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Quizzes / Other Works Authored by bracklaman
31.
  Television Riders and Their Rides    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Famous riders and famous rides (equine and mechanical) all figure here. They will all have appeared in British and US TV series at some time. I supply the clues and you identify the rider or ride.
Tough, 10 Qns, bracklaman, Dec 31 14
Category: Transportation
Tough
bracklaman
798 plays
32.
  A Postscript for Postgate   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz is a tribute to a creative man Oliver Postgate (1925-2008) who gave me fun and interest when I was growing up and delight and joy when together with my children and later their children I re-watched his animated creations on the TV.
Average, 10 Qns, bracklaman, Dec 15 12
Category: People M-P
Average
bracklaman
393 plays
33.
  Unlikely Meetings by Heroes and Horses   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Just suppose that defying the various laws of time, space and credibility that certain heroes and their horses encountered one another. Can you identify the hero or beast involved?
Average, 10 Qns, bracklaman, Aug 02 05
Category: People's Pets
Average
bracklaman
790 plays
34.
  Is There a Doctor In The House?    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Quite a simple treatment required for this quiz. I tell you the name of the Doctor and you diagnose which British TV series he/she appeared in.
Tough, 10 Qns, bracklaman, Dec 31 14
Category: British TV
Tough
bracklaman
1566 plays
35.
  British Television in the 1950s    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
British Television during the 1950s was the birthplace of many original ideas for programmes which have since been adopted, adapted or copied by later programme makers. This Quiz is for those who want to test their knowledge of British TV in the 1950s.
Average, 10 Qns, bracklaman, Oct 31 04
Category: UK Classic TV
Average
bracklaman
1362 plays
36.
  It's a Dog's Life in Cartoons and Comics    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Dogs are a favourite feature in many cartoon and comic strips. I offer a selection for you to identify the dog concerned.
Tough, 10 Qns, bracklaman, May 22 07
Category: Comics & Cartoons
Tough
bracklaman
1477 plays
37.
  Defining Words   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
I offer you an unusual word with some definitions from which to choose. What could be simpler?
Tough, 10 Qns, bracklaman, Feb 01 10
Tough
bracklaman
1269 plays
38.
  Did They Really Say That?    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Throughout history some military leaders, politicians, scientists and philosophers have made statements later disproved or discredited or that were just plain daft. Your challenge is to identify who made the remarks.
Difficult, 10 Qns, bracklaman, Mar 27 06
Difficult
bracklaman
550 plays
39.
  British Scoundrels, Villains and Eccentrics    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Britain has had it share of rogues, scoundrels and eccentrics. My challenge to you is to identify the villain or eccentric from my clues.
Tough, 10 Qns, bracklaman, Jun 09 23
Category: U.K. People
Tough
bracklaman
Jun 09 23
1231 plays
40.
  The Classics of English Literature 1    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
What do you recall about the classics of English Literature I wonder? Try this quiz and see.
Very Difficult, 10 Qns, bracklaman, Feb 20 22
Category: Literary Classics
Very Difficult
bracklaman
Feb 20 22
986 plays
41.
  Famous Old London Pubs    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
As any visitor to London, reader of English literature or student of British history will know London pubs feature strongly in the life of the United Kingdom. These inns are part of that history.
Average, 10 Qns, bracklaman, Feb 24 23
Category: Pubs & Restaurants
Average
bracklaman
Feb 24 23
1741 plays
42.
  Collected Literary Oddities Vol. 2    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Writers it seems have as many quirks and foibles as the rest of us. See if you can identify the writers from my clues.
Average, 10 Qns, bracklaman, Feb 22 15
Category: Writers & Authors
Average
bracklaman
557 plays
43.
  The Rolling English Drunkard Gives Directions    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
G. K. Chesterton's famous poem 'The Rolling English Road' has inspired this literary tour of England. Your challenge is to identify the authors, works or places from the drunken clues.
Tough, 10 Qns, bracklaman, Nov 15 20
Tough
bracklaman
Nov 15 20
559 plays
44.
  Academics, Gentlemen, Amateur Sleuths    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz highlights the so-called "Golden Age" of the detective novel in English Literature by examining the fictional careers of some academic, gentlemanly and amateur sleuths created in the 1930s and beyond.
Tough, 10 Qns, bracklaman, Dec 23 25
Tough
bracklaman
Dec 23 25
802 plays
45.
  Collected Literary Oddities Vol. 1    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz investigates some quirks and oddities of the writers, authors, poets and playwrights who have contributed to the literature I have enjoyed so much. I invite you to share them with me.
