Collective names for animal groups
There are many different terms used to name groups of animals, some more common than others. Do you know these fifteen? Easier, 15 Qns, reedy,
Jun 06 25
Category:
Collective Nouns
Well, the scientific world of artificial intelligence may have created these 'masterpieces,' but they likely don't qualify as art. Are they good enough to depict the scientists as I described? You decide. 
Very Easy, 10 Qns, reedy,
Jun 14 25
Category:
Scientists
Can you name these various single releases from ten of Van Halen's albums? Maybe these AI-generated visual clues will help? Easier, 10 Qns, reedy,
Jul 05 25
Category:
Van Halen
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At its height, "The Sun never set on the British Empire." This included a sphere of influence that range across southern Asia. The timelines of British influence for these 14 regions is ordered by the date they gained independence. Can you name them all?
Average, 14 Qns, reedy,
Jun 22 25
Category:
Asian
...a worldly existence
It was a day like any other, but by the time I was ready for bed, it felt as though I had traveled around the world! Can you fill in all of the countries that I 'visited' during my day? Very Easy, 15 Qns, reedy,
Jun 29 25
Category:
Thematic Places
Australian Marsupials
In the pantheon of Australian marsupials, the wombat may be the mightiest fighter of them all! Well, maybe not, but they are pretty cool. Can you find all the marsupials in this collection of Australian fauna to join the wombat in combat? Average, 20 Qns, reedy,
Jun 29 25
Category:
Australia
The bravest and the boldest
Professor McGonagall has called all of the Gryffindor students to gather in the common room of Gryffindor Tower, but she sent YOU to gather everyone up. Easier, 15 Qns, reedy,
Jul 02 25
Category:
Harry Potter - Houses
Celebrities with geographical names
Join me on a special tour of the United States, as we seek out these famous personages who are indelibly linked to the places that carry their names... or are they? Can you match these celebrities with their namesake locales? Very Easy, 15 Qns, reedy,
Jul 11 25
Category:
Celebrity Grab Bag
Using only a collection of single-word song titles across Van Halen's catalog, see if you can assign the correct song to its original singer when it was first performed. To keep it interesting, I have included three instrumentals that had no singer.
Average, 11 Qns, reedy,
Jul 07 25
Category:
Van Halen
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Anagrammed Sonnet XVIII
This might be Shakespeare's most famous sonnet... but do you know it well enough to choose the correct anagrams to fill in the missing pieces of the poem? Very Easy, 10 Qns, reedy,
Jul 15 25
Category:
Literature Word Play
These are some of the most famous aircraft in the history of aviation, with equally incredible pilots and crews that accomplished challenging firsts and pushed the envelope of the possible. Do you recognize them all? Average, 10 Qns, reedy,
Jul 14 25
Category:
Aircraft
"12 Angry Men" (1957)
Based off of Reginald Rose's 1954 teleplay of the same name, "12 Angry Men" was a gripping courtroom drama with a talented cast of actors. Can you choose the twelve jurors who debated over the fate of an 18-year-old boy accused of murder? Very Easy, 12 Qns, reedy,
Jul 21 25
Category:
Twelve Angry Men
"12 Angry Men" (1997)
The 1997 made-for-television rendition of "12 Angry Men" was, like its 1957 predecessor, adapted from the original 1954 teleplay by Reginald Rose. Can you select the 12 jury members who had in their hands the fate of a young man accused of murder? Very Easy, 12 Qns, reedy,
Jul 28 25
Category:
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Celebrities with geographical names
Join me on a special tour of the British Isles, as we seek out these famous personages who are indelibly linked to the places that carry their names... or are they? Can you match these celebrities with their namesake locales? Very Easy, 10 Qns, reedy,
Aug 13 25
Category:
Celebrity Grab Bag
For this milestone quiz, I thought I would leave it up to you to figure out how best to celebrate it with me. Can you find the common numerical indicators to group these items into their different categories? Have fun!
Average, 12 Qns, reedy,
Aug 02 25
Category:
Mixed Numbers
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by Sufjan Stevens
"Carrie & Lowell" is the central track from Sufjan Stevens' 2015 album of the same name. This intensely personal song is rife with imagery and filled with painful memories, invoked after the death of his mother in 2012. Easier, 20 Qns, reedy,
Jul 18 25
Category:
S
A Party Planning Puzzle
Ten friends (Anna, Ben, Carla, David, Ella, Felix, Grace, Henry, Isla, and Jack) were organizing a surprise party for their friend Zoe. Each person had one task to do, and they completed their tasks one at a time, in a specific order from 1st to 10th.
