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C. S. Lewis's Life  
| C. S. Lewis is one of my favorite authors. This quiz is on his life. |
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Average
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10Q |
270 plays |
Jan 22 04 |
ertrum
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Famous People Who Died Before Age 21  
| These young people unfortunately left us at tender young ages, but not before making some sort of contribution to world history. Now we shall remember them here...good luck and enjoy! |
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Tough
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10Q |
3555 plays |
Jun 29 02 |
thejazzkickazz
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Akhenaten, the Heretic Pharaoh  
| Young Amunhotep was never meant to be pharaoh. But the death of his older brother catapulted the young man and his unorthodox religious views into unparalleled power, and as Akhenaten this young pharaoh changed the face of Egypt. |
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Average
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10Q |
471 plays |
May 22 07 |
CellarDoor
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So You Want to Be a Human Lab Rat?  
| Are you willing to donate your body to science--while you are still alive? Do you get a thrill out of having your body fluids analyzed? If so, you may have what it takes to be a human lab rat. Take this quiz and find out. |
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Tough
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10Q |
546 plays |
Oct 12 07 |
deputygary
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England's Royal Consorts, 868-1837  
| A quiz entirely devoted to royal consorts, who are generally overlooked in comparison to their spouses. |
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Tough
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10Q |
777 plays |
Oct 04 04 |
_elbereth_
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A Life of Twain  
| Mark Twain was the pen name of Samuel Clemens, an American author who left his legacy in words and wit. |
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Difficult
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10Q |
333 plays |
Dec 06 07 |
shs05
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Man or Superman? - A Shavian Discourse  
| George Bernard Shaw has been described as a pundit, freethinker, critic, dramatist - a satirical commentator on the human condition - his wit and observations are timeless. |
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Tough
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10Q |
201 plays |
Nov 17 04 |
Nannanut
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English Monarchs  
| Can you name the Monarchs described in the questions ? |
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Average
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15Q |
2040 plays |
Feb 19 01 |
deadmeat
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Lady Godiva Rides Again!  
| A quiz to celebrate the life of Lady Godiva, whose legendary naked horseback ride has made her one of the world?s most famous heroines. |
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Tough
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10Q |
240 plays |
Mar 18 08 |
Vulpine
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The Incomparable Nefertiti  
| The Great Royal Wife of the heretic pharaoh Akhenaten -- and, perhaps, a ruler of Egypt in her own right -- she was, for a time, the most powerful woman in the world. Test your knowledge of the beautiful, the powerful, the mysterious Nefertiti. |
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Tough
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10Q |
483 plays |
Apr 27 07 |
CellarDoor
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Carroll and Alice: "The Golden Afternoon"  
| One day in 1862 in Oxford, England, a little girl asked her friend to write down a story for her. The classics "Alice In Wonderland" and "Alice Through The Looking-Glass" were born. Connected forever: Lewis Carroll and Alice Liddell. |
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Difficult
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10Q |
783 plays |
May 03 07 |
benniebenbenny
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The Spectral Dog Walker 1998  
| I have an odd (but honorable) profession. It is I who tends to the care of the pets of those who have passed on to their great reward. I walked the dogs of many an angel in the 1990s. I'll do the walking - you name the owner who died in 1998, OK? |
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Tough
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10Q |
264 plays |
Nov 15 06 |
Gatsby722
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Strange Death of Nell Cropsey  
| Step back in time to the night of Nov. 20, 1901, and let's examine the most controversial case in North Carolina history--the strange death of beautiful sixteen-year old Nell Cropsey. |
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Very Difficult
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15Q |
1155 plays |
Sep 04 02 |
Charlie007
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Famous South Carolinians  
| This is a quiz on just a few of South Carolinas famous people. I hope you enjoy! |
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Tough
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10Q |
342 plays |
Jul 05 07 |
AmonAmarth
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The Above Rubies Awards for 2005  
| If the award doesn't sound familiar, that's because I have just created it to honor women in ten different fields who should be more famous than they are. How many do you know? (Be advised that this quiz can be regarded as Americacentric.) |
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Tough
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10Q |
573 plays |
Feb 14 05 |
LilahDeDah
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The Mysterious Case of the Missing Novelist  
| The writer, Agatha Christie, had disappeared, prompting rumours of suicide and murder. Or was it simply a publicity stunt? (Information according to "The Mammoth Encyclopedia of Unsolved Mysteries", Colin and Damon Wilson). |
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Very Difficult
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10Q |
2001 plays |
Feb 10 03 |
fringe
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Magical World of Gabriel Garcia Marquez  
| Gabriel Garcia Marquez is one of the most distinguished writers in history. Find out more about him. |
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Tough
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10Q |
255 plays |
Jan 17 03 |
beatka
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'Don't Lose Your Head!'  
