War! What is it good for? Inspiring films, for one. This photo quiz is about the depiction of various wars in the movies. Average, 10 Qns, Kankurette,
Feb 17 18
Category:
War in Movies
War! What is it good for? Inspiring films, for one. This photo quiz is about the depiction of various wars in the movies.
'I am a witness to the death of our rock 'n' roll...' This quiz, named after a song by the band Space, features ten celebrities who took their own lives. Match the descriptions with the names.
Easier, 10 Qns, Kankurette,
Apr 27 18
Category:
Death Becomes Them
Rainbow Themed
'Richard of York Gave Battle in Vain' is a mnemonic used to memorise the colours of the rainbow. Accordingly, this category safari quiz has a rainbow theme. Easier, 10 Qns, Kankurette,
Dec 08 22
Category:
Rainbow Mixture
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A 'Doctor Who' Quiz
The Doctor and his/her companions have travelled back and forth in time, met various historical figures and done battle with all kinds of enemies. These episodes were all set in a different historical setting, but can you match them up? Average, 10 Qns, Kankurette,
Jul 15 23
Category:
The Series (2005-)
Wow, such holiday, much excitement! I'm Fran the shiba inu. My human travels around Japan a lot, visiting different prefectures, and he likes to take me with him. Here are ten of them. Average, 10 Qns, Kankurette,
Jun 06 18
Category:
Japan
'Whelp' is another word for 'puppy', and to 'whelp' means 'to give birth to puppies'. Here are some adorable little pups, and some questions about what breed they are. Cruella de Vil not welcome! Note: slight UK bias. Average, 10 Qns, Kankurette,
Jan 25 19
Category:
Dog Breeds
What words spring to mind when you think of Canada? Moose? Hockey? Beavers? They aren't the only plants or animals which represent Canada - each province has its own natural symbols. Here are some of them. Average, 10 Qns, Kankurette,
Mar 06 18
Category:
Canada Symbols
Darrell and friends are back, and have moved up a year. Sally clashes with Alicia, Irene finds a kindred spirit in artistic new girl Belinda, pranks are played on teachers, and new girls Daphne and Ellen are not all they seem.
Average, 15 Qns, Kankurette,
Sep 08 23
Category:
Malory Towers
This quiz is a sequel to 'Code Red'. This time, it features TEN colours. I'll give you a list of items and you pick what colour they have in common.
Easier, 10 Qns, Kankurette,
Sep 09 18
Category:
Rainbow Mixture
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'I can hear them calling, I can hear them call me...' My first meats quiz was on any meat BUT pig, so now it's the turn of bacon, pork and ham. Here are the descriptions of ten dishes made with the meat of a pig. Match the dish to the description.
Easier, 10 Qns, Kankurette,
Apr 26 19
Category:
Meats
Several of Elinor M Brent-Dyer's 'Chalet School' books are set in Switzerland, and feature excursions to various Swiss cities. The books might be fictional, but many of the places featured are real. Here are some of them. Average, 10 Qns, Kankurette,
Nov 30 18
Category:
Switzerland
The places in this quiz all have one thing in common - they're associated with the words used in the NATO alphabet (Alpha for the letter A, Bravo for the letter B and so on).
Average, 25 Qns, Kankurette,
Feb 24 21
Category:
Alphabetical Places
The core members of Sleater-Kinney are singer-guitarists Corin Tucker and Carrie Brownstein, and both of them have written some fantastic songs over the years, either separately or together. Can you put their albums in the right order?
Easier, 10 Qns, Kankurette,
Aug 29 22
Category:
S
Twenty dogs from around the worlds introduce themselves and ask you to guess their breed. Some breeds are well-known to dog lovers, but others are a little more rare!
Average, 20 Qns, Kankurette,
Apr 10 14
Category:
Dog Breeds
Superstition, witchcraft, legends...there's often an overlap between the magical world, and the world of what Harry Potter and his friends would call 'muggles'. (Note: there is a slight British bias.) Average, 10 Qns, Kankurette,
Mar 12 18
Category:
Thematic Supernatural
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Well, OK, fondues are Swiss, but the word 'fondue' is French, and so is 'fondant'! Both words come from the French word 'fondre', to melt; fondues have melted cheese, and fondant icing has melted sugar. Similarly, this 9 for 10 quiz has a French theme. Average, 10 Qns, Kankurette,
Mar 30 18
Category:
Mixed France
Well, maybe not, but this quiz is a 9-for-10 quiz on the subject of wild birds. I've already written about cats and dogs for the Funtrivia Sprint, so it's time to let our feathered friends have a turn.
