Sort out these words into their correct categories. Perhaps the title of the quiz is a clue... perhaps.
Easier, 20 Qns, pollucci19,
Dec 13 23
Category:
Mystery Sort
Australian Beers
Beer and Australia almost seem to go hand in hand. Whilst the majority of beers have been produced by large scale breweries, in recent times there has been a resurgence in micro-breweries. See if you can identify some of Australia's best labels. Easier, 15 Qns, pollucci19,
Dec 21 23
Category:
Beers
Record Ashes Partnerships for Each Wicket
The June 2023 Ashes contest was the 73rd series between Australia and England. These contests witnessed many outstanding partnerships and, remarkably, at that time, the record for each wicket in an Ashes Test was owned by Australians. Tough, 10 Qns, pollucci19,
Dec 22 23
Category:
Ashes Tests
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Flightless Birds
One of nature's wonders is a bird in flight but some of these poor devils are unlikely to experience that phenomenon... they're stuck on the ground. Can you spot the stuck (flightless) birds in this lot? Easier, 10 Qns, pollucci19,
Aug 17 24
Category:
Wild Birds
Pieces of eight won't buy you the answers to these questions but pieces of knowledge about questions inspired by the number eight might. Best of luck.
Average, 10 Qns, pollucci19,
Jan 14 24
Category:
8
Californian Amusement Parks
Phoenix Rising's Global Tour has landed in California and some of the team decided a bit of fun was needed and this was the perfect time to explore the wonderful variety of amusement parks in the state. Average, 12 Qns, pollucci19,
Jan 07 24
Category:
Coasters & Theme Parks
Music from "Guitar Hero III"
I'm a teen of the '70s, was surrounded by hippy culture & some great rock & roll music... hence, I'm drawn to that section of the music in "GHIII" (PS2, PS3, Wii, Xbox 360). Identify the songs on the game's soundtrack that were issued before 1980. Average, 13 Qns, pollucci19,
Feb 19 24
Category:
Guitar Hero III
History & Cultural Impact of "Guitar Hero"
In 1971 UK glam rockers Slade exhorted us to "Get Down & Get with It". In 2005, "Guitar Hero" virtually did the same. Here is a look as to how the video game came to be and the impact it had on the world. Average, 10 Qns, pollucci19,
Mar 14 24
Category:
Guitar Hero
Wine Barrel Measurements
Once upon a time casks or barrels were measured as wine gallons. The names for these casks, nowadays, are a little archaic, some are prosaic, and some remain the butt of jokes or imagination. Average, 10 Qns, pollucci19,
Mar 11 24
Category:
Measurements, Time and Distance
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The films in this quiz are bonded by the fact that there is a month of the year recorded in their titles. They are separated by the fact that their months all differ. Your task is to select the correct month on the right to complete the title on the left
Average, 12 Qns, pollucci19,
Mar 11 24
Category:
Something in Common
I still recall Jinx the Cat screaming "I hate those meeses to pieces" but, sometimes, that's the way with rodents. Your task in this quiz is to separate the rodents from the characters that are men... or, at least, they claim to be.
Average, 10 Qns, pollucci19,
Mar 18 24
Category:
Animals in Video Games
1970s Music
The fever started in the mid 1970s, then came dreams of the "Night Fever", "Saturday Night Fever" and disco took over. This quiz remembers some of the disco, but it also looks at some of those songs that were (best) forgotten and some that were not. Average, 12 Qns, pollucci19,
Mar 13 24
Category:
1970s Music
TV Detectives
The good old television gumshoes, no matter how many red herrings you throw at them, you simply can't trick them or get one past them. Now it's your turn to try and do some detecting and identify the true detectives in this lot. Average, 10 Qns, pollucci19,
Mar 23 24
Category:
Sleuths
The following words are all six letter anagrams drawn from the letters in "rebelling". Five are entirely made up, while the rest are recognized words used in the game of "Scrabble". Your task is to find those words.
