31.

  Famous Horses and their Famous Riders    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

For centuries a man's horse was what cars are now, and you couldn't get from here to there quickly without one. Whether you were a royal or a rebel, an emperor or a thief, you had the need for a steed. Try to match the horse with the rider.

Average, 10 Qns, paulmallon, Jan 20 17

Category: World History Specific

Average
paulmallon
872 plays

32.

  Questionable Songs (Each title is a question)    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Songs can express an emotion, tell a secret, and even make the world go 'round. Musical numbers can also provide us with vital, as well as trivial, information. See if you can answer these musical questions.

Average, 10 Qns, paulmallon, Feb 13 16

Category: Questions in Titles

Average
paulmallon
717 plays

33.

  Silly/Funny Worldwide City/Place Names    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

You're from where?! Seriously, these ten cities will have you scratching your head when you try to imagine what the folks who named them were thinking when they stuck them with their monikers. Don't expect to guess too many, just have fun.

Average, 10 Qns, paulmallon, Jan 01 26

Category: Place Names

Average
paulmallon
Jan 01 26
1959 plays

34.

  Ladies and Gentlemen: Mr. Neil Diamond    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Neil Diamond has been entertaining us for decades with his distinctive voice and style, but how much do you actually know about the man and his music? What do you say, let's find out, shall we?

Average, 10 Qns, paulmallon, Nov 06 12

Category: Diamond, Neil

Average
paulmallon
714 plays

35.

  What Elvis Movie is this Song From?    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

The King has made a lot of movies, and Lord knows he's sung a lot of songs. Can you match the Elvis song to the movie in which it was sung? If you don't at least try, you ain't nothin' but a hound dog.

Average, 10 Qns, paulmallon, Jul 17 12

Category: Presley, Elvis

Average
paulmallon
451 plays

36.

  Can you ID these World Cities by Their Nicknames?    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Many people know "The Big Apple" is New York City and "The Big Easy" is New Orleans. But other cities around the globe have sobriquets as well. Let's take a trip and see how many you know.

Average, 10 Qns, paulmallon, Jun 15 14

Category: Nicknames for Places

Average
paulmallon
1644 plays

37.

  Signature Songs-Part 20-The Finale    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Welcome to my 20th, and last "Signature Songs" quiz. Many singers have recorded a special tune with which they will long be associated. I'll give you the titles of ten songs. See if you can name the singer or group best known for singing them.

Average, 10 Qns, paulmallon, Jan 10 15

Category: Signature Songs

Average
paulmallon
703 plays

38.

  Mayhem, Murderers and Femme Fatales    

Multiple Choice

 15 Qns

History, movies, and even the Bible are full of criminals. Their misdeeds have lived on long after their deaths. Following is an eclectic group of fifteen crimes and criminals...see how many you can remember.

Average, 15 Qns, paulmallon, Jul 10 17

Category: Thematic People

Average
paulmallon
844 plays

39.

  "Signature Songs" of Singers or Groups-Part 11    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

This is a follow up to my "Signature Songs"-Part 10. Many singers have recorded one special tune with which they will long be associated. I'll give you the titles of ten songs. See if you can name the singer or group best known for singing them.

Average, 10 Qns, paulmallon, Mar 10 14

Category: Signature Songs

Average
paulmallon
618 plays

40.

  Elvis Didn't Die Alone: Ten August 16 Deaths    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Throughout the ages many thousands have gone to the heartbreak hotel on August 16. The King is perhaps the most well known, but a lot of other famous folks left us crying in the chapel on the same date. Here are ten who got us all shook up!

Average, 10 Qns, paulmallon, May 22 12

Category: Death Becomes Them

Average
paulmallon
729 plays

41.

  A Trip to The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame is reserved for the best of the best...songs, singers, groups, songwriters, record producers, musicians, and DJs, etc. In 1982, Joan Jett sang, "I Love Rock & Roll". I'm guessing you do too. Let's visit.

Tough, 10 Qns, paulmallon, Jan 17 15

Category: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Tough
paulmallon
682 plays

42.

  The Marvelous Music of Irving Berlin    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Irving Berlin, born Israel Isidore Beilin (Russia, 1888), was one of the most prolific songwriters of all time. He wrote well over 1,000 tunes, 25 of which became number one hits. I'll give you some lyrics-see if you can tell what songs they are from.

Average, 10 Qns, paulmallon, Sep 20 13

Category: Berlin, Irving

Average
paulmallon
338 plays

43.

  The Final Curtain: Actors & Actresses Last Roles    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

All good things must come to an end, including the careers of Hollywood stars. Whether by retirement, illness, or death, each must eventually face "The Final Curtain". Here are 10 famous stars last roles; can you choose what film they took place in?

