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"The Two Towers" Meets Rock Music
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Do you like "The Two Towers" and 60s/70s/80s music? The first clue addresses something from Peter Jackson's movie. The second clue describes a band/artist or a song recorded by that band/artist. The answer is the same. This is just for fun, so enjoy!
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Entertainment Mixture
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Average
10 Q
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traderider
Apr 07 04
2973 plays
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"The Return of the King" - The Cast Says Goodbye
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The Appendices for "The Return of the King" Extended DVD complete the behind-the-scenes look at how this epic was filmed. Particularly poignant is how members of the cast finished filming pickup scenes for "The Return of the King." Good luck--enjoy!
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Return of the King .
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Tough
10 Q
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traderider
Dec 26 04
2649 plays
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Familiar Faces from Middle-Earth
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Do you find yourself smiling just a bit when you seen one of "The Lord of the Rings" actors appear in other movies? The story of the One Ring is now complete, but it is somehow comforting to see these familiar faces in other places. Good luck!
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LOTR Cast
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Average
15 Q
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traderider
Jun 28 04
7368 plays
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Dune: House Harkonnen
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This quiz covers the second book in the prequel trilogy by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson. The questions are easy if you've read the book, but if you haven't, try it and be introduced to this fine addition to the "Dune" universe. Good luck!
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Herbert, Frank
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Average
25 Q
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traderider
Jan 22 04
465 plays
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"Princess Mononoke" (Japanese Version), Pt 2 of 2
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This is my favorite Hayao Miyazaki work - an epic story with complex characters, beautiful animation, and poetic dialogue that the Hollywood dubbing failed to capture. As always, good luck, and enjoy!
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Princess Mononoke .
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Tough
10 Q
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traderider
Mar 03 04
330 plays
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Dune: House Atreides
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This quiz covers the first book in the prequel trilogy by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson. The questions are easy if you've read the book, but if you haven't, try it and be introduced to this fine addition to the Dune universe. Good luck and enjoy!
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Herbert, Frank
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Average
25 Q
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traderider
Jan 18 04
567 plays
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"The Two Towers" - The Bloopers!
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This is the second of my blooper quizzes on Peter Jackson's "The Lord of the Rings" movie mega-trilogy. This time, our focus is on scenes from "The Two Towers." As always, good luck and enjoy!
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The Two Towers .
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Tough
10 Q
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traderider
Mar 06 04
4029 plays
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"Princess Mononoke" (Japanese Version), Pt 1 of 2
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This is my favorite Hayao Miyazaki work - an epic story with complex characters and beautiful animation, as well as original Japanese dialogue with a classical, poetic quality the Hollywood dubbing failed to capture. Enjoy!
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Princess Mononoke .
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Average
15 Q
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traderider
Mar 02 04
378 plays
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"The Lord of the Rings" Meets "Star Wars"
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The year 2004 completes the DVD releases for "The Lord of the Rings", and sees the original "Star Wars" trilogy available for the first time on DVD. Let's celebrate by looking at the interesting parallels between these two phenomenal masterpieces!
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Film Face-Offs
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Average
10 Q
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traderider
May 25 04
8376 plays
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Dune: House Corrino
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This quiz covers the third book in the prequel trilogy by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson. Again, the questions are easy if you've read the book, but if you haven't, try it and be introduced to this fine addition to the Dune universe. Good luck!!
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Herbert, Frank
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Average
25 Q
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traderider
Feb 01 04
345 plays
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Dune: The Machine Crusade - Part 1 of 2
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The "Legends of Dune" Trilogy continues with "The Machine Crusade." We now know all the characters, so we are free to revel in this fascinating universe as the heroes and villains play out their victories and tragedies across the galaxy. Good luck!
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Herbert, Frank
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Average
15 Q
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traderider
Jan 15 05
288 plays
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"The Return of the King" Extended Edition
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Do you have your DVD of "The Return of the King" Extended Edition yet? These questions are from the new and extended scenes contained in this longer version of the epic conclusion to Peter Jackson's "The Lord of the Rings" Trilogy. Good luck!
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Return of the King .
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Average
10 Q
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traderider
Dec 20 04
3423 plays
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Dune: The Butlerian Jihad - Part 1 of 2
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This quiz covers the first part of this amazing book by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson. The questions introduce characters and places that play important roles in the intensifying conflict between humans and thinking machines. Good luck and enjoy!