Easier, 15 Qns, pollucci19,
Mar 31 24
Category:
Something in Common
Bosnia and Herzegovina Sportswoman of the Year
The Bosnian and Herzegovinian Sportswoman of the Year Award was introduced in 2007. Ten separate women have won the award in the 17 years to 2023. Easier, 10 Qns, pollucci19,
Oct 08 24
Category:
Europe
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Events of the 1940s
The 1940s was a tumultuous decade. It opened with World War II in full swing and closed with a number of nations seeking to gain some advantage. This quiz will look at how those events unfolded without, necessarily, going into the results or consequences Average, 10 Qns, pollucci19,
Apr 10 24
Category:
1940s History
September Moments Through History
September 11, 2001 is a date that resides in infamy for the current generation, but it also disguises the fact that every day in this month has its own special moment in history. Here are ten of those moments. Easier, 10 Qns, pollucci19,
Apr 23 24
Category:
July August September
Names Containing a Version of "Rose"
The quiz looks at a range of people whose name is either Rose, a derivation of Rose, or the word rose appears somewhere within their name. Most of them bear the sweet scents of success, but be warned, some are laden with thorns. Easier, 10 Qns, pollucci19,
May 25 24
Category:
Name Game
Western Australian Sports Stars
The Western Australian Sports Hall of Fame contains many great names. Unsurprisingly the majority of those names fall within the realms of three sports... Australian Rules Football, Cricket and Field Hockey. This quiz looks at some from those fields. Easier, 15 Qns, pollucci19,
May 20 24
Category:
Aussie Sporting Legends
Australian Motor Sport Hall of Fame Inductees
This quiz looks at some of the inductees into the Australian Motor Sport Hall of Fame. Racers so gifted that some would go so far as to say that there may have been some divine intervention in the construction of their machines or their talent. Average, 15 Qns, pollucci19,
May 20 24
Category:
Australian Motor Sport
Fictional Characters Named Dorothy
Characters named Dorothy, or some of that name's derivatives, such as Dot, for example, have not been a favoured name for creators. Following are some of them. Easier, 10 Qns, pollucci19,
May 25 24
Category:
Thematic People in Entertainment
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Western Australian Sport Stars
Western Australia has the largest coastline of the six Australian states. So it's not surprising that the locals have a strong affinity with the ocean and can produce a string of sports people who become something special when you... just add water. Average, 10 Qns, pollucci19,
May 24 24
Category:
Aussie Sporting Legends
Venomous Australian Creatures
Australia plays host to such an array of dangerous creatures that the mention of the country is bound to create nightmares for some. The dangerous creatures within this quiz are ones that may use venom as a bioweapon. Easier, 10 Qns, pollucci19,
May 27 24
Category:
Australia
Jack Ryan Stories
In some respects the title is a bit of a misnomer as Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan has a fear of flying. However, he warrants the moniker due to his rapid ascension through the ranks frim CIA analyst to becoming the President of the United States. Easier, 10 Qns, pollucci19,
May 28 24
Category:
Clancy, Tom
Sort out these words into their correct categories. Perhaps the title of the quiz is a clue... perhaps.
Easier, 16 Qns, pollucci19,
May 29 24
Category:
Mystery Sort
The Unified Olympic Oath
The Olympics are synonymous with excellence, a means for athletes to test themselves against the best and surpass their own personal best. The Games strive for equality and a field of fair play... and, to this end, the athletes will pledge an oath. Easier, 10 Qns, pollucci19,
May 31 24
Category:
Olympic Games
Western Australian Sport Stars
This is the last in my series of West Australian sporting legends with this one shifting focus to some of those sports that don't always get a look in and recognizing some athletes that have had a profound effect on sport in the State. Average, 15 Qns, pollucci19,
Jun 04 24
Category:
Aussie Sporting Legends
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I doubt that I've ever heard of Bob the cat, but I have heard of a bobcat... and that got me wondering if there were other creatures out there that had people names as part of their creature names.
Easier, 10 Qns, pollucci19,
Jun 11 24
Category:
Rebuses
European Females in Wimbledon Singles Finals
European women have a rich history with one of tennis' greatest tournaments, Wimbledon. This quiz will ask you to identify the country the following players represented when they made the final. Easier, 10 Qns, pollucci19,
Dec 12 24
Category:
Wimbledon
Let's face it, Sam Spade was a private eye but, in the world of television there are investigators who are private eyes, those that are police detectives and then, there are those that are not either but, sometimes, do a better job than those that are.
Average, 15 Qns, pollucci19,
Jun 12 24
Category:
Professions on TV
The Darker Side of the 1988 Summer Olympic Games
South Korea's jewel in the crown, the city of Seoul, would transform itself into a glittering showpiece to showcase the Games of the XXIV Olympiad, but underneath that shining patina lay a darker underbelly. Easier, 10 Qns, pollucci19,
Jun 13 24
Category:
1988 Seoul
Clint Eastwood Films
Clint Eastwood has been involved in over 70 films, either as a director, actor or both. The following fictitious narrative creates a story line that utilizes a small portion of his anatomy of works. Very Easy, 15 Qns, pollucci19,
Jun 23 24
Category:
Eastwood, Clint
Icons of Japan
Wagyu beef is highly revered in Japan and, as a consequence leads off this quiz. Coming along for the ride are other aspects of Japanese life that are also revered and form a strong part of the fabric of Japanese culture. Average, 16 Qns, pollucci19,
Jun 27 24
Category:
Mixed Japan
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Songs With European Cities/Countries in Title
All of these artists have released singles that contain either the name of a European city or country in the title. All have been hits. Your task is to identify the hit, use a little geography and then match the song and the country. Easier, 10 Qns, pollucci19,
Jun 29 24
Category:
Place Names in Songs
Impact of and on Convicts in Early Australia
The "Land Downunder" became a dumping ground for British convicts toward the end of the 18th century which, in turn, heralded the colonization of Australia. This quiz briefly looks at the impact this had on both the country & the convicts sent there. Average, 10 Qns, pollucci19,
Jul 12 24
Category:
Australian History
The strange thing is that despite all of the friction, in-house fighting and line-up changes Fleetwood Mac endured and continued to create some incredible works. Here's a look at that history through some of their most significant albums.
