Some loved soft rock, some hated it. Either way, can you complete the lyrics to these 1970s and '80s songs?
Average, 10 Qns, CmdrK,
Jul 19 22
Category:
Music by Year
All the movie titles in this quiz have something to do with "Eyes". Can you match them all?
Easier, 10 Qns, CmdrK,
Mar 26 16
Category:
Common Titles
Asked once if he considered himself a singer or a poet, Bob Dylan said he mostly thought he was a song-and-dance man. He hasn't shown himself to be much of a dancer but the people in this quiz have shown that they can do both. Can you identify them?
Very Easy, 10 Qns, CmdrK,
Jul 01 15
Category:
Entertainment by Themes
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I'm going to see Cirque du Soleil's Beatles tribute "Love" in Las Vegas again. I want to sing along but I've forgotten some of the song lyrics. Can you help me remember them?
Easier, 10 Qns, CmdrK,
Jan 07 15
Category:
Lyrics by The Beatles
Too much alliteration? Not to worry, Cmdr K just wanted to get your attention for this quiz where all the answers are real words or names beginning with the letter K.
Easier, 10 Qns, CmdrK,
Oct 15 12
Category:
K
Would you mind if I reminded you that there have been a lot of songs with "mind" in the title? How many come to mind? Bear in mind that some have been recorded by many artists.
Average, 10 Qns, CmdrK,
Oct 13 18
Category:
Body Parts in Songs
I love old vinyl records. I've played mine so often with worn out styluses that the records skip. Can you help me remember the words that the tone arm jumped over in some of these songs? Most of them are from the '60s and '70s.
Average, 10 Qns, CmdrK,
Jul 19 22
Category:
1960s and '70s Mix
Match the word with its definition. There are pairs of words that aren't homophones but they may look and sound similar. And they all start with the letter C.
Easier, 10 Qns, CmdrK,
Mar 14 16
Category:
C
The video rental store in my neighborhood is closing soon so I just rented some of my favorite movies while I still can. Why don't you come over and watch them with me? I've got some popcorn and cold drinks.
Average, 10 Qns, CmdrK,
Aug 31 13
Category:
Name the Movie
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This quiz is about musicians whose lives ended earlier than they might have. Some were solo musicians and some were part of a group. Can you match the person with some of their songs?
Easier, 10 Qns, CmdrK,
Oct 17 16
Category:
Match Artist and Song
This quiz is not about Stephen King's book, it's about some of the bright objects in the sky that mankind has observed and sometimes been a little scared of for millennia. Let's see how many you know.
Easier, 10 Qns, CmdrK,
Apr 12 13
Recommended for grades: 8,9,10
Category:
Astronomy
A quiz on a variety of foods and drinks. Sit down, put on the bib and chow down on these questions.
Average, 10 Qns, CmdrK,
Mar 24 22
Category:
Mixed Food and Drink
Food is not just for sustenance, it can be used to illustrate a story, or to be the story. Are you familiar with some of these foods found in various types of entertainment?
Easier, 10 Qns, CmdrK,
Nov 25 14
Category:
Food and Drink in Entertainment
Elephants are said to have exceptional memories. They would never forget us, so we shouldn't forget them. Here are some elephants throughout history that are worth remembering. There may be some hints along the way.
Average, 10 Qns, CmdrK,
Jan 15 13
Category:
Famous Animals
The folk music revival of the 1960s was as much about women singers as men. Here's a quiz about some of the women who sang and contributed to the folk music boom and the politics of the time.
Average, 10 Qns, CmdrK,
Jan 30 14
Category:
Folk Music
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Some things that are yellow or gold-colored are expensive, some are quite affordable. Let's see what we can find.
Easier, 10 Qns, CmdrK,
Jun 04 15
Category:
Yellow/Gold
Instrumental songs don't always lead the hit parade, but here are some that reached number one on the charts.
Average, 10 Qns, CmdrK,
Jul 27 15
Category:
Instrumental Hits
If I give you the name of some bands and lyrics heard on classic rock radio, could you name the songs? Give it a try!
