Author & Editor Biography: MotherGoose

1.

  Basic Forensic Science 2    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

A life of crime was a lot easier before the development of forensic science! No matter how clever they are, criminals always leave some evidence at the scene of a crime.

Difficult, 10 Qns, MotherGoose, Jul 25 20

Category: Forensic Science

Difficult
MotherGoose
Jul 25 20
26109 plays

2.

  Basic Forensic Science 1    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Judging by the popularity of forensic detective programs and books, society has a fascination with death and crime. I took some university courses in forensics for interest, not for employment. This quiz is based on what I learned in those courses.

Difficult, 10 Qns, MotherGoose, Jul 25 20

Category: Forensic Science

Difficult
MotherGoose
Jul 25 20
24379 plays

3.

  World History in Ten Objects    

Photo Quiz

 10 Qns

Comprising ten historical objects from ten countries, this quiz was inspired by the project "A History of the World in 100 Objects", a joint venture of the British Museum and BBC Radio 4.

Easier, 10 Qns, MotherGoose, Sep 22 23

Category: Mixed Bag

Easier
MotherGoose
Sep 22 23
4695 plays

4.

  Aussie Tucker Part 1    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

That's Australian cuisine to those of you who weren't sure what 'tucker' meant.

Average, 10 Qns, MotherGoose, Feb 07 24

Category: Australian Foods

Average
MotherGoose
Feb 07 24
13289 plays

5.

  Medicine and Mythology    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

A substantial number of medical terms are derived from the names of ancient Greek and Roman deities and other characters from their mythologies. The following questions demonstrate the links between medicine and mythology.

Tough, 10 Qns, MotherGoose, Feb 09 11

Category: Mythology in Modern Times

Tough
MotherGoose
11928 plays

6.

  Negative Reviews of Literary Classics    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Each of these ten classic novels has received negative, sometimes scathing, reviews by both literary critics and other authors. Can you identify them from the quotes and clues provided?

Easier, 10 Qns, MotherGoose, Jul 28 22

Category: Hit or Miss

Easier
MotherGoose
Jul 28 22
1233 plays

7.

  Famous and Infamous Patients    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

It is often the case that historical events are influenced by the state of health of the famous character in question. The source of information for this quiz is a series of books by Dr James Leavesley, a medical historian.

Tough, 10 Qns, MotherGoose, Dec 02 03

Category: Other People

Tough
MotherGoose
9188 plays

8.

  Murder by Poison    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Murder by poison was Agatha Christie's favourite theme. How much do you know about poisons, as used by Agatha Christie in her many works?

Tough, 10 Qns, MotherGoose, Dec 15 23

Category: Thematic Christie

Tough
MotherGoose
Dec 15 23
6469 plays

9.

  MotherGoose's "Mother Goose" Quiz    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Most of the information for this quiz came from the Mother Goose Society website. This society was founded in 1987 to promote the tradition of Mother Goose rhymes and tales. (Note: this quiz is not for children).

Tough, 10 Qns, MotherGoose, Aug 18 21

Category: Fables and Fairy Tales

Tough
MotherGoose
Aug 18 21
6777 plays

10.

  Me, Myself and I - First Person Narratives    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

This is a literary technique in which the plot is narrated by one (or more) characters who refers to himself or herself in the first person; that is, using the personal pronouns me, myself, mine or I.

Average, 10 Qns, MotherGoose, Sep 01 19

Category: Specific Subjects & Themes

Average
MotherGoose
Sep 01 19
5108 plays

11.

  A Journey Through Exodus    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Questions on the Old Testament book of Exodus, the story of the 40-year journey of the Hebrews out of Egypt to the Promised Land under the leadership of Moses. Original quiz by seaninlv, adopted by MotherGoose.

Average, 10 Qns, MotherGoose, Feb 27 24

Category: Exodus

Average
MotherGoose
Feb 27 24
372 plays

12.

  Multiple Choice Quiz about Australian History    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

A mixture of questions on Australian history. Original author was Trishek; quiz adopted by MotherGoose.

Average, 10 Qns, MotherGoose, Jan 27 24

Category: Australian History

Average
MotherGoose
Jan 27 24
252 plays

13.

