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The Art of Being Wrong  
| 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. |
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Average
10 qns |
1662 plays |
Feb 24 08 |
Snowman
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| 2 |
Prophecies, Slogans and War Cries
| 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. |
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Difficult
10 qns |
1056 plays |
May 31 07 |
mstanaway
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| 3 |
Wrong Calls, Euphemisms, and Plain Lies #1
| 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! |
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Tough
10 qns |
1539 plays |
Jan 14 07 |
mstanaway
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| 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? |
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Very Difficult
10 qns |
858 plays |
Nov 10 05 |
TabbyTom
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| 5 |
Wrong Calls, Euphemisms, and Plain Lies #2
| 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. |
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Tough
10 qns |
1170 plays |
Mar 24 07 |
mstanaway
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| 6 |
Oxford in Quotations
| Here are just a few of the many quotations inspired by the city and university of Oxford. |
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Difficult
10 qns |
216 plays |
Feb 11 05 |
TabbyTom
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| 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. |
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Difficult
15 qns |
633 plays |
Dec 22 01 |
finlady
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| 8 |
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! |
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Impossible
5 qns |
855 plays |
Sep 04 00 |
thejazzkickazz
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| 9 |
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! |
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Impossible
5 qns |
723 plays |
Aug 15 00 |
thejazzkickazz
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| 10 |
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! |
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Difficult
10 qns |
867 plays |
Oct 03 02 |
Engadine
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| 11 |
Profound Wisdom and Clever Sayings
| Some advice is profound, some is clever. These are good examples of both. |
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Difficult
10 qns |
2376 plays |
Aug 02 00 |
robert362
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| 12 |
Observations on Life
| Here are some historical or literary comments that you may have heard along the way. |
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Tough
10 qns |
762 plays |
Sep 22 00 |
robert362
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| 13 |
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! |
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Average
10 qns |
822 plays |
Dec 13 02 |
ugleee
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| 14 |
Historic Quotes
| Can you match these quotes to the historic people that said them? |
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Average
10 qns |
4515 plays |
Apr 29 00 |
DesertFox
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| 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. |
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Tough
10 qns |
795 plays |
Apr 30 03 |
absoluteuphoria2
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| 16 |
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. |
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Difficult
10 qns |
525 plays |
Feb 26 02 |
flem-ish
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| 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... |
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Very Difficult
5 qns |
624 plays |
Aug 19 00 |
thejazzkickazz
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| 18 |
A Quota Of Quotations
| A few nonsensical words of wisdom, all you have to do is figure out who uttered them. |
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Very Difficult
10 qns |
858 plays |
Nov 03 01 |
Ikabud
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| 19 |
Famous Lines Throughout History
| Here are some immortal lines that have been spoken (or written) during the course of History. |
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Tough
10 qns |
3492 plays |
Jan 14 01 |
robert362
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| 20 |
Crazy Quotes
| Crazy world! Who said that? |
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Very Difficult
20 qns |
708 plays |
May 07 01 |
ayatollah
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| 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. |
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Difficult
25 qns |
687 plays |
Apr 04 01 |
Quizzical
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| 22 |
Who Said What About Whom?
| Quotable and not so quotable quotes about historical figures who lived between 1400 and 1700. All multiple choice. |
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Difficult
10 qns |
831 plays |
Oct 04 02 |
Engadine
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| 23 |
Quotes About Kissing
| Following are questions regarding quotes about kissing. |
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Difficult
5 qns |
486 plays |
Mar 14 01 |
ravenskye
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| 24 |
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. |
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Difficult
10 qns |
408 plays |
Jun 10 03 |
mnbates
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| 25 |
Simply (But Not Simple) Quotes
| Well, it ain't easy, but why won't you try it ? |
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Tough
10 qns |
567 plays |
Jul 29 02 |
D@N
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| 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. |
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Tough
15 qns |
1392 plays |
Aug 03 00 |
mauvaisesprit
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| 27 |
Assorted Literary Quotes
| Phrases from authors and musicians. Also a few literature questions. |
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Tough
20 qns |
816 plays |
May 06 01 |
Lost_Player
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