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You Are Such an Idiom!
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A little learning can be a dangerous thing, but if you know your idioms, then your answers won't need to be a shot in the dark.
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Easy
10 Q
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surdoux
Feb 17 11
1392 plays
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So Hush Little Baby: A Musical Lullaby Quiz
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Many a lullaby has been sung to a precious child. Here are a few lullaby examples from musical theater.
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Tough
10 Q
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mlcmlc
Feb 14 11
276 plays
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"Into the Woods" Who's Who
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The characters in "Into the Woods" talk about each other all the time. They're not always very complimentary! Who is talking about whom here?
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Average
15 Q
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Librarian0
Feb 14 11
153 plays
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The Dog Ate My Dictionary!
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My dog, Lexi, has always loved words -- but instead of eating my homework, she ate my dictionary! Now, as I search through the shredded pages to see what remains, I see a canine theme developing...
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Easy
10 Q
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darthrevan89
Feb 10 11
2031 plays
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I Shot Sans Serif
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Questions about fonts/typefaces, their designers and uses.
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Average
10 Q
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defiantone
Feb 10 11
510 plays
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Words beginning with BEE
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As a member of the Bees Knees team I thought I would see if I could find some words starting with the letters BEE. Have fun, don't get stung.
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Tough
10 Q
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DaveH1960
Feb 07 11
648 plays
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MARYLAND
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Using only the letters found in MARYLAND, find these words using the clues given.
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Average
10 Q
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yency
Feb 03 11
351 plays
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The Greek Mythology Name Finder
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This quiz is based on the names of Greek gods and goddesses. Try to see how well you can find them hidden in these words. The capitalized letters, when arranged in the right order, will read the name of a god or goddess. See how good you are!
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Average
10 Q
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NessieR
Feb 02 11
918 plays
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Going Back Four Seconds - Math Puns 2
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They're baaaaaack. Just complete each pun. Brace yourself. And I apologise in advance.
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Easy
10 Q
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eburge
Jan 24 11
540 plays
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Popeye Sez: "Watch Yer Pronunski-Ayshun!"
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We all know Popeye is a champ at mispronouncing words, but he's not the only one. I'll give you ten words; you select the proper pronunciation. Note: CAPS denote ACCENTED syllables. CAUTION: AMERICAN ENGLISH USAGE ONLY!
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Average
10 Q
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snediger
Jan 22 11
507 plays
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What Does My French Quote Mean?
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I'll give you a French quote that English speaking people use in everyday life today from time to time - and you select the nearest correct translation of it. Have fun :)
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Easy
10 Q
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Creedy
Jan 22 11
969 plays
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Egyptian Mythology Mania
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My quiz on Egyptian myth. Take it if you dare =)
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Tough
10 Q
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airbender20
Jan 19 11
567 plays
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What Does My Latin Quote Mean?
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I'll give you a Latin quote that people use in everyday life even today - and you select the nearest correct translation of it. Have fun :)
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Easy
10 Q
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Creedy
Jan 14 11
1761 plays
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You Can When You're Old Enough
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When you are a child you are often told that you can do something when you are old enough, which usually means when you are an adult. Let's take a look at some of the rites of passage into adulthood that are practiced around the world.
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Average
10 Q
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dcpddc478
Jan 14 11
1278 plays
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Think You Know Greek Mythology?
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If you think you're familiar with all the gods and goddesses, titans, heroes, and legends, think again!
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Tough
10 Q
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timberwolf21
Jan 12 11
1479 plays
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Gershwin: Name that Show
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These songs are from George Gershwin Broadway shows. Do you know which song is from which show?
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Difficult
10 Q
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mlcmlc
Dec 31 10
351 plays
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SINcerely Yours
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All these words are quite evil. I know this because they all start with sin. I'll give a definition and some words. You tell me which word fits the definition.
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Average
10 Q
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Ilona_Ritter
Dec 26 10
549 plays
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Subject/Verb Agreement
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I'll give you a sentence missing a verb. You'll choose the verb by deciding which verb correctly agrees with the subject. Keep in mind that if a subject is singular, then the verb will usually add an "s" to its end. Use Standard American English.
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Average
10 Q
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alaspooryoric
Dec 26 10
585 plays
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Who Shot Ya?
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Still photographs are one of the most potent tools in the world. They move us, stir us, fire us up and lie to us. Here are the stories behind some of the shots that have captivated us.
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Average
10 Q
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pollucci19
Dec 26 10
381 plays
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Can you remember "In the Heights"?
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This was one of my favorite musicals of the decade and I saw there was not a quiz on it yet. Test how well you know this show. There are spoilers to the plot!
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Tough
10 Q
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caitiesus
Dec 24 10
120 plays
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Gag Me With a Spoon!
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In response to an Author's Challenge, this quiz is based on Frank Zappa's 1982 hit song "Valley Girl", which brilliantly satirizes the speech and culture of teenagers from the San Fernando Valley region of Los Angeles. "Like, oh my God!"
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Tough
10 Q
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iCaramba
Dec 23 10
858 plays
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Greek Mythology 101
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This quiz is about the 12 Olympians and other minor gods in mythology.
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Average
10 Q
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artemishunter1
Dec 22 10
1554 plays
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Finish the Lyrics
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Here are the lyrics to songs from various musicals. It is your job to fill in the blanks. Enjoy!
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Very Difficult
10 Q
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phoenix405
Dec 17 10
486 plays
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Eat Your Words
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Idioms have been around for as long as there have been words, and a number of them feature food. I've managed to serve up ten of them for you here. Bon appetit!
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Very Easy
10 Q
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eburge
Dec 14 10
3102 plays
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International Cha Cha
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This is a quiz on one of the flirtiest Latin dances, featuring questions on IDSF syllabus steps, rhythm, and origin.
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Tough
10 Q
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bwf8398
Dec 14 10
138 plays
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Let's Put "Us" in the Act (Part I)
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This is the latest of my quizzes on words with pronouns inside--"we," "she," "him," "his" "you," etc. This one, about "us," will have no proper nouns or names of people--just words within words. Hope you have fun with it.
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Average
10 Q
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Windswept
Dec 13 10
306 plays
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I Always Wanted To...
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...make a quiz where you complete my puns. Wait a second...
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Easy
10 Q
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eburge
Dec 13 10
1740 plays
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Fencing with 'Peri'
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"Peri" is a common combination for words. Here are some words that begin with peri.
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Average
10 Q
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Rehaberpro
Dec 10 10
321 plays
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Lyrics of "Rent"
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Are you a RENThead? Prove it! Here is a quiz based on the lyrics of the Original Broadway Cast recording of "Rent". Songs will only be used once. Enjoy!
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Average
25 Q
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hausc018
Dec 08 10
231 plays
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'Wicked' - the Musical
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A quiz about the Broadway musical 'Wicked.'
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Tough
10 Q
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QueenAV
Nov 29 10
240 plays
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