31.

  Memorable Photographs of the 20th Century    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Is photography art? Some say yes, others disagree. In any case, there's no denying the impact of photographs that capture images of major events and famous people. How many of these photographs have you seen?

Average, 10 Qns, robbieh, Oct 07 09

Category: Photography

Average
robbieh
3053 plays

32.

  The Very Strange Case of Patricia Hearst    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

On February 4, 1974, heiress Patricia Hearst was kidnapped from her home by a group of so-called urban guerillas. This quiz is about the kidnapping and the bizarre events that followed.

Average, 10 Qns, robbieh, Nov 14 12

Category: Hearst, Patricia

Average
robbieh
2181 plays

33.

  "NYPD Blue" Memories    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

This quiz is about what happened to the officers of the 15th Precinct. What became of them, Sipowicz and the rest? Let's see what you remember about this great show.

Average, 10 Qns, robbieh, Jul 15 07

Category: NYPD Blue

Average
robbieh
1723 plays

34.

  Extraordinary Women Athletes    

Multiple Choice

 15 Qns

The 20th century has seen a revolution in women's sports. Throughout the world, women competitors have shown determination, strength, courage and skill. This quiz is for them!

Average, 15 Qns, robbieh, Dec 19 10

Category: Sports Persons

Average
robbieh
2019 plays

35.

  Latin American Heroes    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

This quiz is to test your knowledge about Latin American heroes, some of them rather controversial. I've learned more about them while writing this quiz, and I hope you will, too.

Average, 10 Qns, robbieh, Apr 25 17

Category: Latin America

Average
robbieh
2754 plays

36.

  Like Good Non-Fiction? This Quiz is For You    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

There have been some remarkable non-fiction books written in the past half-century, some of the best ever, and I've tried to name the finest ones here. Please take this quiz and see if you agree with my choices.

Average, 10 Qns, robbieh, Jun 04 22

Category: Non-Fiction

Average
robbieh
Jun 04 22
2853 plays

37.

  "Big Love" Season Three - Nicki's Downfall    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Season three of "Big Love" was the most dramatic, suspenseful, exciting and crazy so far.

Easier, 10 Qns, robbieh, Feb 12 10

Category: Big Love

Easier
robbieh
621 plays

38.

  Warren Beatty : The Man and His Movies    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Warren Beatty has done it all. He's an actor and a director, a writer and producer. He's involved in politics, and was for many years Hollywood's most famous batchelor - now he's a family man. He's done some terrific films. Here are a few.

Average, 10 Qns, robbieh, Nov 13 21

Category: Celebrities A-B

Average
robbieh
Nov 13 21
2509 plays

39.

  Call Girls and Courtesans in the Movies    

Multiple Choice

 15 Qns

These fifteen movies portray women who work in the so-called world's oldest profession. I hope the subject matter isn't offensive. Let's see how many of these films you recognize.

Average, 15 Qns, robbieh, May 15 25

Category: Movie Occupations

Average
robbieh
May 15 25
2276 plays

40.

  A Bit of California History    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

This quiz is about a little of the history of my home state. I enjoyed writing it, and learned a few new things about this wonderful place.

Average, 10 Qns, robbieh, May 15 07

Category: California

Average
robbieh
3208 plays

41.

  Classic Leading Men : T or F    

Multiple Choice

 20 Qns

Twenty of the greatest stars of the golden age of movies ... this quiz will show how much you know about these superlative leading men. All questions are true or false.

Average, 20 Qns, robbieh, Mar 11 20

Category: Leading Men

Average
robbieh
Mar 11 20
2962 plays

42.

  The Films of Francis Ford Coppola    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Francis Ford Coppola has produced and directed some of the finest films of his generation. We have here ten questions about Coppola's movies, with some clues to help you along. Happy quizzing.

Average, 10 Qns, robbieh, Feb 08 09

Category: C - People Themed

Average
robbieh
1434 plays

43.

  Classic Novels of the 19th Century    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

They are still required reading in most schools-the great Romantic novels of the 1800s. If you haven't read the book, you may have seen the film it inspired. How well do you know your classics?

Average, 10 Qns, robbieh, Apr 03 10

Category: Literature Before 1900

Average
robbieh
2263 plays

44.