Average, 10 Qns, pollucci19,
Jul 16 24
Category:
Fleetwood Mac
Serbian Sport Stars
Serbia has produced a wealth of champions in a range of sports, many of whom have been acknowledged as being the best, the number one or have been inducted into their sport's Halls of Fame. Here's a look at some of them. Easier, 15 Qns, pollucci19,
Jul 17 24
Category:
Europe
James Bond Villains
The "James Bond" series of novels are iconic. This is due in part to the suave protagonist but let's face it, he'd be run of the mill if it wasn't for his stream of villains. They're over the top megalomaniacs who, mostly, wind up dead at the end. Tough, 10 Qns, pollucci19,
Jul 22 24
Category:
Fleming, Ian
Female Astronauts
Mattel launched "Space Barbie" in 1965 and whether she inspired other women to venture beyond the Earth is moot; however, she did inspire this author to explore the feats of the following ten women who were the first for their countries to do so. Average, 10 Qns, pollucci19,
Aug 12 24
Category:
Man in Space
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Nintendo Characters
With Nintendo's most iconic character being a plumber, this seemed like the perfect Author Challenge title to use to explore some of the great characters this organization has used to entertain us. Average, 10 Qns, pollucci19,
Aug 14 24
Category:
Nintendo Games Mixture
Is There any Truth in Myths?
Myths are works of fiction, but are they totally false? Is there a grain of truth within the myth or was the story based on a truth? The questions in this quiz introduce the myth, you'll need to read the information that follows to find the truth. Average, 10 Qns, pollucci19,
Sep 20 24
Category:
World Myth
Chinese Myths
Yes, you will find symbolism and morals in many myths but if you ignore those you may just find some incredible stories. Tales full of drama, war, love, lost love, pathos and so much more. Chinese myth is no exception and I've chosen ten of those for you Average, 10 Qns, pollucci19,
Nov 17 24
Category:
Chinese Mythology
"The Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl" (2003) is filled with great action, adventure and humour. Here's 10 events from the film for you to put in the order they occurred, but there is a sting here. Please read the instructions.
Difficult, 10 Qns, pollucci19,
Sep 02 24
Category:
POTC: The Curse of the Black Pearl
Aircraft Museums
It's been a little over 120 years since the Wright Flyer first took flight in North Carolina and the world is now graced with a proliferation of aircraft museums. This quiz looks at 10 of these. So buckle up, turn off your phone and enjoy the flight. Easier, 10 Qns, pollucci19,
Sep 11 24
Category:
Museums & Art Galleries
Oldest Men in the Bible
They sure were made differently before the Great Flood, as men in this time lived for centuries rather than decades. Things would change after that. Average, 10 Qns, pollucci19,
Oct 06 24
Category:
Bible People
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Secondary Characters Becoming the Stars
Ever sat down to watch a TV series but you didn't fall in love with the main actor, you liked some person in the background. Then, lo and behold, everyone else did as well and that person soon became the star. Here's some that may have done that for you. Easier, 10 Qns, pollucci19,
Oct 14 24
Category:
Mainly Characters
A little bird told me... that two birds in love are called tweet-hearts. Now that I've gotten that out of my system, welcome to a bird's eye view of the world, with some some avian orientated questions. Best of luck.
Average, 20 Qns, pollucci19,
Oct 16 24
Category:
Thematic Birds
Slovakia contains so many hidden gems, and not just in the word "Slovakia", that its people call it a paradise. You will need to explore the extra information for more details.
Easier, 10 Qns, pollucci19,
Oct 15 24
Category:
Thematic Word Hunt
Countries That Host the Amazon River & the Andes
South America plays host to two of the largest monsters on the planet - the Amazon River which is, arguably, the second longest in the world and, the Andes Mountain range, which is the longest in the world. Very Easy, 10 Qns, pollucci19,
Nov 19 24
Recommended for grades: 9,10,11,12
Category:
South America
British Thriller Authors
As a teenager and a young man, I was fascinated by thriller writers and the British authors seemed to be among the best of them. Here's a look at the works of four of those authors that fascinated me. Average, 12 Qns, pollucci19,
Oct 17 24
Category:
Authors and their Works