How much can you remember about this first book in Enid Blyton's exciting "Adventure" series?
Average, 10 Qns, Rowena8482,
Mar 30 16
Category:
Adventure Series
All the music and musicians featured in this quiz are either by or about a Billy (or William), a Jimmy or a Johnny. It covers everything from homegrown UK Folk, to Opera, via Heavy Metal. See how many you can remember.
Tough, 20 Qns, rowena8482,
Oct 27 10
Category:
Male Names in Songs
Founded in 2005 by physics graduate Bobby Henderson, The Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster is one of the fastest growing Churches in the World.
Difficult, 10 Qns, Rowena8482,
Jul 10 07
Category:
World Religions
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The Royal British Legion are the organisation responsible for the yearly Remembrance Day 'Poppy Appeal' in the UK. They also provide support and care for forces veterans of all ages.
Tough, 10 Qns, Rowena8482,
Nov 08 10
Category:
Organizations
Or none of them? Do you know which category, from wine, cheese, bread, or other, these ten things belong to?
Difficult, 10 Qns, Rowena8482,
Jun 09 18
Category:
Food and Drink for Experts
How much do you remember about the further adventures of John and Jane, told in John Scalzi's sequel to "Old Man's War"?
Average, 10 Qns, Rowena8482,
Jul 24 12
Category:
Scalzi, John
How well do you remember the story of Bride and Vane from "Night Play" by Sherrilyn Kenyon?
Average, 10 Qns, Rowena8482,
Dec 01 12
Category:
Kenyon, Sherrilyn
Lots of things are termed "Hardcore" nowadays, but thiz quiz has the genuine article! And a few other things besides, all of which go into the building of our roads and highways. How much do you know about the humble pavement under your feet?
Tough, 10 Qns, Rowena8482,
Jan 10 11
Category:
Roads & Highways
Let's take a quick look at the Olympic Games participation of Jamaican athletes over the years.
Tough, 10 Qns, Rowena8482,
Apr 06 23
Category:
South & Central America
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There have been a surprising number of songs over the years with Jimmies, Johnnies and Tommies in them - see how much you can remember about some of them in this quiz.
Tough, 15 Qns, rowena8482,
May 28 11
Category:
Male Names in Songs
All of these people have had a rose cultivar named after them. How many of them do you recognise from my clues?
Average, 10 Qns, Rowena8482,
Jul 12 11
Category:
Who Am I?
An "Acrogram" question is where the initial letters of the answers to the given clues spell out the answer. The answers in this quiz are all geographical. An example is given before Q1.
Average, 10 Qns, Rowena8482,
Apr 15 22
Category:
Thematic Alphabet Fun
John Scalzi's novel tells the story of what happens when a group of 75 year old men and women join the army - in space!
Average, 10 Qns, Rowena8482,
Jul 24 12
Category:
Scalzi, John
Tucked away in the far northeast of Afghanistan, the Wakhan Corridor is a fascinating and beautiful part of the "Roof of the World".
Average, 10 Qns, Rowena8482,
Sep 21 21
Category:
Afghanistan
All these films tell a story from the Bible or have the teachings of Jesus as a focal point in the plot. How many of them do you know?
Tough, 15 Qns, Rowena8482,
May 28 12
Category:
Spirituality in Movies
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All the sci-fi characters in this quiz appear in human form, even though none of them are actually fully human. How many of them do you recognise?
Tough, 10 Qns, Rowena8482,
Jun 09 20
Category:
Science Fiction
How much can you remember about Bill and his father's adventures on Ganymede?
Tough, 10 Qns, Rowena8482,
Aug 08 10
Category:
Heinlein, Robert A.
So Bob sneaked into the Vault, bent on secret munchings, but alas, he sprang the trap and there's no escape! Can you solve the clues and help Bob puzzle his way out of the Chocolate Vault before he gives in to temptation and eats until his teeth fall out
Tough, 10 Qns, Rowena8482,
Feb 09 25
Category:
Trivia Adventures
The Molossians were one of the lesser known tribes of Ancient Greece. How much do you know about them?
Average, 10 Qns, Rowena8482,
Mar 08 20
Category:
Ancient Greece
Let's meet some record breaking fish and the people who caught them.
Average, 10 Qns, Rowena8482,
Jul 13 20
Category:
Fishing
I describe the plot of an "end of the world" book; all you have to do is decide which one it is.
Tough, 10 Qns, Rowena8482,
Jan 17 10
Category:
Science Fiction for Experts
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Many sci-fi authors over the years have used various diseases and toxins as plot devices. How many of these fictional "nasties", and some fictional cures, have you heard of?
Tough, 10 Qns, Rowena8482,
Aug 30 09
Category:
Science Fiction for Experts
Sector 12 General Hospital was created by James White. To help the medical staff treat the many and varied patients, a classification system describes a being's physiology in just four letters. How well would you know each species?
Tough, 10 Qns, Rowena8482,
Jan 04 08
Category:
W
All the celebrities in this quiz were born in the Chinese zodiac Year of the Ox. Can you guess who they are from my clues?
Average, 10 Qns, Rowena8482,
Jul 18 10
Category:
Celebrity Birthdays
Many famous authors have used quotations for the titles of some of their works. How many of these ten examples of "quoted titles" do you remember?
Tough, 10 Qns, Rowena8482,
Jan 21 13
Category:
Famous Quotes for Experts
How many of these famous people, both Mrs. and Mr. Robinsons, from the United States and Europe, do you remember?
