31.

  "Edward II" - Marlowe's Classic History Play    

Multiple Choice

 25 Qns

Sex, violence, horror, power, tragedy - these are all at the core of Christopher Marlowe's most "finished" play. These questions are on the action and the characters of the drama.

Tough, 25 Qns, Philian, Feb 15 04

Category: Marlowe, Christopher

Tough
Philian
635 plays

32.

  Do You Know "The Merchant of Venice" Story?    

Multiple Choice

 25 Qns

Test your knowledge with these questions which are all about the action and the characters in "The Merchant of Venice".

Tough, 25 Qns, Philian, May 15 06

Category: Merchant of Venice

Tough
Philian
2372 plays

33.

  "Richard II" - How well do you know the action?    

Multiple Choice

 25 Qns

It is both a history play and a tragedy. All these questions on "Richard II" are factual ones based entirely on the text.

Average, 25 Qns, Philian, Apr 30 03

Category: Richard II

Average
Philian
587 plays

34.

  "Five Go to Mystery Moor" - Enid Blyton    

Multiple Choice

 15 Qns

Try your skill with one of the most gripping "Famous Five" mysteries. Answer the questions as the mist sweeps in from the sea and the children stumble across danger near an old railway line.

Average, 15 Qns, Philian, Mar 30 07

Recommended for grades: 5,6,7,8

Category: Famous Five

Average
Philian
1207 plays

35.

  "Kidnapped" by Robert L. Stevenson    

Multiple Choice

 15 Qns

Follow David Balfour's adventures in the Highlands of Scotland where he meets the famous Alan Breck Stewart and then has to run for his life.

Average, 15 Qns, Philian, Oct 17 17

Recommended for grades: 5,6,7

Category: Stevenson, Robert Louis

Average
Philian
772 plays

36.

  Richard I - The Truth Not the Myth    

Multiple Choice

 15 Qns

Many myths have grown up around this famous king of England. The truth reveals another but no less interesting story. Try out these questions and see.

Tough, 15 Qns, Philian, Nov 12 14

Category: Richard I

Tough
Philian
1286 plays

37.

  More British Comics and Their Characters    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Check out once again those remarkable characters from British comics such as "Dandy", "Beano", "June", "Bunty", "Girl", "Eagle" and many more.

Average, 10 Qns, Philian, Jan 10 06

Category: Comics

Average
Philian
2241 plays

38.

  King John    

Multiple Choice

 15 Qns

Was King John the most wicked man to sit on the throne of England? Find out now by answering these multi-choice questions.

Average, 15 Qns, Philian, Oct 12 13

Category: John

Average
Philian
1759 plays

39.

  "Five Go Down to the Sea" -Enid Blyton    

Multiple Choice

 15 Qns

A mysterious light in a lonely tower, a secret passageway and a very suspicious farmer. Try the questions on this classic "Famous Five" adventure.

Average, 15 Qns, Philian, Apr 29 04

Recommended for grades: 5,6,7,8

Category: Famous Five

Average
Philian
1014 plays

40.

  "Five Go Off to Camp" - Enid Blyton    

Multiple Choice

 15 Qns

This is the story where the Five meet the "Spook Trains" and go to a farm where all is not as it seems. Watch George lose her temper yet again as you follow these questions.

Average, 15 Qns, Philian, Apr 29 04

Recommended for grades: 5,6,7,8

Category: Famous Five

Average
Philian
1027 plays

41.

  Northumberland - The Northern Beauty    

Multiple Choice

 15 Qns

This quiz is about the most beautiful and the most northerly county in England - Northumberland. It is a multi-choice test on the famous places and famous people of this county.

Average, 15 Qns, Philian, Oct 09 18

Category: Northeast England

Average
Philian
1642 plays

42.

  All about Newcastle - a Geordie Challenge    

Multiple Choice

 15 Qns

This is a quiz about the important places and the interesting people who have lived in Newcastle Upon Tyne.

Average, 15 Qns, Philian, Jul 11 25

Category: Northeast England

Average
Philian
Jul 11 25
2179 plays

43.

  Noddy's Friends and Toytown Characters    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

All these questions are based on the "Make Way for Noddy" television series taken from Enid Blyton's books. Check out what you have noticed about Noddy's friends and the people of Toytown.