  A Vacation In Tropical Paradise : The Caribbean    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Do you enjoy sunshine, gorgeous beaches? Looking for a romantic getaway? How about a trip to the Caribbean, to some of the most beautiful and fascinating Latin American vacation spots in the world. I'm including a special attraction for each place.

Average, 10 Qns, robbieh, Oct 31 22

Category: Caribbean

Average
robbieh
Oct 31 22
2100 plays

45.

  "Top Chef" - Season Four Trivia    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

The fourth season of "Top Chef" was interesting and controversial. There were talented chefs, difficult challenges, wonderful food, personality conflicts, a little disputed judging, all of it great fun to watch. Enjoy the quiz, "Top Chef" fans!

Average, 10 Qns, robbieh, Oct 26 08

Category: Top Chef

Average
robbieh
1130 plays

46.

  TV's "Mad Men" - The First Season    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

"Mad Men" earned sixteen Emmy nominations in its first season on the air. In case you haven't yet seen the show, here's an introduction. If you have seen it, you know how good it is. Hope you enjoy the quiz. May contain spoilers.

Easier, 10 Qns, robbieh, Dec 22 09

Category: Mad Men

Easier
robbieh
1112 plays

47.

  This Book Will Make a Great Movie!    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

These books all have something in common: someone thought the book would make a terrific film. Were they right? Let's see if you recognize the book, or the film, or the author.

Average, 10 Qns, robbieh, Jun 29 21

Category: Entertainment by Themes

Average
robbieh
Jun 29 21
3186 plays

48.

  Thank God It's Friday: 10 Questions    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Ten questions having to do with different kinds of Fridays. Many thanks to TemptressToo for the suggestion for this quiz!

Average, 10 Qns, robbieh, Feb 27 20

Category: Thematic Days

Average
robbieh
Feb 27 20
1825 plays

49.

  More Memorable Photographs and Photographers    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Though sometimes disturbing, these photographs preserve moments from the past that deserve to be remembered. I hope you get a chance to see them. They can all be found on the Internet.

Average, 10 Qns, robbieh, May 01 22

Category: Photography

Average
robbieh
May 01 22
773 plays

50.

  Senator Ted Kennedy - "The Lion of the Senate"    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Senator Ted Kennedy's life was filled with tragedy, scandal and achievement. He died on August 25, 2009. His death marks the end of an American dynasty.

Average, 10 Qns, robbieh, Jan 27 20

Category: U.S. Congress

Average
robbieh
Jan 27 20
647 plays

51.

  They Went Into Exile    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Banishment has long been a form of punishment. Many well-known people have been expelled from their homelands. Others have gone voluntarily. Here are ten people that were cast out, or emigrated, from their native countries.

Average, 10 Qns, robbieh, Dec 06 23

Category: Infamy

Average
robbieh
Dec 06 23
1775 plays

52.

  Heroes of the French Resistance    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

The more I learn about their exploits, the more impressed I am by the French Resistance fighters and their courage. This quiz is meant to pass along the stories of the heroic men and women of the French Resistance.

Average, 10 Qns, robbieh, Mar 27 11

Category: Underground Resistance Movements

Average
robbieh
1360 plays

53.

  Mutiny on the Bounty and Pitcairn Island    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Many books have been written and movies made about the mutiny on the Bounty. This quiz is about the true story of the mutiny, the island the men chose to escape British justice, and life on Pitcairn Island today.

Average, 10 Qns, robbieh, Sep 08 22

Category: Pitcairn Islands

Average
robbieh
Sep 08 22
832 plays

54.

  TV's "Saving Grace"    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

This one is about "Saving Grace", the cop show starring Holly Hunter. Please try the quiz if you've seen the show, or take a look at the show if you haven't-it's worth it.

Average, 10 Qns, robbieh, Mar 14 08

Category: S ... Sa-Sm

Average
robbieh
369 plays

55.

  I Was in a Woody Allen Film    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Every actor wants to do a Woody Allen film. All of the actors in this quiz have had that privilege. I'll give a description of myself, and you'll have to figure out who I am.

Average, 10 Qns, robbieh, Sep 29 12

Category: People Themed Groups

Average
robbieh
1523 plays

56.