Average, 10 Qns, Rowena8482,
Jan 22 13
Category:
Same Surname
Many of Enid Blyton's books have a pet as one of the most important characters. Can you name these eight dogs, a parrot, and a monkey from a short description of the story?
Average, 10 Qns, Rowena8482,
Jul 22 09
Category:
Blyton, Enid
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An "Acrogram" question is where the initial letters of the answers to the given clues spell out the answer. The answers in this quiz are all musical. An example is given before Q1.
Average, 10 Qns, Rowena8482,
Aug 25 17
Category:
Thematic Alphabet Fun
These ten questions all involve the phrase "The Evil That Men Do" in one way or another. How many of them do you know?
Average, 10 Qns, Rowena8482,
Aug 25 17
Category:
Thematic Phrases
All the characters we meet in this stroll through some literary classics are married ladies. How many of their maiden names can you remember?
Tough, 10 Qns, Rowena8482,
Feb 25 22
Category:
Fictional Females
Since 1897 the Women's Institute (W.I) has gone from strength to strength, bringing women and communities together to gain new skills, publicise issues and campaign on things that matter to them.
Difficult, 10 Qns, rowena8482,
Aug 27 15
Category:
Charitable/Rights Organizations
Throughout history, different cultures have evolved many different ways to honour their departed - take a look at some of the various rituals with me.
Difficult, 10 Qns, Rowena8482,
Apr 04 10
Category:
Death Becomes Them
Often called "The Thinking Sport", orienteering offers a physical and mental challenge to participants of all ages and fitness levels.
Tough, 10 Qns, Rowena8482,
Jul 03 09
Category:
Orienteering
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Some of the most remote places on Earth are tiny reefs and islands scattered across the Pacific Ocean. One thing they all have in common - you most certainly cannot take a taxi to get there!
Tough, 10 Qns, Rowena8482,
Aug 16 09
Category:
Pacific Islands
Radio signals that is! How much do you know about the life and work of the pioneering inventor and physicist Marconi?
Average, 10 Qns, Rowena8482,
Aug 24 12
Category:
People M-P
These films, all released in the 20th Century, feature an arachnid in some shape or form (or title). How many of them do you know? (Note, there may be more than one question about a film.)
Average, 10 Qns, Rowena8482,
Mar 07 20
Category:
Animals in Movies
How familiar are you with the lyrics from the "Joan" and "5" CDs by Joan Baez?
Average, 10 Qns, rowena8482,
Oct 05 20
Category:
Baez, Joan
You could perhaps be forgiven for saying "Who?" when Stepin Fetchit is mentioned, but his work in the film industry was both pioneering and controversial.
Average, 10 Qns, Rowena8482,
Jul 25 10
Category:
Celebrities E-G
Let's take a quick look at the Olympic Games participation of Iran.
Average, 10 Qns, Rowena8482,
Apr 17 12
Category:
Asia
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For untold generations, red-heads have been called "carrot-top". How much do you know about red hair in all its glory?
Average, 10 Qns, Rowena8482,
Apr 09 23
Category:
Thematic Vegetables
How well do you remember Enid Blyton's fourth book all about Jack, Dinah, Philip, and Lucy Anne and their exciting adventures?
Average, 10 Qns, Rowena8482,
Feb 12 13
Category:
Adventure Series
How much do you know about the often misunderstood conditions that come under the general heading of dementia?
Average, 10 Qns, Rowena8482,
Feb 11 19
Category:
Neurological Disorders
The site of my home town of Hartlepool, in North East England, has been settled since the Stone Age. Sinners and saints, kings and knaves have all made their mark since then ...
Tough, 10 Qns, Rowena8482,
Apr 04 09
Category:
British Local History
Are you a "Child of the 80s"? 1987 was quite a year in the "Soundtrack to my teens". How many of these songs and artists can you remember?
Tough, 10 Qns, Rowena8482,
Mar 21 10
Category:
Music from 1987
Come and meet some of the many Demons who inhabit the darker side of Sherrilyn Kenyon's Dark Hunter world...These questions cover the books up to and including "Bad Moon Rising".
Average, 10 Qns, Rowena8482,
Jun 24 16
Category:
Kenyon, Sherrilyn
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She did! How many of these famous female inventors have you heard of?
Tough, 10 Qns, Rowena8482,
Apr 23 18
Category:
Inventors
Once an author has finished writing a book or series, that would seem to be the end of the road for their characters - or is it? How many of these sequels to famous authors' works, written by someone else, do you know?
Tough, 10 Qns, Rowena8482,
Jul 03 11
Category:
Series or Sequels
With over 2.2 million members, supporters, and subscribers from over 150 countries, Amnesty International is a truly worldwide organisation, campaigning tirelessly for human rights equality for all.
Difficult, 10 Qns, Rowena8482,
Nov 10 14
Category:
Charitable/Rights Organizations
Some more questions about Molly Bennett and Nellie McDonough, and their families and friends, from Joan Jonker's books.
Average, 10 Qns, Rowena8482,
Aug 14 08
Category:
Jonker, Joan
For many years now, certain important and renowned people have been honoured after death via a State Funeral. Let's have a quick look at some of these ceremonies, from around the world.
Tough, 10 Qns, Rowena8482,
Aug 27 10
Category:
Death Becomes Them