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stedman has been a FunTrivia author since Aug 02 02 and has written 206 quizzes. stedman is a generalist author, preferring to author quizzes across all categories, with the most common being Music, Literature, and General Knowledge, and has won 5 Editor's Choice awards on submitted quizzes.

  • is a member of the FunTrivia Editing staff, and is tasked with editing, reviewing, and maintaining FunTrivia quiz submissions.
  • has earned 14,764 excellent quiz ratings from quiz takers.
  • has adopted / renovated 34 quizzes that required editing work to date.
  • last seen online Apr 27 24, and most recent quiz went online Apr 10 24.

Bio: Life! Don't talk to me about life...
Hobbies: Beer and bell-ringing, though preferably not in that order.
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1.
  Australian Words - Aboriginal or Not? editor best quiz   great trivia quiz  
Collection Quiz
 15 Qns
Not surprisingly, many Australian words originate in Aboriginal languages. But beware - some common ones are from other languages instead. Can you work out which ones are which?
Difficult, 15 Qns, stedman, Nov 01 23
Difficult
stedman
Nov 01 23
272 plays
2.
  European Battles of World War Two editor best quiz   best quiz  
Label Quiz
 10 Qns
On this map of Europe, can you identify ten important battles or military operations during the Second World War?
Easier, 10 Qns, stedman, Jan 21 23
Category: European War
Easier
stedman
Jan 21 23
1916 plays
3.
What Animal Am I: Animals from Behind
  Animals from Behind editor best quiz   best quiz  
Photo Quiz
 10 Qns
Sometimes the easiest way to get close to an animal is to creep up on it from behind, so it can't see you coming. Can you recognise these animals from the rear?
Very Easy, 10 Qns, stedman, Mar 16 22
Recommended for grades: 3,4,5
Category: What Animal Am I?
Very Easy
stedman
Mar 16 22
5331 plays
4.
Name the Poet: Whos That Poet
  Who's That Poet? editor best quiz   best quiz  
Photo Quiz
 10 Qns
Can you identify these poets from their pictures? To help you, some clues about their life and works have been given as well.
Easier, 10 Qns, stedman, Oct 04 23
Category: Name the Poet
Easier
stedman
Oct 04 23
5189 plays
5.
  The History of the Chamberpot editor best quiz   best quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
In response to Rowena8482's Author Challenge, here it is - a quiz on the history of that useful object, the chamberpot.
Average, 10 Qns, stedman, Dec 29 12
Category: Social History
Average
stedman
2858 plays
6.
  Odds And Ends   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
One-time FunTrivia writer dbljw made this general knowledge quiz in 2002. 21 years later, I've adopted and refreshed it. See how you do!
Average, 10 Qns, stedman, Nov 16 23
Category: Mixed 10 Questions
Average
stedman
Nov 16 23
646 plays
7.
Movies Grab Bag: Fun Film GrabBag
  Fun Film Grab-Bag   great trivia quiz  
Photo Quiz
 10 Qns
One-time quiz-maker Vanoula wrote this mixed film quiz in 2002. I've adopted it and added pictures - some for fun, some as a little clue. See how you do!
Average, 10 Qns, stedman, Jan 10 24
Category: Movies Grab Bag
Average
stedman
Jan 10 24
625 plays
8.
  Christmas: The Aftermath   popular trivia quiz  
Ordering Quiz
 10 Qns
So what comes next after Christmas Day? Can you put these ten Christian Feast and Holy Days in chronological order, starting with the one that comes first after December 25th? All occur within the first six months of the year.
Average, 10 Qns, stedman, Nov 11 23
Average
stedman
Nov 11 23
340 plays
9.
  Do You Know "Once In Royal David's City"   top quiz  
Fun Fill-It
 17 Qns
"Once in Royal David's City" is one of the world's most popular Christmas carols, but how well do you remember all six verses? Can you fill in the blanks in the text with the correct words on the right?
Very Easy, 17 Qns, stedman, Dec 12 23
Category: Christmas Music
Very Easy
stedman
Dec 12 23
279 plays
10.
  Who Sang That In "Guys And Dolls"?   best quiz  
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
Can you match the song from the 1950 musical "Guys And Dolls" with the character or character who sings it? This is based on the original stage version, not the 1955 film.
Average, 10 Qns, stedman, Dec 07 23
Category: Guys and Dolls
Average
stedman
Dec 07 23
91 plays
11.
  How Well Do You Know "Ozymandias"?   best quiz  
Fun Fill-It
 14 Qns
Even after 200 years, "Ozymandias" remains one of Percy Shelley's best-known poems, but how well do you actually know it? Can you fill in the blanks in the text with the correct words on the right?
