After eight long months, The Doctor is back! Season 8 of "Doctor Who" began with a new Doctor visiting some old friends. How closely did you watch?
Average, 10 Qns, parrotman2006,
Oct 05 14
Category:
Doctor Who - Series 8
"There's trouble at the mill" as the Doctor and Clara battle evil forces in a Victorian era company town. Grab a chair and see how much you remember.
Average, 10 Qns, parrotman2006,
Oct 04 14
Category:
Doctor Who - Series 7
This is based on Malachi, the last book of the Old Testament. I used the New International Version to create the questions. It covers different territory than ilona_ritter did, which was tough, because Malachi is only 53 verses long.
Average, 10 Qns, parrotman2006,
May 07 21
Category:
Malachi
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"Doctor Who" celebrated its 50th Anniversary in style, with no less than three Doctors joining together for an epic adventure. Warning: Huge spoilers ahead!
Average, 15 Qns, parrotman2006,
Oct 05 14
Category:
Doctor Who - Series 7
Wisconsin has a variety of official animals. See how much you know about them.
Average, 10 Qns, parrotman2006,
May 29 22
Category:
USA
If you want to learn about Ethiopia, what better place than an Ethiopian restaurant? Come along on my visit to the Red Sea Restaurant and find out more about this fascinating country.
Average, 10 Qns, parrotman2006,
Oct 23 21
Category:
Mixed Africa
A look at roller coasters with "great" in their names. Some are huge and fast, a few are kiddie roller coasters. There are even a couple outside the United States.
Average, 10 Qns, parrotman2006,
Feb 09 23
Category:
Roller Coaster Mixture
Cows have appeared in quite a lot of films in recent years. Much of the time, things turn out badly for them.
Tough, 10 Qns, parrotman2006,
May 15 13
Category:
Animals in Movies
While they may be porcelain or plastic, many people enjoy collecting cows. Here are some of the more notable cases of collectible bovines.
Average, 10 Qns, parrotman2006,
May 21 21
Category:
Collectibles
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In 1999, Aaron Sorkin created "The West Wing". The show has had a major culture legacy in the years since, appearing in a wide variety of spaces on television.
Tough, 10 Qns, parrotman2006,
Apr 09 22
Category:
TV Trivia for Experts
In the wake of immigration debates, the 1883 poem by Emma Lazarus has been getting new attention. How much do you know about it?
Average, 10 Qns, parrotman2006,
Sep 02 19
Category:
L
Vice Presidents sometimes make appearances on television screens. Match up the actor with the Vice President they played. Half are historical Vice Presidents, the other half are fictional.
Average, 10 Qns, parrotman2006,
Jun 28 21
Category:
Professions on TV
"What's Up Doc?" is a comedy classic, named on two AFI 100 lists. See how much you can remember about this 1972 film.
Average, 10 Qns, parrotman2006,
Aug 23 19
Category:
What's Up Doc?
Fans of Wikipedia are familiar with disambiguation. It is used to clarify when a name or phrase can refer to multiple people, places or things.
In this quiz, you have to disambiguate names from four descriptions. Which one fits?
Average, 10 Qns, parrotman2006,
Jan 22 21
Category:
For Experts
Nobody's done a Wisconsin history quiz yet? Time to fix that! Ten questions on people and places that made Wisconsin famous.
Tough, 10 Qns, parrotman2006,
Feb 18 11
Category:
Wisconsin
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Not a quiz about ouzo or retsina, but about Greek gods who personified different traits.
Average, 10 Qns, parrotman2006,
Sep 20 13
Category:
Greek Myth
There are 62 points in the United States where three states meet. This focuses on the ones east of the Mississippi River.
Average, 10 Qns, parrotman2006,
Sep 24 13
Category:
USA - Travel
Before they got the top job, each of these US Presidents lost at least one election along the way. Match up the President with the person who defeated them.
Average, 10 Qns, parrotman2006,
May 10 21
Category:
Presidential Trivia
A quiz based on Bill and Ted's favorite number. Ten different questions about things related to the number 69.
Average, 10 Qns, parrotman2006,
Apr 18 21
Category:
51-100
"Raging Bull" (1980) is widely regarded as one of the greatest sports films of all time, and was named #4 on the AFI list of Top 100 films. I was surprised nobody had done a quiz yet... so here we go.
Average, 10 Qns, parrotman2006,
Jul 16 14
Category:
Ra - Rh Movies
Follow along as the Doctor and Clara visit "the most dangerous place in the universe." Note: Definite spoilers.
Average, 10 Qns, parrotman2006,
Oct 05 14
Category:
Doctor Who - Series 8
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Because they seem to be popular, more Academy Award snubs. This time I look at directors whose work is a little more recent.
Tough, 10 Qns, parrotman2006,
Sep 13 19
Category:
Oscars - General Trivia
Match the "Star Trek" episode with the historical era where it takes place.
Average, 10 Qns, parrotman2006,
Jan 15 20
Category:
Star Trek Universe
While not as high profile as President, Vice Presidents (both real and fictional) sometimes appear in films. Can you match up the actor with the Veep they played on-screen? Half are historical, the other half are fictional.
Average, 10 Qns, parrotman2006,
Jun 27 21
Category:
Movie Occupations
Harold Sakata entered film history as Odd Job in "Goldfinger." Here's a look at his life and career.
