A quiz on "Sail Away Sweet Sister", a sorely neglected cut that has been overshadowed by the great band's flashier tunes. Hope you like it as much as I do.
Average, 10 Qns, stuthehistoryguy,
Oct 20 25
Category:
Queen
A homily on the life and work of the immortal William Shatner.
Average, 10 Qns, stuthehistoryguy,
Nov 13 21
Category:
Celebrities Q-S
A quiz on series creator Jackson Publick's favorite "Venture Brothers" episode of season two - a tale of love, longing. . .and hobbits.
Average, 10 Qns, stuthehistoryguy,
Sep 13 07
Category:
Venture Brothers, The
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Join me on my summer vacation through the wide open spaces of my motherland!
Average, 10 Qns, stuthehistoryguy,
Nov 02 19
Category:
Nebraska
This quiz focuses on the qualities and circumstances of the great guitarist's recorded music. Be careful--there are nuggets here to flummox even a devoted Hendrix fan!
Tough, 15 Qns, stuthehistoryguy,
Apr 24 14
Category:
Hendrix, Jimi
After a couple of years' experience and reflection, I realized I could do much worse.
Tough, 10 Qns, stuthehistoryguy,
Aug 13 24
Category:
Unacceptable Questions
Using your knowledge of vampire legends, answer these questions to diagnose, hunt, and destroy a vampire from traditional folklore!
Difficult, 10 Qns, stuthehistoryguy,
Jan 04 06
Category:
Vampires
A quiz on the sundry specimens that the several states have selected to symbolize their spirit.
Average, 10 Qns, stuthehistoryguy,
Oct 01 11
Category:
Paleontology
To borrow a phrase, "foes make the man". Test your knowledge of the men who faced Ric Flair throughout his superlative career. Whoooo!
Average, 10 Qns, stuthehistoryguy,
Nov 11 21
Category:
Flair, Ric
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I was leafing through my new issue of 'Archaeology' and thought it would make a great quiz.
Average, 10 Qns, stuthehistoryguy,
Feb 17 14
Category:
Archaeology
Though less well-known than the campaigns against the Jews, the mass exterminations of European Gypsies during World War II were no less systematically brutal. I hope this quiz helps make this neglected example of inhumanity more clear.
Average, 10 Qns, stuthehistoryguy,
Mar 03 14
Category:
Holocaust
This quiz will test your general knowlege of Jimi Hendrix's life and music. Real Hendrix lovers will find this a snap!
Average, 10 Qns, stuthehistoryguy,
Oct 27 23
Category:
Hendrix, Jimi
A quiz on Dr. Seuss' first work for children. Most questions are direct quotes from the book. Enjoy!
Easier, 10 Qns, stuthehistoryguy,
Sep 14 23
Recommended for grades: 2,3,4
Category:
Seuss, Dr.
In his career of over 150 films, the Duke's interaction with "fallen" women was a recurring motif. How much do you remember about these classic, challenging films?
Average, 10 Qns, stuthehistoryguy,
Dec 27 07
Category:
Wayne, John
Another quiz on people and events that have challenged Western concepts of gender. ("Queer" in this context is not an insult; it is an omnibus term for those outside the dominant gender and sexuality paradigm.)
Tough, 10 Qns, stuthehistoryguy,
Mar 17 09
Category:
Gay History
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A romp through the history of the most popular trivia game ever!
Tough, 10 Qns, stuthehistoryguy,
May 30 13
Category:
American Board Games
A quiz on Mark Twain's parable of patriotism and death. The reader is left to ponder this 1904 short story's continued relevance.
Average, 10 Qns, stuthehistoryguy,
Apr 18 08
Category:
Twain, Mark
A sideways glance at a great movie about the fascinating emperor penguins. Even if you haven't seen the film, these questions are for you if you like these black and white birdies.
Average, 10 Qns, stuthehistoryguy,
Jun 23 13
Category:
Penguins
Ten true-or-false questions on this under-appreciated force that was instrumental in fighting World War II. The answers may surprise you.
Average, 10 Qns, stuthehistoryguy,
Apr 30 18
Category:
U.S. Military
Identify these Negro League figures by the descriptions given. This quiz may be more challenging than my first, but a real fan will be up to it!
Average, 15 Qns, stuthehistoryguy,
Nov 01 07
Category:
Negro Leagues
For my fiftieth quiz, I wanted to share a few questions that might have been part of a great topical quiz, but didn't quite make it, or at least haven't yet. One question for every category in Quizzyland!
Tough, 20 Qns, stuthehistoryguy,
Nov 28 14
Category:
Mixed 20 Q. Tough
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A tribute to the classic persona created by Boris Karloff and carried forward by Universal Studios. The series spanned eight films, seventeen years - and several other characters!
Average, 10 Qns, stuthehistoryguy,
Dec 31 24
Category:
Universal Horror Movies
A quiz on the lyrics to this classic "Sesame Street" song about finding the beauty and greatness in who you are. Your mom or dad might like this one, too.
Average, 10 Qns, stuthehistoryguy,
Jan 16 25
Recommended for grades: 1,2,3
Category:
Music for Kids
Another quiz on attractions that probably aren't on the front page of the AAA guide. Take the quiz, then make the trip!
Average, 10 Qns, stuthehistoryguy,
Sep 06 10
Category:
USA - Travel
In this episode, Jean-Luc Picard gets a chance to revisit his past and correct a fatal mistake. The question remains, however, whether it was a mistake at all.
