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Arts and Books Mixed Bag 3
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Music, art, literature, mythology and plenty of fun... what more do you want?
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10 Q
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EnglishJedi
Aug 08 08
1524 plays
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Famous Foggy Similes
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In literature, comparisons to fog may reveal a lot about character's states of mind. Often these are similes, i.e. the foggy day is like a maze. Sometimes, there is a metaphor, i.e. the foggy day is a maze. Foggy comparisons (both similes and metaphors).
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10 Q
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Windswept
Aug 09 09
387 plays
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Words Derived from Falconry Terms
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The ancient sport of falconry has added many words to our vocabulary. Can you recognize some of them?
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Tough
10 Q
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crisw
Feb 12 07
534 plays
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Theatre - Technical Jargon and a Dash of Folklore
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Many technical terms and beliefs exist within the world of the theatre. Some are obvious, some less so. How many do you know, or can you guess?
Note: this quiz is based on UK working practice.
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Tough
15 Q
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simjazzbeer
Jul 27 07
1050 plays
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The Best of Broadway Music
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So you've seen the best of Broadway out there and think you know every musical by heart, down to the very last lyric. Here is a quiz on the lyrics and songs from my favorite timeless B'Way musicals. Enjoy!
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10 Q
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WIreneAr15
Sep 08 08
891 plays
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People Who Became Words - 7
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Still more questions on fictional and real people from whose names words in the English language are derived.
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Average
10 Q
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deepakmr
Sep 20 08
1905 plays
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Theatre History - Native American
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This is a quiz on Native American theatrical practices. Enjoy!
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Tough
10 Q
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rj211
Jul 22 04
189 plays
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Vampire Fakelore
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Much of what most people think of as vampire folklore is actually the invention of fantasy writers from the UK and US. This quiz examines which is which.
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Difficult
10 Q
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stuthehistoryguy
Mar 10 08
1488 plays
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Arts and Books Mixed Bag 1
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Not 'art', nor 'music', nor 'literature', but a true mix for all three and more for the genuine all-rounder...
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Tough
10 Q
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EnglishJedi
Jul 15 08
1311 plays
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Tap - You Can't be Sad When You are Tapping
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Tap dancing is a great workout and fascinating to watch. What do you know about this exciting form of dance?
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Tough
10 Q
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ruddigoria
Aug 22 07
228 plays
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Pictures at an Exhibition - Can You Cook It?
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Let’s imagine an exhibition of various artworks, grouped by subject. The eighth room in the exhibition is filled with paintings showing some kind of food and drink.
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10 Q
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JanIQ
Mar 30 09
303 plays
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A to Z Acronyms
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Our society loves to abbreviate words and phrases. Here is an alphabetical list of some common acronyms; let's see what you know about them! (This quiz is dedicated to Funtrivia.com team member CD ROCK of Heaven's Angels who passed away March, 2009).
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Average
25 Q
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BRY2K
Apr 04 09
1632 plays
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Blacksmiths of Myth and Legend
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This quiz treats blacksmiths of myth and legend from around the world.
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Very Difficult
20 Q
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xaosdog
Jul 25 05
681 plays
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Scotland the Brains - Scottish Words Quiz
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This is a quiz created by team Scotland the Brains. How well do you know the words used by Scots?
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10 Q
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hmacca
Jul 10 08
504 plays
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Borrowed English Words from Japanese
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You may not have realized it, but the Japanese language has helped play its part in shaping the English language vocabulary. Here are 10 examples of this phenomenon...enjoy and learn!
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10 Q
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thejazzkickazz
Jul 30 02
5316 plays
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A Brush With History
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Hello! My name is Brush. Paint Brush. I've a long history of being manipulated by some great artists to help them create their masterpieces.
Let's see if you can guess their names from just a few strokes.
Have fun!
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10 Q
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denni19
Aug 12 09
474 plays
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Hawaiian Goddess: Pele
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How much do you know about the Hawaiian goddess Pele and her family? Take my quiz to learn more. Hope you enjoy! And be careful not to wake her up.
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10 Q
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jk18
Nov 23 08
342 plays
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Can You Guess the Left Handed Word?
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I will define or describe a word, and you have to guess the word. You can only use the letters on the left side of the keyboard to make the words. These letters include T, G, B, and all the letters to the left of them. Good luck!
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Average
15 Q
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milesprower18
Jun 01 09
732 plays
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Arts & Books Mixed Bag 9
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Literature, art, opera, ballet... a little of most things cultural and a smattering of general knowledge to boot...
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10 Q
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EnglishJedi
Dec 28 08
1188 plays
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Architecture for Everybody
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Some people find the subject of architecture rather esoteric. This quiz solves that problem by presenting some of the very basic terms and definitions important to architects. Good luck!
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Easy
10 Q
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thejazzkickazz
Aug 15 04
4008 plays
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People Who Became Words - 14
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This is the last quiz in this series on words that originated from the names of real and fictional people. Hope you enjoyed playing the quizzes as much as I enjoyed making them!
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10 Q
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deepakmr
Dec 21 08
873 plays
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Raw Prawns and Drinking Lizards
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Australians have always had a unique turn of phrase. In this quiz I promise not to come the raw prawn with you. If you are flat out like a lizard drinking you might want to change tack and play.
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10 Q
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Nannanut
Jun 13 04
2049 plays
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Norse Mythology
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Norse Mythology 101. If all you know about Norse myth comes from Marvel Comics, it will be quite hard. If you've ever opened the Edda, it will be quite easy (still fun!) ...Hey! I like feedback! Please rate the quiz or send me a message when you are done
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Difficult
10 Q
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xaosdog
Oct 22 01
4452 plays
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English Enslaved? The History of Punctuation
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Did English words once roam free and unfettered, unrestrained by marks diacritical? Does punctuation buy clarity at the expense of freedom of expression? This quiz examines what you know about the controversial history of punctuation.
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Tough
10 Q
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uglybird
Nov 17 04
1689 plays
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All About the Music: Guys and Dolls
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This is a quiz about the musical and movie versions of Guys and Dolls.
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10 Q
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mizblusky
Jul 10 07
498 plays
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The Masters and Their Works
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The concept behind this quiz will be fairly simple. I will list an artist and a work of art, but I shall leave out a key word (or two) from the artwork. Your job is to 'fill in the blank'. Only masterworks are included here!
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10 Q
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thejazzkickazz
Jul 13 03
2382 plays
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Could You Pass As a Canadian?
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Canadians have incorporated into their everyday language certain words and terms that are peculiarly Canadian. Can you identify the meaning of these words and terms? If so, you could pass for a Canadian.
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10 Q
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Cymruambyth
Apr 01 09
792 plays
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Eponymous Locales
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Certain words in the English language are derived from the names of countries, cities, and places, some of which are no longer extant. See how much you know about them. Good Luck!
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Difficult
10 Q
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jouen58
Jan 23 04
7527 plays
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Elephant Artists: Painting for Peanuts
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The creative community can be a real jungle! How much do you know about the works of art created by elephants all over the world?
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Tough
10 Q
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LilahDeDah
Nov 26 04
300 plays
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What Did They Really Mean?
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The word "malapropism" comes from Mrs. Malaprop, a character created by the playwright Richard Sheridan. She often used fancy words that were just plain wrong. I'll give you some famous malapropisms and you guess the correct term.
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Very Easy
10 Q
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Catamount
Jun 21 04
12333 plays
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