Average, 10 Qns, paulmallon, Sep 06 14

Category: Name the Movie

Average
paulmallon
725 plays

44.

  Hey, Hey, It's ...    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Hey, Hey, It's ... the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, N.Y. The greats in this quiz have been voted a Most Valuable Player (MVP) in consecutive years. See if you can name the first player at each position to have done so.

Average, 10 Qns, paulmallon, May 13 14

Category: MLB Hall of Fame

Average
paulmallon
496 plays

45.

  Dead Too Soon: Famous Folks Who Died Young    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

An old adage says "Life begins at 40" but a lot of quite famous (and some infamous) folks never even got close. Some you'll know and some will posssibly surprise you. It might be a good idea to take this quiz FAST!

Tough, 10 Qns, paulmallon, Feb 20 22

Category: Died Young

Tough
paulmallon
Feb 20 22
1404 plays

46.

  Let's Start With an Easy One! For Kids    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

When I was a kid one of the things I loved to do was play sports. Back then only boys could play Little League baseball. Now girls can also play and they even have their own leagues. And that's true of other sports too. Let's talk sports, OK?

Easier, 10 Qns, paulmallon, Jul 07 13

Category: Sports for Kids

Easier
paulmallon
1028 plays

47.

  Let's Spend Some TIME at The Movies    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

All the questions in this quiz are about chronologically-titled films. Some will be about specific times or parts of days, others about certain days of the week, month or year. Just take your time and enjoy!

Average, 10 Qns, paulmallon, Nov 07 12

Category: Common Titles

Average
paulmallon
612 plays

48.

  Sock it To Me!    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Pugilism, "The Sweet Science": Boxing! Wait for the bell and protect yourself at all times. I hope you don't go down for the count, as many of these fight losers did, some never to rise again.

Average, 10 Qns, paulmallon, Apr 13 14

Category: Boxing

Average
paulmallon
306 plays

49.

  Goodbye Cruel World: Folks Who Committed Suicide    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Many people, rich or poor, have taken their own lives for reasons sometimes known only to themselves, sometimes for reasons they shared. Can you answer these questions about who, where, when or why they said "goodbye cruel world"?

Tough, 10 Qns, paulmallon, Oct 22 17

Category: Famous Deaths - Difficult

Tough
paulmallon
1131 plays

50.

  For He's a Jolly Good Felon...    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

People can be labelled felons for a variety of crimes. Some men who landed in the hoosegow weren't all bad. In fact they were thought to be jolly old boys by many at one time. Here are ten such folks. Enjoy the quiz but no cheating!

Average, 10 Qns, paulmallon, Apr 26 13

Category: Felons & Criminals

Average
paulmallon
628 plays

51.

  My 100th Quiz: "Signature Songs"-Part 18    

Multiple Choice

 15 Qns

My 100th quiz is a follow-up to "Signature Songs" Parts 1-17. Many singers have recorded one special tune with which they will long be associated. I'll give you the titles of 15 songs, see if you can name the singers/groups best known for recording them.

Average, 15 Qns, paulmallon, Aug 20 14

Category: Signature Songs

Average
paulmallon
626 plays

52.

  Tom, Dick or Harry?    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

All the questions in this quiz will pertain to people whose first name is some variation of Tom, Dick or Harry. They come from a wide variety of fields and places, so they're not just any Tom, Dick or Harry. Have fun:-)

Average, 10 Qns, paulmallon, Jun 27 12

Category: First Names

Average
paulmallon
854 plays

53.

  She Ain't Heavy She's My Sister: Celebrity Sibling    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

As the old saying goes, "you can pick your friends, but you can't pick your relatives". While some of these sisters don't share the same last name, they do share one important thing - proud parents! Enjoy.

Tough, 10 Qns, paulmallon, Mar 01 20

Category: Celebrity Families

Tough
paulmallon
Mar 01 20
847 plays

54.

  Trivia Potpourri: 10 Questions from 10 Categories    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

For my 50th quiz, I will ask one question from each of the 10 categories in which I have previously written a quiz, so this will truly be a "mixed bag". I hope you enjoy it.

Tough, 10 Qns, paulmallon, Dec 12 12

Category: Mixed 10 Qn Difficult A

Tough
paulmallon
1000 plays

55.

  Cinematic Cuisine: "Tasty" Movies    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

There's just something about going to a flick that seems to whet the appetite. (Popcorn anyone?) The title of each film will contain either a specific food, drink or meal. Bon appetit and enjoy the movies!

Average, 10 Qns, paulmallon, May 04 12

Category: Common Titles

Average
paulmallon
782 plays

56.

  I'm in a New York State of Mind: N.Y. Trivia    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Times Square, Broadway, St. Patrick's Cathedral, and Yankee Stadium are all in "New Yawk". The Brooklyn Dodgers and New York Giants once played baseball there and many famous people lived or died there. Let's visit "The City That Never Sleeps".