  Agatha Christie's Culinary Connections    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Agatha Christie's stories are peppered with references to food and drink, sometimes as part of the settings, sometimes to aid characterisations, and sometimes as weapons to commit murder.

Average, 10 Qns, MotherGoose, Jan 05 25

Category: Thematic Christie

Average
MotherGoose
Jan 05 25
175 plays

14.

  Biblical Idioms and Metaphors    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

Idioms and metaphors are parts of speech that have a non-literal meaning, such as the expression, "He is the salt of the earth". Many are derived from the Bible. Match the expression with the Biblical character associated with that idiom or metaphor.

Easier, 10 Qns, MotherGoose, Feb 15 24

Category: Religious Language

Easier
MotherGoose
Feb 15 24
498 plays

15.

  Are Medical Eponyms a Backhanded Compliment?    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

Having a horrible disease named after you really doesn't seem all that flattering to me. Match the doctor with the description of the unpleasant medical condition named after them.

Easier, 10 Qns, MotherGoose, Jan 31 24

Category: Diseases

Easier
MotherGoose
Jan 31 24
549 plays

16.

  Basic Medical Terminology - J-K    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

Match the following medical words, word parts or abbreviations to their meaning.

Easier, 10 Qns, MotherGoose, Feb 17 24

Category: Medical Lingo / Abbreviations

Easier
MotherGoose
Feb 17 24
691 plays

17.

  Christmas Music Revisited    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

This quiz was originally created by editor ralzzz who deserves full credit for the interesting information. It appeared in the 2013 Advent Calendar in a multiple choice format. We revisit it now in a match format.

Easier, 10 Qns, MotherGoose, Dec 09 23

Category: Christmas Music

Easier
MotherGoose
Dec 09 23
679 plays

18.

  Murder by the Book    

Classification Quiz

 16 Qns

Which Agatha Christie detective belongs to which book? Classify the books by their featured sleuth(s).

Average, 16 Qns, MotherGoose, Dec 06 23

Recommended for grades: 12

Category: Assorted Christie Characters

Average
MotherGoose
Dec 06 23
448 plays

19.

  Use Your Little Grey Cells    

Collection Quiz

 15 Qns

"If the little grey cells are not exercised, they grow the rust". Good advice from Agatha Christie's beloved detective!

Easier, 15 Qns, MotherGoose, Jan 16 24

Category: Hercule Poirot

Easier
MotherGoose
Jan 16 24
613 plays

20.

  There's a Gut Feeling About This Quiz    

Ordering Quiz

 13 Qns

The human alimentary canal is about 30 feet or 9 metres long. Can you name its basic regions in their correct order?

Average, 13 Qns, MotherGoose, Jan 23 24

Category: Digestive System and Metabolism

Average
MotherGoose
Jan 23 24
609 plays

21.

  Aussie Tucker Part 2    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

A second installment about some iconic Aussie foods.

Average, 10 Qns, MotherGoose, Feb 16 24

Category: Australian Foods

Average
MotherGoose
Feb 16 24
190 plays

22.

  Australia's Kelly Country    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

Ned Kelly was Australia's most (in)famous bushranger. This quiz takes you on a trip through Melbourne and the magnificent area of rural Victoria known as "Kelly Country". Match the town with its significance in the life of Ned Kelly.

Tough, 10 Qns, MotherGoose, Jun 23 24

Category: Victoria

Tough
MotherGoose
Jun 23 24
67 plays

23.

  "Green Acres" Theme Song    

Fun Fill-It

 14 Qns

Can you remember all the lyrics to the theme song for the television sit-com, "Green Acres"?

Very Easy, 14 Qns, MotherGoose, Feb 15 24

Category: Green Acres

Very Easy
MotherGoose
Feb 15 24
583 plays

24.

  "The Addams Family" Theme Song    

Fun Fill-It

 10 Qns

Can you remember all the lyrics to the theme song for the television sit-com, "The Addams Family"?

Very Easy, 10 Qns, MotherGoose, Mar 04 24

Category: Addams Family, The

Very Easy
MotherGoose
Mar 04 24
541 plays

25.