Easier, 10 Qns, Philian, May 12 03

Category: Noddy

Easier
Philian
1322 plays

44.

  Are You As Good As Sherlock Holmes?    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

In each of the following questions you will try to come to the same conclusion as the master detective or identify the clue that led him to his conclusion. All the puzzles are directly from the works of Arthur Conan Doyle. Beware red herrings!

Tough, 10 Qns, Philian, Jan 05 17

Category: Sherlock Holmes Mixture

Tough
Philian
2431 plays

45.

  Lake District Places and People    

Multiple Choice

 15 Qns

Test yourself with these multi-choice questions about the people and places of the English Lake District.

Average, 15 Qns, Philian, May 01 20

Category: Northwest England

Average
Philian
May 01 20
1680 plays

46.

  William II - known as William Rufus    

Multiple Choice

 15 Qns

William II, his father and his brothers all imposed their grip upon the newly-conquered England. Try this multi-choice quiz about the second King in the dynasty started by William I.

Average, 15 Qns, Philian, Apr 30 16

Category: House of Normandy

Average
Philian
1284 plays

47.

  Perry Mason on the Case    

Multiple Choice

 15 Qns

The clue is usually in the question ! Can you spot the titles of these Perry Mason cases as created by Erle Stanley Gardner in books. Some of the tales also appeared in the television series.

Tough, 15 Qns, Philian, Mar 21 04

Category: Gardner, Erle Stanley

Tough
Philian
699 plays

48.

  Edward VII - King in Waiting    

Multiple Choice

 15 Qns

The eldest son of Queen Victoria had to wait many years before he became king. Find out about his life and times in this multi-choice quiz.

Average, 15 Qns, Philian, May 17 18

Category: House of Saxe-Coburg (until 1917)

Average
Philian
1948 plays

49.

  William III and Mary II    

Multiple Choice

 15 Qns

A revolution and a joint monarchy. What do you know about the life and times of William of Orange and Queen Mary?

Average, 15 Qns, Philian, Jul 04 04

Category: House of Orange

Average
Philian
1462 plays

50.

  "Five Have a Wonderful Time" - Enid Blyton    

Multiple Choice

 15 Qns

This is the adventure with the mysterious Faynights Castle and the fair-folk. Join Julian, Dick, George, Anne and Timmy as they solve the mystery of the missing scientists.

Average, 15 Qns, Philian, Feb 23 07

Recommended for grades: 5,6,7,8

Category: Famous Five

Average
Philian
988 plays

51.

  "Five Go Off in a Caravan" - Enid Blyton    

Multiple Choice

 15 Qns

Apes, elephants and criminals all play their part when the Famous Five actually go off in two caravans for an adventure in the hills. Follow their journey with these multi-choice questions.

Average, 15 Qns, Philian, Apr 29 04

Recommended for grades: 5,6,7,8

Category: Famous Five

Average
Philian
995 plays

52.

  Words by Decade 1941-1950    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Some people regard the 1940s as the pivotal decade of the century. World War II and the prospect of nuclear explosions continued to keep the new vocabulary flowing.

Tough, 10 Qns, Philian, Nov 02 24

Category: Words by Decade

Tough
Philian
Nov 02 24
2354 plays

53.

  Marty Robbins "Ballad of the Alamo"    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

It's history, it's tragedy, it's music. Do you know the story of the Alamo that Marty Robbins retold ? All the questions are based on the lyrics of this famous song.

Average, 10 Qns, Philian, Oct 30 04

Category: Robbins, Marty

Average
Philian
1338 plays

54.

  Richard II - Richard of Bordeaux    

Multiple Choice

 15 Qns

Very few kings in British History have given up the crown. Meet Richard II who abdicated. This quiz is about key people and key events in his troubled life.

Average, 15 Qns, Philian, Nov 07 14

Category: Richard II

Average
Philian
906 plays

55.

  Edward I Test    

Multiple Choice

 15 Qns

They called him "Longshanks" and the "Hammer of the Scots". Try these questions about the man who put an end to the so-called "Braveheart" William Wallace.

Tough, 15 Qns, Philian, Mar 19 06

Category: Edward I

Tough
Philian
1162 plays

56.