Tough, 10 Qns, paulmallon, Nov 26 20

Category: Mixed New York

Tough
paulmallon
Nov 26 20
466 plays

57.

  If I 'd Known, I 'd Have Stayed in Bed That Day    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

In 1918, during WWI, a soldier named Irving Berlin wrote, "Oh, How I Hate to Get Up In The Morning". In retrospect these folks, some famous, some not, would have been a lot better off if they had stayed in bed on a certain, fateful day.

Average, 10 Qns, paulmallon, Jun 16 13

Category: Infamy

Average
paulmallon
590 plays

58.

  It's a Mystery to Me-Authors & Their Crimefighte    

Multiple Choice

 15 Qns

Part of the enjoyment of reading is familiarity with the characters. The following have appeared in numerous novels by the same author...can you name the creator or creations of these crime-fighters and crime writers?

Average, 15 Qns, paulmallon, Dec 25 16

Category: Fictional Detectives

Average
paulmallon
719 plays

59.

  First Mates: Their First Spouses    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Apparently the part of the wedding vows that states "til death do us part" didn't mean all that much to a lot of famous people. All of the following have been married at least four times, but do you know who was their FIRST mate?

Tough, 10 Qns, paulmallon, Aug 19 21

Category: Celeb Couples

Tough
paulmallon
Aug 19 21
1000 plays

60.

  Signature Songs of Singers or Groups-Part 12    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

This is a follow up to my "Signature Songs"-Part 11. Many singers have recorded one special tune with which they will long be associated. I'll give you the titles of ten songs. See if you can name the singer or group best known for singing them.

Average, 10 Qns, paulmallon, Mar 10 14

Category: Signature Songs

Average
paulmallon
784 plays

61.

  Take Me Out To The Ball Game    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Whether it's a stadium, park, field, pitch or court, in just about every sport, a team fares better when playing at home. Let's see what you know about some famous team venues, and the squads that play or played there.

Average, 10 Qns, paulmallon, Aug 14 14

Category: Sports Stadiums

Average
paulmallon
573 plays

62.

  Kissin' Cousins: Famous Folks Who Wed Their Kin    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

The phrase "all in the family" conjures up pleasant memories of shared family moments, but the following folks may have taken it a bit too literally when they thought that marrying one of their cousins was a good idea. Can you identify them?

Tough, 10 Qns, paulmallon, Jun 02 17

Category: Who Am I?

Tough
paulmallon
707 plays

63.

  "You Can Quote Me": Who said it?    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Sometimes it may be a good idea to keep your thoughts to yourself. Yet there are times where you feel you really need to say what's on your mind. Here are 10 folks who spoke up. See if you can identify them.

Average, 10 Qns, paulmallon, Aug 16 13

Category: Famous Quotes for Experts

Average
paulmallon
889 plays

64.

  You're in the Army Now-Global Stars in the Service    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Almost everyone knows Elvis Presley was in the U.S. Army, John F. Kennedy in the Navy, and that Prince Harry served in the British Army. Many other famous people also served their countries with honor. Here are ten.

Tough, 10 Qns, paulmallon, Jul 23 13

Category: For Experts

Tough
paulmallon
715 plays

65.

  I'll be "CC"ing You! Both Names Start with "C"    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Charlie Chan and the Cheshire Cat are fictional characters and thus don't qualify for this quiz. The following 10 real people start both their first and last names with the third letter of the alphabet. Let's "C" what you know about them.

Average, 10 Qns, paulmallon, Dec 28 12

Category: Initials

Average
paulmallon
580 plays

66.

  It's All Relative Anyway-Famous Worldwide Kinfolk    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

There is a familiar saying, "You can pick your friends, but you can't pick your relatives". Sometimes that's a good thing, other times, not so much. Let's see which of these you "kin" figure out.(This is an Author Challenge Quiz).

Average, 10 Qns, paulmallon, Aug 10 13

Category: Friends & Relatives

Average
paulmallon
476 plays

67.

  Somebody Call a Doctor! : Medical Thrillers    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Some books are best read with the lights ON, including this assortment of medical thrillers. You may have read some of them, but the question is: Can you recall who wrote them?

Average, 10 Qns, paulmallon, Feb 23 12

Category: Thrillers

Average
paulmallon
652 plays

68.

  "Heaven Can Wait": Folks Who Lived 100 Years    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

"Dead Too Soon", one of my earlier quizzes, dealt with people who died before age 35. This is the "flip side", people who managed to live until at least 100 'ere the Grim Reaper came calling. Enjoy the quiz and "live long and prosper"!

