121.

  Who Says What In Shakespeare?    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

We all know it was Hamlet who wondered whether it was better to be or not to be. Some other quotes may be less well known, but still meaningful in the context of the play. Have a try.

Tough, 10 Qns, flem-ish, Aug 31 05

Category: Shakespeare Lines and Quotes

Tough
flem-ish
3682 plays

122.

  Ideal Countries In Literature    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Literature being a matter for dreamers,at least in the popular view, it's not surprising that you can find in poetry and novels quite a few descriptions of Ideal Countries and Promised Lands. See which of these you have heard of already.

Average, 10 Qns, flem-ish, Aug 21 13

Category: Places in Literature

Average
flem-ish
1308 plays

123.

  Historical Gossip    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

All that news from the past...does it really teach us anything ..or is it just the equivalent of kaffeeklatsch middle-aged ladies tend to exchange at the coffeetable.I wouldn't know.But this is mostly about historic 'details'.

Difficult, 10 Qns, flem-ish, Feb 17 22

Category: Difficult History

Difficult
flem-ish
Feb 17 22
5144 plays

124.

  Verdi's Operas    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

No name is so closely linked to Opera as Verdi's. This quiz deals with the plots of some of his classics: See how well you remember the 'stories' of those classic operas.

Average, 10 Qns, flem-ish, Nov 15 21

Category: Verdi, Giuseppe

Average
flem-ish
Nov 15 21
1019 plays

125.

  From van Eyck to Hieronymus Bosch    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

The exhibition of the so-called "Flemish Primitives" at Bruges in 1902 led to a thorough re-appraisal of these supposedly "primitive" artists. See how up to date your knowledge is, one century later.

Tough, 10 Qns, flem-ish, Jul 23 02

Category: Renaissance Art

Tough
flem-ish
787 plays

126.

  Quotations About War and Politics    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

War and politics influence our daily lives, so we better keep in mind what famous people had to say on these subjects. All questions are of the multiple-choice type. "Who said what" can sometimes be deduced from hints in the questions.

Tough, 10 Qns, flem-ish, Sep 20 16

Category: Political Science & History

Tough
flem-ish
1973 plays

127.

  Facts, Names And Events From British History    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Some facts, names and events from British History have become key-terms in the collective memory of the U.K. and are also remembered outside the U.K.. See how well acquainted you are with them.

Difficult, 10 Qns, flem-ish, Jul 28 09

Category: UK History

Difficult
flem-ish
3164 plays

128.

  London For London - Lovers    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

London-lovers who want to check on their beloved, can do so here. Up to you to distinguish between fact and fiction. A couple of times you will be asked to choose between False and True.In most cases you get the usual four options.

Tough, 10 Qns, flem-ish, Sep 16 10

Category: London

Tough
flem-ish
1821 plays

129.

  The Romans In Britain    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

This is the first in a series of quizzes on the Roman period in British History. It deals mainly with Caesar's two 'visits' to the island.

Difficult, 10 Qns, flem-ish, Feb 03 13

Category: Romans in Britain

Difficult
flem-ish
2052 plays

130.

  Popular Characters From Popular Stories    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Some literary works have become so popular that their heroes and heroines have lived on as if they were real people. See how well you remember the heroes or heroines of your first contacts with English literature.

Average, 10 Qns, flem-ish, Jul 14 24

Category: Literary Characters

Average
flem-ish
Jul 14 24
3357 plays

131.

  Words Beginning In P    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

The more words and names you pick up, the more chances that confusion sets in. For instance, Panini (4OO B.C.)(an Indian grammarian) is often confused with Paganini (an Italian violinist). Maybe this quiz can refresh your definitions.

Tough, 10 Qns, flem-ish, Sep 06 10

Category: Words N - Z

Tough
flem-ish
3744 plays

132.

  Matters Of Religion    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

To know your neighbours in the global village, it may matter that you know what their innermost beliefs are, and in what concepts, practices, ceremonies they express them. This quiz is only a tiny bit of a surface scratch on the subject.

Tough, 10 Qns, flem-ish, Dec 29 16

Category: Religion Mixture

Tough
flem-ish
4022 plays

133.

