleAug 06 04
35. Cryptic FunBrain Teasers Medium PuzzleAug 04 04
36. Movie OldiesMovies Medium PuzzleJul 18 04
37. F1 Tracks and PersonalitiesSports Medium PuzzleJul 15 04
38. Fun PuzzleGeneral Medium PuzzleJul 13 04

Quizzes Authored by spanishliz
1 Quirky Blue Jay Tidbits
Try your luck on these ten questions, about some fairly useless, yet interesting, Blue Jays facts. The answer choices for each question all wore the same number as Blue Jays, which might help you narrow down the correct answer.
Toronto Blue Jays Tough
10 Q
spanishliz
Jun 17 06
756 plays
2 Cryptic Garments
The ten cryptic clues will lead you to the names of items of clothing.
Cryptics Impossible
10 Q
spanishliz
Jun 07 04
2394 plays
3 Another Oldies 'Who Played Who?'
All of the characters named in the questions are from movies released before 1980. Younger players may find this difficult unless they have watched many old movies.
Players - Average 10 Average
10 Q
spanishliz
Dec 10 03
5148 plays
4 Baseball Arithmetic
For the sake of brevity, baseball scorekeepers number the fielding positions from one to nine, starting with the pitcher and proceeding to the right fielder. Use the hints to work out the answers, and the numbers used for each position.
Thematic 10Q Average Average
10 Q
spanishliz
Jul 01 05
1377 plays
5 British War Films
War films made by British studios tend to be less glamorous and often more realistic than those made in Hollywood. Here are a few questions about five of these movies, all made in the 1950s. See how much you can remember.
War in Movies Tough
10 Q
spanishliz
Jun 02 06
1032 plays
6 An Oldies 'Who Played Who'?
There seemed to be a need for one of these quizzes for the older players amongst us. No character named is from a movie released after 1980, though the actors may be familiar to everyone.
Players - Average 10 Average
10 Q
spanishliz
Oct 05 03
4356 plays
7 Fractured Hitchcock
In this quiz, you will be asked to answer questions about ten of Alfred Hitchcock’s movies. The twist is that each movie title is given in fractured form, so you will first have to identify the movie and then answer the question. Have fun!
Movie Fractures Tough
10 Q
spanishliz
Aug 16 05
3138 plays
8 'The Great Escape' - Hilts
A few questions about one of the memorable characters from this movie.
Great Escape, The . Average
10 Q
spanishliz
Aug 01 01
3864 plays
9 Ski Jumpers' Nicknames
Participants in sports have long been given nicknames. Ski jumping is no exception. Here are a few questions about some of those jumpers, and their sobriquets, from the 1970s to the 2000s.
Skiing Average
10 Q
spanishliz
Aug 12 05
195 plays
10 Blue Jays by the Numbers: 2003
I'll tell you who wore the number during the 2003 season. You will tell me who wore it in the early days of the team, or in some cases who did not wear that number.
Blue Jays 2000s Very Difficult
10 Q
spanishliz
Dec 28 03
378 plays
11 Four Letter Words
No, not swear words, just a selection of words of four letters for you to define. Just choose the definition that you think is correct. All words can be found in the Concise Oxford Dictionary.
Definitions Average
25 Q
spanishliz
Jan 31 01
2931 plays
12 A Sporting Common Bond
Answer the first nine questions, then use those answers to determine the sport that is the common bond.
10Q CB Tough Tough
10 Q
spanishliz
Aug 14 05
2787 plays
13 Which Happened First?
Most questions require you to choose which event was the first to happen. Sometimes you will be asked to identify the conflict in which something was first used. Questions range from late eighteenth to late twentieth century.
War History Difficult
20 Q
spanishliz
Apr 17 02
4782 plays
14 Ski Jumpers Nationalities
I'll tell you the name and a bit about some of the ski jumpers who competed in the 2000-2001 season, you tell me what country they are from.
Skiing Average
10 Q
spanishliz
Feb 25 01
561 plays
15 Early Toronto Blue Jays
The Blue Jays started their 25th season in April 2001, so it seemed appropriate to ask a few questions about their very first season (one question falls outside the first season).
Toronto Blue Jays Difficult
10 Q
spanishliz
Mar 13 01
663 plays
16 'The Great Escape' - A Mixture
A mixture of trivia about the movie 'The Great Escape' in no particular order.
Great Escape, The . Average
10 Q
spanishliz
Aug 02 01
3327 plays
17 World War One Acrostic
My thanks to ensiform for the idea of an Acrostic quiz. The initial letters of the answers to questions 2 through 10 spell the answer to question 1. All questions relate to the First World War.
