My refreshed look at a classic Wordwise quiz by Minch. These letters and numbers stand for a phrase, cliche, or occasionally just one word. Try it and see how you do!
Easier, 10 Qns, stedman,
Dec 07 22
Category:
Minch's Wordwise Hard
This quiz presents you with questions about ten women writers from around the world, complete with portraits to help you. How many of them do you know? 
Average, 10 Qns, stedman,
Feb 25 22
Category:
Author's Life
There is certainly something special about the English county of Cornwall. Famous for such culinary delicacies as seafood, pasties and clotted cream, what else do you know about its many attractions? Easier, 10 Qns, stedman,
Oct 21 15
Category:
Southwest England
If you are lucky enough to live in or visit Australia, you are sure to see some amazing animals. This quiz asks you to identify just 10 of them. 
Very Easy, 10 Qns, stedman,
Dec 25 20
Recommended for grades: 4,5,6
Category:
Where They Live
A new-style "match" quiz. Nice and easy, to get you used to the format; all you have to do is match each classic novel with its writer. Have fun!
Easier, 10 Qns, stedman,
Mar 08 16
Category:
Literature Before 1900
Can you match the chemical names of these substances to their everyday names? Most of them can be found in the average home, though perhaps not quite all!
Very Easy, 10 Qns, stedman,
Mar 25 22
Category:
Chemical Names and Formulas
The latest stage of my Adventures in Authoring quest has me tracking down some red things. How much do you know about them? Sorry, Mick Hucknall fans, that doesn't include him. Average, 10 Qns, stedman,
Jan 04 18
Category:
Colours Photo Quizzes
Hopefully I can dispel this cliché, with a quiz about some fantastic places in the North of England. For the purposes of this quiz, "North" starts at the Humber Estuary! Average, 10 Qns, stedman,
Feb 02 13
Category:
England - General
When you've reached the age of 100, you've got to admit that your best years are probably behind you. Here's a quiz about some distinguished people who made it to that significant milestone. Average, 10 Qns, stedman,
Jun 01 23
Category:
In Common
Can you match these ten descriptions with the correct TV shows from around the world, all of which begin with the letter B?
Easier, 10 Qns, stedman,
Jan 25 21
Category:
Name The Show
I am the signal officer aboard a merchant vessel; can you decipher the message that I have sent you? Knowledge of the phonetic alphabet will be helpful and the letters in my message will spell the answer to the final question. Easier, 15 Qns, stedman,
Jun 06 22
Category:
Flags and Symbols
Feeling ill? Fed up? Depressed? Locked down? Maybe dipping into one of these comic classics will help. A good laugh may not heal whatever ails you, but it might take your mind off it a bit.
Easier, 10 Qns, stedman,
Sep 27 21
Category:
Humor and Satire
What do you know about just a few things said by famous people in the twentieth century?
Easier, 10 Qns, stedman,
Dec 23 21
Category:
Who Said It?
There are lots of entertaining board games, but it's a good idea to know what you have to do to win. Can you match each game with its objective?
Very Easy, 10 Qns, stedman,
Feb 24 21
Category:
Board Games
The UK is criss-crossed by a network of long distance pathways, most of which are anything but straight. What do you know about just ten of the best-known? Average, 10 Qns, stedman,
Sep 30 20
Category:
Mixed Sites in Europe
Can you match these films with the British classical composers who wrote their scores? The year of each film is given, to avoid confusion with remakes and alternative versions.
Average, 10 Qns, stedman,
Aug 07 23
Category:
Composers
Britain has a large and diverse population of birds, from the smallest wren to the largest eagle. Neither of these appear in this quiz, but hopefully you will recognise most of those that do. Easier, 10 Qns, stedman,
Feb 24 15
Recommended for grades: 6,7,8,9,10,11,12
Category:
Wild Birds UK
Quiz Maker Guild author stedman has wrapped a Christmas quiz gift of "Nine Ladies Dancing". As her idea of a joke, my true love had the bright idea of paying nine ladies from the local ballroom-dancing club to turn up on my doorstep on January 3rd.