Easier, 14 Qns, stedman, Dec 10 23
Easier
stedman
Dec 10 23
148 plays
12.
  Who Painted What? The Post-Impressionists   top quiz  
Classification Quiz
 10 Qns
Four great post-impressionist artists - but who painted what? Can you place each work with the correct artist?
Easier, 10 Qns, stedman, Feb 02 24
Easier
stedman
Feb 02 24
290 plays
13.
Place Names in Songs: Sing A Song Of Britain
  Sing A Song Of Britain   best quiz  
Photo Match
 10 Qns
Ten songs with a British place-name in their title - but can you match each song with a picture of that place?
Average, 10 Qns, stedman, Feb 26 24
Average
stedman
Feb 26 24
253 plays
14.
  Black And White Heroes   best quiz  
Collection Quiz
 16 Qns
Laurel and Hardy or Chaplin?
Laurel and Hardy and Charlie Chaplin all successfully made the transition from silent to talking pictures. But can you pick out the sixteen Laurel and Hardy films from this list, while avoiding the seven Chaplin ones?
Easier, 16 Qns, stedman, Mar 02 24
Category: Laurel & Hardy
Easier
stedman
Mar 02 24
350 plays
15.
  Do You Remember 1960s UK TV?   best quiz  
Classification Quiz
 12 Qns
Here are twelve classic television shows that could be seen on your old black-and-white set in 1960s Britain. But can you sort them by genre?
Very Easy, 12 Qns, stedman, Mar 17 24
Category: UK Classic TV
Very Easy
stedman
Mar 17 24
334 plays
16.
  Where's That UK Racecourse?    
Label Quiz
 10 Qns
Horse racing, both flat and over the jumps, is an extremely popular sport in the UK. Can you work out where each of these ten racecourses are? A famous race is also given for each location.
Easier, 10 Qns, stedman, Apr 10 24
Category: UK
Easier
stedman
Apr 10 24
132 plays
17.
  How's Your Vocabulary?   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
Come and test your vocabulary! I'll give you fifteen interesting words, see if you know what they mean.
Easier, 15 Qns, stedman, Oct 27 23
Category: Definitions
Easier
stedman
Oct 27 23
914 plays
18.
  Sort Them To Solve Them 2   best quiz  
Mystery Sort
 16 Qns
Can you sort these sixteen items into four groups of four? Careful - some items may seem to fit in more than one box, but only one solution works for all sixteen.
Easier, 16 Qns, stedman, Oct 18 23
Category: Mystery Sort
Easier
stedman
Oct 18 23
675 plays
19.
  Shakespeare or Marlowe?   top quiz  
Collection Quiz
 15 Qns
Shakespeare wrote around 37 plays, Marlowe wrote a mere six. But can you pick out 15 of Shakespeare's, while avoiding Marlowe's works?
Very Easy, 15 Qns, stedman, Sep 25 23
Category: Shakespeare
Very Easy
stedman
Sep 25 23
483 plays
20.
  Cook Or Caribbean?   great trivia quiz  
Collection Quiz
 15 Qns
The Cook Islands are a group of 15 islands in the South Pacific Ocean. But can you pick out each one, leaving six other islands all of which can be found in the Caribbean region between North and South America?
Very Easy, 15 Qns, stedman, Oct 04 23
Category: Cook Islands
Very Easy
stedman
Oct 04 23
273 plays
21.
  Sort Them To Solve Them    
Mystery Sort
 16 Qns
Can you sort these sixteen items into four groups of four? Careful though - some items may seem to fit in more than one box, but only one solution works for all sixteen. Slight British bias in a couple of the categories!
Average, 16 Qns, stedman, Sep 29 23
Category: Mystery Sort
Average
stedman
Sep 29 23
362 plays
22.
  Pick Out The English Composers   popular trivia quiz  
Collection Quiz
 15 Qns
England has produced many distinguished composers of classical music, while numerous foreign composers have been regular visitors. But can you identify the 15 actually born in England, leaving unclicked the five who came from elsewhere in Europe?
Very Easy, 15 Qns, stedman, Sep 29 23
Recommended for grades: 10,11,12
Category: Composers Mixture
Very Easy
stedman
Sep 29 23
238 plays
23.
  Test Your General Knowledge   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
Fifteen questions on a range of subjects, hopefully not too difficult. How many can you get right?
Average, 15 Qns, stedman, Apr 18 23
Category: Mixed 15 Questions
Average
stedman
Apr 18 23
9668 plays
24.
  Thematic Fun: Pub Signs Can Be Educational
  Pub Signs Can Be Educational   best quiz  
Photo Quiz
 10 Qns
You can learn a lot from pub signs, with some well-chosen photographs and a little imagination!
