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1 trivia quiz  Classical MISquotes icon
Some common Latin and Greek quotations are consistently misquoted, mispronounced, or misattributed. Take this quiz to learn about these classical MISquotes!
Tough 10Q
1956 plays
Mar 16 05
pu2-ke-qi-ri
2 trivia quiz  Wonder Where That Expression's From? icon
Do you ever wonder where some of those everyday expressions come from? Take the quiz and if you don't know the answers already, learn something new!
Difficult 10Q
2040 plays
May 13 01
TemplarLLm
3 trivia quiz  Who Invented That Phrase?
I will enter the phrase and you check where it originated. I hope it isn't too hard. Just have fun.
Difficult 10Q
498 plays
May 15 01
finlady
4 trivia quiz  More Interesting Word Origins icon
Here are some more word origins that you may find interesting.
Average 10Q
1476 plays
Mar 24 01
robert362
5 trivia quiz  People Who Became Household Words icon
How do things get their names? Many are named after their inventors or creators, like "Westinghouse" and "Kellogg". This quiz is about some less well known people and things.
Tough 10Q
861 plays
Apr 09 05
rblayer gold
6 trivia quiz  Famous Sermons icon
Below are quotes from famous sermons by famous preachers and/or political figures. Who spoke these words?
Tough 10Q
288 plays
Jan 15 03
skylarb
7 trivia quiz  Origins Of Famous Phrases icon
Some historical phrases are so popular that they are used even by people who don't know the context in which they were first used. Have a try.
Tough 10Q
873 plays
Aug 12 02
Flem-ish
8 trivia quiz  Philosophy, Proverbs and More!
Do you know who made the following philosophically waxing statements or from which country the given proberb originated? All multiple-choice!
Difficult 10Q
405 plays
Jan 29 03
Engadine
9 trivia quiz  Quotes - Known and Unknown icon
The world is full of well known statements that are often quoted by politicans, preachers, teachers, et al. Test your knowledge of who made these statements. In the case of biblical quotes, give the name of the person, not the book of the Bible.
Tough 10Q
549 plays
Mar 23 01
noregap
10 trivia quiz  Famous Quotations From Famous People
When top people say something witty , smart or simply unusual we tend to remember.- Just try and see if you remember who these quotes are from. Four options every time.
Tough 10Q
1431 plays
Sep 24 01
flem-ish
11 trivia quiz  Essays, Speeches and Other Short Works
It doesn't have to be long to be memorable. This is a blend of some 'short' moments in both history and literature.
Tough 10Q
501 plays
Aug 23 01
robert362
12 trivia quiz  Origin of the Phrase icon
Have you ever wondered what was the origin of a particular phrase? Here are a few that you may have used yourself, see if you can figure out where they came from.
Average 10Q
1047 plays
Aug 14 02
Foxicat
13 trivia quiz  Legendary Comments icon
This is another look at some of the great quotes of all time
Tough 10Q
1383 plays
Feb 20 01
robert362
14 trivia quiz  Famous Quotes
These are quotes we have all heard, but who said them?
Difficult 10Q
540 plays
Apr 22 01
finlady
15 trivia quiz  Famous Lines icon
This is a selection of famous quotes from a variety of sources, politicians, writers, scientists and some famous figures from history. Just pick the person who said it.
Tough 10Q
525 plays
May 07 04
joey7
16 trivia quiz  Famous English Phrases from the Ancients icon
Some of our most common phrases and expressions in the English language came to us originally from the Romans and Greeks. Within whose work will you first find the following?
Impossible 5Q
288 plays
Sep 10 00
thejazzkickazz gold
17 trivia quiz  Familiar Quotations
Quotes from movies, television and famous people. You just might surprise yourself at how many of these quotes you know! Good Luck!
Tough 10Q
1140 plays
Dec 31 00
littleone522
18 trivia quiz  Historic Speeches "Who Said What' icon
Ever wondered who gave those memorable speeches? I'll give you a line or two from a memorable speech all you have to do is guess who said it? Easy! Hey.....good luck!
Tough 10Q
273 plays
Aug 02 02
striker99goal
19 trivia quiz  Mis-Quotes icon
Often people are either mis-quoted or quotes are attributed to the wrong people. See if you know the truth!
Very Difficult 10Q
564 plays
Mar 11 01
ladymacb29 editor
20 trivia quiz  Real Famous Quotations icon
A wee quiz about quotations and mis-attributions.
Difficult 10Q
513 plays
May 23 03
Ivan Drago
21 trivia quiz  Battle Of The Sexes
There have been some funny, and pithy, things said on the subject of love and marriage. See if you know who said what in this little collection of gems.
Impossible 10Q
585 plays
Mar 31 01
romaz

Some sample questions from this category:

* From whence do we get the lovely phrase: Achilles' heel?
* The very commonly employed phrase, 'to add insult to injury' comes to us from whose writings?
* Who said (before Alexander Pope): To err is human, to forgive is divine?
* 'One hand washes the other' was first cleverly utilized by which of the following?
* Finally, which ancient figure coined the wonderful phrase: 'One man's meat is another's poison'?
* 'Fourscore and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this continent, a new nation, conceived in Liberty, and dedicated to proposition that all _________ are created equal.' All what are created equal?
* 'Float like a butterfly sting like a bee'. Who is this quote associated with?
* Who said 'If a man hasn't discovered something that he will die for, he isn't fit to live'?
* Who said 'Some people say I must be a horrible person. That's not true. I have the heart of a young boy... on my desk.'?
* Who said 'If you dream it, you can do it.'?
* From what cartoon movie is this quote from 'Let your heart guide you, it whispers so listen closely.'?
* Who said 'If my film makes one more person feel miserable I'll feel I've done my job.'?
* 'Only the little people pay taxes'
* 'An oral contract isn't worth the paper that it's writtten on'
* 'We have met the enemy and he is us'
* 'What this country needs is a really good five cent cigar'
* 'Winning isn't everything - it's the only thing'
* 'Genius is one percent inspiration and ninety nine percent perspiration'
* 'No one goes (to that restaurant) because it's always so crowded'
* 'It's a riddle wrapped in a mystery inside an enigma'

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