Average, 10 Qns, stedman,
Jan 02 15
Category:
Twelve Days of Christmas
How much do you know your UK Monopoly? Can you place these ten properties in order of their basic purchase price, from cheapest to most expensive?
Tough, 10 Qns, stedman,
Jan 31 23
Category:
Monopoly (U.K. Version)
Many performers on the World Wrestling Federation/Entertainment (WWF/WWE) circuit have branched out into movies. Can you match ten of them with the character they played in a particular film?
Note: WWF was renamed WWE in 2002.
Easier, 10 Qns, stedman,
Jun 06 23
Category:
People Themed Groups
How many muses were there? What about events in a decathlon? See if you know which of the options is incorrectly matched to the number!
Easier, 10 Qns, stedman,
Nov 09 12
Category:
0-10
What do you know about some of the animal characters in Rudyard Kipling's original "Jungle Book" stories? This quiz includes questions about some of the non-Mowgli stories. Average, 10 Qns, stedman,
Nov 18 15
Category:
Kipling, Rudyard
Australia is a Big Country, so it stands to reason that it's got a lot of Big Things in it. A Big Rock, a Big Bridge, a Big Opera House; you get the idea. But here are some slightly odder Big Australian Things for you to identify. Average, 10 Qns, stedman,
Mar 20 17
Category:
Australia Photo Quizzes
Almost from the start, video games have featured a range of crazy animals. What do you know about just ten of them? Easier, 10 Qns, stedman,
Feb 10 21
Category:
Animals in Video Games
Do you like to settle down to watch a good movie? Why not try this mixed quiz and see how much you remember about some of them? Crime, horror, war, comedy, thriller: there's something for everyone.
Average, 10 Qns, stedman,
Dec 19 21
Category:
Movies Grab Bag
By 2022, there had been 13 official "incarnations" of Doctor Who in the long-running BBC TV show. But can you place the actors (and one actress) who have portrayed the character in chronological order, starting with the first?
Easier, 13 Qns, stedman,
Jan 05 22
Category:
'Dr Who' - The Doctors
Situated on the edge of eastern Europe, Ukraine has had a turbulent political history, although its citizens have nevertheless made their mark in areas such as literature, music and sport. What do you know about this historic but troubled country?
Easier, 10 Qns, stedman,
May 22 23
Recommended for grades: 10,11,12
Category:
Mixed Ukraine
You may be surprised at the large number of active volcanoes around the world, many of which are capable of a major eruption at any time. This quiz is about just ten of them. Average, 10 Qns, stedman,
Mar 11 16
Category:
Volcanoes
Animals and opera - not an obvious combination, but see how much you know about operas which feature animals either as characters, or refer to them indirectly in their titles. The pictures may help! 
Average, 10 Qns, stedman,
Nov 08 22
Category:
Opera
Can you match these famous characters with the popular British TV comedy shows in which they appeared?
Very Easy, 10 Qns, stedman,
Nov 23 20
Category:
UK Comedy
Bruce Willis is certainly one of the best-known faces in Hollywood. But can you remember who starred alongside him in ten of his films?
Easier, 10 Qns, stedman,
Jan 14 22
Category:
Willis, Bruce
In November 2017, I enjoyed a trip with a group of friends around South Africa by both rail and road, visiting some wonderful places along the way. This little quiz attempts to capture some of the flavour of that trip. Easier, 10 Qns, stedman,
Apr 05 20
Category:
Mixed Sites in Africa
South America's rivers and mountains are relatively well-served by quizzes on this site, so for a change I offer ten questions about its lakes and lagoons. See what you know, and enjoy the pictures. Average, 10 Qns, stedman,
Oct 30 15
Category:
South American Rivers and Oceans
Written by David Croft and Jimmy Perry, this classic British TV show is still popular despite having come to an end in 1977. Can you match the character on the left with the actor who played him on the right?
