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DUFFMONKEY has been a FunTrivia author since Sep 21 02 and has written 36 quizzes. DUFFMONKEY strongly focuses on quizzes in the fields of Music, Television, and Movies.

  • has earned 2,376 excellent quiz ratings from quiz takers.
Bio: Failed musician turned Internet journalist
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Quizzes / Other Works Authored by DUFFMONKEY
1.
  Great Ironies In Music   best quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
In language, "irony" is often misinterpreted. Many people perceive "Murphy's Law" situations to be ironic, when in fact they are just unlucky. The actual irony comes from paradoxical circumstances, and this quiz relates to ten music related ironies.
Tough, 10 Qns, DUFFMONKEY, Jul 22 22
Category: Something in Common
Tough
DUFFMONKEY
Jul 22 22
4213 plays
2.
  Great UK Comedies from 1980 onwards   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A quiz about my favourite UK comedies since 1980. I'll set the scene and give you one or two of the main characters' names, you choose the show.
Easier, 10 Qns, DUFFMONKEY, May 03 13
Category: UK Comedy
Easier
DUFFMONKEY
6534 plays
3.
  Where I Went On My Holidays!   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
Having visited many wonderful places over the years, I thought it was time I shared my experiences - quiz style.
Average, 15 Qns, DUFFMONKEY, Jun 21 11
Category: Where am I?
Average
DUFFMONKEY
10540 plays
4.
  Wicked Wasps?   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Wasps? Those evil little black and yellow insects that sting you for no reason and spoil your picnic by landing on your jam sandwiches? Or is there more to them? This quiz focuses mainly on social wasps found in the UK.
Easier, 10 Qns, DUFFMONKEY, Dec 31 22
Category: Bees and Wasps
Easier
DUFFMONKEY
Dec 31 22
1987 plays
5.
  The Specials   best quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The Specials were so much more than just another ska band, releasing classic politically charged punk pop for the entirety of their brief career. This is my tribute to one of UK music's truly great bands.
Average, 10 Qns, DUFFMONKEY, Oct 19 07
Category: S
Average
DUFFMONKEY
487 plays
6.
  To All The Girls I've Loved Before   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Based on the women in my life, I'll give you a clue and you just have to pick the correct first name from the list of options. Simple eh?
Average, 10 Qns, DUFFMONKEY, Jul 08 17
Category: Thematic Women's Names
Average
DUFFMONKEY
Jul 08 17
5594 plays
7.
  Peep Show Quiz Challenge   best quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Surely one of the funniest British comedies of the early 21st century, "Peep Show" is also one of the few shows that can boast a sixth series and still remain hilarious.
Average, 10 Qns, DUFFMONKEY, Dec 22 09
Category: Peep Show
Average
DUFFMONKEY
582 plays
8.
  Phoenix Nights   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Probably the funniest show on UK television over the last year, "Peter Kay's Phoenix Nights" has just finished showing its second series. Here are ten questions to test your knowledge.
Easier, 10 Qns, DUFFMONKEY, Sep 26 06
Category: Phoenix Nights
Easier
DUFFMONKEY
2877 plays
9.
  10 Question Flight Of The Conchords Quiz   best quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
"Flight Of The Conchords" is another feather in the cap of HBO - a brilliantly witty series about a New Zealand band trying to make it in New York.
Average, 10 Qns, DUFFMONKEY, Oct 21 08
Category: Flight of the Conchords
Average
DUFFMONKEY
1017 plays
10.
  "Extras" - Series One And Two    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
"Extras" has been one of the funniest comedy shows on television recently. A lot of people thought Ricky Gervais could never hit the heights of "The Office" again. They were wrong.
Average, 15 Qns, DUFFMONKEY, Feb 08 08
Category: Extras
Average
DUFFMONKEY
926 plays
11.
  The Much Maligned Magpie   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Magpies are hardly the most popular of birds, having developed a reputation as noisy, scavenging pests. Personally I like them. Well, someone has to!
Average, 10 Qns, DUFFMONKEY, Nov 25 22
Category: Specific Bird Species
Average
DUFFMONKEY
Nov 25 22
1941 plays
12.
  Echo and the Bunnymen   best quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Formed in the late 1970s, Echo and the Bunnymen went on to be one of the greatest acts of the following decade, and are still making some outstanding music in the 21st century. This quiz is a tribute to one of my all time favourite bands.