  Same Sound Words    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Nothing 'shocking' about homonyms. Some words simply have a completely different orthography, and different meaning and yet are spoken with exactly the same sounds. See if you can fill out the blanks with the correct 'false cousins'.

Easier, 10 Qns, flem-ish, Apr 21 02

Category: Homonyms and Homophones

Easier
flem-ish
5638 plays

134.

  From Pilgrims to Saracens and Crusaders    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

As history shows religion can lead to the best, but also to the worst. What began as an expression of devotion ended in holy wars. Crusaders took the relief of the pilgrims as travellers to Jerusalem . Check your knowledge of the facts.

Tough, 10 Qns, flem-ish, Mar 30 11

Category: The Crusades

Tough
flem-ish
1582 plays

135.

  Irish Gaelic Placenames    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

For many of us Gaelic placenames are about all the Celtic we need. But do we understand them?

Average, 10 Qns, flem-ish, Jan 15 04

Category: Gaelic

Average
flem-ish
1301 plays

136.

  A Short History of Belgium    

Multiple Choice

 20 Qns

In spite of its many medieval buildings, Belgium as a state was created only as 'recently' as 1830. What do you know about the history of this small state that played a not unimportant role in the genesis of post-war European Institutions?

Tough, 20 Qns, flem-ish, Nov 18 09

Category: Belgian

Tough
flem-ish
1450 plays

137.

  Dutch Sayings Compared With English    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Proverbs are more internationally similar than we might think. The cultural context in which a number of such phrasings developed was indeed fairly similar. But as always ... long live those little differences! - Multiple choice all through.

Average, 10 Qns, flem-ish, Aug 05 24

Category: Dutch

Average
flem-ish
Aug 05 24
2253 plays

138.

  Hidden Meanings    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Words often hide meanings they no longer have. Just see how good a linguistic sleuth you are.

Tough, 10 Qns, flem-ish, Aug 27 03

Category: Etymology

Tough
flem-ish
1146 plays

139.

  Origin of USA State Names    

Multiple Choice

 15 Qns

The names of the US states are as diversified as the country: some are from Native American languages, some are Spanish or French. Many refer to historic persons, others to rivers, some even to the colour of the soil. Check your knowledge.

Average, 15 Qns, flem-ish, Dec 10 22

Category: Place Names

Average
flem-ish
Dec 10 22
2058 plays

140.

  Quotes About Countries And Their People    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

This quiz is about what famous and less famous people said about certain countries. Some questions refer to the author of the quote; other questions require you to guess which country was meant.

Difficult, 10 Qns, flem-ish, Feb 10 23

Category: People by Country

Difficult
flem-ish
Feb 10 23
1401 plays

141.

  Understanding Arabic Names    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Arabic names do not occur in the Middle-East only. Muslims all over the world tend to choose them for their children. So a good reason to see what they mean. -Extra hints included-

Average, 10 Qns, flem-ish, Mar 08 13

Category: Non-English Names

Average
flem-ish
1795 plays

142.

  More Europe Stuff    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Europe has been rapidly changing the last few decades. A look at its present-day map shows up old oddities, new changes, and confusing details. A good reason to update one's knowledge of the rejuvenated Old World.

Tough, 10 Qns, flem-ish, Jun 21 11

Category: Europe

Tough
flem-ish
2633 plays

143.

  'Ding- Dong' Style Idioms    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Many idioms have successive syllables that begin and also end in same way. Only the vowels change.Example: tick-tock, ding-dong. In linguistics this is called reduplication. See which of these you can identify. Hyphens are optional.

Average, 10 Qns, flem-ish, Dec 03 11

Category: Idioms and Proverbs

Average
flem-ish
3157 plays

144.

  Alliterative Idiom.    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Somehow communication seems to work better when the message is carried across via a form of sound repetition e.g. alliteration, or repetition of initial consonants in stressed syllables. All the answers in this quiz alliterate with the rest of the idiom.

Average, 10 Qns, flem-ish, Sep 06 10

Category: Alliteration and Rhymes

Average
flem-ish
4460 plays

145.

  Onomastics: Hidden Meanings Of Placenames    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Not only ordinary words but also names of countries, cities, etc. often have a surprising origin. See which of these you can identify.

