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
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
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
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"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
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
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
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
"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
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
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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
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
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
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
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
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.
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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
"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
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
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
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
Go to school again with Jennings and his pals - the schoolboys with the most colourful slang in Britain. Try this wizard quiz about the books by Anthony Buckeridge.
Average, 15 Qns, Philian,
Sep 20 09
Category:
B Authors
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All the questions in this multi-choice quiz are about movies which have parts of the body in the title. Now don't lose your head!
Tough, 10 Qns, Philian,
Jul 16 03
Category:
Common Titles
Arthur Ransome's "Swallows and Amazons" series comes to an end with this last story set in Scotland. Sail off into the sunset with these questions on the adventure.
Average, 15 Qns, Philian,
May 26 03
Category:
Ransome, Arthur
Treason,spies,acting,mountains,lakes and more than one death-defying chase - "Cue for Treason" is a most exciting story from Queen Elizabeth's reign. Can you take the pace of these questions?
Average, 15 Qns, Philian,
Sep 18 03
Category:
Trease, Geoffrey
Christmas,Easter and Spring are just some of the special times of the year that crop up in movie titles. Try to see how many others you can remember, and see if you know the details in this multi-choice quiz.
Tough, 10 Qns, Philian,
Nov 28 03
Category:
Common Titles
His father conquered Wales and his son defeated the French but Edward II remains firmly on the list of great losers. Try this multi-choice quiz to see why.
Difficult, 15 Qns, Philian,
Jan 23 10
Category:
Edward II
Practically all the colors of the rainbow appear in the titles of movies. Work your way round the spectrum and beyond in this multi-choice quiz.
Tough, 10 Qns, Philian,
Apr 20 16
Category:
Colors/Colours in the Title
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Here are some more movies where the name of a U.S.A. state has cropped up in the title. Another multi-choice quiz challenges you to find out the details.
Tough, 10 Qns, Philian,
Aug 31 10
Category:
Common Titles
The century turns and a whole new bunch of words marches in to join the dictionary. Ten multi-choice questions here test what you know about them. Did they all stay the course?
Tough, 10 Qns, Philian,
Apr 01 24
Category:
Words by Decade
This quiz is about the lyrics of the many songs that were sung by the great Jim Reeves. It's for real fans.
Tough, 20 Qns, Philian,
Mar 05 04
Category:
Reeves, Jim
There are many movies which have numbers in their titles. Try this multi-choice quiz to see how many you recognise. Can you beat the count?
Tough, 10 Qns, Philian,
Jun 28 03
Category:
Common Titles
"The Eagle of the Ninth" by Rosemary Sutcliff is the most haunting of all stories about Roman Britain. Travel with Marcus to find the lost eagle and the famous "lost legion".
Average, 15 Qns, Philian,
May 29 03
Category:
S Authors
From "El Paso" to "Utah Carol" - all the multi-choice questions are based on the Marty Robbins album "Gunfighter Ballads & Trail Songs". Shoot your way out !
Difficult, 15 Qns, Philian,
Oct 12 03
Category:
Robbins, Marty
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Most fans agree that the "Biggles" stories of the 1930s were amongst the best that Captain W.E.Johns ever wrote. Fly into adventure again with these questions.
Average, 15 Qns, Philian,
Apr 01 09
Category:
Johns, W.E.
Can you work through the calendar and find a movie title with the name of each month for the whole year? I didn't quite make it but you might.Try it out with this multi-choice quiz.
Difficult, 10 Qns, Philian,
Jul 04 03
Category:
Common Titles
Erich von Stalhein is the perfect villain. He is clever; he is ruthless;he has a strange code of honour and his skills are highly respected by Biggles. So why does he never win ? Find out in these questions about all the best books in the series.
Average, 15 Qns, Philian,
Apr 21 04
Category:
Johns, W.E.
This easy quiz is based on the "Make Way for Noddy" television series which is taken from Enid Blyton's famous stories.
Average, 10 Qns, Philian,
Mar 12 10
Category:
Noddy
Veronica, Jane, Nona, Ella, Rosanna, Sylvia and Vicki learn about ballet, hard work, life and love in the series of stories that begins with "A Dream of Sadler's Wells".
Tough, 15 Qns, Philian,
May 05 21
Category:
H Authors
It's those old children's books again. From popular successful series to the ones that the critics loved. These could be a part of your past. Why not have a look? Mostly for "old girls".
Difficult, 25 Qns, Philian,
May 01 21
Recommended for grades: 5,6,7,8
Category:
Kid Lit General
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"We need more girls in the WAAF" was the message given to Captain W.E.Johns during World War Two. And so the "Worrals" series took off and flew on for eleven exciting adventures. Fasten your safety belt and answer these questions.
Average, 15 Qns, Philian,
May 14 03
Category:
Johns, W.E.
For well over half of this book the series' hero, Biggles, is missing. Follow the exploits of his three comrades whilst they search for their chief as you answer questions on this World War 2 adventure.
Tough, 15 Qns, Philian,
Mar 09 04
Category:
Johns, W.E.
Movies about members of the family are not uncommon. Here are 10 questions about members of the family who have crept into the titles of movies.
Tough, 10 Qns, Philian,
Nov 21 03
Category:
Common Titles
The final member to join Biggles' group of comrades is Bertie or Lord Bertie Lissie to give him his full title. See how he gradually "mucks in" with his colleagues as he shares their adventures.
Tough, 15 Qns, Philian,
May 04 04
Category:
Johns, W.E.
Not every state in the U.S.A. has found its way into a movie title. Use this multi-choice quiz to check out ten that have.
Tough, 10 Qns, Philian,
Jul 10 03
Category:
Common Titles
The youngest member of Biggles' team of comrades is Ginger. From the start he proves to full of courage, cunning and resourcefulness. Trace part of his career by looking at these questions.
Tough, 15 Qns, Philian,
Apr 18 04
Category:
Johns, W.E.
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From the First World War to the end of his career Biggles is supported by his friend, comrade and cousin. Learn more about Algy's many appearances in the "Biggles" books by taking this quiz.
Tough, 15 Qns, Philian,
Apr 17 04
Category:
Johns, W.E.
"Biggles & Co" has been voted the top "Biggles" story by an on-line group of Biggles fans. Check out the details in this multi-choice quiz.
Average, 15 Qns, Philian,
Jul 06 03
Category:
Johns, W.E.
This quiz is about the main characters and the book titles of the twenty books in the "Lone Pine" series by Malcolm Saville.
Average, 15 Qns, Philian,
May 29 03
Category:
S Authors
Captain W.E.Johns' ace pilot first took to the air during World War One. All these questions are about those early stories. Will they shoot you down ?
Average, 15 Qns, Philian,
Dec 18 12
Category:
Johns, W.E.
In this decade dominated by World War I new words or new meanings for old words continued to pour into the dictionary. Test your knowledge of the newcomers with this multi-choice quiz.
Difficult, 10 Qns, Philian,
Jan 29 21
Category:
Words by Decade