Tough, 10 Qns, reedy,
Jul 22 25
Category:
Logic Puzzles
There are sixteen mammals hiding in this grid, using their unnatural camouflage to try to avoid being discovered. Can you find them all in their mixed up format?
Very Easy, 16 Qns, reedy,
Jul 18 25
Category:
Unique Quizzes
From muddy fields in medieval France to the shattered cities of the 20th century, Europe has been shaped by centuries of conflict. Can you recognize in which conflict these different battles occurred?
Easier, 20 Qns, reedy,
Jul 31 25
Category:
Assorted Wars
These bands and their leaders had different levels of success and popularity, and some lasted longer than others, but they all followed the same format of naming. Can you match the 1960s backup group with the bandleader?
Very Easy, 10 Qns, reedy,
Aug 16 25
Category:
____ and the ____Band Names
If you can work up the energy or the inclination to take this, my 100th "Author Challenge" quiz, perhaps you can find it in you to find all the words that are similar in meaning to the word 'lackadaisical' from this collection.
Very Easy, 20 Qns, reedy,
Jul 26 25
Category:
Synonyms and Antonyms
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These New Zealand birds are presented for you with a description, and their Māori names provided as added clues. Can you figure them all out?
Average, 12 Qns, reedy,
Aug 04 25
Category:
Wild Birds New Zealand
Battles of the Wars of the Roses
From 1455 to 1487, a series of battles were fought between the Houses of Lancaster and York as they vied for control over the throne of England. With red (Lancaster) and white (York) roses as their symbols, this became known as "The Wars of the Roses." Easier, 15 Qns, reedy,
Aug 02 25
Category:
War of the Roses
NHL Expansion Era Divisions
The 24-team Expansion Era of the National Hockey League lasted from 1974 until 1993. And 1993 was the last time a Canadian team won Lord Stanley's Cup in the 20th century. Can you put each 1992-93 team in their division (Adams, Patrick, Norris & Smythe)? Easier, 24 Qns, reedy,
Aug 03 25
Category:
NHL 1990s
Winning NHL season to missing the playoffs
The NHL can be one of the most unforgiving leagues, and success year after year is no guarantee. This quiz tests your knowledge of teams that soared one season, only to crash and miss the playoffs the next. Ready to explore hockey's biggest turnarounds? Average, 10 Qns, reedy,
Aug 04 25
Category:
NHL Historical
Defunct or former NHL teams
All of these images are AI representations of a former NHL team's name or logo. See if you remember the 15 chosen for this quiz. Easier, 15 Qns, reedy,
Aug 05 25
Category:
Defunct NHL Teams
On Route 66
Join me as I travel the storied 'Mother Road' from Chicago, Illinois to Santa Monica, California. Route 66 was officially decommissioned in 1985, but the legacy of the 'Main Street of America' remains intact. Average, 15 Qns, reedy,
Nov 01 25
Recommended for grades: 10,11,12
Category:
USA - Travel
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Theatrical Settings
As the curtain is raised and the stage is revealed, you are immediately transported to the world created by the playwright. But, how well do you remember where and when these plays were set? For this quiz, at least, only the locations count. Enjoy! Average, 10 Qns, reedy,
Aug 09 25
Category:
Plays Mixture
Birds in size order
Can you place these different bird species in order from smallest (at the top) to the largest (on the bottom)? Note: the size ranges are based on data from multiple sources, and measured from the beak to the end of the tail feathers. Easier, 10 Qns, reedy,
Aug 13 25
Category:
Wild Birds
Memorials to the fallen
Armed conflict has been an unfortunate reality in our world since before recorded history, including those in power who cause suffering to those 'beneath' them, for whatever reason. These ten monuments stand as a reminder to all of us to never forget. Average, 10 Qns, reedy,
Aug 17 25
Category:
War History
As a nation, Canada experienced some growing pains as it went from being a colonial battleground to an independent country. Can you put the pieces together to highlight six pivotal moments in the history of Canada?
Easier, 18 Qns, reedy,
Aug 19 25
Category:
Canadian
Defunct or former AL and NL teams
All of these images are AI representations of a former AL or NL (MLB) team's name or logo. See if you remember the 10 chosen for this quiz. Average, 10 Qns, reedy,
Aug 16 25
Category:
MLB Historical
The Hollywood Walk of Fame
With over 2,800 stars on Hollywood's Walk of Fame, the famed spans fifteen blocks of Hollywood Boulevard and three blocks of Vine Street. But where did it all begin? See what you know of the original stars that were placed and who they honoured. Easier, 10 Qns, reedy,
Aug 19 25
Category:
Celebrities Mixture
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These bands and their leaders had different levels of success and popularity, and some lasted longer than others, but they all followed the same format of naming. Can you match the 1970s backup group with the bandleader?