World War I Average
10 Q
spanishliz
Oct 16 01
4692 plays
18 Cryptic Movie Titles
Here are ten cryptic clues to the titles of movies from a fairly wide time range. If you are unfamiliar with solving cryptic clues, I suggest you try some of the 'How to' quizzes in Brain Teasers first.
Movies Word Play Very Difficult
10 Q
spanishliz
Sep 01 04
3801 plays
19 Cryptic Modes of Transportation
The ten cryptic clues will lead you to different types of transportation, mainly specific vehicles. A hint is given as to whether used on land, at sea or in the air. Answers are in the singular unless otherwise indicated.
Cryptics Very Difficult
10 Q
spanishliz
Nov 03 05
879 plays
20 Trivial Mixture
These are a selection of questions from a quiz I put together some time ago for a local pub quiz, loosely based on Trivial Pursuit categories.
Mixed 15 Q. Difficult Difficult
15 Q
spanishliz
Apr 15 01
3057 plays
21 Who Was That Foreign Actor?
This quiz in my 'oldies' series will focus on actors who were born in countries where English is not the first language. Characters may be of any nationality, and are from films released before 1980.
Players - Average 10 Average
10 Q
spanishliz
Mar 18 04
582 plays
22 Actors Named James
I give you three characters from movies or TV, you choose which actor named James played those characters. Most of these are not too recent, but have tried not to make them too obscure. Good luck.
Players - Average 10 Average
10 Q
spanishliz
Oct 18 00
2400 plays
23 More Four Letter Words
Just choose the definition you think is correct. As with the previous quiz, all words can be found in the Concise Oxford Dictionary.
Definitions Tough
25 Q
spanishliz
Feb 01 01
2190 plays
24 The Gunpowder Plot
A brief quiz about the plot remembered in England with Bonfire Night each November.
UK History Tough
5 Q
spanishliz
Apr 15 01
1875 plays
25 World War Two Acrostic
As before, my thanks to ensiform for the idea of an acrostic quiz. The initial letters of the answers to questions 2 through 10 spell the answer to question one. All questions relate to World War Two.
World War II Average
10 Q
spanishliz
Nov 27 01
3738 plays
26 Keeping Up with the Joneses
The name Jones is common in most English-speaking countries, and keeping up with them is a goal for many of us. The Jones boys (and girls) in this quiz have all set a pretty high standard. How many do you know?
Same Surname Tough
10 Q
spanishliz
Jul 19 03
621 plays
27 Cryptic Islands
Solve the cryptic clues to find the names of islands or island groups. A geographical hint is also given in the clues. Using the word "island", where appropriate, is optional.
Cryptics Very Difficult
10 Q
spanishliz
Dec 30 03
621 plays
28 Dual Purpose Common Bond
The answers to the first nine questions will lead to an event in history that also spawned a popular movie.
10Q CB Average Average
10 Q
spanishliz
Apr 09 04
2514 plays
29 Sporting Families
Sportsmen and women often come from sports-oriented families. Here are a few questions about some of these families.
Wide World of Sport Tough
10 Q
spanishliz
Oct 10 00
1329 plays
30 Cryptic TV Show Titles
The ten cryptic clues will lead you to the titles of ten television series. The year the programme was first aired is also given to help you. If you are not familiar with cryptics, I suggest you try some of the 'How To' quizzes in Brain Teasers first.
TV Wordplay Difficult
10 Q
spanishliz
Feb 11 05
4608 plays
31 Which Sport?
I list a few words or phrases, you choose which sport uses these terms. Some sports are the correct answer to more than one question. Example: base, bat, strike = baseball (but I hope they are not quite that easy!)
Name the Sport Average
15 Q
spanishliz
May 01 01
4335 plays
32 Home Victories: 1950-1999
Winning one's home GP has never been anything other than special to a driver. Here are some questions about home wins in the 'modern era'. Only races known by the country's name are included in calculating home victories.
The First 50 Years Tough
10 Q
spanishliz
Apr 28 03
303 plays
33 Actors Named Robert
Three characters from TV or movies are listed. You choose the Robert who played those roles. Some of these should be very easy, others less so. Good luck.
Players - Average 10 Average
10 Q
spanishliz
Oct 19 00
2226 plays
34 Actors Named John
Choose the John who played the three characters listed (from movies and TV). One has been around so long that he is the answer to two questions. There is a clue as to who this actor is.
Players - Average 10 Average
10 Q
spanishliz
Oct 19 00
2817 plays
35 Matthew, Mark, Luke or John?
The first name of each of the people described is either Matthew, Mark, Luke or John (or a variant of one of these). Please note, this is not a Bible quiz.
