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211.
  Post-War German Literature    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
It took some time after World War II before German Literature got on course again. Most of the authors who had not gone into exile, were discredited. Some former exiles opted for the G.D.R. (D.D.R.)- This quiz deals with the complex postwar situation.
Tough, 10 Qns, flem-ish, Jan 10 23
Category: German Literature
Tough
flem-ish
Jan 10 23
606 plays
212.
  Great Novels From Seventies    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
This quiz deals with plots and characters of novels that had their moment of glory (or longer ) in the 1970s. See how well you remember their titles, authors or what they were about .
Difficult, 15 Qns, flem-ish, Dec 02 02
Category: Literature by Era
Difficult
flem-ish
907 plays
213.
  Small Talk About Historical Classics    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Sometimes classic musical compositions or their makers get surrounded by anecdotes or have a history of their own outside music. Such 'trifles' and 'small talk' is what this quiz deals with.
Average, 10 Qns, flem-ish, Sep 29 03
Category: Classical Music
Average
flem-ish
749 plays
214.
  Anecdotes, Mockery, Scandals In Literature    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Some sensationalism also colours the history of writing. - Literature often shocks. Readers seem to love scandal and authors like to mock. This quiz is about those aspects of books, authors etc.
Difficult, 10 Qns, flem-ish, Sep 22 22
Category: Specific Subjects & Themes
Difficult
flem-ish
Sep 22 22
650 plays
215.
  Truths And Untruths About London    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
All of these statements concern 'details' about the Town of London that a tourist may consider worth knowing. You have one chance in two to answer correctly because you can answer with True or False. T or F also accepted.
Average, 10 Qns, flem-ish, Jan 13 14
Category: London
Average
flem-ish
1830 plays
216.
  Wagner's Minor Operas    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
By 'Minor Operas' all other operas than 'The Ring' are meant. Wagner's works are full of complicated symbols. This quiz is limited to a few basic facts.
Average, 10 Qns, flem-ish, Nov 15 21
Category: Wagner, Richard
Average
flem-ish
Nov 15 21
451 plays
217.
  Dutch Made Easy    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
If indeed the tribes occupying Britain were distant cousins of those staying 'the other' side of the Channel, then, one might suspect, that the languages of their descendants are somewhat mutually intelligible. Judge for yourself by doing this quiz.
Average, 10 Qns, flem-ish, Aug 12 13
Category: Dutch
Average
flem-ish
1503 plays
218.
  With Mozart At The Opera    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791) earned some extra popularity when his conflict with Salieri was made into the subject of a play by Peter Shaffer. Later, even more so via the movie 'Amadeus'. But what about knowing the plots of his operas?
Average, 10 Qns, flem-ish, Nov 15 21
Category: Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus
Average
flem-ish
Nov 15 21
664 plays
219.
  X-raying Words    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
In a word there often is more than meets the eye. The better we see what is "under the skin" of words, the more efficiently we can handle them. So here is another quiz on "word-archeology".
Average, 10 Qns, flem-ish, Jul 28 19
Category: Etymology
Average
flem-ish
Jul 28 19
757 plays
220.
  Geographical Facts    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Though, geography taken in its widest sense,from Physical to Human Geography, includes more than just rivers, mountains, political entities, country borders,languages spoken, capitals, that's what this quiz mostly refers to. Allow for a few liberties
Difficult, 10 Qns, flem-ish, Oct 23 24
Category: What Country?
Difficult
flem-ish
Oct 23 24
3095 plays
221.
  Latin Phrases    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A number of standing expressions from Latin are still occasionally used in a non-scholarly context. In this quiz you can demonstate how familiar you are with some of those surviving phrases from a traditional 'classic education'.
Difficult, 10 Qns, flem-ish, Nov 29 12
Category: Latin
Difficult
flem-ish
1720 plays
222.
  Some Niceties Of French Grammar    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Articles in the French language often are a problem for English learners of the language. First of all you have to know if it is LE or LA , UN or UNE. Moreover you often simply don't have to use them. Check your proficiency.
Average, 10 Qns, flem-ish, Feb 03 18
Category: French for Experts
Average
flem-ish
1895 plays
223.
