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1 The Art of Being Wrong coolicon
Predicting the future is at best brave and at worst foolhardy. Time is a harsh mistress and many of the subjects of this quiz have not been treated well.
Average 10 qns
1662 plays
Feb 24 08
Snowman editor
2 Prophecies, Slogans and War Cries coolicon
Some statements have gone down in history as reflecting the mood of their time. See what you know about the context in which these well known quotes appeared.
Difficult 10 qns
1056 plays
May 31 07
mstanaway
3 Wrong Calls, Euphemisms, and Plain Lies #1 coolicon
Some clangers of historic proportions have been made over the years. See if you can identify who made these statements, fill in the missing word, or the context of these little beauties!
Tough 10 qns
1539 plays
Jan 14 07
mstanaway
4 London in Quotations coolicon
The British capital has been celebrated and execrated in prose, poetry and song for centuries. Can you answer a few questions about a cross-section of quotes?
Very Difficult 10 qns
858 plays
Nov 10 05
TabbyTom gold
5 Wrong Calls, Euphemisms, and Plain Lies #2 icon
Man?s capacity for understatement and deception never ceases to amaze. Here are some more examples along these lines. Just identify the context or supply the missing word.
Tough 10 qns
1170 plays
Mar 24 07
mstanaway
6 Oxford in Quotations icon
Here are just a few of the many quotations inspired by the city and university of Oxford.
Difficult 10 qns
216 plays
Feb 11 05
TabbyTom gold
7 Words That Moved a Nation
I will give you the first sentence or two of a famous speech, poem or song. The questions are multiple choice. The answer will be the title and author.
Difficult 15 qns
633 plays
Dec 22 01
finlady
8 Quotes: Ancient to Medieval icon
These quotes should turn you on intellectually. If nothing else, they are certainly meant to arouse thought...try them if you will!
Impossible 5 qns
855 plays
Sep 04 00
thejazzkickazz gold
9 Fancy a Quote? icon
Some of my favorite quotes may be found within this quiz...use them well and wisely, they all may be applied amply to this very day!
Impossible 5 qns
723 plays
Aug 15 00
thejazzkickazz gold
10 Unquotable Quotes icon
Who said what about whom? The following quiz details this and more, much more! All questions are multiple-choice. Just a bit of fun!
Difficult 10 qns
867 plays
Oct 03 02
Engadine
11 Profound Wisdom and Clever Sayings
Some advice is profound, some is clever. These are good examples of both.
Difficult 10 qns
2376 plays
Aug 02 00
robert362
12 Observations on Life icon
Here are some historical or literary comments that you may have heard along the way.
Tough 10 qns
762 plays
Sep 22 00
robert362
13 A Difference of Opinion icon
A selection of quotes from various sources, with the speaker names provided; the player is expected to "intimate," by implication, from what is known about the speaker/writer, and from the quotes themselves. Have fun!
Average 10 qns
822 plays
Dec 13 02
ugleee
14 Historic Quotes
Can you match these quotes to the historic people that said them?
Average 10 qns
4515 plays
Apr 29 00
DesertFox
15 Famous Inspirational Quotes icon
Each of us can use a little inspiration now and then in our daily lives. Take this simple quiz to learn some great quotes. Even if you don't know every author you'll hopefully walk away a little more inspired.
Tough 10 qns
795 plays
Apr 30 03
absoluteuphoria2
16 Quotes From Ancient History icon
This quiz deals with some of the more popular quotations from Ancient History and, occasionally, Literature. They are all in Latin, though some were in Greek originally.
Difficult 10 qns
525 plays
Feb 26 02
flem-ish
17 Various Quotable Favorites! icon
These five quotes are some of my most favorite...I attempt to employ them at my most self-indulgent moments. There is nothing like a wonderful quote to liven up a conversation...
Very Difficult 5 qns
624 plays
Aug 19 00
thejazzkickazz gold
18 A Quota Of Quotations
A few nonsensical words of wisdom, all you have to do is figure out who uttered them.
Very Difficult 10 qns
858 plays
Nov 03 01
Ikabud
19 Famous Lines Throughout History icon
Here are some immortal lines that have been spoken (or written) during the course of History.
Tough 10 qns
3492 plays
Jan 14 01
robert362
20 Crazy Quotes
Crazy world! Who said that?
Very Difficult 20 qns
708 plays
May 07 01
ayatollah
21 Fancy A Quotation Challenge?
Here are 25 multi-choice quotations designed to bamboozle and amuse players. Some are so funny and clever that the world should be remindful of their existence. Please have fun.
Difficult 25 qns
687 plays
Apr 04 01
Quizzical
22 Who Said What About Whom? icon
Quotable and not so quotable quotes about historical figures who lived between 1400 and 1700. All multiple choice.
Difficult 10 qns
831 plays
Oct 04 02
Engadine
23 Quotes About Kissing
Following are questions regarding quotes about kissing.
Difficult 5 qns
486 plays
Mar 14 01
ravenskye
24 Familiar Quotations? - Women icon
I will supply a quotation, generally using Bartleby.com, the "Penguin," and "Oxford" quotations about women and four choices. Simply select who said it.
Difficult 10 qns
408 plays
Jun 10 03
mnbates gold
25 Simply (But Not Simple) Quotes
Well, it ain't easy, but why won't you try it ?
Tough 10 qns
567 plays
Jul 29 02
D@N
26 Wise And Otherwise
Here are some older sayings from all over the world. Have fun and don't always look for the one that makes the most sense.
Tough 15 qns
1392 plays
Aug 03 00
mauvaisesprit
27 Assorted Literary Quotes
Phrases from authors and musicians. Also a few literature questions.
Tough 20 qns
816 plays
May 06 01
Lost_Player
This is category 275

Some sample questions from this category:

* 'There's a sucker born every minute.'
* 'Ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country.'
* 'Give me a lever large enough, and I will move the earth.'
* 'L'etat, c'est moi.' (I am the state.)
* Who first said,'From each according to their abilities, to each according to their needs'?


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