Average, 10 Qns, flem-ish, Oct 27 19

Category: Place Names

Average
flem-ish
Oct 27 19
2268 plays

146.

  Priests, Monks, Nuns And Other Saintly Stuff    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Though the world of clerical matters may no longer be the most glamorous subject of the day, it is still a topic worth some study. See how well you know this "society within society".

Difficult, 10 Qns, flem-ish, Apr 22 09

Category: Church Roles

Difficult
flem-ish
2488 plays

147.

  Famous Characters in Fiction    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

This quiz deals with characters that play a role in some of the better works of (mainly) English literature. Up to you to "identify" them.

Tough, 10 Qns, flem-ish, Jun 01 18

Category: Literary Characters

Tough
flem-ish
1788 plays

148.

  Historic Battles On Belgian Soil    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

The Low Countries, especially the territory of what is now Belgium, have often been the battleground where historic military conflicts were decided. See how familiar you are with those events.

Tough, 10 Qns, flem-ish, Feb 16 22

Category: Historical Battles

Tough
flem-ish
Feb 16 22
710 plays

149.

  A History Salad    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

...with Ingredients from Mainly European and American History and spiced Up with Some Middle-East Extras. Multiple Choice is the rule (So: if you have no idea, you still can try your luck !).

Difficult, 10 Qns, flem-ish, Jun 19 16

Category: World History for Experts

Difficult
flem-ish
4664 plays

150.

  Changing World    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

History is fundamentally about 'changes'. Major changes, minor changes. After all we tell stories only when 'things happen', not when everything remains as it was.

Tough, 10 Qns, flem-ish, Apr 21 22

Category: World History

Tough
flem-ish
Apr 21 22
3028 plays

151.

  Some Samples Of English Dialect    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Dialectal words are often totally incomprehensible to outsiders. In this quiz you find some 'local words' which might not be totally unintelligible to other English-speakers.

Tough, 10 Qns, flem-ish, May 23 16

Category: British Slang and Dialects

Tough
flem-ish
2503 plays

152.

  Basic Scottish Terminology    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

To understand the Scots, one has to know a few 'Scotticisms' - terms used in Scotland and less frequently used in the other parts of the U.K. Check your Scottish proficiency.

Tough, 10 Qns, flem-ish, Jul 04 13

Category: Scottish English

Tough
flem-ish
1264 plays

153.

  Famous Defeats of the French    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

You cannot win them all. So even the French, who more or less invented the essence of knighthood, chivalry, etc., had their "Waterloos". Check your knowledge about their less splendid moments.

Tough, 10 Qns, flem-ish, Sep 15 08

Category: French

Tough
flem-ish
1407 plays

154.

  Take this Africa Quiz    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Is it an incorrect impression that in our quest for geographic knowledge Africa alas remains one of the darker spots? Economically and culturally a forgotten continent? - Check how expert you are on some aspects of the Black Continent.

Tough, 10 Qns, flem-ish, Jun 08 24

Category: Africa

Tough
flem-ish
Jun 08 24
4112 plays

155.

  More Latin Phrases    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

When education was still a more elitist matter, it was seen as 'good style' to spice up one's letters, speeches and writings with a few Latin phrases. In this quiz you find a few relics of such more Latin-minded ages.

Tough, 10 Qns, flem-ish, Apr 28 21

Category: Latin

Tough
flem-ish
Apr 28 21
2366 plays

156.

  Romans In Britain: Claudius    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

As Caesar's expedition to Britain had not really been a full success, it took nearly a century before the Romans made another attempt to conquer the 'white island' off the Gaulish coast.This quiz tests your knowledge about this 'second conquest'.

Tough, 10 Qns, flem-ish, Aug 15 05

Category: Romans in Britain

Tough
flem-ish
1319 plays

157.

  Trifles from British History    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

This is not a quiz about major events in history, battles, political issues, but about things that shaped daily life, minor matters, traditional customs.

Difficult, 10 Qns, flem-ish, Mar 10 13

Category: Medieval History

Difficult
flem-ish
3175 plays

158.

  People In Art And Fashion    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

It's a world of people. People that rule ..people that fight to survive. But also people that create. This quiz is about creators in the worlds of Art and Fashion.

