Here are a few well-known people whose names begin with 'J'; ten different varieties. Can you get them all?
Easier, 10 Qns, reedy,
Nov 30 15
Category:
First Names H-J
Fire and brimstone face those who do not take this quiz, my sixth in a series of bible alphabetics; all about F! (All biblical quotes are from the NIV)
Average, 10 Qns, reedy,
Aug 23 19
Category:
A-K
Legends of cryptids abound throughout the world. Can you match these hirsute creatures with the global region in which they (might) live?
Average, 10 Qns, reedy,
Apr 26 16
Category:
Beasts of Myth
Some creatures are so unusual, they need to borrow names from other, more recognizable animals just so you have an idea of what they resemble (like 'tiger moth'). Can you find the correct matches to make a list of real double-named critters?
Easier, 10 Qns, reedy,
Mar 06 17
Recommended for grades: 6,7,8,9,10,11,12
Category:
Identify the Animal
The Academy Awards have been recognizing the best of the film industry since 1929. How many of these Oscar firsts do you recall?
Average, 10 Qns, reedy,
Jul 24 14
Category:
Oscars - General Trivia
Before Marvel Comics became Marvel, they started as Timely Publications and then became Atlas Comics. How well do you know the superheroes of this era and their alter egos?
Average, 10 Qns, reedy,
May 02 20
Category:
Marvel Comics
In this game you need to match words that are mirror images of one another (STRESSED / DESSERTS), only you'll have to do it with their definitions: (Experiencing emotional strain / Cakes and pies, for example)
Easier, 10 Qns, reedy,
Nov 01 20
Category:
Back Words and Palindromes
Steak Names
For us omnivores and meatatarians, there is nothing quite as satisfying as a good steak, grilled to perfection on the barbecue. Many common steak names include the name of the primal cut (like sirloin or round), but what about these other steak names? Average, 10 Qns, reedy,
Dec 08 22
Category:
Meats
USS Enterprise brings you a quiz on Captain Kirk from both the original "Star Trek" series, and from the movies. How well do you know him?
Average, 15 Qns, reedy,
Jun 07 21
Category:
Star Trek Mixture
Purrty please, can you help me match these musical Cats with their literary descriptions? (Quotes taken from the official "Cats" the musical page)
Easier, 10 Qns, reedy,
Jun 08 18
Category:
Cats
The 16th Academy Awards took place on March 2nd, 1944, honoring the best films from January 1st to December 31st, 1943.
Easier, 10 Qns, reedy,
Nov 12 20
Category:
Oscars - Specific Times
As the title of its national anthem suggests, Dominica is a gorgeous little island in the Lesser Antilles of the Caribbean Sea. Come explore its rich culture and heritage.
Average, 10 Qns, reedy,
Dec 09 18
Category:
Dominica
I was surprised to learn that the 'Five Golden Rings' in "The Twelve Days of Christmas" were actually ring-necked pheasants. It got me thinking about other uses of the word 'ring'. How many do you know?
Easier, 10 Qns, reedy,
Mar 13 22
Category:
Idioms with a Common Word
...And that sentiment has sent people into a shopping frenzy every year for decades. Can you match the top-selling Christmas toy with the year it topped the list? (North American perspective)
Average, 10 Qns, reedy,
Sep 03 22
Category:
Toys by Decade
To the left, a quote from a great composer, along with the dates they lived. To the right, the composer's name. Can you make the musical connections?
Average, 10 Qns, reedy,
Jun 15 16
Category:
Who Said It?
Not to be confused with 'Black History', in this quiz you will need to match the described turbulent historical events with the 'Black' day of the week ascribed to them.
Average, 15 Qns, reedy,
Nov 18 20
Category:
Famous Dates
"Doctor Who" first aired in 1963. What do you know about the Doctor that started it all?
Easier, 10 Qns, reedy,
Jul 25 12
Category:
'Dr Who' - The Doctors
Can you match the Van Halen single to the album it was released on? ("Women and Children First" and "Balance" not represented in this quiz)
Average, 10 Qns, reedy,
Mar 23 17
Category:
Van Halen
There are a lot of songs about money, and these are just a few of them with the actual word in the title. Let's see if you're 'on the money' and can pick the right group or solo artist to match.
Average, 10 Qns, reedy,
Oct 27 20
Category:
Money in Songs
Start with an eight-letter word (a state of being). The next word will be one letter less and may need to be unscrambled. After you get down to one letter, I'll begin to add letters to make a new word. Have fun!
Easier, 15 Qns, reedy,
Feb 24 21
Category:
Drop a Letter 15 Questions
Christian artists dc Talk took a term meant as an insult and embraced it: "I don't really care if they label me a Jesus Freak / There ain't no disguising the truth." Here are some Christians who have stood up for their faith to the point of martyrdom.
Average, 10 Qns, reedy,
Feb 04 12
Category:
Christian People / Saints
The 11th Academy Awards took place on February 23rd, 1939, honoring the best films from January 1st to December 31st, 1938.
Easier, 10 Qns, reedy,
Jun 13 14
Category:
Oscars - Specific Times
These music celebrities must have taken this line from Shakespeare seriously when they chose their names or the name of their band. How many do you recognize?
Average, 10 Qns, reedy,
Nov 03 13
Category:
Music Celebs Mixed
Being a superhero is harder than it looks. That's why sometimes they need a helping hand to get things done. Can you answer these questions on superheroes and their sidekicks?
Average, 10 Qns, reedy,
Mar 02 17
Category:
Superheroes/ Sidekicks Mixture
Are you hungry for some good music? Before you can partake, you'll have to match our delicious bands to their menu descriptions.