Very Easy, 10 Qns, Kankurette,
Apr 28 20
Recommended for grades: 2,3,4,5
Category:
Wild Birds
'We've got music for pleasure, we've got music for pain,' Space sang, and the alternative rock popular in the late '90s and early '00s had plenty of both. For those of you who were 'moshers' around that time, this quiz will no doubt bring back memories.
Average, 10 Qns, Kankurette,
Feb 04 23
Category:
Alternative Rock
This quiz is part of my lyrics series. This time, it's about plants, and it's based around the lyrics of grunge band Hole. You don't have to be a fan to do this quiz - but it might help if you know a bit about our leafy green friends! Average, 10 Qns, Kankurette,
Feb 23 18
Category:
Botany
'I am the insect, attracted to your light...' That would be a moth, and they're just one of many kinds of insect out there. Here are ten of them - can you match each insect with the Latin name and hints?
Very Easy, 10 Qns, Kankurette,
Mar 28 18
Recommended for grades: 2,3,4,5
Category:
Insects
The Republic of Guinea is a west African country, and one that tends to be overshadowed by other countries in the region. In this quiz, match the famous Guineans to the field in which they became famous: sport, the arts or politics.
Average, 12 Qns, Kankurette,
Aug 13 22
Category:
People by Country
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Code red, red alert, attack warning red...the colour red is often associated with danger, but not always! There are plenty of other idioms and phrases with a red theme. See how many you recognise.
Very Easy, 10 Qns, Kankurette,
May 14 14
Category:
Colors in Idiom
These ten characters from different types of media are doctors, medics and healers of various kinds, both magical and mundane. Can you match them to their home series?
Easier, 10 Qns, Kankurette,
May 21 21
Category:
Professions in Entertainment
Not all celebrity marriages have a happy ending - quite the opposite, in fact! Here are ten questions about ten famous couples who said "I do," and then "I don't!"
Easier, 10 Qns, Kankurette,
Aug 15 18
Category:
Celeb Couples
I have a sweet tooth, and I'm always interested in trying desserts from around the world. Here are ten delicious puds - just match them up with their country of origin.
Easier, 10 Qns, Kankurette,
Feb 06 19
Category:
International Cuisine
I'm going to Chile to watch the Chilean Everton play football, and I'm going to take in some sights all over South America on the way. Average, 10 Qns, Kankurette,
Mar 24 18
Category:
South America Photo Quizzes
OK, so I haven't seen 'Seven Brides for Seven Brothers', but I HAVE seen these musicals, and they stayed with me enough to write a quiz about them.
Easier, 10 Qns, Kankurette,
Mar 19 20
Category:
Name the Musical
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I give you the names of five English celebrities, you match them to their city of origin. I'm deliberately leaving out London so other cities can get a look in - and some of the answers might surprise you!
Easier, 10 Qns, Kankurette,
Nov 19 18
Category:
UK Celebs
In 'The Twelve Tasks of Asterix', Asterix's old enemy Julius Caesar sets him and Obelix twelve seemingly impossible tasks. Your task is to put the twelve tasks in the order in which they were completed. Note: this quiz is based on the book, NOT the film.
Average, 12 Qns, Kankurette,
Jun 30 23
Category:
Asterix
Health is a major theme in the 'Chalet School' books, and many doctors appear throughout the series - some of them even end up marrying pupils! Can you guess who's who?
Tough, 10 Qns, Kankurette,
Sep 09 19
Recommended for grades: 8,9,10,11,12
Category:
Brent-Dyer, Elinor
What do you have for lunch? Shop-bought sandwiches? Soup? Salad? Alternatively, you could try one of these meals from around the world. Average, 10 Qns, Kankurette,
Apr 19 18
Category:
Food Around the World for Experts
'Just saw Pizza Hut smashed to the ground, Burger King annihilated, never to be found...' A giant mutant kebab has gone wild and is taking over the city. Help stop it, and learn a little about kebabs as well.
Easier, 10 Qns, Kankurette,
Nov 13 18
Category:
Meats
'Anthony's brainwaves, help me now...' This quiz is about ten famous men called Anthony, from all sorts of fields. See if you can figure out which one's which! (Note: there is a British bias.)