First Names Difficult
10 Q
spanishliz
May 10 02
837 plays
36 Cryptic Clues to a Mystery
These cryptic clues will lead you to ten words that might be found in a mystery novel, or heard in a police drama on TV.
Cryptics Very Difficult
10 Q
spanishliz
Jan 03 03
975 plays
37 Famous Person Common Bond
The answers to the first fourteen questions will help you to identify the famous person whose name is sought in question fifteen. This person did NOT gain fame as an entertainer.
Common Bond 15 Questions Difficult
15 Q
spanishliz
Dec 01 04
1263 plays
38 Dewey Decimal System
Our small local library uses a somewhat simplified version of the Dewey Decimal System to classify our non-fiction books. Unfortunately we don't have a card catalogue. Could you find these books? (There is a pattern to help you.)
Thematic 15 Questions Tough
15 Q
spanishliz
Feb 07 01
1257 plays
39 Anthony Hopkins - Early Days
A few questions about the early life of Sir Anthony Hopkins. Questions are based on information from 'Anthony Hopkins: The Authorised Biography' by Quentin Falk.
Hopkins, Anthony Difficult
10 Q
spanishliz
Jun 08 01
597 plays
40 More Cryptic Movie Titles
Here are ten cryptic clues to the titles of nine different movies. Yes, one film is the answer to two clues, but you'll be given a hint as to which one it is. The time span covered is quite a large one, but dates are given as an extra clue.
Movies Word Play Difficult
10 Q
spanishliz
Jan 07 05
1668 plays
41 Cryptic First Names
Here are fifteen cryptic clues that will lead you to some fairly ordinary first names for boys and girls. The clues will tell you if the name is used for boys, girls or even both!
Cryptics Impossible
15 Q
spanishliz
Jun 07 05
615 plays
42 World Series 2000
I sat up till seven in the morning over here in Europe watching these games, and thought I'd put my scorecards to some use! Have fun.
2000s WS Difficult
10 Q
spanishliz
Oct 28 00
1875 plays
43 Odd Book Out
For each question, three of the books listed have something in common. It may be subject matter or something to do with the author. In most cases you will be given a clue to help you choose the odd one out.
Non-Fiction Very Difficult
10 Q
spanishliz
Oct 13 02
756 plays
44 Movie Titles In Spanish
Planning what movies to watch on TV here in Spain can be a bit of a puzzle some days. Quite often the Spanish title bears little resemblance to the original. Sometimes a dictionary helps! Can you plan your viewing? (Titles may differ in South America.)
Titles in Translation Difficult
10 Q
spanishliz
Feb 08 01
3780 plays
45 Cryptic Movie Titles 3
The ten cryptic clues will lead you to the names of ten movies. A year is given as an extra clue to help you. The time span is from the 1930s through the early 2000s.
Movies Word Play Difficult
10 Q
spanishliz
Feb 05 05
789 plays
46 Where Does It Hurt?
How much do you know about the medical profession as portrayed in various shows over the years? Series from both sides of the Atlantic, and beyond, will feature in this quiz, and the doctors may not be the central characters of the series involved.
Professions on TV Very Difficult
10 Q
spanishliz
Apr 30 04
336 plays
47 More Movie Titles In Spanish
You are given the title of a movie *as listed in a Spanish TV guide*, the year and the names of two stars. Your task is to decide which movies you would see if you chose the ones listed. Knowledge of Spanish is not always an asset!
Titles in Translation Difficult
10 Q
spanishliz
Jun 07 02
2043 plays
48 Winter Olympics 1998
At the Winter Olympics in Nagano, Japan in 1998, six countries each won only a single medal. One of these was Denmark, whose women's curling team won silver. Identify the other five by choosing the nationalities of the listed medallists.
1998 Nagano Very Difficult
5 Q
spanishliz
Aug 27 00
984 plays

Expertise (8 victories)

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

Canadian (as level 73, beat 79 players)    Mar 08 09 - 5:45 PM
Cities of the World (as level 81, beat 74 players)    May 17 09 - 6:45 PM
England (as level 87, beat 29 players)    Jul 17 09 - 10:45 PM
Mixed 5 Questions (as level 69, beat 78 players)    Oct 15 08 - 10:45 AM
Names (as level 70, beat 64 players)    Dec 06 08 - 3:45 PM
Sports Other (as level 64, beat 56 players)    Oct 01 08 - 8:45 PM
World War I (as level 87, beat 86 players)    Jul 27 09 - 2:45 AM
World War II (as level 84, beat 39 players)    Jun 11 09 - 10:45 PM