Tough, 10 Qns, paulmallon, Sep 23 20

Category: Famous Deaths - Difficult

Tough
paulmallon
Sep 23 20
565 plays

69.

  Not All My Ex's Live in Texas    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

I'll name a celebrity and ask you to name which of their most spouses has been "Ex'd". Many of these folks have been married several times and have many exes, so pay attention to the dates.

Tough, 10 Qns, paulmallon, Jul 31 12

Category: Celeb Couples

Tough
paulmallon
647 plays

70.

  Mr. Blackwell's Worst Dressed List    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Anytime you're on a list you want to be at the top, right? Maybe not this one. For 35 years Hollywood critic, Mr. Blackwell has named his list of 10 clumsily clad celebrities. All quotations are from Mr. Blackwell's biography.

Tough, 10 Qns, paulmallon, Jun 29 21

Category: Fashion & Beauty Mixture

Tough
paulmallon
Jun 29 21
773 plays

71.

  Wedding Belles-Once Was Not Enough    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

If a belle is lucky she will hear her own wedding bells only once because she found the right guy the first time. These belles have not been so fortunate and as a result they have heard wedding bells more times than they would like.

Average, 10 Qns, paulmallon, Dec 12 12

Category: Who Am I?

Average
paulmallon
418 plays

72.

  "Oh Brother, Where Art Thou?"- Famous Siblings    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Wilbur had Orville, Cain had Abel, and who can forget the Smothers brothers? History is filled with many brother/brother and sister/brother pairings. Many were good guys, others not so good. Let's see what you know about this band of brothers.

Tough, 10 Qns, paulmallon, Mar 15 14

Category: Friends & Relatives

Tough
paulmallon
735 plays

73.

  Signature Songs" of Singers or Groups-Part 17    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

This is a follow-up to "Signature Songs-Parts 1- 16. Many singers have recorded one special tune with which they will long be associated. I'll give you the titles of ten songs. See if you can name the singers or groups best known for recording them.

Average, 10 Qns, paulmallon, Apr 22 14

Category: Signature Songs

Average
paulmallon
783 plays

74.

  Signature Songs of Singers and Groups-Part 19    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

This is a follow up to my "Signature Songs"-Parts 1-18 quizzes. Many singers have recorded a special tune with which they will long be associated. I'll give you the titles of ten songs. See if you can name the singer or group best known for singing it.

Average, 10 Qns, paulmallon, Nov 20 14

Category: Signature Songs

Average
paulmallon
734 plays

75.

  Coming to America-Noteworthy Naturalized Citizens    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

For centuries, millions have flocked to the shores of the United States seeking citizenship. Most settled into America's daily life, while others became quite well known. Here are ten noteworthy folks who came to become famous Americans, "naturally".

Average, 10 Qns, paulmallon, Apr 23 14

Category: U.S.A. People

Average
paulmallon
391 plays

76.

  Hip, Hip, Hoo-"Ray"-Guys named Ray/Raymond    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

They come from various areas. We have actors, authors, a singer, a golfer, a musician, a hamburger king and a politician. But this ar"ray" of guys does have one thing in common. They are all named Ray or Raymond.

Tough, 10 Qns, paulmallon, Nov 11 14

Category: First Names Q-S

Tough
paulmallon
466 plays

77.

  School Dazed: Very Famous Non-College Graduates    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

We've all heard it a million times..."if you want to make something of yourself you need a four year college degree". These famous folks didn't get one and still managed to do OK. Put on your thinking cap and see if you can identify them.

Tough, 10 Qns, paulmallon, Jul 31 12

Category: Famous People for Experts

Tough
paulmallon
402 plays

78.

  The Novels of Robert B. Parker    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

America lost a national treasure when Robert Brown Parker, best-known for his "Spenser" series, passed away January 18, 2010. He wrote over 60 novels and as soon as I finished each one, my eager anticipation for his next would begin. Enjoy!

Average, 10 Qns, paulmallon, Jul 18 13

Category: Parker, Robert B

Average
paulmallon
221 plays

79.

  Signature Songs of Singers or Groups-Part 14    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

This is a follow up to my "Signature Songs"-Parts 1-13 quizzes. Many singers have recorded a special tune with which they will long be associated. I'll give you the titles of ten songs. See if you can name the singer or group best known for singing it.

Average, 10 Qns, paulmallon, Nov 16 22

Category: Signature Songs

Average
paulmallon
Nov 16 22
553 plays

80.

  "Sam I Am": Men named Sam, Sammy, Samuel    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

What's in a name? There are multiple ways to use the moniker Sam, just as there are many men who have been known to use one variation or another. Can you figure out which Sam I Am?

Average, 10 Qns, paulmallon, Jun 30 12

Category: First Names Q-S

Average
paulmallon
566 plays