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Quirky Blue Jay Tidbits
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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.
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Toronto Blue Jays
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Tough
10 Q
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spanishliz
Jun 17 06
756 plays
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Cryptic Garments
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The ten cryptic clues will lead you to the names of items of clothing.
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Cryptics
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Impossible
10 Q
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spanishliz
Jun 07 04
2394 plays
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Another Oldies 'Who Played Who?'
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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.
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Players - Average 10
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Average
10 Q
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spanishliz
Dec 10 03
5148 plays
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Baseball Arithmetic
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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.
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Thematic 10Q Average
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Average
10 Q
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spanishliz
Jul 01 05
1377 plays
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British War Films
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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.
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War in Movies
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Tough
10 Q
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spanishliz
Jun 02 06
1032 plays
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An Oldies 'Who Played Who'?
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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.
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Players - Average 10
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Average
10 Q
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spanishliz
Oct 05 03
4356 plays
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Fractured Hitchcock
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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!
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Movie Fractures
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Tough
10 Q
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spanishliz
Aug 16 05
3138 plays
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'The Great Escape' - Hilts
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A few questions about one of the memorable characters from this movie.
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Great Escape, The .
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Average
10 Q
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spanishliz
Aug 01 01
3864 plays
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Ski Jumpers' Nicknames
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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.
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Skiing
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Average
10 Q
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spanishliz
Aug 12 05
195 plays
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Blue Jays by the Numbers: 2003
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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.
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Blue Jays 2000s
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Very Difficult
10 Q
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spanishliz
Dec 28 03
378 plays
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Four Letter Words
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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.
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Definitions
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Average
25 Q
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spanishliz
Jan 31 01
2931 plays
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A Sporting Common Bond
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Answer the first nine questions, then use those answers to determine the sport that is the common bond.
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10Q CB Tough
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Tough
10 Q
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spanishliz
Aug 14 05
2787 plays
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Which Happened First?
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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.
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War History
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Difficult
20 Q
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spanishliz
Apr 17 02
4782 plays
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Ski Jumpers Nationalities
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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.
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Skiing
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Average
10 Q
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spanishliz
Feb 25 01
561 plays
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Early Toronto Blue Jays
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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).
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Toronto Blue Jays
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Difficult
10 Q
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spanishliz
Mar 13 01
663 plays
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'The Great Escape' - A Mixture
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A mixture of trivia about the movie 'The Great Escape' in no particular order.
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Great Escape, The .
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Average
10 Q
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spanishliz
Aug 02 01
3327 plays
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World War One Acrostic
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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.
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World War I
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Average
10 Q
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spanishliz
Oct 16 01
4692 plays
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Cryptic Movie Titles
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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.
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Movies Word Play
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Very Difficult
10 Q
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spanishliz
Sep 01 04
3801 plays
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Cryptic Modes of Transportation
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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.
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Cryptics
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Very Difficult
10 Q
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spanishliz
Nov 03 05
879 plays
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Trivial Mixture
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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.
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Mixed 15 Q. Difficult
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Difficult
15 Q
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spanishliz
Apr 15 01
3057 plays
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Who Was That Foreign Actor?
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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.
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Players - Average 10
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Average
10 Q
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spanishliz
Mar 18 04
582 plays
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Actors Named James
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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.
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Players - Average 10
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Average
10 Q
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spanishliz
Oct 18 00
2400 plays
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More Four Letter Words
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Just choose the definition you think is correct. As with the previous quiz, all words can be found in the Concise Oxford Dictionary.
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Definitions
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Tough
25 Q
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spanishliz
Feb 01 01
2190 plays
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The Gunpowder Plot
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A brief quiz about the plot remembered in England with Bonfire Night each November.
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UK History
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Tough
5 Q
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spanishliz
Apr 15 01
1875 plays
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World War Two Acrostic
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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.
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World War II
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Average
10 Q
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spanishliz
Nov 27 01
3738 plays
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Keeping Up with the Joneses
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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?
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Same Surname
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Tough
10 Q
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spanishliz
Jul 19 03
621 plays
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Cryptic Islands
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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.
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Cryptics
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Very Difficult
10 Q
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spanishliz
Dec 30 03
621 plays
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Dual Purpose Common Bond
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The answers to the first nine questions will lead to an event in history that also spawned a popular movie.
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10Q CB Average
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Average
10 Q
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spanishliz
Apr 09 04
2514 plays
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Sporting Families
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Sportsmen and women often come from sports-oriented families. Here are a few questions about some of these families.
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Wide World of Sport
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Tough
10 Q
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spanishliz
Oct 10 00
1329 plays
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Cryptic TV Show Titles
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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.
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TV Wordplay
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Difficult
10 Q
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spanishliz
Feb 11 05
4608 plays
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Which Sport?
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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!)
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Name the Sport
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Average
15 Q
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spanishliz
May 01 01
4335 plays
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Home Victories: 1950-1999
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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.
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The First 50 Years
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Tough
10 Q
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spanishliz
Apr 28 03
303 plays
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Actors Named Robert
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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.
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Players - Average 10
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Average
10 Q
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spanishliz
Oct 19 00
2226 plays
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Actors Named John
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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.
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Players - Average 10
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Average
10 Q
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spanishliz
Oct 19 00
2817 plays
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Matthew, Mark, Luke or John?
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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.
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First Names
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Difficult
10 Q
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spanishliz
May 10 02
837 plays
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Cryptic Clues to a Mystery
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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.
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Cryptics
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Very Difficult
10 Q
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spanishliz
Jan 03 03
975 plays
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Famous Person Common Bond
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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.
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Common Bond 15 Questions
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Difficult
15 Q
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spanishliz
Dec 01 04
1263 plays
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Dewey Decimal System
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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.)
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Thematic 15 Questions
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Tough
15 Q
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spanishliz
Feb 07 01
1257 plays
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Anthony Hopkins - Early Days
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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.
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Hopkins, Anthony
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Difficult
10 Q
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spanishliz
Jun 08 01
597 plays
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More Cryptic Movie Titles
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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.
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Movies Word Play
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Difficult
10 Q
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spanishliz
Jan 07 05
1668 plays
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Cryptic First Names
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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!
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Cryptics
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Impossible
15 Q
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spanishliz
Jun 07 05
615 plays
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World Series 2000
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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.
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2000s WS
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Difficult
10 Q
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spanishliz
Oct 28 00
1875 plays
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Odd Book Out
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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.
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Non-Fiction
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Very Difficult
10 Q
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spanishliz
Oct 13 02
756 plays
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Movie Titles In Spanish
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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.)
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Titles in Translation
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Difficult
10 Q
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spanishliz
Feb 08 01
3780 plays
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Cryptic Movie Titles 3
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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.
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Movies Word Play
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Difficult
10 Q
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spanishliz
Feb 05 05
789 plays
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Where Does It Hurt?
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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.
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Professions on TV
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Very Difficult
10 Q
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spanishliz
Apr 30 04
336 plays
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More Movie Titles In Spanish
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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!
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Titles in Translation
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Difficult
10 Q
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spanishliz
Jun 07 02
2043 plays
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Winter Olympics 1998
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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.
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1998 Nagano
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Very Difficult
5 Q
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spanishliz
Aug 27 00
984 plays
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