  Third Girl (1966)    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

Match the major characters in this Agatha Christie novel with their descriptions. (NO SPOILERS)

Easier, 10 Qns, MotherGoose, Jul 31 24

Category: Individual Other Christie Works

Easier
MotherGoose
Jul 31 24
75 plays

26.

  Way Out West - Part 2    

Photo Quiz

 10 Qns

Way out west - Western Australia, that is - my home state. Here are some reasons why you might enjoy visiting us.

Average, 10 Qns, MotherGoose, Aug 21 24

Category: Australia Photo Quizzes

Average
MotherGoose
Aug 21 24
112 plays

27.

  A Dutch Christmas Season    

Fun Fill-It

 20 Qns

The Christmas season starts early in the Netherlands with celebrations beginning on the evening of December 5th.

Easier, 20 Qns, MotherGoose, Dec 22 24

Category: Christmas Around the World

Easier
MotherGoose
Dec 22 24
186 plays

28.

  Eponymous Movie Titles    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

Name of movie is name of the main character

The name of the movie is the name of the main character. Match the movie title (or main character) to the name of the actor/actress who portrayed them.

Very Easy, 10 Qns, MotherGoose, Oct 12 23

Category: Something in Common

Very Easy
MotherGoose
Oct 12 23
1106 plays

29.

  Medical Terminology for Malingerers    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

No malingerer can get along without some impressive medical terms in his/her vocabulary. Just make sure the boss doesn't know what they really mean!

Average, 10 Qns, MotherGoose, Jul 02 17

Category: Medical Lingo / Abbreviations

Average
MotherGoose
24822 plays

30.

  A Christie for Christmas    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

It might be the season for peace on earth and goodwill towards men but sometimes there's nothing better than a good murder mystery for Christmas.

Easier, 10 Qns, MotherGoose, Jan 01 23

Category: Thematic Christie

Easier
MotherGoose
Jan 01 23
785 plays

31.

  Medical Maladies of the Rich and Famous    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Can you match the symptoms and famous patients with the disease or disorder?

Average, 10 Qns, MotherGoose, Aug 20 21

Category: Diseases

Average
MotherGoose
Aug 20 21
13650 plays

32.

  Big Cats, Small Cats, and Felines with "Cattitude"    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

Whether big or small, wild or domestic, all members of the feline family have "cattitude". Match each cat to its description.

Easier, 10 Qns, MotherGoose, Nov 05 22

Category: Cats

Easier
MotherGoose
Nov 05 22
1592 plays

33.

  Medical Meanings: Names of Bones    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Have you ever wondered "Why did they call it THAT?"? This quiz explores the meanings behind the names of some of the 206 bones which make up your skeleton.

Average, 10 Qns, MotherGoose, Feb 05 07

Category: Skeletal System

Average
MotherGoose
16677 plays

34.

  Medical Meanings: Names of Diseases    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Have you ever wondered "Why did they call it THAT?"? Here's your chance to find out about the meanings behind the names of some common diseases.

Tough, 10 Qns, MotherGoose, Jan 15 05

Category: Medical Lingo / Abbreviations

Tough
MotherGoose
17296 plays

35.

  Cryptic Christmas Crossword Clues    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Each question is in the form of a cryptic crossword puzzle-style clue. All you have to do is give me the answers. Original author was Shadowsil; adopted by MotherGoose.

Easier, 10 Qns, MotherGoose, Dec 01 24

Category: Christmas Word Play

Easier
MotherGoose
Dec 01 24
480 plays

36.

  Who Said That?    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Who said that? Match the quotes to their (alleged) sources - some might give you a laugh. This is an adopted quiz; the original author was WinkyEliza.

Easier, 10 Qns, MotherGoose, Jul 20 23

Category: Famous Quotes for Experts

Easier
MotherGoose
Jul 20 23
434 plays

37.

  Am I a Fish or Not?    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

Can you match each of the following "fishy" creatures with their description? Some are fish and some are not - don't be fooled by their names.