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Herbert, Frank
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Average
25 Q
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traderider
Feb 20 04
387 plays
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Weather and Geography in Middle-Earth
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Do you think you know Middle-Earth? Well, do you think you know the *weather* in Middle-Earth? I've used Karen Wynn Fonstad's wonderful "Atlas of Middle Earth" to ask questions about weather and geography in Tolkien's world. Good luck, and enjoy!
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Middle Earth Places
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Average
10 Q
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traderider
Aug 22 04
702 plays
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"The Fellowship of the Ring" Meets Rock Music
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Do you like "The Fellowship of the Ring" and 80s rock music? The first clue involves something from Peter Jackson's movie. The second clue describes a band/artist or an album/song by that band/artist. The answer is the same. This is for fun--enjoy!
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Entertainment Mixture
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Average
10 Q
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traderider
Apr 27 04
1614 plays
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Seasonal Weather in Wichita, Kansas
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Few areas in the US experience the extremes in weather conditions that are seen in the city of Wichita, Kansas. Take this quiz and learn what it is like to live in the heart of the Great Plains. Good luck, and enjoy!
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Weather
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Average
10 Q
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traderider
May 09 04
1161 plays
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Seasonal Weather in the USA
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I've been fortunate to live in many places in the US and to experience some very different and interesting climates. I'll describe seasonal conditions (and geography) for a city I've lived in--you decide which city I'm describing. Good luck, and enjoy!
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Weather
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Average
10 Q
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traderider
Apr 27 04
2421 plays
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"The Return of the King" - Look, More Bloopers!
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This quiz poses additional questions on bloopers and editing discontinuities in Peter Jackson's "The Return of the King." This quiz has been updated per the newly-released Extended Edition. Good luck, and enjoy!
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Return of the King .
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Average
10 Q
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traderider
May 31 04
2742 plays
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"The Fellowship of the Ring" - The Bloopers!
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This quiz covers scenes from Peter Jackson's "Fellowship of the Ring" that are said to contain bloopers. These glitches should be familiar to Net surfers and those who watch the Extended DVD repeatedly. Good luck, and enjoy!
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Fellowship of the Ring .
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Tough
10 Q
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traderider
Mar 06 04
7602 plays
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"The Return of the King" - The Bloopers!
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Our focus here is on "The Return of the King," a veritable gold mine of miscues stemming from last-minute editing. These are the best of the best - enjoy! This quiz has been updated per the newly-released Extended Edition.
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Return of the King .
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Tough
15 Q
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traderider
Mar 09 04
5181 plays
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Global Warming 2007
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2007 brings increasing evidence that global warming is real. Yet there is still some skepticism regarding its cause and what it will eventually mean for the earth. Take this quiz and learn what climate changes are doing to our planet. Good luck!
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Environmental Problems
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Tough
10 Q
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traderider
Jun 01 07
2277 plays
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Important Places in the Third Age
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This is my second quiz on Middle-Earth geography using "The Atlas of Middle-Earth" by Karen Wynn Fonstad. In this quiz, I'll ask about Middle-Earth places that were important in the history of the Third Age, prior to the War of the Ring. Good luck!
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Middle Earth Places
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Average
10 Q
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traderider
Sep 05 04
717 plays
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Dune: The Butlerian Jihad - Part 2 of 2
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This quiz covers the second part of this amazing book by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson. The story shifts primarily to Earth, where the actions of a few individuals unexpectedly trigger the Jihad. As always, good luck and enjoy!
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Herbert, Frank
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Tough
10 Q
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traderider
Mar 28 04
276 plays
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"The Return of the King" Meets Rock Music
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Are you a "Return of the King" *and* a music fan? The first clue addresses something from Peter Jackson's movie. The second clue describes a band/artist or a song recorded by that band/artist. The answer is the same. This is just for fun, so enjoy!
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Entertainment Mixture
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Average
10 Q
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traderider
Apr 01 04
1020 plays
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"The Lord of the Rings" - Creating the Symphony
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If you love Peter Jackson's movie trilogy, then you likely enjoy Howard Shore's music, too. The making of the 2-hour Symphony is detailed in the "Creating the Lord of the Rings Symphony" DVD. Do watch the DVD first before taking the quiz. Good luck!
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Lord of the Rings .
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Very Difficult
15 Q
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traderider
Jan 01 05
1227 plays
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