Average, 10 Qns, DUFFMONKEY, Jun 16 07
Category: E
Average
DUFFMONKEY
383 plays
13.
  The Hold Steady   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Without doubt one of the most astounding bands of the early 21st century, The Hold Steady make deep, meaningful music that's often gritty and dark, but also joyous and uplifting. I think it's time they had a quiz dedicated to them.
Average, 10 Qns, DUFFMONKEY, Mar 26 09
Category: H
Average
DUFFMONKEY
179 plays
14.
  What a Wonderful World...Movie!   best quiz  
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
I know so many people who won't watch a film if it's subtitled, which is a pity because they're robbing themselves of a chance to watch some of the most exquisite movies ever made. Here are 15 questions on my favourite subtitled films to date.
Tough, 15 Qns, DUFFMONKEY, Jan 12 08
Category: Foreign Mixture
Tough
DUFFMONKEY
1086 plays
15.
  Deeply Personal Songs   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
I always find music twice as emotional if there's a real life story behind the songs. Here are ten questions relating to some of the most personal tunes I know.
Tough, 10 Qns, DUFFMONKEY, Aug 07 11
Category: Emotion in Songs
Tough
DUFFMONKEY
1553 plays
16.
  UK Artists who had US number one hits!    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This should be fairly easy for players on both sides of the Atlantic for a change! I'll give you the song title and you select the correct artist from four options.
Average, 10 Qns, DUFFMONKEY, Sep 19 10
Category: USA Number Ones
Average
DUFFMONKEY
4905 plays
17.
  My Life In Music (UK Charts)   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz focuses on music that was popular at the most important times in my life, and the people in it.
Tough, 10 Qns, DUFFMONKEY, Jul 22 22
Category: UK Number Ones
Tough
DUFFMONKEY
Jul 22 22
1692 plays
18.
  2007 - A Record Breaking Year In The UK Charts   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
2007 saw no end of long standing records being broken. How much do you remember about the artists who set a new standard?
Tough, 10 Qns, DUFFMONKEY, Jun 03 23
Category: Music from 2007
Tough
DUFFMONKEY
Jun 03 23
960 plays
19.
  The Great Train Robbery   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The Great Train Robbery of 1963 is one of the most infamous crimes in British history. Several films and songs have celebrated the raid since then, although the incident could hardly be looked upon as blemish free.
Average, 10 Qns, DUFFMONKEY, Mar 17 07
Category: Partners in Crime
Average
DUFFMONKEY
875 plays
20.
  A Trip Around London With Madness   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The legendary British band Madness are synonymous with London. How much attention have you been paying to their lyrics and album sleeves?
Tough, 10 Qns, DUFFMONKEY, May 13 09
Category: Madness
Tough
DUFFMONKEY
556 plays
21.
  The Mystery Of Lord Lucan   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
There are many theories surrounding the mysterious disappearance of the 7th Earl of Lucan in 1974. This quiz will test your knowledge of one of Britain's most infamous missing person.
Tough, 10 Qns, DUFFMONKEY, Nov 22 07
Category: People A-B
Tough
DUFFMONKEY
580 plays
22.
  Australian and Kiwi Artists who had UK Number Ones    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
OK, I'll give you the name of the song, and you select the name of the artist from the four options given. What could be simpler?
Average, 10 Qns, DUFFMONKEY, Nov 14 11
Category: UK Number Ones
Average
DUFFMONKEY
2936 plays
23.
  Northern Soul    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
I was something of a latecomer to the joys of Northern Soul, but now I've been initiated, I thought I'd share some trivia with you.
Difficult, 10 Qns, DUFFMONKEY, Jan 24 09
Category: R & B and Soul
Difficult
DUFFMONKEY
532 plays
24.
  UK Number 40 Hits of 1980    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
We all know the big hits and can sing along with their choruses, but how much do you know about the OTHER end of the top 40? This is a tribute to the little hits, often by huge artists! All answers according to the Guinness Book of British Hit Singles.
Difficult, 10 Qns, DUFFMONKEY, Apr 25 07
Category: Music from 1980
Difficult
DUFFMONKEY
2217 plays
25.
