251.

  A Place Called Christmas    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

One of the joys of Christmas is having the time and opportunity to explore a bit more of the world, whether by physically visiting new places, watching travelogues or reading about them. Here we find a few suitably named places for our Christmas journey.

Average, 10 Qns, spanishliz, Dec 14 14

Category: Where am I? Average

Average
spanishliz
1807 plays

252.

  Actors Named James    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

I give you three characters from movies or TV, you choose which actor named James played those characters. Most of these are not too recent, but have tried not to make them too obscure. Good luck.

Average, 10 Qns, spanishliz, Jan 19 07

Category: Players - Average 10

Average
spanishliz
2969 plays

253.

  Blue Jays by the Numbers    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

I'll tell you who wore the number during the 2003 season. You will tell me who wore it in the early days of the team, or in some cases who did not wear that number.

Tough, 10 Qns, spanishliz, Jan 18 10

Category: Toronto Blue Jays

Tough
spanishliz
688 plays

254.

  A Flurry of Christmas Sports    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

One of the joys of Christmas is the wide variety of sports available to be enjoyed, whether by watching on television or in person, or even as a participant. Here are some events that have taken place during Christmas seasons over the years.

Average, 10 Qns, spanishliz, Dec 13 14

Category: Wide World of Sports

Average
spanishliz
1861 plays

255.

  Another One Bites the Crust    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Should that be "bites the dust"? Perhaps it is a bit of both, as we explore the deaths of a few people who died because of something they ate, or whilst eating, or because they didn't eat.

Average, 10 Qns, spanishliz, Dec 01 15

Category: What a Way to Go

Average
spanishliz
685 plays

256.

  "Charade": Who Spoke?    

Match Quiz

 15 Qns

Director Stanley Donen's "Charade" (1963) is full of marvellous patter and non sequiturs, all part of the charm of this very watchable caper. Match the dialogue with the performer who spoke the words. There may be some spoilers.

Tough, 15 Qns, spanishliz, Oct 29 17

Category: Charade

Tough
spanishliz
Oct 29 17
222 plays

257.

  French without Tears    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

Truthfully, there might be some tears, if these French sportspeople haven't won their events. Match the people with the sport in which they made their name.

Average, 10 Qns, spanishliz, Dec 16 17

Category: Europe

Average
spanishliz
Dec 16 17
193 plays

258.

  Destry    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

"Destry" (1954) was a remake 1939's "Destry Rides Again", and a 1932 film with the longer title, but a somewhat different plot. Test your knowledge of the newest version.

Average, 10 Qns, spanishliz, Oct 09 17

Category: Da - De Movies

Average
spanishliz
Oct 09 17
209 plays

259.

  Famous Person Common Bond    

Multiple Choice

 15 Qns

The answers to the first fourteen questions will help you to identify the famous person whose name is sought in question fifteen. This person did NOT gain fame as an entertainer.

Difficult, 15 Qns, spanishliz, Sep 24 08

Category: Common Bond 15 Questions

Difficult
spanishliz
1705 plays

260.

  Trivial Mixture    

Multiple Choice

 15 Qns

These are a selection of questions from a quiz I put together some time ago for a local pub quiz, loosely based on Trivial Pursuit categories.

Difficult, 15 Qns, spanishliz, Nov 24 05

Category: Mixed 15 Q. Difficult

Difficult
spanishliz
3759 plays

261.

  Who Was That Foreign Actor?    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

This quiz in my 'oldies' series will focus on actors who were born in countries where English is not the first language. Characters may be of any nationality, and are from films released before 1980.

Average, 10 Qns, spanishliz, Jun 26 04

Category: Players - Average 10

Average
spanishliz
1133 plays

262.

  Lassie Come Home    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

Sorry, but this is NOT about the 1943 movie, in which Lassie treks from Scotland in an effort to reach her home in England. It's about expatriate Scottish lassies, their occupations and the places from which they might come home.

Average, 10 Qns, spanishliz, Mar 24 20

Category: Scotland

Average
spanishliz
Mar 24 20
214 plays

263.