  Edward III    

Multiple Choice

 15 Qns

From triumph in France to the incapacity of old age, Edward III's reign brought military victories but also foolish errors. Trace his career with the multi-choice questions.

Tough, 15 Qns, Philian, Nov 21 13

Category: Edward III

Tough
Philian
1023 plays

57.

  Henry I - Youngest Son of the Conqueror    

Multiple Choice

 15 Qns

Henry I's early life was dominated by his elder brothers and his father. In later years it was blighted by the loss of his son. Check out the details of his life and times by tackling this quiz.

Tough, 15 Qns, Philian, Mar 05 13

Category: House of Normandy

Tough
Philian
1110 plays

58.

  Best Foot Forward for this Footwear    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Throughout the ages people have needed shoes or other forms of footwear. Try these questions on for size and fashion. Strut your stuff as you tiptoe through these multiple-choice questions.

Tough, 10 Qns, Philian, Jan 09 06

Category: Footwear

Tough
Philian
3476 plays

59.

  I Take My Hat Off To You - Well, Hats, Actually    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Headgear of all sorts crops up in this quiz. Can you select the item to suit each description? All questions are multiple-choice.

Tough, 10 Qns, Philian, Mar 08 14

Category: Hats

Tough
Philian
1994 plays

60.

  "The Big Sleep" by Raymond Chandler    

Multiple Choice

 15 Qns

"The Big Sleep" is one of Raymond Chandler's best novels. Walk the "mean streets" with Philip Marlowe as you answer these questions on the original book.

Average, 15 Qns, Philian, Aug 01 03

Category: C

Average
Philian
502 plays

61.

  Henry III - King of England    

Multiple Choice

 15 Qns

Henry III reigned for many years and yet remains a largely unknown king. Find out more about his life and times by answering the following questions.

Tough, 15 Qns, Philian, Jul 17 04

Category: Henry III

Tough
Philian
668 plays

62.

  Jim Reeves Lyric Titles    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

This is a simple multiple choice quiz on the titles of some of the most famous songs recorded by Jim Reeves.

Average, 10 Qns, Philian, Oct 12 03

Category: Reeves, Jim

Average
Philian
1852 plays

63.

  Henry IV - the First Lancastrian King    

Multiple Choice

 15 Qns

He seized the throne from his cousin, faced several rebellions and passed the crown on to the hero of Agincourt.

Average, 15 Qns, Philian, Jan 08 08

Category: House of Lancaster

Average
Philian
1313 plays

64.

  "Swallowdale" by Arthur Ransome    

Multiple Choice

 15 Qns

"Swallowdale" is Arthur Ransome's second children's book and it continues the adventures of the "Swallows and Amazons" back at the lake once more and plunged literally into disaster.

Average, 15 Qns, Philian, May 06 13

Category: Ransome, Arthur

Average
Philian
386 plays

65.

  Movies with Flowers in the Title    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Try for the sweet smell of success by pruning your way through the questions about these movies which all have the names of flowers in their titles.

Tough, 10 Qns, Philian, Dec 14 03

Category: Common Titles

Tough
Philian
2290 plays

66.

  "Swallows and Amazons" Part 3    

Multiple Choice

 15 Qns

Arthur Ransome's "Swallows and Amazons" is the most famous book in the series of 12. Here are some multi-choice questions to get you thinking on what happens in Book 1.

Average, 15 Qns, Philian, Mar 20 06

Category: Ransome, Arthur

Average
Philian
423 plays

67.

  "Pigeon Post" - a brilliant adventure    

Multiple Choice

 15 Qns

All of Arthur Ransome's "Swallows and Amazons" stories are good but "Pigeon Post" is the one that won the big Carnegie Medal. Can you sail away with a prize as well ?

Easier, 15 Qns, Philian, Apr 28 20

Category: Ransome, Arthur

Easier
Philian
Apr 28 20
344 plays

68.

  Thriller Titles by Alistair MacLean    

Multiple Choice

 15 Qns

"The Guns of Navarone" and "Where Eagles Dare" are just two of the books written by master thriller author Alistair MacLean. Can you spot or complete some of the many others ?

Average, 15 Qns, Philian, Apr 07 08

Category: MacLean, Alistair

Average
Philian
586 plays

69.