  Origins Of Famous Phrases    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Some historical phrases are so popular that they are used even by people who don't know the context in which they were first used. Have a try.
Tough, 10 Qns, flem-ish, Jun 02 17
Category: Origins of Phrases
Tough
flem-ish
1104 plays
224.
  20th Century Events and People    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz is about events and people that made the headlines between 1900 and 1999, "somewhere in Europe".
Very Difficult, 10 Qns, flem-ish, Apr 03 09
Category: 19th, 20th & 21st Centuries
Very Difficult
flem-ish
1781 plays
225.
  Nine Britons and One American in Bruges    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
" We all of us were historical characters who either visited or stayed at Bruges for some time in our lives. Some of us were on the run, others were making money, negotiating affairs or simply enjoying the sights. Up to you to find out who we were."
Average, 10 Qns, flem-ish, Oct 16 05
Category: Belgian
Average
flem-ish
544 plays
226.
  Manias    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Do you know what all those 'mania'words mean? Maybe you are not a 'hellenomaniac' and don't want to call kleptomania by any other name than plain English, stealing. If, however, you are a logophile, then this is something for you.
Average, 10 Qns, flem-ish, Nov 19 17
Category: Ending With ...
Average
flem-ish
2218 plays
227.
  Mozart's 'Don Giovanni'    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Few operas offer such a pure fusion of drama and music as Mozart's 'Don Giovanni'. Moreover the basic story is rich in meaning and a real Bible on the paradoxes of love. See how well you know the plot of this absolute masterpiece.
Average, 10 Qns, flem-ish, Nov 15 21
Category: Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus
Average
flem-ish
Nov 15 21
685 plays
228.
  English Proverbs    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
You get part of the proverb and have to select the correct 'missing part' from a set of four.
Tough, 10 Qns, flem-ish, Jan 02 21
Category: Idioms and Proverbs
Tough
flem-ish
Jan 02 21
4281 plays
229.
  Historical Fact or Mere Fiction?    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz follows the usual Multiple Choice procedure. In this case, three options are strictly fictitious. Find the remaining one that's historical fact. Most items are from general and European history.
Difficult, 10 Qns, flem-ish, Apr 29 01
Category: World History for Experts
Difficult
flem-ish
2716 plays
230.
  Russian Operas    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz deals with the operas written by such composers as Tchaikovsky,Rimsky-Korsakov, Igor Stravinsky. May be less sentimental than some other opera-music, but certainly not less impressive. How well do you know the Slavic operas?
Average, 10 Qns, flem-ish, Sep 20 10
Category: Opera by Region
Average
flem-ish
344 plays
231.
  Origins Of First Names    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Many English names happen to be foreign names in disguise. This quiz deals with the meaning and origins of names that were borrowed from Hebrew, Latin, Greek, Scandinavian and a few other languages.
Difficult, 10 Qns, flem-ish, Apr 17 21
Category: Related Words
Difficult
flem-ish
Apr 17 21
1054 plays
232.
  A Handful Of Basic Art Terms    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Most travellers' guide books take it for granted that we understand the basic terms used to describe churches, castles, paintings, sculptures. But do we? This quiz helps you to check.
Tough, 10 Qns, flem-ish, Jul 02 25
Category: Art Terms
Tough
flem-ish
Jul 02 25
757 plays
233.
  Popular Ads    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Ads often survive for years, if not generations. See if you still can identify these, most of which were international successes.
Difficult, 10 Qns, flem-ish, Aug 03 05
Category: Marketing
Difficult
flem-ish
2534 plays
234.
  Modern Italian Literature    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz deals with, mainly, the internationally or nationally best known novelists that published after the Second World War.- Multiple Choice questions everywhere.- For lovers of la bella Italia.
Tough, 10 Qns, flem-ish, Jun 12 04
Category: Italian Literature
Tough
flem-ish
570 plays
235.
  Spy Tales From the Cold War    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
There were spy novels long before the Cold War - yet this type of novel flourished most after World War II. There can be no doubt that with authors such as Graham Greene and John Le Carre it has earned itself a place in fiction.