  Dewey Decimal System    

Multiple Choice

 15 Qns

Our small local library uses a somewhat simplified version of the Dewey Decimal System to classify our non-fiction books. Unfortunately we don't have a card catalogue. Could you find these books? (There is a pattern to help you.)

Tough, 15 Qns, spanishliz, Sep 19 20

Category: Thematic Occupations

Tough
spanishliz
Sep 19 20
2108 plays

264.

  Matching "Moonlight"    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

"Moonlight" tells the story of a young black man growing up gay in a tough district of Miami. Your task is to match the character descriptions with the correct name or nickname.

Average, 10 Qns, spanishliz, Aug 24 18

Category: Moonlight

Average
spanishliz
Aug 24 18
175 plays

265.

  Ski Jumpers' Nicknames    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Participants in sports have long been given nicknames. Ski jumping is no exception. Here are a few questions about some of those jumpers, and their sobriquets, from the 1970s to the 2000s.

Average, 10 Qns, spanishliz, Aug 12 05

Category: Skiing

Average
spanishliz
338 plays

266.

  Eight is Definitely Not Enough    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

When playing "Angry Birds Friends" on Facebook, eight birds are definitely never enough for me to defeat all the piggies, at least not at the first attempt! Match the attributes described with the name of each bird.

Tough, 10 Qns, spanishliz, Mar 21 16

Category: Angry Birds

Tough
spanishliz
190 plays

267.

  The Commitments Multiple Choice Quiz    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Jimmy Rabbitte wanted to manage a band, so he recruited some and auditioned the rest and The Commitments started to rehearse. Here are some questions about the movie with the same name as the band.

Average, 10 Qns, spanishliz, Apr 20 20

Category: Commitments, The

Average
spanishliz
Apr 20 20
219 plays

268.

  Misery Loves Company    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

One hears that "misery loves company" which could mean that it is better to share misfortune than to endure it alone. The questions in this quiz, however, will address one or the other with words hidden in each sentence.

Average, 10 Qns, spanishliz, Sep 25 21

Category: Hidden Words by Theme

Average
spanishliz
Sep 25 21
426 plays

269.

  HMS Bulldog    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

The sixth RN vessel to bear the name of the scrappy, tenacious British bulldog was a destroyer that served throughout World War II. Here are a few questions about that ship.

Average, 10 Qns, spanishliz, Mar 08 20

Category: WW2 Maritime

Average
spanishliz
Mar 08 20
211 plays

270.

  Seven Ways to Hide a Christmas Present    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Find the Christmas gifts with the help of the following clues. Some of the seven types of word play used have been repeated, but I'll tell you which you need to use.

Tough, 10 Qns, spanishliz, Dec 21 21

Category: Mixed Word Puzzles

Tough
spanishliz
Dec 21 21
1558 plays

271.

  Cryptically Down and Up Again    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Solve the cryptic clues, then drop a letter to reach the word suggested by each subsequent clue. I'll tell you when to start adding letters again.

Average, 10 Qns, spanishliz, Nov 16 16

Category: Single Letter Cryptics

Average
spanishliz
450 plays

272.

  Banana Split Infinitives    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Yes, we have no bananas...or infinitives for that matter, split or otherwise. What we do have are some merged movie titles for you to figure out from the clues. The answer will be the shared word; in the case of the quiz title this would be SPLIT.

Average, 10 Qns, spanishliz, Nov 26 14

Category: Movie Mergers

Average
spanishliz
313 plays

273.

  More Four Letter Words    

Multiple Choice

 25 Qns

Just choose the definition you think is correct. As with the previous quiz, all words can be found in the Concise Oxford Dictionary.

Average, 25 Qns, spanishliz, Nov 26 21

Category: Thematic Word Definitions

Average
spanishliz
Nov 26 21
3138 plays

274.

  From Jaipur to Essen    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Travel with me from Jaipur in India to Essen in Germany. We won't be taking airplanes, ships or trains, however, but journeying by way of word chain. Each word will begin with the last three letters of the word before.

Average, 10 Qns, spanishliz, Feb 03 18

Category: Something in Common

Average
spanishliz
Feb 03 18
249 plays

275.