Very Easy, 10 Qns, MotherGoose, Oct 28 22

Recommended for grades: 1,2,3,4,5

Category: Biology for Kids

Very Easy
MotherGoose
Oct 28 22
790 plays

38.

  Medical Terminology for Malingerers 2    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

The further medical misadventures of the master malingerer, Bruce Bludger (by request).

Tough, 10 Qns, MotherGoose, Oct 08 17

Category: Medical Lingo / Abbreviations

Tough
MotherGoose
13917 plays

39.

  Not Just an Olympian    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

This quiz is about Olympic athletes who were famous for their expertise in areas other than their Olympic sport.

Very Easy, 10 Qns, MotherGoose, Oct 09 21

Category: Olympic Games

Very Easy
MotherGoose
Oct 09 21
525 plays

40.

  Sherlock Holmes versus Hercule Poirot    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

This quiz was inspired by the thread in the Book Corner forum and compares Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's detective, Sherlock Holmes, and Agatha Christie's Hercule Poirot.

Average, 10 Qns, MotherGoose, Mar 19 24

Category: Fictional Detectives

Average
MotherGoose
Mar 19 24
5148 plays

41.

  Forensic Dentistry    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Criminals can lie through their teeth but their teeth rarely lie! How much do you know about teeth and forensic dentistry?

Average, 10 Qns, MotherGoose, Dec 14 18

Category: Forensic Science

Average
MotherGoose
Dec 14 18
9111 plays

42.

  Opposite Gender Pseudonyms    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

Sometimes female authors adopt male pen-names, and vice versa. Can you match the authors with their opposite gender pseudonyms?

Easier, 10 Qns, MotherGoose, Nov 02 22

Category: Names and Pseudonyms

Easier
MotherGoose
Nov 02 22
230 plays

43.

  Basic Medical Terminology - N    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

Match the following medical words, word parts or abbreviations to their meaning.

Very Easy, 10 Qns, MotherGoose, Aug 24 19

Category: Medical Lingo / Abbreviations

Very Easy
MotherGoose
Aug 24 19
1504 plays

44.

  Basic Medical Terminology - R    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

Match the following medical words, word parts or abbreviations to their meaning.

Very Easy, 10 Qns, MotherGoose, Jan 12 20

Category: Medical Lingo / Abbreviations

Very Easy
MotherGoose
Jan 12 20
1149 plays

45.

  Ken's Movie Taglines 2    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

Here is the second installment of Ken's Movie Taglines. See if you can match these movies with their advertised taglines.

Very Easy, 10 Qns, MotherGoose, Jan 09 22

Category: Movie Taglines

Very Easy
MotherGoose
Jan 09 22
589 plays

46.

  Basic Medical Terminology - P (Part 1)    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

Match the following medical words, word parts or abbreviations to their meaning.

Very Easy, 10 Qns, MotherGoose, Oct 15 19

Category: Medical Lingo / Abbreviations

Very Easy
MotherGoose
Oct 15 19
1019 plays

47.

  Basic Medical Terminology - H    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

Match the following medical word parts to their meaning.

Very Easy, 10 Qns, MotherGoose, Jun 18 19

Category: Medical Lingo / Abbreviations

Very Easy
MotherGoose
Jun 18 19
987 plays

48.

  Basic Medical Terminology - C    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

Match the following medical words or word parts to their meaning.

Very Easy, 10 Qns, MotherGoose, May 29 19

Category: Medical Lingo / Abbreviations

Very Easy
MotherGoose
May 29 19
1121 plays

49.

  Basic Medical Terminology - T (Part 1)    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

Match the following medical words, word parts or abbreviations to their meaning.

Very Easy, 10 Qns, MotherGoose, Mar 06 20

Recommended for grades: 11,12

Category: Medical Lingo / Abbreviations

Very Easy
MotherGoose
Mar 06 20
972 plays

50.

  Basic Medical Terminology - M (Part 2)    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

Match the following medical words, word parts or abbreviations to their meaning.

Very Easy, 10 Qns, MotherGoose, Aug 04 19

Category: Medical Lingo / Abbreviations

Very Easy
MotherGoose
Aug 04 19
891 plays