And if you believe that, I have a bridge to sell you! Here are a few scams and hoodwinks that have been pulled over the years.
Average, 10 Qns, reedy,
Nov 12 12
Category:
Frauds & Hoaxes
Yet another quiz on the different shades of our colour palette. Be careful when matching - some shades fit more than one colour, so make sure all the shades match a colour correctly at the same time.
Very Easy, 10 Qns, reedy,
Nov 21 21
Category:
Rainbow Mixture
Sometimes things just don't go together or make sense... can you tell me why not?
Easier, 10 Qns, reedy,
May 03 21
Recommended for grades: 8,9,10
Category:
Mixed Trivia for Kids
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It takes a real Type A personality to make it in show business. Do you know these personalities from Taipei who have become known internationally? Easier, 10 Qns, reedy,
Apr 22 16
Category:
Place of Origin
For Marvel Comics, the Silver Age began with the release of "The Fantastic Four" in 1961. How well do you know these characters who made their first appearances in this era?
Easier, 10 Qns, reedy,
Aug 27 19
Category:
Marvel Comics
Once again, a selection of shades to be matched to the colour with which they are associated. But, be careful - some shades could go with more than one colour, so make sure all the shades match a colour correctly at the same time.
Very Easy, 10 Qns, reedy,
Nov 21 21
Category:
Rainbow Mixture
Each of these actors and actresses was born in Canada. I will give you some background information along with a visual clue (about a show/movie/role they have played). Can you figure out who they are? Average, 10 Qns, reedy,
Feb 01 15
Category:
Canadian Celebrities
The percussion family of instruments is extremely varied, so I won't try to get everything in on this quiz. Enjoy this sampling of various different types of percussion instruments. Tough, 10 Qns, reedy,
Dec 07 13
Category:
Percussion
Canada has a wealth of natural beauty and cultural heritage, so it is fitting that a number of places have been chosen as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Can you recognize these ten? 
Average, 10 Qns, reedy,
Sep 24 18
Category:
Mixed Sites in North America
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As chance would have it, all of these board games need dice in order to play. Can you match the game with its description?
Easier, 10 Qns, reedy,
Mar 19 16
Category:
Board Games
After watching "The Rescuers Down Under" (1990), I became curious about the lizard Joanna that was depicted in the film. So, here are a few questions about goannas for you. Easier, 10 Qns, reedy,
Aug 24 20
Category:
Lizards
I am somewhat lethologically challenged at the moment, but I'm sure you can help me complete these well-known (if a little muddled) proverbs.
Very Easy, 10 Qns, reedy,
Oct 17 20
Category:
In Other Words
In addition to national flags, most countries also have a coat of arms or other heraldic emblem that represents them. Can you determine which countries use these imposing feline symbols? Average, 15 Qns, reedy,
Apr 16 21
Category:
National Symbols
Do you remember all of these instruments from your elementary music class? Average, 10 Qns, reedy,
Aug 23 22
Recommended for grades: 5,6,7,8,9,10
Category:
Music for Kids
All of the Number One songs for January 30th (my birthday) in the second decade of my life (1984 to 1993). Can you correctly match the song to the artist?
Easier, 10 Qns, reedy,
Feb 14 21
Category:
USA Number Ones
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These classics of the Science Fiction genre have stood the test of time, but do you know which was written when? See if you can order them from the earliest published to the most recent.
Average, 10 Qns, reedy,
Jan 02 22
Category:
Science Fiction
There are many factors that contribute to finding your perfect astrological match in life, but for the first step to finding love, can you sort each sign of the zodiac elements (Fire, Earth, Air, Water) with which they are associated?
Easier, 12 Qns, reedy,
Jan 28 22
Category:
Astrology
Nicknames are a common occurrence in professional sports, including my favourite one - hockey (specifically the NHL). Can you match these nicknames with their owners?
Easier, 10 Qns, reedy,
Jan 05 22
Category:
NHL Names & Numbers
After landing in Moscow, the capital city of the Russian Federation, I decided to do a whirlwind tour of the country - if such a thing is possible in the largest country in the world.
Easier, 10 Qns, reedy,
Sep 08 13
Category:
Russia
Canada has 10 provinces and 3 territories, each of which has their own flag. Do you know them all? Please note - the flags are not placed in the image to represent geographical, nor alphabetical ordering. Have fun!
Easier, 13 Qns, reedy,
Jan 07 22
Recommended for grades: 7,8,9
Category:
Flags and Symbols
Hopefully, taking this quiz won't actually be as painful as being drawn and quartered. After all, it's just a few questions on quarters. Have fun! Average, 10 Qns, reedy,
Aug 25 17
Category:
Thematic Abstract Ideas
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I've listed Canada's provinces and territories alphabetically, along with two other significant events of Confederation. Can you match the year that each province/territory joined, plus the two events?
Easier, 15 Qns, reedy,
May 21 16
Category:
Canadian
Here are a few questions on some of my (and my family's) favourite board games. Have fun!