| A look at some of the unfortunate Britons who completely lost their heads after meeting the executioner.
Not for the faint-hearted! |
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Average
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10Q |
813 plays |
Dec 10 06 |
Mutchisman
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Tudor Analogies  
| Figure out how the first two Tudor people are related, and then figure out which other pair are related in the same way. For example, Henry is to Anne Boleyn goes with Henry VII is to Elizabeth of York because both are married couples. |
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Average
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15Q |
921 plays |
Jun 13 07 |
princess_1990
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Take Two And Call Me Tomorrow  
| This is a quiz about some of the most famous doctors and some of the breakthroughs in medicine they were responsible for. Good luck. |
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Average
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10Q |
1200 plays |
Jul 11 07 |
RAgamer51
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Dig Those Crazy Royals!  
| Many Kings and Queens have been certifiable, even by the standards of their day. Others have merely been eccentric, addicted to something or in need of some serious therapy. This quiz covers all four kinds, from several different countries and eras. |
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Difficult
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20Q |
1449 plays |
Oct 31 03 |
pele
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What Would Feynman Say?  
| Richard P. Feynman was a man of eccentricities and of utter genius in the field of physics. Feynman was also well known for his witty quotes. Here are the life, times and quotes of a mastermind. Enjoy! |
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Tough
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10Q |
228 plays |
Dec 31 07 |
jonnowales
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Tudor Analogies 2  
| This is part 2 of my Tudor Analogies quiz! Match each given pair with the people or things that are related in the same way. For example, Henry VIII is to Anne Boleyn as Henry VII is to Elizabeth of York because they are both married. |
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Average
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15Q |
510 plays |
Jul 08 07 |
princess_1990
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Christopher Boyce and Daulton Lee  
| Between April 1975 and January 1977, two young men, one a drug dealer and the other an intelligent underachiever, sold sensitive government secrets. See how much you know about the spies known as "The Falcon and The Snowman". |
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Average
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10Q |
219 plays |
Dec 29 04 |
Polaris101
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| 25 |
Anecdotes About European Authors  
| This quiz is about meaningful anecdotes from the lives of major European authors. |
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Tough
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10Q |
864 plays |
Sep 24 03 |
Flem-ish
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The Kings Of France  
| However Presidential its present history is, France for centuries has been one of the most glamorous Kingdoms in Europe.What do you know about those who once were the leaders of probably the most prestigious royal court in the West? |
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Tough
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20Q |
1383 plays |
Feb 22 02 |
flem-ish
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Immortality Thrust Upon Them  
| It's one thing to be named for a famous object or event ... but what if that thing is named for you? Here's a quiz about famous people who became famous despite themselves. |
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Average
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10Q |
1296 plays |
May 03 07 |
Oddball
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Tudor Song Titles  
| Guess which song title best matches each historical person. |
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Average
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10Q |
732 plays |
May 07 07 |
princess_1990
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| 29 |
La Malinche: Forgotten Mother  
| Just how much do you know about Hern?n Cort?s' interpreter and lover? Take this quiz to find out! |
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Difficult
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10Q |
144 plays |
Jun 23 06 |
tiffanyram
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The Life of Jane Goodall  
| Jane Goodall has greatly impacted the world with her research and contribution to the world. How much do you know of her life before and after her trip to Africa? |
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Average
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10Q |
168 plays |
Jan 07 07 |
polly5
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