Average, 10 Qns, CmdrK,
Mar 05 22
Category:
Classic Rock Lyrics
Well, there you are, at a convention in Boston, Massachusetts. What will you do with your off-time? Here are some questions about things to do or see.
Easier, 10 Qns, CmdrK,
Dec 03 18
Category:
Mixed Massachusetts
There are lots of words that can be made by adding one or more letters to EAR. Let's see what we can find.
Easier, 10 Qns, CmdrK,
Jan 04 14
Recommended for grades: 5,6,7
Category:
With a Common Word
There are many great rock and roll songs that are seldom heard on "Classic Rock" radio. To go with Volume I of this series here are some more long-buried but great examples of the twists and turns on the long, strange trip that is Rock and Roll.
Average, 10 Qns, CmdrK,
Aug 03 14
Category:
Classic Rock
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Here comes Cookie and it looks like she just baked some cookies. What kind of cookies do you think Cookie is carrying in her carryall?
Easier, 10 Qns, CmdrK,
Jan 27 16
Recommended for grades: 7,8,9
Category:
Sweet Treats
All of a sudden in the 1960s we found out there was a lot more to British music than Lonnie Donegan and his problems with chewing gum. Let's have another look at the lyrics and bands of the "British Invasion".
Average, 10 Qns, CmdrK,
Jul 30 12
Category:
British Invasion
Here are some quotes from each of the "Star Trek" television series. Let's see how many you can remember, or guess.
Tough, 10 Qns, CmdrK,
Nov 29 12
Category:
'Star Trek' - Quotes
Of all the Beatles' songs, Ringo Starr only got to sing the lead on eleven. Here is a quiz for you to match some lyrics to the titles of the ones he got to shine on.
Average, 10 Qns, CmdrK,
Aug 24 16
Category:
Lyrics by The Beatles
Match up the name of the lead singer with the rock or pop group he or she performed with.
Easier, 10 Qns, CmdrK,
Aug 06 16
Category:
Backup Artists
Rrooadd trriipp! Get in my Jeep and let's go! What, you've never been on a road trip? We'll probably meet some...um...'different' characters along the way. Maybe you can help me figure out who they are or what they're singing.
Average, 10 Qns, CmdrK,
Jan 30 13
Category:
Transport in Songs
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July is a month that has had its share of historic and not-so historic events. See how many you recognize.
Easier, 10 Qns, CmdrK,
May 20 13
Category:
July August September
The history of mankind is filled with people who have cheated, lied to, stolen from and deceived one another and their governments. Here are ten questions about some of those less-than-upstanding individuals.
Average, 10 Qns, CmdrK,
Dec 24 12
Category:
Traitors and Conmen
The Olympic motto "Faster, Higher, Stronger" applies to all sports included in the games but among those requiring the most physical exertion are track and field events. Can you identify ten outstanding Olympic athletes?
Average, 10 Qns, CmdrK,
Nov 12 13
Category:
Olympic Summer Games
A collection of questions about people, places and things in no particular order. Good luck!
Average, 10 Qns, CmdrK,
Mar 09 22
Category:
Mixed 10 Qn Average E
Hop in the Wayback Machine and see if you can match some of the big bands of the 1930s and '40s with their signature songs. Note that most of the names would be appended with "& His Orchestra" and some of the songs were not the band's original themes.
Average, 10 Qns, CmdrK,
Jan 09 17
Category:
Big Band
If you go down to the woods today you'll see that the names of things you'll find there are all mixed up. Can you rearrange the words in capitals to find out what they are?
Very Easy, 10 Qns, CmdrK,
Jul 29 17
Category:
Anagrams for Kids
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The Beatles wrote and recorded a huge number of songs. So many that I've forgotten some of their lyrics. Can you help me out?
