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This category is dedicated to those who think themselves to be Renaissance men or women. If one subject just won't do it for you, the quizzes here will likely suit your taste.

The quizzes in this category will test your knowledge on subjects as wide ranging as nuclear physics, British TV and medicinal herbs. Many quizzes will cover a wide variety of subjects, but there are still a few quizzes here on specific topics. Come on in and enjoy!
folder Alphabetics (192) folder By The Numbers (111)
folder Colors (66, 1 new) folder Common Bond (343, 2 new)
folder Gems and Birthstones (47, 1 new) folder Mixed (1864, 2 new)
folder Names (67) folder Superstitions, Magic and Phobias (74)
folder The Unexplained (95) folder Thematic Fun (671, 16 new)
folder True or False (70) folder Urban Legends (13)
folder World Records (24) folder Quiz Creation Guidelines
folder Family Life (29) folder Quizmaker Tune-Ups (55)
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1 Arkansas Festivals
Arkansas is home to a lot of fun and...interesting...festivals. See how much you know about these events. Some are well-known, some are a little more obscure.
Difficult
10 Q
efvie
Jul 13 08
234 plays
2 An Easy Quizzle of Your General Knizzle
OK, I'm going to try to write an "easy" quiz without being dumb. Wish me luck!
Average
10 Q
stuthehistoryguy
Sep 25 04
6201 plays
3 Who Guild Mr. Body?
Mr. Body is dead-- murdered. The Body count is ten questions. Ten clues. Can you, with the help of the Quiz Makers' Guild, solve the mystery of "Who Guild Mr. Body?"
Tough
10 Q
pu2-ke-qi-ri
Feb 25 07
2541 plays
4 Fear Thy Red X
This quiz is about some weird and obscure phobias. Fear of the dark, spiders, and snakes have no place here. Keep your wits about you as we plunge into fear!
Average
10 Q
deconstructor5
Oct 01 09
222 plays
5 Men With Hats
Once upon a time, men used to wear hats…
Average
10 Q
lones78
Sep 09 09
672 plays
6 Some Naked Truths
A brief look at some famous unclothed images in fact and fiction. I'll give you an imaginary newspaper headline regarding a story, can you work out which incident I'm referring to? Most are British references but are well-known around the world.
Tough
10 Q
Mutchisman
Jun 02 08
1164 plays
7 Guild-y as Sin: Envy
In 1321, Dante climbed the terraces of Purgatory and saw a new deadly sin on each level. Now the Quiz Makers' Guild is making the same trip, and seeing things Dante never dreamed of. The second level is Envy. Coming soon: Wrath, with SilverMoonsong.
Tough
10 Q
CellarDoor
Aug 19 09
186 plays
8 Guilding the Stone - April
The Quiz Makers Guild monthly birthstones series reaches April – the diamond, according to the American Gem Society. Unlike some stones, diamonds are referenced across many areas. Enough, in fact, for a question in each of the 20 Funtrivia categories!
Tough
20 Q
stedman
Apr 03 09
480 plays
9 The Joy of Knowledge 10
"Another fifteen general knowledge questions for the trivia buff".
Tough
15 Q
Inquizition
Jul 26 07
5994 plays
10 The Joy Of Knowledge 7
Another fifteen general knowledge questions for trivia buffs. Good luck and have fun.
Tough
15 Q
Inquizition
Mar 29 07
4281 plays
11 Suits me to a T
Once upon a time, I was known for wearing wacky T-shirts. I thought I might be able to make an interesting quiz out of them. See what you think...and please let me know!
Average
10 Q
Quiz_Beagle
Jul 02 08
1068 plays
12 Beauty and Ugliness
Variations on Classical Themes: a counterpoint of questions on beauty and ugliness, encompassing philosophy, art, music, cinema, literature, science and more.
Average
20 Q
Arlesienne
Sep 08 07
1890 plays
13 The Guild has a 'Wales' of a Time
Known for stunning scenary, incredible voices, coal and leeks, Wales is also the place that owns the heart of our own Cymruambyth. In her honour, join us for a look at some people, places and things that originated in Wales.