Easier, 10 Qns, stedman,
Feb 17 19
Category:
Dad's Army
Ten England Test Batsmen
Can you identify these ten great England Test batsmen? There is a particular thread connecting them all. Average, 10 Qns, stedman,
Jun 30 23
Category:
England
Can you match these Shakespeare characters beginning with "O" with the play in which they appear?
Easier, 10 Qns, stedman,
Dec 20 20
Category:
Shakespeare
What do you know about the biblical Book of Obadiah? Try this short quiz to find out - it may be more than you think! The King James Version of the Bible is used throughout.
Easier, 10 Qns, stedman,
Mar 12 24
Category:
Obadiah
A classic "Wordwise" quiz by Minch, spruced up a little. What phrases do these juggled words suggest?
Average, 10 Qns, stedman,
Jun 02 23
Category:
Minch's Wordwise Hard
All these Canadian celebrities were born in the province of Ontario. Can you identify each one from a few clues about their accomplishments?
Very Easy, 10 Qns, stedman,
Jan 18 19
Category:
Canadian Celebrities
Visitors to England may have been tempted to indulge in the form of cooked breakfast known as a "Full English". What do you know about the ingredients for this traditional meal, sometimes known as a "heart attack on a plate"?
Easier, 10 Qns, stedman,
Feb 08 15
Category:
Breakfast Foods
Can't remember much about 1978? Maybe you weren't even born then! Worry not, I've added plenty of helpful hints to put you on the right track. So non-Americans and the under-forties shouldn't give up hope completely.
Very Easy, 10 Qns, stedman,
Dec 25 21
Category:
USA by Year: 1970s
A brief introduction to Vanuatu
What do you know about the island group of Vanuatu? Average, 10 Qns, stedman,
Jul 26 23
Recommended for grades: 11,12
Category:
Vanuatu
Welcome to this Author Challenge Quiz - the main challenge being to make an interesting quiz about ten of the UK's biggest shopping centres. Average, 10 Qns, stedman,
Dec 07 11
Category:
Malls & Shopping Centers
I give you a sentence that includes a famous person's first name, and a clue to a word that rhymes with their surname. Write the surname first, followed by the rhyming word. Example: Is 45th American president Donald a little chubby? Answer: Trump plump
Easier, 10 Qns, stedman,
Feb 01 22
Category:
Rhymes
My second refreshed look at a classic Minch Wordwise quiz. These letters and numbers stand for a phrase, cliche, or occasionally just one word. Think laterally and you'll do fine!
Easier, 10 Qns, stedman,
Nov 28 22
Category:
Minch's Wordwise Hard
Start with a six letter word, drop a letter, and re-arrange the remaining letters to get the next answer. Do this down to one letter, then make steps up again. But for a change, each clue is in the form of a film title, with the relevant word omitted.
Average, 10 Qns, stedman,
Jun 16 07
Category:
Movies Word Play
When a popular children's author dies, what can be done to satisfy their legion of fans? Get someone else to write about their characters, of course. What do you know about these sequels by other writers to well-known children's books?
Average, 10 Qns, stedman,
Oct 21 18
Category:
Children's Literature
Terry Gilliam is much more than the man behind the crazy animations for "Monty Python's Flying Circus". This quiz looks at his important (if somewhat eccentric) career as a film-maker. Note - some questions require a little behind-the-scenes knowledge. Average, 10 Qns, stedman,
Feb 21 16
Category:
Gilliam, Terry
Can you match these famous castles with the countries where they can be found?
Easier, 10 Qns, stedman,
Mar 17 16
Category:
Castles & Palaces
Can you match these quotes with the ten different Mel Brooks movies from which they come?
Easier, 10 Qns, stedman,
Dec 12 20
Category:
Brooks, Mel