Easier, 10 Qns, CmdrK,
Mar 08 16
Category:
Lyrics by The Beatles
Witches have a long tradition as characters in the theater. For a while people viewed them as curiosities, before they decided all witches should be killed. Let's take a look at plays which included witches.
Easier, 10 Qns, CmdrK,
Mar 25 20
Category:
Plays Mixture
Some questions you may or may not see on TV quiz shows about notable African Americans.
Average, 10 Qns, CmdrK,
Feb 26 22
Category:
African-American
John Paul II was the first Polish pope of the Roman Catholic Church. He was a spiritual leader, a wonderful speaker, and had strong convictions. See how well you know these facts about his life.
Average, 10 Qns, CmdrK,
Jul 20 22
Category:
John Paul II
There have been many historical events and artifacts that seem possibly important but their purpose has been lost to time. Can you identify these ten? Good luck!
Average, 10 Qns, CmdrK,
Jan 02 16
Category:
Mysteries of History
Slavery has been around almost as long as mankind. Some slaves refused to accept their bondage and rebelled or escaped. Here is a quiz about some who left their marks on history.
Average, 10 Qns, CmdrK,
Dec 04 16
Category:
Slavery
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You might notice that there is a missing word in the title of this quiz. There are no 'missing word' Brain Teaser quizzes on Fun Trivia but there are many other kinds; some don't require a lot of thinking. Let's see what we can find.
Easier, 10 Qns, CmdrK,
Sep 12 18
Category:
Mixed Word Puzzles
Well, here's a pleasant way to perhaps start your day: thinking about eye surgery! Squeamish at the thought of having your eyes operated on? Me too, but I got through it. This quiz is about cataracts and the advances in medical science to cure them.
Average, 10 Qns, CmdrK,
Nov 11 14
Category:
Eyes and Vision
Another quiz to match up the name of the lead singer with the rock or pop group he or she performed with.
Easier, 10 Qns, CmdrK,
Sep 09 16
Category:
Lead Singers
Join Team USS Enterprise on another tour of the universe. This time: "Star Trek: The Next Generation" seasons 4 through 7. Find our first "TNG" quiz here: http://www.funtrivia.com/quizdetails.cfm?id=332102.html
Average, 10 Qns, CmdrK,
May 30 11
Category:
Star Trek: The Next Generation
Entertainment is a blend of music, language and color. Could an aspiring minstrel impress a king with a dazzling display? Test your knowledge with these questions.
Easier, 10 Qns, CmdrK,
Nov 22 14
Category:
Colour in Entertainment
Admit it, you've tried to imitate him, haven't you? Many musicians have covered Bob Dylan's songs. Some have had big hits, some have had--fun. See if you recognize these songs or artists.
Average, 10 Qns, CmdrK,
Mar 04 12
Category:
Dylan, Bob
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Celebrities try all sorts of publicity stunts to further their images. But are some of their tricks the right thing to do or are they just plain dumb? I'll let you decide.
Average, 10 Qns, CmdrK,
Nov 28 12
Category:
Celebrity Grab Bag
Noms de plume, noms de guerre, aliases, pseudonyms; people have used fictitious names for centuries. Can you match these names with the real person, or vice versa?
Average, 10 Qns, CmdrK,
Aug 15 14
Recommended for grades: 8,9,10,11,12
Category:
Who Am I?
In 1965 and 1966, Bob Dylan released three albums that took him from folk singer to the pathfinder to a place few musicians had even thought of. Here's a look at the albums that changed the course of popular music and launched a thousand garage bands.
Average, 10 Qns, CmdrK,
Jul 04 16
Category:
Dylan, Bob
Have you seen those word play quizzes where the vowels are removed and you have to guess the word? How about this: I'll remove the consonants from ten movie titles and you figure out what they are. Each title is only one word so it'll be easy - right?
Easier, 10 Qns, CmdrK,
Jun 01 19
Category:
Movies Word Play
How well do you know the dates, history and laws of the U.S. presidency? Let's find out.
Average, 10 Qns, CmdrK,
Feb 12 22
Category:
Who Was In Office?