Tough, 10 Qns, bracklaman, Mar 31 23
Category: Writers & Authors
Tough
bracklaman
Mar 31 23
565 plays
46.
  British Isles Rugby Heroes    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz is about some of the all-time greats of British and Irish Rugby Union players from the 1960s to the present day. I hope you find the quiz enjoyable and with memories of the achievements of these players.
Average, 10 Qns, bracklaman, Jun 04 04
Average
bracklaman
989 plays
47.
  First Lines of English Literature Novels    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The challenge is for you to identify the novel from which the following opening line or lines may have been taken. A key word or two may be omitted from the quotation where this might have identified the novel too easily.
Tough, 10 Qns, bracklaman, Feb 26 06
Category: Famous First Lines
Tough
bracklaman
657 plays
48.
  The Classics of English Literature 3    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
My third attempt to tease you with a Quiz about some of the classics of English Literature. I hope this is both fun and testing. Try it and see.
Difficult, 10 Qns, bracklaman, Feb 20 22
Category: Literary Classics
Difficult
bracklaman
Feb 20 22
683 plays
49.
  A Literary Gazetteer of Wales    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Wales is much more than a Land of Song. I offer you a literary guided tour of my homeland with clues to famous authors and story settings and ask you to tell me where in Wales they lived or were based.
Tough, 10 Qns, bracklaman, Jun 27 07
Category: Writers & Authors
Tough
bracklaman
354 plays
50.
  Which Fictional Characters Lived Here?    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
As a temporary Christmas postman (a common job for students in the 1960s) I used to think what a wonderful delivery round I could have if only famous fictional characters lived on my patch. In this quiz I've got their addresses. Help me deliver?
Tough, 10 Qns, bracklaman, Apr 25 08
Tough
bracklaman
818 plays
51.
  My World Cup Literary Eleven    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
So I thought, why not see what sort of Soccer team I could put together from the characters in the novels, history books, plays and poems on my bookshelf. See if you can identify the players I've selected for Bracklaman's World Cup Literary Eleven?
Tough, 10 Qns, bracklaman, Jun 07 22
Tough
bracklaman
Jun 07 22
904 plays
52.
  Rugby Heroes of Wales    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This could be filed in the History Section so long ago, since Wales had any decent Rugby Heroes to revere. Flavours of the 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s. Good Luck.
Tough, 10 Qns, bracklaman, Mar 09 09
Category: Wales
Tough
bracklaman
1119 plays
53.
  I Ask You Is It Bad To Steal From The Bard?    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Shakespeare has been a fruitful source of literary inspiration for many authors in the USA and the UK. Many have 'stolen' or 'borrowed' lines from his poetic works to become titles of their novels or plays. Can you identify the source?
Tough, 10 Qns, bracklaman, Nov 12 06
Category: Name the Play
Tough
bracklaman
952 plays
54.
  Money Through The Ages    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The Latin term "moneta" - "money" dates from 344 BC when the Roman Lucius Furius built a Temple with its own Mint. Please note in this quiz pence and pennies are the same and all questions relate to pre 1970.
Tough, 10 Qns, bracklaman, May 25 15
Tough
bracklaman
637 plays
55.
  Medieval Gossip Columnists    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Medieval chroniclers were usually members of monastic orders. This quiz looks at chroniclers covering the turbulent reigns of Henry II and his sons Richard I and John.
Difficult, 10 Qns, bracklaman, Jul 04 04
Category: UK History
Difficult
bracklaman
599 plays
56.
  Welsh Americans    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Wales is small country with an area of just 20,780 sq km/8,021 sq miles, but it has a big heart and has made a disproportionate contribution to the history of the USA. Try my quiz and see if you agree.
Difficult, 10 Qns, bracklaman, Aug 12 05
Category: U.S.A. People
Difficult
bracklaman
366 plays
57.
  British Surnames - 1    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Some questions which focus on some common British surnames and their likely origins. How many can you identify?
Difficult, 10 Qns, bracklaman, Sep 10 05
Category: Surnames
Difficult
bracklaman
1213 plays
58.
  Rugby Union - British Isles 1960s    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Everyone described in this quiz either played for Wales during the 1960s, or against them in that period. For the true Rugby Union buff but with some interesting comments I hope.
Difficult, 10 Qns, bracklaman, May 27 04
Category: Wales
Difficult
bracklaman
426 plays
59.
  Imaginary People in Literature, TV and Film 2    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Second in my series. Hopefully, a little more challenging this time. A Who's Who of Imaginary People who populate our novels, plays, TV programmes and films. You are asked to identify the characters concerned.
Tough, 10 Qns, bracklaman, Feb 26 06
Tough
bracklaman
1124 plays
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