  More Cryptic Movie Titles    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Here are ten cryptic clues to the titles of nine different movies. Yes, one film is the answer to two clues, but you'll be given a hint as to which one it is. The time span covered is quite a large one, but dates are given as an extra clue.

Tough, 10 Qns, spanishliz, Sep 19 10

Category: Movie Cryptics

Tough
spanishliz
2021 plays

276.

  Here a Ross, There a Ross    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Ross can be many things: a masculine first name, a surname, a place name and possibly even more. Here are some questions for you to answer, covering several categories, each somehow related to "Ross".

Average, 10 Qns, spanishliz, May 05 19

Category: Thematic Men's Names

Average
spanishliz
May 05 19
192 plays

277.

  Keeping Up with the Joneses    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

The name Jones is common in most English-speaking countries, and keeping up with them is a goal for many of us. The Jones boys (and girls) in this quiz have all set a pretty high standard. How many do you know?

Tough, 10 Qns, spanishliz, Aug 01 05

Category: Same Surname

Tough
spanishliz
783 plays

278.

  Home Victories: 1950-1999    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Winning one's home GP has never been anything other than special to a driver. Here are some questions about home wins in the 'modern era'. Only races known by the country's name are included in calculating home victories.

Tough, 10 Qns, spanishliz, Jul 19 13

Category: The First 50 Years

Tough
spanishliz
455 plays

279.

  Music of the Night    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

There have been many songs and musical pieces written about the night, or some part of a night. This quiz will look at ten such works.

Difficult, 10 Qns, spanishliz, Jan 11 14

Category: Songs of Night and Darkness

Difficult
spanishliz
658 plays

280.

  That's the Wrong Way!    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Travelling around Europe is easier than it once was, but going the wrong way can complicate a journey. Please help me stay on track by telling me when I am going the wrong way.

Average, 10 Qns, spanishliz, Nov 05 13

Category: Europe - Travel

Average
spanishliz
446 plays

281.

  Early Toronto Blue Jays    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

The Blue Jays started their 25th season in April 2001, so it seemed appropriate to ask a few questions about their very first season (one question falls outside the first season).

Tough, 10 Qns, spanishliz, Mar 11 06

Category: Toronto Blue Jays

Tough
spanishliz
1117 plays

282.

  Ski Jumpers Nationalities    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

I'll tell you the name and a bit about some of the ski jumpers who competed in the 2000-2001 season, you tell me what country they are from.

Average, 10 Qns, spanishliz, Dec 14 02

Category: Skiing

Average
spanishliz
766 plays

283.

  Cryptic First Names    

Multiple Choice

 15 Qns

Here are fifteen cryptic clues that will lead you to some fairly ordinary first names for boys and girls. The clues will tell you if the name is used for boys, girls or even both!

Very Difficult, 15 Qns, spanishliz, Jun 20 05

Category: Cryptics for Experts

Very Difficult
spanishliz
940 plays

284.

  The Gunpowder Plot    

Multiple Choice

 5 Qns

A brief quiz about the plot remembered in England with Bonfire Night each November.

Tough, 5 Qns, spanishliz, Jan 03 02

Category: 1600s UK History

Tough
spanishliz
2216 plays

285.

  Cryptic Crossword Clues Explained    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

These are clues similar to the kind that appear in English cryptic crossword puzzles with a variety of possible tricks. The only thing that makes them harder is that you won't be able to get any of the letters from other clues!

Tough, 10 Qns, spanishliz, Sep 24 22

Category: Cryptics

Tough
spanishliz
Sep 24 22
120 plays

286.

  Cryptic Modes of Transportation    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

The ten cryptic clues will lead you to different types of transportation, mainly specific vehicles. A hint is given as to whether used on land, at sea or in the air. Answers are in the singular unless otherwise indicated.

Difficult, 10 Qns, spanishliz, Nov 03 05

Category: Cryptics for Experts

Difficult
spanishliz
1204 plays

287.

  Actors Named Robert    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Three characters from TV or movies are listed. You choose the Robert who played those roles. Some of these should be very easy, others less so. Good luck.

Average, 10 Qns, spanishliz, May 17 04

Category: Players - Average 10

Average
spanishliz
2785 plays

288.