Tough
10 Q
skunkee
Sep 18 07
1002 plays
14 The Skye's The Limit!
Skye is one of my favourite islands. Situated off the West coast of Scotland, how much do you know about this remarkable place? I hope you enjoy the quiz. All feedback appreciated.
Tough
10 Q
Quiz_Beagle
Oct 06 08
420 plays
15 Chocolate Doesn't Count on Friday
Ask any dieter: the calories from chocolate and other sweet treats don't count against you on Fridays, the end of the traditional work week. With thanks to Quiz_Beagle, let's explore some other reasons we might be glad it's Friday...
Average
10 Q
CellarDoor
Aug 05 09
633 plays
16 Correction Notices
What is the most appropriate way to send, and respond to a correction notice?
Easy
10 Q
agony
May 05 04
5142 plays
17 Smarty Pants Common Bond Quiz 3
The answers to the first nine questions all relate to the same subject. The name of that person, place, or thing is the answer to the tenth question. Enjoy!
Average
10 Q
InXanadu
Nov 28 08
1737 plays
18 It's a Small, Small World...
This quiz is the result of a Player Author Challenge. The questions have nothing in common except "smallness".
Average
10 Q
MotherGoose
Jul 15 09
513 plays
19 My Dog Ate This Quiz
Ten questions about wacky or just plain dumb excuses or alibis given by people to explain away their wrongdoings. However, remember sometimes fact is stranger than fiction. Thank you Terry for the challenge and the very interesting title. Enjoy!
Average
10 Q
fontenilles
Aug 15 09
795 plays
20 How Safe are You?
An all multiple choice quiz about safety in and around the house. I hope that you learn something. :-)
Tough
10 Q
Nightmare
May 14 05
7569 plays
21 A Life in a Quiz - My Grandmother
Significant dates, people and places in my grandmother's life have inspired an assortment of questions with a UK bias - if you don't know the right answer, you may know the wrong ones!
Average
10 Q
bucknallbabe
Jan 15 09
1023 plays
22 WorldWide Wizards
The 'Worldwide Wizards' quiz on Wizards of the World.
Difficult
10 Q
ainenei
Jun 02 08
528 plays
23 Cryptozoology Trip
Cryptozoology literally means "the science of hidden animals". This includes creatures that may be found in folk tales, those that have been reported extinct, and those whose existence is not yet proven. Let the trip begin!
Tough
10 Q
dcpddc478
Aug 05 09
510 plays
24 The Worst Trivia Quiz of All Time
In a recent Quiz Makers' Guild meeting, several "bad" sorts of questions were identified. By way of example, I, the humble Stuthehistoryguy, offer this quiz.
Average
10 Q
stuthehistoryguy
Dec 29 04
22437 plays
25 Guilding the Lily
Take one phrase "Guilding the Lily", toss the idea to a group of dedicated quizsmiths and wait for their responses. Join me now with the Quizmakers' Guild and discover the diversity of "Lily" related questions which resulted.
Average
10 Q
Nannanut
Dec 18 05
753 plays
26 What Do You Know About The Netherlands? (Part 2)
Maybe you played part 1 of these series and came back for more. Well, this one offers more questions for you to answer. Let's see if you pass this level.
Average
10 Q
Esther74
Oct 17 08
477 plays
27 British Creatures and Places in Legend
England is ripe with legends and myths that are steeped in history and might-have-been. Here are several of the more interesting ones I've visited recently. You can also Google Earth each of these locations.
Tough
10 Q
coventry815
Jan 19 09
1380 plays
28 Tearing Down the Walls
Challenged to do this quiz, I almost ran into a wall of confusion! But I sat back, took a breath and found several "walls" in our world. All of the questions are multiple choice.
Easy
10 Q
Blindlady-27
Sep 30 09
549 plays
29 42: The REAL Meaning of Life
Yes. I'm a Douglas Adams fan. And I felt that my 42nd quiz here was really a milestone that I should appreciate and honour. Thus, a quiz revolving around 42 (the REAL meaning of life) was created. Enjoy!
Difficult
10 Q
thegogga
Dec 10 07
675 plays
30 Balls
Don't be fooled by the title! Balls apply to many things, so let's see what bounces in this quiz.
Average
10 Q
funnytrivianna
May 12 08
1401 plays
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