Average, 10 Qns, stedman, Aug 26 17
Category: Thematic Fun
Average
stedman
Aug 26 17
11075 plays
25.
 World Flags: What Flag is That
  What Flag is That?   best quiz  
Photo Quiz
 10 Qns
See what you know about the flags of ten countries from around the world, with the added bonus of pictures of them.
Average, 10 Qns, stedman, Aug 15 16
Category: World Flags
Average
stedman
9274 plays
26.
  The Battle of the Books   best quiz  
Classification Quiz
 10 Qns
Books About War
Each of these ten books deals with war and its impact on the characters depicted therein. But can you match each one to the correct conflict?
Easier, 10 Qns, stedman, Apr 27 23
Easier
stedman
Apr 27 23
552 plays
27.
  A Christian Pilgrimage Around Europe   best quiz  
Label Quiz
 10 Qns
For centuries, Christians have made pilgrimages to places of special religious significance. Can you correctly place these Christian religious sites on the map of Europe?
Very Easy, 10 Qns, stedman, May 14 23
Category: Religious Sites
Very Easy
stedman
May 14 23
420 plays
28.
  Old or New Testament or Apocrypha?   top quiz  
Classification Quiz
 10 Qns
As well as the conventional Old and New Testaments, some editions of the Protestant Bible include several additional books usually known as the Apocrypha. Can you put these ten books into the correct category?
Easier, 10 Qns, stedman, Jan 16 23
Category: The Bible
Easier
stedman
Jan 16 23
2068 plays
29.
  Which Musical Are We In?   great trivia quiz  
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
I'll give you three characters; you just need to match them with the stage musical in which they appear.
Very Easy, 10 Qns, stedman, Apr 17 23
Very Easy
stedman
Apr 17 23
682 plays
30.
    Fish: The Cold the Wet and the Ugly
  The Cold, the Wet and the Ugly   best quiz  
Photo Quiz
 10 Qns
Let's face it, there's no such thing as a pretty fish. They are all basically cold, wet and ugly. But what do you know about these ten examples?
Average, 10 Qns, stedman, Oct 16 21
Category: Fish
Average
stedman
Oct 16 21
7683 plays
31.
Spaniels: Whats That Spaniel
  What's That Spaniel?   best quiz  
Photo Quiz
 10 Qns
Spaniels were originally bred as gun dogs and were used to either flush out gamebirds or retrieve them once they had been shot. The Kennel Club recognises 24 different breeds of spaniel. What do you know about just ten of them?
Easier, 10 Qns, stedman, Feb 21 23
Category: Spaniels
Easier
stedman
Feb 21 23
725 plays
32.
Colours Photo Quizzes: Tickled Pink
  Tickled Pink   best quiz  
Photo Quiz
 10 Qns
I hope you have fun with this mixed bag of questions, all of which have something to do with the word "pink".
Average, 10 Qns, stedman, Dec 17 21
Average
stedman
Dec 17 21
9585 plays
33.
  Dinosaur Diets   best quiz  
Classification Quiz
 10 Qns
Some dinosaurs were mostly carnivorous (meat-eaters). Others survived on an herbivorous (vegetable) diet. But can you sort these beasts into the correct category?
Easier, 10 Qns, stedman, Dec 12 22
Category: Dinosaurs
Easier
stedman
Dec 12 22
552 plays
34.
  How Well Do You Know "Jerusalem"?    
Fun Fill-It
 16 Qns
William Blake's "Jerusalem" is well known as both a poem and a hymn (as set to music by Sir Hubert Parry). Can you fill in the blanks in the text with the correct words on the right?
Very Easy, 16 Qns, stedman, Dec 09 23
Category: B
Very Easy
stedman
Dec 09 23
147 plays
35.
Human Body: Systems of the Human Body
  Systems of the Human Body   best quiz  
Photo Quiz
 10 Qns
The human body is an amazingly complex structure, whose functions can be divided into a number of systems. This quiz touches on ten of the main ones.
Easier, 10 Qns, stedman, Oct 25 16
Category: Human Body
Easier
stedman
4988 plays
36.
Cities by Photo: A River Runs Through It
  Questions on A River Runs Through It   best quiz  
Photo Quiz
 10 Qns
Many of the world's great cities grew up as trading centres on the banks of major rivers. This quiz is about just ten of them.
Average, 10 Qns, stedman, Jun 06 15
Category: Cities by Photo
Average
stedman
4539 plays
37.