  Actors Named John    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Choose the John who played the three characters listed (from movies and TV). One has been around so long that he is the answer to two questions. There is a clue as to who this actor is.

Average, 10 Qns, spanishliz, Nov 16 02

Category: Players - Average 10

Average
spanishliz
3243 plays

289.

  Anthony Hopkins - Early Days    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

A few questions about the early life of Sir Anthony Hopkins. Questions are based on information from 'Anthony Hopkins: The Authorised Biography' by Quentin Falk.

Tough, 10 Qns, spanishliz, Feb 21 07

Category: Hopkins, Anthony

Tough
spanishliz
1201 plays

290.

  Sporting Families    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Sportsmen and women often come from sports-oriented families. Here are a few questions about some of these families.

Tough, 10 Qns, spanishliz, Jul 13 02

Category: WWoS Tough

Tough
spanishliz
1614 plays

291.

  Matthew, Mark, Luke or John?    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

The first name of each of the people described is either Matthew, Mark, Luke or John (or a variant of one of these). Please note, this is not a Bible quiz.

Difficult, 10 Qns, spanishliz, Aug 02 05

Category: First Names

Difficult
spanishliz
976 plays

292.

  Odd Book Out    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

For each question, three of the books listed have something in common. It may be subject matter or something to do with the author. In most cases you will be given a clue to help you choose the odd one out.

Difficult, 10 Qns, spanishliz, Oct 13 02

Category: Non-Fiction

Difficult
spanishliz
1178 plays

293.

  Movie Titles In Spanish    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Planning what movies to watch on TV here in Spain can be a bit of a puzzle some days. Quite often the Spanish title bears little resemblance to the original. Sometimes a dictionary helps! Can you plan your viewing? (Titles may differ in South America.)

Difficult, 10 Qns, spanishliz, Aug 19 08

Category: Titles in Translation

Difficult
spanishliz
4075 plays

294.

  Where Does It Hurt?    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

How much do you know about the medical profession as portrayed in various shows over the years? Series from both sides of the Atlantic, and beyond, will feature in this quiz, and the doctors may not be the central characters of the series involved.

Difficult, 10 Qns, spanishliz, Dec 31 14

Category: Medicine

Difficult
spanishliz
465 plays

295.

  Cryptic Islands    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Solve the cryptic clues to find the names of islands or island groups. A geographical hint is also given in the clues. Using the word "island", where appropriate, is optional.

Difficult, 10 Qns, spanishliz, Dec 30 03

Category: Cryptics for Experts

Difficult
spanishliz
884 plays

296.

  Something Fractured at the Gym    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

While fracturing bones at the gym is something to be avoided, here we'll find some gym and exercise related items in fractured form. Saying the fractures out loud is always helpful.

Average, 10 Qns, spanishliz, Mar 05 23

Category: Fractured Sports and Games

Average
spanishliz
Mar 05 23
281 plays

297.

  Cryptic Clues to a Mystery    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

These cryptic clues will lead you to ten words that might be found in a mystery novel, or heard in a police drama on TV.

Very Difficult, 10 Qns, spanishliz, Jan 03 03

Category: Cryptics for Experts

Very Difficult
spanishliz
1237 plays

298.

  Multiple Choice Quiz about World Series : 2000 Edition    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

I sat up till seven in the morning over here in Europe watching these games, and thought I'd put my scorecards to some use! Have fun.

Difficult, 10 Qns, spanishliz, Feb 26 04

Category: 2000s WS

Difficult
spanishliz
2033 plays

299.

  Cryptic Movie Titles 3    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

The ten cryptic clues will lead you to the names of ten movies. A year is given as an extra clue to help you. The time span is from the 1930s through the early 2000s.

Difficult, 10 Qns, spanishliz, Sep 19 10

Category: Movie Cryptics

Difficult
spanishliz
1131 plays

300.

  More Movie Titles In Spanish    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

You are given the title of a movie *as listed in a Spanish TV guide*, the year and the names of two stars. Your task is to decide which movies you would see if you chose the ones listed. Knowledge of Spanish is not always an asset!

Difficult, 10 Qns, spanishliz, Aug 19 08

Category: Titles in Translation

Difficult
spanishliz
2263 plays