Tough, 10 Qns, flem-ish, Dec 18 12
Category: War Literature
Tough
flem-ish
477 plays
236.
  Time's Men Of The Year    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
Though being chosen as Time's Man of the Year is not exactly the equivalent of winning a Nobel Prize for Peace, in the perception of many this title is surrounded by an aura of everlasting glory. Or should we say notoriety? Judge for yourself.
Tough, 15 Qns, flem-ish, Jul 19 23
Category: Time Magazine
Tough
flem-ish
Jul 19 23
608 plays
237.
  More British Placenames    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Part of British history can be found back in the many Latin, Welsh, Old Norse and Gaelic placenames that complete the Anglo-Saxon picture a map of Britain offers. Finding out what a placename means is often easier than you might think. Just have a try.
Tough, 10 Qns, flem-ish, Aug 12 13
Category: Place Names
Tough
flem-ish
649 plays
238.
  Italy In Quotes And Sayings    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Italy has seen a non-stop procession of 'cultural pilgrims'. Some of their commentaries have become famous. Also, in Shakespeare, the names of the great Italian cities pop up often. And they also do so in local Italian sayings. Test your knowledge.
Average, 10 Qns, flem-ish, Feb 15 25
Category: Italy
Average
flem-ish
Feb 15 25
1261 plays
239.
  Books And Book-Publishing.    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Without publishers there would be no books. This quiz looks at the world of books from the publisher's point of view.
Difficult, 10 Qns, flem-ish, Dec 02 02
Category: Specific Subjects & Themes
Difficult
flem-ish
353 plays
240.
  English Romantic Poets    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
There can be little doubt that the Romantic Movement was one of the great turning-points in Literary History. This quiz deals with quotes from some of the more popular poems from that period.
Tough, 10 Qns, flem-ish, Jun 14 20
Category: Poetic Genres
Tough
flem-ish
Jun 14 20
653 plays
241.
  Famous Literary Heroes And Heroines    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
You get the name of a famous literary hero AND the name of his or her maker. Give the name of the book.- Example: Margaret Mitchell's Rhett Butler is from :'Gone With the Wind '.Harriet Beecher- Stowe's Simon Legree is from 'Uncle Tom's Cabin'.
Tough, 10 Qns, flem-ish, Jun 13 03
Category: Fictional Females
Tough
flem-ish
2816 plays
242.
  Transatlantic Mutations    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Many British words do not cross over to USA or vice versa at least not in same meaning. Just see how 'bilingual' you really are. Hints should keep you on track.
Average, 10 Qns, flem-ish, Sep 15 13
Category: Cross-Atlantic Differences
Average
flem-ish
1994 plays
243.
  Misunderstandings Between French and English    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Native speakers of French often give the meaning they are familiar with to an English 'look-alike'. See if you know these double-faced words. Solutions require completely spelled-out word, not just the filled-in blanks. Don't use any capitals or articles
Average, 10 Qns, flem-ish, Jun 04 23
Category: French
Average
flem-ish
Jun 04 23
2810 plays
244.
  My French: Right Or Wrong.    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
My French: do I speak, understand it correctly or not? Sometimes little details matter. In most cases in this quiz you have to select the one (in)correct phrasing. From the point of view of standard French of course.No accent signs used.
Tough, 10 Qns, flem-ish, Jun 19 09
Category: French for Experts
Tough
flem-ish
1486 plays
245.
  Stories Of Disguise    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Stories Of Disguise are as old as the hills. They occur in fairy tales, ballads, epic poems, modern novels and also in the real life of some authors. Here follows a selection of well-known cases.
Average, 10 Qns, flem-ish, Jun 12 22
Category: Specific Subjects & Themes
Average
flem-ish
Jun 12 22
677 plays
246.
  Word Links    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
We often are blind to the historic links there are between words. This quiz points out some such 'unexpected' relations between words.
Average, 10 Qns, flem-ish, Nov 20 15
Category: Etymology
Average
flem-ish
1716 plays
247.
  International Political VIPs 1945-1980    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Who were the Political VIPs of the first three decades after Second World War ? Have their names stuck in the international collective memory? This quiz gives you a chance to check for yourself.