Average, 10 Qns, flem-ish, Mar 10 25

Category: Art World Figures

Average
flem-ish
Mar 10 25
1972 plays

159.

  Historic Kaleidoscope    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

In June 1815 Copenhagen went to Brussels. Do you know what for? If not, you better take this quiz. - It's about a whole batch of funny, strange, surprising and exciting historical facts.

Difficult, 10 Qns, flem-ish, Dec 28 10

Category: World History for Experts

Difficult
flem-ish
3931 plays

160.

  Placenames in Britain    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

With just a little bit of basic background knowledge, the place names on a map of Britain become suddenly so transparent. This quiz invites you to decode some of the more common 'etymologies'.

Tough, 10 Qns, flem-ish, Feb 11 17

Category: Place Names

Tough
flem-ish
1010 plays

161.

  Classic Hemingway Novels    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

This quiz deals with 'The Sun Also Rises' , 'A Farewell to Arms' and 'The Old Man and the Sea', three Hemingway Classics.

Tough, 10 Qns, flem-ish, Jul 06 06

Category: Hemingway, Ernest

Tough
flem-ish
1236 plays

162.

  European Politicians After 1945    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Politicians and political events succeed each other in rapid succession. Many of those who wielded power in the decades after Second World War are half-forgotten already. Check which of these survived in your memory.

Difficult, 10 Qns, flem-ish, Mar 12 12

Category: Government

Difficult
flem-ish
1774 plays

163.

  Who's Afraid Of Virginia Woolf?    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

One of the most successful plays in the post-Second World War American theatre was definitely Edward Albee's "Who's Afraid Of Virginia Woolf". The Burton-Taylor film version still added to that success. How well do you remember the plot?

Average, 10 Qns, flem-ish, Jun 20 20

Category: Albee, Edward

Average
flem-ish
Jun 20 20
978 plays

164.

  Scottish English    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Scottish English derives from Germanic and not from Celtic. It is however certainly not degraded Standard English. This quiz is more about some similarities rather than about the differences.

Average, 10 Qns, flem-ish, Nov 13 21

Category: Scottish English

Average
flem-ish
Nov 13 21
1589 plays

165.

  Kipling    

Multiple Choice

 20 Qns

How well do you know Kipling? Answers are to be found in his works. All spellings are as used by him, strictly for READERS of Kipling, or for people taking an interest in India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, or Kipling's American experiences.

Difficult, 20 Qns, flem-ish, Nov 05 06

Category: Kipling, Rudyard

Difficult
flem-ish
748 plays

166.

  Classic American Novels    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

This quiz deals with such classic American novelists as Herman Melville, Scott Fitzgerald, John Steinbeck.

Tough, 10 Qns, flem-ish, Dec 07 14

Category: American Literature

Tough
flem-ish
3221 plays

167.

  Colour Terms In Browsers    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

There is no end of names for shades of colour. In the context of browsers, and in order to avoid vagueness, a whole set of more or less standardised and technically precise colourterms had to be developed. Check if you master that code.

Average, 10 Qns, flem-ish, Oct 21 25

Category: Vocabulary

Average
flem-ish
Oct 21 25
1563 plays

168.

  Origins Underground Station Names    

Multiple Choice

 20 Qns

London's past often lives on in its street names, and occasionally also in the names of her Underground Stations. In this quiz as a rule three out of four explanations are mere fiction. One is fact or at least supported by scholarly sources.

Tough, 20 Qns, flem-ish, Sep 17 12

Category: London Underground

Tough
flem-ish
1252 plays

169.

  Test Your Dutch    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Some real sense of Dutch vocabulary is required for this quiz as you have to select from 4 options the one that comes closest to the literal meaning of a given Dutch saying. Comparison with English proverbs in the notes.

Average, 10 Qns, flem-ish, Feb 12 19

Category: Dutch

Average
flem-ish
2184 plays

170.

  Rabelais    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Literary analysts have made it clearer and clearer how much more recent authors - from Sterne to Joyce and Irving a.o. - owe to the great French Renaissance author Francois Rabelais. See how well you know the basics of his most popular works.

Tough, 10 Qns, flem-ish, Jul 23 03

Category: R

Tough
flem-ish
240 plays