  Supergrass    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Supergrass have stood the test of time, having put out top quality albums since 1995. This is a quiz on one of the most consistent bands of recent times.
Tough, 10 Qns, DUFFMONKEY, Sep 09 08
Category: S
Tough
DUFFMONKEY
183 plays
26.
  Women of the World Movies - French Fancies   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
It occurred to me recently that many of my favourite actresses (and dream women!) hail from France. This quiz is a tribute to some of the most beautiful, gifted Gallic women who have lit up the silver screen over the years.
Average, 10 Qns, DUFFMONKEY, May 04 08
Category: People Themed Groups
Average
DUFFMONKEY
439 plays
27.
  UK Number 40 Hits of 1981-83    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
Following on from my 1980 quiz, here is another selection of question about the UK hits that never quite made it...
Very Difficult, 15 Qns, DUFFMONKEY, Mar 04 07
Category: 1980's Music for Experts
Very Difficult
DUFFMONKEY
1651 plays
28.
  UK Charts - More Common Pop Quiz Mistakes   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Another set of questions designed to make you stop and scratch your head. All answers can be verified by checking the Guinness Book of Hit Singles.
Very Difficult, 10 Qns, DUFFMONKEY, Nov 22 07
Category: UK Number Ones
Very Difficult
DUFFMONKEY
1863 plays
29.
  Pop Star Cameos On TV    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Oh how we love it when pop stars think they can act. Sometimes they surprise us, more often than not they don't. Whatever your perception, let's celebrate the gall of these people with a quiz!
Average, 10 Qns, DUFFMONKEY, Nov 10 22
Category: Music Celebs Mixed
Average
DUFFMONKEY
Nov 10 22
492 plays
30.
  Don't Look Now (1973)   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Test your knowledge of this 1973 UK cult classic with the following questions.
Average, 10 Qns, DUFFMONKEY, Apr 10 14
Category: Dn - Dq Movies
Average
DUFFMONKEY
269 plays
31.
  Oops! My Clothes Have Fallen Off!    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
A quiz about actors and actresses who have been persuaded to shed all their clothes in film. Half the answers are female and half are male because I didn't want to look sexist! I'll give you the film and you choose the unclothed star.
Tough, 15 Qns, DUFFMONKEY, Dec 18 04
Category: Players - Tough +/- 10
Tough
DUFFMONKEY
2074 plays
32.
  UK Charts - Even More Common Pop Quiz Mistakes    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Another batch of oft misquoted song titles, musical myths and erroneously pronounced artist names. As ever, you can check up on most of these in the Guinness Book of Hit Singles.
Difficult, 10 Qns, DUFFMONKEY, Jul 22 22
Category: UK Number Ones
Difficult
DUFFMONKEY
Jul 22 22
1631 plays
33.
  21st Century Foxes    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Having supported Leicester through thick and thin - the good times (League Cup wins, promotions, Martin O'Neill) and the bad times (relegation, no money, David Pleat, Peter Taylor) - I thought it was about time there was a quiz on the Foxes.
Average, 10 Qns, DUFFMONKEY, Mar 26 03
Category: Leicester City
Average
DUFFMONKEY
344 plays
34.
  UK Number 40 Hits - 1984 to 1989    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
The third quiz in my trilogy of the hits that never quite made it... As ever, all answere can be verified by checking the "Guinness Book Of British Hit Singles".
Very Difficult, 15 Qns, DUFFMONKEY, Mar 06 07
Category: 1980's Music for Experts
Very Difficult
DUFFMONKEY
966 plays
35.
  UK Charts - Common Pop Quiz Mistakes    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Ten questions that are commonly answered incorrectly by the general public (and by the odd quiz book too!) - all answers are as stated in our music bible - the "Guinness Book of UK Hit Singles".
Very Difficult, 10 Qns, DUFFMONKEY, Nov 23 15
Category: UK Music
Very Difficult
DUFFMONKEY
1837 plays
36.
  Loaded Magazine - The Early Years    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
When "loaded" magazine first came out, it was a breath of fresh air in what was quite a stagnant scene and I was an avid reader. This quiz is about its early "glory years" before it turned into a tacky top shelf mag!
Average, 10 Qns, DUFFMONKEY, Jul 18 22
Category: UK Newspapers
Average
DUFFMONKEY
Jul 18 22
240 plays