  Dropped Letters - the Ultimate Quiz   best quiz  
Multiple Choice
 25 Qns
In a blatant attempt to have the last word in "dropped letters" quizzes, I offer this 25-question extravaganza.
Easier, 25 Qns, stedman, Nov 30 07
Category: Dropped Letters
Easier
stedman
12426 plays
38.
Composers Mixture: Whos that Composer
  Who's that Composer?   best quiz  
Photo Quiz
 10 Qns
In this Photo Quiz, can you identify these composers from their portraits? I've given you a few other clues as well!
Easier, 10 Qns, stedman, Sep 23 23
Recommended for grades: 10,11,12
Category: Composers Mixture
Easier
stedman
Sep 23 23
3789 plays
39.
  Farmyard and Domestic Animals   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
What titbits of trivia do you know about a few common farmyard and domestic animals? This little quiz should help you find out.
Average, 15 Qns, stedman, Jan 26 23
Category: General Livestock
Average
stedman
Jan 26 23
1394 plays
40.
  Fictional London Addresses   best quiz  
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
Lots of famous characters in books, television, radio and film live in London. But can you match each fictional Londoner with their home address?
Average, 10 Qns, stedman, Jun 27 23
Average
stedman
Jun 27 23
284 plays
41.
  Who Created That Fictional Detective?   great trivia quiz  
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
Can you match these ten detectives with their creators? All the writers are British, as are all but one of the detectives.
Easier, 10 Qns, stedman, Feb 22 23
Easier
stedman
Feb 22 23
632 plays
42.
What Animal Am I: Cuddly Animals for Young Children
  Cuddly Animals for Young Children   best quiz  
Photo Quiz
 10 Qns
I have taken some pictures of soft toy animals. Can you tell me which animal they are? They have written a few words about themselves as well.
Very Easy, 10 Qns, stedman, Mar 10 11
Recommended for grades: 1,2,3
Category: What Animal Am I?
Very Easy
stedman
5442 plays
43.
  Fractured Actors and Actresses    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Can you identify these actors and actresses, shown here in fractured form? As a clue, I've given the name of a film in which each one appeared.
Average, 10 Qns, stedman, Jul 17 23
Average
stedman
Jul 17 23
367 plays
44.
  Thematic Fun: More Educational Pub Signs
  More Educational Pub Signs   best quiz  
Photo Quiz
 10 Qns
For your enjoyment, I will show you ten more British pub signs, with some general knowledge questions inspired by them.
Tough, 10 Qns, stedman, Aug 26 17
Category: Thematic Fun
Tough
stedman
Aug 26 17
6784 plays
45.
  Star Links Revisited   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 25 Qns
From Beverly D'Angelo to Nicole Kidman and back
Can you link these actors through the movies they've been in together? This one starts and ends with Beverly D'Angelo.
Easier, 25 Qns, stedman, Jun 30 23
Easier
stedman
Jun 30 23
379 plays
46.
Name the Poet: Whos That Other Poet
  Who's That Other Poet?   best quiz  
Photo Quiz
 10 Qns
Since my previous "Who's That Poet?" quiz only took us up to the letter "K", a sequel was surely inevitable. As before, the pictures are supported with clues about their life and works.
Easier, 10 Qns, stedman, Dec 25 16
Category: Name the Poet
Easier
stedman
3285 plays
47.
  The UK's Most Talentless Celebrities   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The UK is becoming increasingly swamped by a tidal wave of talentless so-called "celebrities" who are famous simply for being famous. Can you summon up the enthusiasm to get to the end of a quiz on these pointless non-entities?
Average, 10 Qns, stedman, Sep 26 10
Category: UK Celebs
Average
stedman
12710 plays
48.
 History of Food: The Joy of Chocolate
  The Joy of Chocolate   best quiz  
Photo Quiz
 10 Qns
What could be more delightful than a selection of chocolate delicacies hanging from your Christmas tree? But before you've eaten them all, why not try this quiz about the history of this delicious confection.
Average, 10 Qns, stedman, Jan 12 19
Category: History of Food
Average
stedman
Jan 12 19
1391 plays
49.
 London: Ten Ways to See London
  Ten Ways to See London   best quiz  
Photo Quiz
 10 Qns
There are lots of ways to get around London for both tourists and those who live there. This Photo Quiz introduces you to some well-known and less obvious examples.
Average, 10 Qns, stedman, Mar 02 11
Category: London
Average
stedman
4162 plays
50.
  Wordwise Goes To The Movies   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A movie-themed wordwise quiz, based on an original idea by quiz-maker Minch. All the answers are the titles of films.
Easier, 10 Qns, stedman, May 28 23
Category: Movie Wordwise
Easier
stedman
May 28 23
409 plays
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