Average, 10 Qns, stuthehistoryguy,
May 08 07
This is a quiz of basic facts on vampires of folklore. Be forewarned, though, that the "real" vampires were very different from the folks in today's movies and novels!
Very Difficult, 10 Qns, Stuthehistoryguy,
Nov 19 09
Category:
Vampires
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A quiz on people and events that have challenged Western concepts of gender. (Please note that "queer" in this context is not an insult; it is an omnibus term for those outside the dominant gender and sexuality paradigm.)
Tough, 10 Qns, stuthehistoryguy,
May 11 14
Category:
Gay History
"Wrestlemania III" was the biggest and, some may say, the best event ever produced by the WWE. How much do you remember about this classic card?
Average, 10 Qns, Stuthehistoryguy,
Mar 06 19
Category:
WrestleMania - 1980s
A tribute to arguably the most beautiful of all insects. This quiz may be difficult without pictures, but the topic is well worth the effort!
Tough, 10 Qns, stuthehistoryguy,
Dec 03 17
Category:
Butterflies and Moths
A quiz on Bruce Springsteen's 1978 classic. Questions are gleaned from the album itself, the 2010 documentary on its composition, and several other sources.
Average, 10 Qns, stuthehistoryguy,
Mar 24 14
Category:
Springsteen, Bruce
Much of what most people think of as vampire folklore is actually the invention of fantasy writers from the UK and US. This quiz examines which is which.
Difficult, 10 Qns, stuthehistoryguy,
May 26 08
Category:
Vampires
A quiz on Peter Plogojowitz and Arnold Paole, two "real" vampires whose cases shocked Europe in the 1730s.
Average, 10 Qns, stuthehistoryguy,
Nov 21 13
Category:
Vampires
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Most successful hurlers are taught to throw multiple types of pitches, but even those who successfully mix it up often rely on their favorite weapon.
Average, 10 Qns, stuthehistoryguy,
Jan 07 14
Category:
Pitching Records
A tribute to the great romantic poets, the masters of horror literature, and even the workmanlike hacks who mined the spirit of the undead to produce unforgettable characters and images.
Tough, 10 Qns, stuthehistoryguy,
Apr 06 07
Category:
Horror
There are some songs that touch the soul, some songs that conjure blissful days of first love, some that inspire people to great visions. Then there's this one. Enjoy!
Average, 10 Qns, stuthehistoryguy,
Jan 17 08
Category:
AC/DC Lyrics
A quiz on Springsteen's first album, a sorely underrated classic of urban songwriting.
Average, 10 Qns, stuthehistoryguy,
Jul 25 20
Category:
Springsteen, Bruce
I hope you enjoy this quiz - taken largely from Paul Radin's "African Folktales". Reading the book helps, but you may be able to get these regardless.
Average, 10 Qns, stuthehistoryguy,
Mar 30 09
Category:
World Myth
A quiz on this ethnic minority from Southeast Asia who have struggled to maintain their unique identity for centuries.
Average, 10 Qns, stuthehistoryguy,
Feb 01 08
Category:
Asian Cultures
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Can you find the undead-related terms couched in these oblique clues? Take care not to stare too long into the rebus, for the rebus stares back at you.
Tough, 10 Qns, stuthehistoryguy,
Jul 08 15
Category:
Rebuses
I was leafing through my new issue of 'Smithsonian' and thought it would make a great quiz.
Average, 10 Qns, stuthehistoryguy,
Sep 03 21
Category:
Mixed 10 Qn Average A
This quiz will ask test your knowledge of Chris Farley's classic character, Matt Foley, by completing some of his quotes and filling in some behind-the-scenes information. Hope it brings back good memories!
Average, 10 Qns, stuthehistoryguy,
Jun 30 05
Category:
Saturday Night Live
This quiz celebrates the film work of this beautiful actress and Latina trailblazer. Enjoy!
Average, 10 Qns, stuthehistoryguy,
Apr 09 20
Category:
Hayek, Salma
A quiz on this great card held on August 25, 2007. Questions will cover the fighters' background as well as the results from this fine night of martial arts. Warning: some of these questions are on the tricky side!
Average, 10 Qns, stuthehistoryguy,
Feb 13 11
Category:
Ultimate Fighting Championship
Here's a quiz on Omaha's small but mighty art museum.
Average, 10 Qns, stuthehistoryguy,
Aug 17 25
Category:
Art: By Museum
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A quiz on early Kenyan history from colonialism to early nationalism.
Average, 10 Qns, stuthehistoryguy,
Jun 19 10
Category:
Kenya
A quiz on Kenyan history from activist resistance against unfair condtions to the country's independence.
Average, 10 Qns, stuthehistoryguy,
Jun 19 10
Category:
Kenya
A quiz on the bare basics of the language from a guy whose knowledge of Croatian is halting at best. This one should be fun even if you don't know the language!
Average, 10 Qns, stuthehistoryguy,
Aug 31 05
Category:
Languages
A quiz on the folk customs of otherwise rational people terrified for the lives of their families.
Difficult, 15 Qns, stuthehistoryguy,
Nov 01 07
Category:
Vampires
This classic of world literature tells the story of a West African village both before and during its colonization by the British in the 1890s. This quiz will try to highlight some of the novel's major points.
Average, 10 Qns, stuthehistoryguy,
Dec 27 16
Category:
Achebe, Chinua