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1 "Oh, Just Before I Go"
These are the last known words before their death of famous people throughout history. See how many you can get right.
Average
10 Q
Creedy
Oct 20 09
420 plays
2 I'm a Phobiaphobic!
...or to put it another way, "The only thing to fear is fear itself" as FDR once famously said. With thanks to hipeople for the title and the inspiration.
Average
10 Q
Snowman
Jul 21 09
567 plays
3 Insult to Injury
I have selected some finely-honed insults that people over the years have used on friends, enemies, rivals and even nations. All contain reference to, or veiled threats of, injury. Enjoy!
Tough
10 Q
Quiz_Beagle
Jul 24 09
465 plays
4 London in Quotations
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 Q
TabbyTom
Nov 10 05
948 plays
5 Famous Put-Downs
There are so many things that I wish I'd said! So here are some that people did manage to say at the right time.
Average
10 Q
TCEB
Jul 05 09
1317 plays
6 Oxford in Quotations
Here are just a few of the many quotations inspired by the city and university of Oxford.
Difficult
10 Q
TabbyTom
Feb 11 05
243 plays
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 Q
finlady
Dec 22 01
741 plays
8 Famous Last Words (Mainly American)
I am amazed at how many last words have been recorded of supposedly famous people breathing their last. I'm surpised that the dying had any wish to speak at this time.
Very Difficult
10 Q
FrankRay
Oct 09 09
513 plays
9 Quotes: Ancient to Medieval
These quotes should turn you on intellectually. If nothing else, they are certainly meant to arouse thought...try them if you will!
Impossible
5 Q
thejazzkickazz
Sep 04 00
912 plays
10 Fancy a Quote?
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!
Very Difficult
5 Q
thejazzkickazz
Aug 15 00
822 plays
11 A Difference of Opinion
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 Q
ugleee
Dec 13 02
1014 plays
12 Historic Quotes
Can you match these quotes to the historic people that said them?
Average
10 Q
DesertFox
Apr 29 00
5079 plays
13 Unquotable Quotes
Who said what about whom? The following quiz details this and more, much more! All questions are multiple-choice. Just a bit of fun!
Tough
10 Q
Engadine
Oct 03 02
951 plays
14 Profound Wisdom and Clever Sayings
Some advice is profound, some is clever. These are good examples of both.
Difficult
10 Q
robert362
Aug 02 00
2496 plays
15 Famous Inspirational Quotes
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 Q
absoluteuphoria2
Apr 30 03
891 plays
16 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 Q
Quizzical
Apr 04 01
789 plays
17 Various Quotable Favorites!
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 Q
thejazzkickazz
Aug 19 00
678 plays
18 Quotes From Ancient History
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 Q
flem-ish
Feb 26 02
561 plays
19 A Quota Of Quotations
A few nonsensical words of wisdom, all you have to do is figure out who uttered them.
Very Difficult
10 Q
Ikabud
Nov 03 01
897 plays
20 Who Said What About Whom?
Quotable and not so quotable quotes about historical figures who lived between 1400 and 1700. All multiple choice.
Difficult
10 Q
Engadine
Oct 04 02
873 plays
21 Crazy Quotes
Crazy world! Who said that?
Difficult
20 Q
ayatollah
May 07 01
789 plays
22 Observations on Life
Here are some historical or literary comments that you may have heard along the way.
Tough
10 Q
robert362
Sep 22 00
825 plays
23 Famous Lines Throughout History
Here are some immortal lines that have been spoken (or written) during the course of History.
Tough
10 Q
robert362
Jan 14 01
3609 plays
24 Assorted Literary Quotes
Phrases from authors and musicians. Also a few literature questions.
Tough
20 Q
Lost_Player
May 06 01
888 plays
25 Familiar Quotations? - Women
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 Q
mnbates
Jun 10 03
441 plays
26 Simply (But Not Simple) Quotes
Well, it ain't easy, but why won't you try it ?
Tough
10 Q
D@N
Jul 29 02
624 plays
27 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 Q
mauvaisesprit
Aug 03 00
1479 plays
28 Quotes About Kissing
Following are questions regarding quotes about kissing.
Difficult
5 Q
ravenskye
Mar 14 01
522 plays
This is category 275
Last Updated Nov 07 09 5:44 AM

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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