  "Winter Holiday" by Arthur Ransome    

Multiple Choice

 15 Qns

What could be better than curling up by a fire and reading Arthur Ransome's "Winter Holiday"? I hope you have the same pleasure answering questions about it.

Average, 15 Qns, Philian, May 15 03

Category: Ransome, Arthur

Average
Philian
339 plays

70.

  George I - the first Hanoverian King    

Multiple Choice

 15 Qns

George I's knowledge of the English Language was minimal, yet he reigned on the English throne for many years. Try these questions on his life and times to see what happened during his reign.

Average, 15 Qns, Philian, Oct 09 06

Category: House of Hanover

Average
Philian
802 plays

71.

  "Swallows and Amazons" Part 1    

Multiple Choice

 15 Qns

All these questions are on the first book "Swallows and Amazons" which started the wonderful series by Arthur Ransome.

Average, 15 Qns, Philian, May 30 14

Category: Ransome, Arthur

Average
Philian
494 plays

72.

  Words by Decade 1931-1940    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

This is a decade that begins with the Depression and ends with the Second World War. Check out the only thing not in short supply and that is new words entering English and American English dictionaries.

Tough, 10 Qns, Philian, Apr 24 19

Category: Words by Decade

Tough
Philian
2366 plays

73.

  "Swallows and Amazons" Part 2    

Multiple Choice

 15 Qns

Here's a quiz with a simple question on each one of the twelve "Swallows and Amazons" books by Arthur Ransome. "Barbecued Billygoats, it's too easy !" says Captain Nancy.

Average, 15 Qns, Philian, Mar 20 06

Category: Ransome, Arthur

Average
Philian
467 plays

74.

  Nostalgia for British Children's Writers    

Multiple Choice

 25 Qns

Prize-winners and popular series. What do you know of British children's writers and books of the twentieth century? Try this multi-choice quiz for yesterday's children (and today's).

Tough, 25 Qns, Philian, Jul 28 22

Recommended for grades: 5,6,7,8

Category: Kid Lit General

Tough
Philian
Jul 28 22
1281 plays

75.

  Basic "Biggles" Quiz - Captain W.E.Johns' Air Ace.    

Multiple Choice

 15 Qns

This quiz is for those of you who have ever read a "Biggles" book. "Biggles" is the famous flying ace created by Captain W.E.Johns.

Average, 15 Qns, Philian, May 09 03

Category: Johns, W.E.

Average
Philian
366 plays

76.

  Nostalgia - Magic Moments in Children's Stories    

Multiple Choice

 25 Qns

We all remember the exciting moments in the books we read when we were children. Or do we? Test your memory or work out what happens from the questions given here.

Difficult, 25 Qns, Philian, May 01 21

Recommended for grades: 5,6,7,8

Category: Kid Lit General

Difficult
Philian
May 01 21
1735 plays

77.

  Movies with the Time of Day in the Title    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

"I wouldn't give him the time of day," we sometimes say.But movie titles often do this for you. Trace your way through twenty four hours with these 10 "Time of Day" questions.

Tough, 10 Qns, Philian, Nov 10 03

Category: Common Titles

Tough
Philian
1952 plays

78.

  "The Picts and the Martyrs" - Arthur Ransome    

Multiple Choice

 15 Qns

This is the last complete northern lakes story of the "Swallows and Amazons" series. See how the Amazons and the D's deal with the dreaded Great Aunt.

Average, 15 Qns, Philian, Jun 24 03

Category: Ransome, Arthur

Average
Philian
310 plays

79.

  "The Call of the Wild" by Jack London    

Multiple Choice

 15 Qns

A story of love and endurance that has been a classic of children's literature from the day it was written. Struggle through the Arctic snows with Buck and his different owners.

Average, 15 Qns, Philian, Feb 18 26

Recommended for grades: 5,6,7,8

Category: London, Jack

Average
Philian
Feb 18 26
1287 plays

80.

  "Lassie Come-Home" by Eric Knight    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

This is the book that started the whole "Lassie" series of books, films and television series. Use the multi-choice questions to check out what you already know.

Average, 10 Qns, Philian, Nov 10 16

Category: Knight, Eric

Average
Philian
517 plays