Easier, 10 Qns, reedy,
Jul 04 22
Category:
Food in Band Names
January 30th should be marked as a true day of infamy, given all of the momentously tragic and horrific things that have occurred on this date in the past. Happy birthday - to me.
Average, 10 Qns, reedy,
Jan 30 14
Category:
January February March
For the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, 12 venues were chosen to host the 32 countries participating, with a total of 64 matches to be played. What do you know of these venues, spread out across the country? Tough, 10 Qns, reedy,
Jun 17 14
Category:
2014 Brazil
The 15th Academy Awards took place on March 4th, 1943, honoring the best films from January 1st to December 31st, 1942.
Easier, 10 Qns, reedy,
Sep 23 20
Category:
Oscars - Specific Times
Have another go at matching different countries' units of currency with what they are divided into for coinage. For instance: British Pound --> Penny
Easier, 10 Qns, reedy,
Feb 28 21
Category:
Currencies
The Doctor (William Hartnell) and Steven Taylor are joined by new companion Dodo Chaplet as they jump ten million years into the future. "The Ark" aired over four episodes between March 5th and 26th, 1966.
Tough, 10 Qns, reedy,
Mar 08 23
Category:
The Seasons (1963-1989)
Team USS Enterprise continues its voyages through the "Star Trek" franchise with this quiz on the first three movies: "The Motion Picture", "The Wrath of Khan", and "The Search for Spock".
Average, 10 Qns, reedy,
Apr 09 11
Category:
Star Trek
The Doctor's companions face danger and death, but also have excitement and adventure... through all of time and space. Can you match these companions to the Doctor with whom they traveled?
Easier, 10 Qns, reedy,
Feb 24 17
Category:
'Dr Who' - The Companions
Start with an eight-letter word (a circumstance). The next word will be one letter less and may need to be unscrambled. After you get down to one letter, I'll begin to add letters to make a new word. Have fun!
Easier, 15 Qns, reedy,
May 09 20
Category:
Drop a Letter 15 Questions
There are four species of lynx in the world, and one of them is named after my home country. What do you know of the Canada lynx?
Average, 10 Qns, reedy,
Jun 06 20
Category:
Felidae-Cat Family
Come through the wormhole and see what you remember from "Star Trek: DS9" seasons 4 through 7. (Play Part 4 in the series here: http://www.funtrivia.com/quizdetails.cfm?id=332927.html)
Average, 10 Qns, reedy,
Mar 05 11
Category:
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
In view of the announcement of the NHL's return to Winnipeg, Manitoba, here is a quiz on some other relocations that have occurred in the NHL.
Average, 10 Qns, reedy,
Aug 01 11
Category:
NHL Teams
Here are a few poems that touch on the deeper things in life. How many do you recognize?
Average, 10 Qns, reedy,
Nov 16 13
Category:
Poetic Quotes
The Llama Book Club has organized a clandestine rendezvous to choose the next book. Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to determine what literary information each Llama agent has brought. This quiz will self-destruct in ten questions.
Average, 10 Qns, reedy,
Dec 04 14
Category:
Thrillers
The 14th Academy Awards took place on February 26th, 1942, honoring the best films from January 1st to December 31st, 1941.
Easier, 10 Qns, reedy,
Aug 02 20
Category:
Oscars - Specific Times
The 17th Academy Awards took place on March 15th, 1945, honoring the best films from January 1st to December 31st, 1944.
Easier, 10 Qns, reedy,
Mar 12 21
Category:
Oscars - Specific Times
Can you determine the culprits behind these appalling literary crimes? If you can figure out whodunnit from these reports, then perhaps for these authors, the writing is on the wall...
Average, 10 Qns, reedy,
Jul 22 12
Category:
Authors and their Works
Can you match the middle set of ten US states (#21-30) with the date they joined the Union and the state motto? Good luck!
Easier, 10 Qns, reedy,
Mar 27 17
Category:
U.S. States & Cities
There were twelve sons of Jacob (Israel), but only ten of those sons' names were represented when their descendants settled in the Promised Land. Can you determine which Tribe settled where (with clues referencing the patriarch of the Tribe)?
Average, 10 Qns, reedy,
May 13 17
Category:
Old Testament / Tanakh
A quiz with one question for each of the main Funtrivia categories!
Tough, 20 Qns, reedy,
Aug 07 17
Category:
Mixed 20 Q. Tough
In the tradition of "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and the Island of Misfit Toys", these fad toys of yesteryear are looking to be played with... why not pull them out of your closet?
Average, 10 Qns, reedy,
Nov 15 11
Category:
Toys by Decade
Tim Burton published a book of his artwork and sketches in 2009 called "The Art of Tim Burton". I thought it fitting that this quiz about his wonderfully dark and quirky films should carry the same name. Enjoy!
Average, 10 Qns, reedy,
Apr 23 14
Category:
Burton, Tim
Black and white and black and white and black and white! Are zebras black with white stripes, or is it the other way around? In this quiz we will start with black and make our way to white, changing one letter at a time.
Very Easy, 10 Qns, reedy,
Jun 18 16
Recommended for grades: 5,6,7
Category:
Change a Letter for Kids
TV and radio personalities have a tough job, needing to be cogent and eloquent in real time to a live audience. But sometimes, things don't come out quite as intended. Just ask Brian Johnston, credited with our title phrase at a cricket match in 1976.
Easier, 10 Qns, reedy,
Apr 04 17
Category:
Did They Say That?!
He may have had the worst bedside manner in the galaxy, but he was steadfast and loyal. USS Enterprise brings you a quiz on Dr. Leonard "Bones" McCoy.
Tough, 15 Qns, reedy,
Mar 15 20
Category:
Star Trek Mixture