Easier, 10 Qns, Kankurette,
May 16 18
Category:
First Names A-B
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'Mean Girls' is a favourite of mine, and is full of hilarious and memorable quotes. Here are ten of them. Match each quote with the character who said it.
Average, 10 Qns, Kankurette,
Mar 15 19
Category:
Mean Girls .
OK, so you've heard about the pyramids of Egypt. But what about the historical sites of other African countries? This quiz features ten UNESCO World Heritage Sites across Africa, from Morocco to South Africa. Average, 10 Qns, Kankurette,
Sep 29 21
Category:
Mixed Sites in Africa
G-d gave Moses two tablets on Mount Sinai, containing a group of laws now known as the Ten Commandments. They might sound pretty simple, but not everyone in the Bible obeyed them.
Easier, 10 Qns, Kankurette,
Feb 25 25
Category:
Less Admirable Figures
Inspired by looney_tunes' quiz 'Man's Best Friend', about fictional dogs and the men and boys who owned them, I decided to do one for ten fictional dogs with female owners.
Average, 10 Qns, Kankurette,
Nov 25 20
Category:
Dogs in Entertainment
What do the answers have in common? They're all 5 letter words, beginning in S and ending in E. Some are related to names of bands, and others are related to song titles.
Easier, 10 Qns, Kankurette,
Dec 27 21
Category:
Alphabetic Songs and Artists
What does this category safari have in common? Answer: all the answers, right and wrong, begin with a C.
Average, 10 Qns, Kankurette,
Mar 09 20
Category:
C
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While Britain has many things to be proud of, it also has a darker side to its history. This quiz looks at some of the atrocities committed during the era of the British Empire, which claimed land for itself all over the world.
Average, 10 Qns, Kankurette,
Nov 19 18
Category:
European Overseas Empires
Each question contains three female characters from the same anime, and your job is to match them with their home series. Be warned: some are more obscure than others!
Average, 10 Qns, Kankurette,
Nov 20 19
Category:
Anime
Judaism is a religion with many festivals and holy days, and all of these have certain symbols - foods, clothing, stories etc. - related to them. I give you three clues and you try and guess which festival they're associated with.
Average, 10 Qns, Kankurette,
Dec 16 19
Category:
Festivals and Holidays
There are several families who play a major role in the 'Chalet School' and 'La Rochelle' series, some of whom have many children. Match the parents with the kids!
Average, 10 Qns, Kankurette,
Jan 15 19
Recommended for grades: 8,9,10,11,12
Category:
Brent-Dyer, Elinor
'Maybe this should be our goodbye song...' 2016 was a year where we said 'goodbye' to many beloved celebrities. This quiz features ten of them.
Easier, 10 Qns, Kankurette,
Jul 08 19
Category:
Celebrity Deaths by Year
'I am walking in the footsteps of frightened horses...' These horses were so frightened, the vowels in their names ran away. Can you guess the breeds from the remaining consonants? As a hint, I've provided each horse's country/countries of origin.
Easier, 10 Qns, Kankurette,
Oct 07 21
Category:
Missing Letters
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They're root vegetables. How do you eat yours?
Average, 10 Qns, Kankurette,
Feb 06 14
Category:
Vegetable Mixture
'It's just little old you and me, with a liddle biddy help from Elvis...' This is an Elvis-themed quiz - but it's not a music one! Instead, it's a category safari. Each question is related to Elvis somehow.
Average, 20 Qns, Kankurette,
Dec 16 18
Category:
Thematic People
'Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc' involves 15 extremely talented teenagers and one ordinary (and lucky) boy, Makoto Naegi, being trapped in a school and forced to kill each other in a deadly game. Please note: contains major spoilers.
Average, 10 Qns, Kankurette,
Mar 20 22
Category:
Danganronpa
The Baltimore novelist Anne Tyler is one of my favourite contemporary writers, and this quiz is about female characters from five of her books: some main characters, some supporting ones. Can you match each character with the book she comes from?
Average, 15 Qns, Kankurette,
Feb 09 23
Category:
Tyler, Anne
In the world of 'Zootopia', predators and prey live together in harmony - but someone is kidnapping predators and turning them savage. It's up to rookie police officer Judy Hopps and conman Nick Wilde to find out what's going on.
Average, 10 Qns, Kankurette,
Jan 06 19
Category:
X, Y, Z Movies