Very Easy, 10 Qns, reedy,
Sep 01 25
Category:
____ and the ____Band Names
Join me in an exploration of New Zealand's fauna, from its unique native species to those introduced by humans.
Easier, 15 Qns, reedy,
Aug 18 25
Category:
New Zealand
Can you match each one of Rugby's 15 starting positions to its jersey number? To assist your memory, I have added a famous player who excelled in their role for their home country.
Average, 15 Qns, reedy,
Aug 22 25
Category:
Rugby Union
The entertainment industry has given fame and fortune to many, and sometimes that notoriety carries on through multiple generations. In this quiz, you just need to put these three-generation celebrity families together.
Very Easy, 15 Qns, reedy,
Aug 25 25
Category:
Celebrity Families
2025 NHL Awards
The 2025 NHL Awards celebrated a season of standout performances, honouring the league's top players, coaches, and rookies for their skill, leadership, and impact both on and off the ice. Were you paying attention? Average, 17 Qns, reedy,
Aug 23 25
Category:
NHL Awards
This collection contains the first fifteen labelled moons of Jupiter (I to XV), just a small portion of the dozens that have been discovered in the centuries since Galileo found the first four. Pick them out without choosing any of Saturn's moons.
Average, 15 Qns, reedy,
Aug 24 25
Category:
Moons
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Characters in "Oliver Twist"
Leaving young Oliver off the list, can you pick out some of the main cast of characters - villains, friends, and others - that Oliver encounters in his difficult journey from orphan to adoption? Average, 20 Qns, reedy,
Aug 24 25
Category:
Oliver Twist
From the upper extent of our atmosphere to the very centre of the earth, can you order the different layers as they proceed from top to bottom?
Tough, 11 Qns, reedy,
Aug 31 25
Category:
Earth Science
With a catalogue exceeding 200 songs, I was surprised to discover that they produced only 18 songs with one-word titles. Can you pick out those 18 songs, making sure to leave out the ten produced by band members AFTER they broke up?
Average, 18 Qns, reedy,
Sep 01 25
Category:
Beatles, The
The Ubiquity of "Star Wars"
Since its debut in 1977, "Star Wars" has grown into a global entertainment powerhouse. Its influence spans film, television, publishing, music, merchandise, and theme parks - each contributing to the franchise's massive cultural and financial impact. Average, 20 Qns, reedy,
Sep 02 25
Category:
Entertainment by Themes
Fictional Settings
Oftentimes, a play is set in a nondescript place (a room or unnamed locale), or in a fictionalized version of existing places. In these ten examples, however, the playwright has named their fictional setting. Can you match the author to their setting? Average, 10 Qns, reedy,
Aug 31 25
Category:
Plays
The religious text; NOT the musical.
How well do you know the Book of Mormon? Can you recognize its constituent books and separate them from the books of the Biblical Apocrypha? Average, 15 Qns, reedy,
Sep 12 25
Category:
The Book of Mormon
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The Mice Will Play
Can you remember what the origins were for all of these famous mice? Just put each of these mice into the correct (very humane) box, indicating whether they first appeared either in literature or as an animated character. Easier, 10 Qns, reedy,
Sep 03 25
Category:
Rodents in Entertainment
Six different actors portraying the superspy James Bond, each with a megalomaniacal villain to face and a Bond girl who helps him succeed in his mission. Can you match each of them to the given films selected for this quiz?
Easier, 18 Qns, reedy,
Sep 07 25
Category:
Bond Mixture .
A Musical Cheat Sheet
As musicians learn to play in different keys, it helps to have access to a visual 'circle of fifths,' which show the flats or sharps in each major key, along with its relative minor. This quiz tests your ability to name each key to fix this 'cheat sheet' Average, 15 Qns, reedy,
Sep 07 25
Category:
Music Theory
In 1977 the Voyager probes were launched with the mission to sail past and observe the outer planets of our Solar System. Join me as I retrace the flightpath of Voyager 1, which was designed for only a five-year mission that it has far exceeded.
Easier, 16 Qns, reedy,
Sep 10 25
Category:
Our Solar System
Novels set in Canada
Sometimes a novel's setting is as much a character in the story as any of the people. This is nowhere more true than when that story is set in Canada. Do you know any of these tales, spanning the country across distance and time? Easier, 13 Qns, reedy,
Sep 15 25
Category:
Canadian Literature