  Julia Child: America's French Chef    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Julia Child was a pioneer television chef and cookbook author, an American institution. Here are a few questions about her life and work.

Average, 10 Qns, robbieh, Feb 07 18

Category: People C-D

Average
robbieh
1328 plays

57.

  Babel    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

"Babel" was nominated for seven Academy Awards for 2006. Have you seen it? If not, BEWARE -this quiz is filled with spoilers. Here are a few questions about this most interesting and unusual film.

Easier, 10 Qns, robbieh, Apr 22 07

Category: Ba - Bd Movies

Easier
robbieh
731 plays

58.

  Bird is the Word    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Here are ten questions having to do with the word "bird" in one way or another. Many thanks to kyleisalive for the quiz challenge.

Average, 10 Qns, robbieh, Apr 26 20

Category: Thematic Birds

Average
robbieh
Apr 26 20
755 plays

59.

  Genocide in Darfur    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

The Darfur conflict has been in the news for some time. As I attempted to get some facts about what's happened there, I decided to write this. How much do you know about what has happened in Darfur?

Average, 10 Qns, robbieh, Dec 16 11

Category: Sudan

Average
robbieh
864 plays

60.

  Sublime Star: Susan Sarandon    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Susan Sarandon is a favorite of many moviegoers. She's an actress, Academy Award-winner, political activist, and dedicated to her family. Here are ten questions about her work and her life.

Average, 10 Qns, robbieh, Jan 02 22

Category: Celebrities Q-S

Average
robbieh
Jan 02 22
2303 plays

61.

  The Women of "The View"    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

"The View" is interesting, controversial and usually a lot of fun. Let's see how much you know about "The View" and the women that make up the panel.

Average, 10 Qns, robbieh, Jan 28 08

Category: V

Average
robbieh
783 plays

62.

  "The Age of Innocence": the Film    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

"The Age of Innocence" is based on a novel which takes place in the late 1800s. This quiz contains some simple questions about this lovely film. I hope you'll be inspired to see it if you haven't already. Spoiler alert for those who haven't seen it!

Average, 10 Qns, robbieh, Jun 15 07

Category: Aa - Ak Movies

Average
robbieh
648 plays

63.

  Films of the One and Only Christopher Walken    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

These questions will describe films in which the talented actor Christopher Walken has appeared. Movie buffs and Walken fans should have no trouble with this one.

Average, 10 Qns, robbieh, Jul 24 07

Category: Walken, Christopher

Average
robbieh
1502 plays

64.

  The Bizarre 2006 Inauguration: Mexico's President    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

In December 2006, the new President of Mexico was sworn in under some most unusual circumstances. Surreal would be a good way to describe it. This quiz will tell you what happened.

Average, 10 Qns, robbieh, Apr 12 23

Category: Mexico Government

Average
robbieh
Apr 12 23
335 plays

65.

  "Life" Magazine - December 22, 1941 Issue    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

I came across the December 22, 1941 issue of "Life" in a box of old magazines, and thought it had the potential for a quiz. Here's what Life magazine had to offer over six decades ago.

Average, 10 Qns, robbieh, Feb 08 21

Category: USA Newspapers

Average
robbieh
Feb 08 21
535 plays

66.

  Meet Sarah Palin    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Governor Sarah Palin wasn't well-known outside her home state until John McCain chose her as his running mate. She's now one of the most talked-about people in the U.S. How much do you know about the 2008 Republican candidate for vice president?

Average, 10 Qns, robbieh, Oct 05 20

Category: Other U.S. Politicians

Average
robbieh
Oct 05 20
1487 plays

67.

  Seen Any "Blue" Movies Lately?    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

No, not those blue movies, forgive the pun. This one is about films with "blue" in the title, ten questions about those films and the actors appearing in them.

Average, 10 Qns, robbieh, Apr 20 16

Category: Colors/Colours in the Title

Average
robbieh
697 plays

68.

  The Notorious Darien Gap    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Ever think about driving the entire length of the Pan- American Highway, from Alaska all the way through to the Southernmost tip of South America? It's not so easy. The Darien Gap will stop you in your tracks.

Tough, 10 Qns, robbieh, Sep 29 11

Category: Difficult Geography

Tough
robbieh
351 plays