Tough, 10 Qns, flem-ish, Dec 09 14
Category: World Leaders by Year
Tough
flem-ish
1024 plays
248.
  Famous Quotations From Famous People    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
When top people say something witty , smart or simply unusual we tend to remember.- Just try and see if you remember who these quotes are from. Four options every time.
Tough, 10 Qns, flem-ish, Aug 06 05
Category: Origins of Phrases
Tough
flem-ish
2151 plays
249.
  Quotes About People And Peoples    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
We don't only gossip about individuals but also about groups of people and whole nations .What follows alludes to such 'cliches' 'and 'stereotypes'.Fortunately, quoting them need not yet mean believing them.
Average, 10 Qns, flem-ish, Oct 02 20
Category: People by Country
Average
flem-ish
Oct 02 20
3649 plays
250.
  What 's In A Word ?    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
There often is more in a word or name than meets the eye. Understanding the background and origin of a word helps us to know what we are talking about. Have a try.
Difficult, 10 Qns, flem-ish, Feb 20 23
Category: Etymology
Difficult
flem-ish
Feb 20 23
1085 plays
251.
  Sardinia: Halfway Europe and Africa    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
Sardinia is a rather enigmatic country. Its people, culture, lifestyle are markedly different from mainland Italy--yet it often had an important role in Italian politics. This quiz deals with some typical phenomena of this insufficiently known island.
Tough, 15 Qns, flem-ish, May 16 18
Category: Mixed Italy
Tough
flem-ish
584 plays
252.
  Novelties From The Past    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Innovations keep popping up. In cookery, industry, social behaviour , scientific methods, etc. The questions in this quiz are all related to such 'novelties from the past'.
Tough, 10 Qns, flem-ish, Mar 25 14
Category: Social History
Tough
flem-ish
1904 plays
253.
  Modest Musorgsky 's Operas    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Few operas are as impressive as 'Boris Godounov', an opera existing in two versions.'Khovanshchina', the story about Peter the Great, crushing the rebellion of his conservative opponents, has little to cede to it. Test yourself on your knowledge.
Tough, 10 Qns, flem-ish, Nov 15 21
Category: M
Tough
flem-ish
Nov 15 21
220 plays
254.
  Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Few painters have appealed so strongly to the imagination of the 'general public' as Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec. To such an extent that some might actually overlook how great a painter he really was. See what you know about him.
Difficult, 10 Qns, flem-ish, Oct 12 14
Category: de Toulouse-Lautrec, Henri
Difficult
flem-ish
1148 plays
255.
  Word Histories    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Words keep changing. In strange ways they may get new forms and/or new meanings.See if you can identify the correct "links".
Average, 10 Qns, flem-ish, Sep 14 23
Category: Etymology
Average
flem-ish
Sep 14 23
993 plays
256.
  Its All Greek To Me    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
When scholars and scientists need new terminology they often draw on Latin and Greek, which may give outsiders the feeling they dont dare to call a spade a spade .E.g. a simple ear infection = 'otitis'. This quiz deals with such 'creations'.
Average, 10 Qns, flem-ish, Sep 26 20
Category: Borrowed Words and Phrases
Average
flem-ish
Sep 26 20
2276 plays
257.
  First Names: Meanings And Origins    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Once first names have been given, few of us pay any further attention to what they mean or where they come from. Yet some origins may surprise us. See for yourself.
Difficult, 10 Qns, flem-ish, Nov 17 11
Category: Male and Female Names
Difficult
flem-ish
3006 plays
259.
  Greek and Latin in English    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Greek and Latin have influenced the whole Western civilisation, especially in the fields of science and learning. See how well versed you are in that type of vocabulary.
Tough, 10 Qns, flem-ish, Sep 06 03
Category: From the Same Language
Tough
flem-ish
894 plays
260.
  Titles, Honours And Other Preciosities    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Sure we are much too democratically-minded to care about such nonsense as honorary medals and ribbons and other old stuff.Except Oscars of course.-But nonetheless a little bit of knowledge about such preciosities won't do us much harm , huh ?
Tough, 10 Qns, flem-ish, Aug 26 17
Category: Power and Conflict
Tough
flem-ish
758 plays
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