Average, 15 Qns, parrotman2006,
Feb 08 10
Category:
Celebrities Q-S
Peter Davison recruits Colin Baker and Sylvester McCoy in a hilarious quest to appear in the 50th Anniversary "Doctor Who" special. Warning: Some Spoilers
Average, 10 Qns, parrotman2006,
Oct 05 14
Category:
The Series (2005-)
Another place cows have made frequent appearances in advertising. Apparently people believe consumers are more likely to buy their product if it is associated with bovines.
Average, 10 Qns, parrotman2006,
Jan 06 15
Category:
Marketing
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Each of these actresses received at least three Best Supporting Actress Oscar nominations. Can you pick the role that was ignored by Academy voters?
Average, 10 Qns, parrotman2006,
Sep 05 19
Category:
Oscars - Best Supporting Actress
The 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing saw some incredible accomplishments, including the breaking of several world records. What do you remember about these amazing feats?
Average, 10 Qns, parrotman2006,
Feb 26 22
Category:
2022 Beijing
"The Bells of St John" began the second half of season 7 of the rebooted "Doctor Who". The Doctor gets a new companion. Warning: Plot Spoilers!
Average, 10 Qns, parrotman2006,
Oct 05 14
Category:
Doctor Who - Series 7
You're so vain, you probably think this quiz is about you. A look at where most people's favorite sin shows up in pop culture (and elsewhere).
Average, 10 Qns, parrotman2006,
Aug 25 17
Category:
Thematic Emotions
The title pretty much says it all, doesn't it? The Doctor and Clara fight an unstoppable ancient monster in outer space (in other words, a classic "Doctor Who" episode). How much do you remember? Start the clock....
Average, 10 Qns, parrotman2006,
Nov 17 14
Category:
Doctor Who - Series 8
New Doctor with new Companions. No TARDIS, no screwdriver, just empty pockets. But she still saves the day.
Average, 10 Qns, parrotman2006,
Nov 05 18
Category:
Doctor Who - Series 11
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Motion pictures frequently reference other films, many times on marquees. Can you name the films mentioned within other films?
Tough, 10 Qns, parrotman2006,
Mar 29 21
Category:
Movies in Movies
Wisconsin is home to all sorts of championship sports teams - even if it only happens now and then. Test your knowledge of Badger State teams.
Average, 10 Qns, parrotman2006,
Sep 19 22
Category:
Wisconsin
"In the Forest of the Night" features a school field trip, more Danny and Clara, and trees, lots and lots of trees. Can you separate the forest from the trees?
Average, 10 Qns, parrotman2006,
Oct 28 14
Category:
Doctor Who - Series 8
Noah Wyle returns as Librarian Flynn Carsen, this time on a quest to save three potential Librarians from evil ninjas. How much can you remember about episode 1 of "The Librarians"?
Average, 10 Qns, parrotman2006,
Dec 24 14
Category:
L
Every now and then, authors have been inspired by our friend the cow. Here is a look at some bovine-themed books.
Average, 10 Qns, parrotman2006,
Feb 26 22
Category:
Animal Themes
Just another quiz on places in the great state of Wisconsin. Hopefully you'll learn something new about the Badger State.
Average, 10 Qns, parrotman2006,
Jun 23 22
Recommended for grades: 11,12
Category:
Wisconsin
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The critical battle which ended the Second Punic War. See how much you know about this ancient conflict.
Average, 10 Qns, parrotman2006,
Sep 13 13
Category:
Ancient Wars
"The Night of the Doctor" is a mini-episode released one week in advance of the 50th Anniversary of "Doctor Who." It features the re-appearance of a past Doctor.
Average, 10 Qns, parrotman2006,
Oct 05 14
Category:
Doctor Who - Series 7
"Midnight Cowboy" may well be the most psychedelic film to ever win the Best Picture Oscar. See how much you can remember about this legendary film.
Average, 10 Qns, parrotman2006,
Jul 30 14
Category:
Mi - Mo Movies
For whatever reason, game designers appear to be fans of the humble cow. Here are a few cases where cows can be found in the video game universe. (Wide range of platforms, including PC, Game Boy, Playstation and Xbox)
Average, 10 Qns, parrotman2006,
Sep 28 18
Category:
Animals in Video Games
After months of speculation on who will replace Jodie Whitaker, the BBC confirmed it will be Ncuti Gatwa. Find out more about the Next Doctor.
Average, 10 Qns, parrotman2006,
May 31 24
Category:
Celebrities E-G
Many authors of children's books have set their stories in Wisconsin. Learn some more about these Badger based books.
Average, 10 Qns, parrotman2006,
Jul 31 22
Category:
Authors and Their Works
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"The Last Picture Show", Peter Bogdanovich's first major film, is a nostalgic look at small town America in the 1950s. How much do you recall about this classic film? Warning: Spoilers.
Average, 10 Qns, parrotman2006,
Aug 16 14
Category:
La - Lh Movies
The world's most famous architect, Frank Lloyd Wright, was a native of Wisconsin, born in Richland Center. Match up his buildings with the Wisconsin community they are located in.
Average, 10 Qns, parrotman2006,
Jun 24 22
Category:
Architects
A commission based on the first line of "The Raven". A review of works based on trochaic octameter. Seriously.
Average, 10 Qns, parrotman2006,
Dec 25 16
Category:
Poetic Genres
River Song is back, and she is magnificent. Steven Moffat ends 2015 with an episode that is both funny and poignant. And as River would say - SPOILERS! (Big ones)
Average, 15 Qns, parrotman2006,
Jan 07 16
Category:
Doctor Who - Series 9
US Route 2 takes you across the northernmost parts of the USA. Find out about the scenic places you can visit along the way.
Average, 10 Qns, parrotman2006,
Apr 01 19
Category:
U.S. Roads & Highways