Average, 10 Qns, reedy,
Feb 13 21
Category:
Board Games
Spitting is not limited to Western saloons and hockey team benches! Here are a few of our animal kingdom friends that can also lob a loogie, more or less. Average, 10 Qns, reedy,
Mar 24 17
Category:
Specific Topic Animal Trivia
With the arcade video game industry exploding in popularity, 1980 saw the release of the highest-grossing arcade game of all time. Do you recall anything of the third year of the 'Golden Age of Arcade Games'? Average, 10 Qns, reedy,
Nov 12 20
Category:
Video Games By Year
Can you figure out which instrument is introducing itself to you?
Average, 10 Qns, reedy,
Oct 12 17
Category:
Brass
While the history of British Columbia is much more involved than presented here, I have included a few significant occurrences that contributed to its establishment as a province within Canada. See if you can place them in the correct chronological order
Average, 10 Qns, reedy,
Jan 09 23
Category:
British Columbia
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"The Final Empire" is the first book of three in the "Mistborn" series by Brandon Sanderson. Have you ever wondered what would have happened if the bad guy won? Add a thousand years, and that's where this story begins.
Easier, 20 Qns, reedy,
May 26 19
Category:
Sanderson, Brandon
A rift in time opened up right in the middle of my rehearsal - there are composers from the past here right now! Can you help determine which musical period each of these composers need to go back to?
Average, 10 Qns, reedy,
Jan 19 22
Recommended for grades: 10,11,12
Category:
Classical Music
I have chosen five of my favourite (northern hemisphere) constellations to ask you about. Come join me as I travel the stars! Average, 10 Qns, reedy,
Jan 30 15
Category:
Astronomy
Can you match these prominent Albertan men to their description?
Easier, 10 Qns, reedy,
Feb 11 22
Category:
Canadians
Burundi is one of Africa's smallest countries, and also one of the world's poorest. Do you know where it is on the continent, and what are some of its prominent geographical features?
Average, 15 Qns, reedy,
Mar 10 22
Recommended for grades: 12
Category:
Burundi
Can you match the fourth set of ten US states (#31-40) with the date they joined the Union and the state motto? Good luck!
Easier, 10 Qns, reedy,
Apr 28 20
Category:
U.S. States & Cities
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Can you match the fifth set of ten US states (#41-50) with the date they joined the Union and the state motto? Good luck!
Easier, 10 Qns, reedy,
May 20 20
Category:
U.S. States & Cities
Can you find the right family for each of these groups of musical instruments?
Very Easy, 10 Qns, reedy,
Aug 23 22
Recommended for grades: 4,5,6,7,8
Category:
Music for Kids
If you don't believe that South America has some of the most beautiful sights in the world, just check out this quiz! Average, 10 Qns, reedy,
Oct 30 13
Category:
South America Photo Quizzes
The Roman presence in Britain began in 43 AD and continued until the early 5th century. What do you know of the different Roman and British tribal leaders during this span of centuries?
Average, 15 Qns, reedy,
Jun 16 23
Category:
Romans in Britain
Stephen Sondheim passed away in 2021, leaving an incredible musical legacy behind. Can you find the missing words from this selection of Sondheim musicals?
Easier, 10 Qns, reedy,
Feb 23 22
Category:
Sondheim, Stephen
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Matching Marvel Superhero Teams with their Leaders
Can you identify the ORIGINAL leader of each of these superhero teams? As an added challenge, I will only give the team leader's alter ego name. Average, 10 Qns, reedy,
Mar 04 23
Category:
Marvel Comics
The sequence of events in 1898
The Cuban War of Independence had been going since 1895 while America watched with interest. But after a riot by Spanish loyalists in Havana in early 1898, concerns were raised about the safety of Americans in the city. Do you recall what happened next? Tough, 15 Qns, reedy,
Sep 13 23
Category:
Spanish-American War
As we tour the beautiful country of China, I would like to draw your attention to the incredible variety of wildlife that we will encounter along the way. I will point out a few rare gems that you should take note of... can you name them all? Average, 10 Qns, reedy,
May 31 14
Category:
Endangered Species
The Bronze Age of comics was encompassed (largely) within the 1970s, with some grittier, more flawed heroes, and often darker stories. Do you know the alter egos of these characters who first appeared in Marvel Comics' Bronze Age?
Easier, 10 Qns, reedy,
Aug 27 19
Category:
Marvel Comics
You already know Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love, and her Roman counterpart, Venus. But can you match these other love goddesses with their culture of origin?
Easier, 10 Qns, reedy,
Feb 20 21
Category:
Mythology Mixture
Can you fill in the missing word(s) in these rock 'n' roll ballad choruses?
Easier, 10 Qns, reedy,
Dec 23 14
Category:
Finish The Lyric
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It's hard to stay home when surrounded by the beautiful Okanagan region in BC's Interior. Join me as I wistfully (virtually) explore my extensive back yard. Average, 10 Qns, reedy,
May 04 20
Category:
British Columbia
I don't think that The Rolling Stones were thinking about baby animals when they wrote their 1997 hit. But maybe you can answer their question and find the baby to match the parent. Have fun!
Easier, 10 Qns, reedy,
Mar 27 16
Category:
Baby Animal Names
You are invited to join me for a tea party! I have a serving of tea for you to find with each of the clues in this quiz. For example: A puzzle to solve = BrainTEAser
Average, 10 Qns, reedy,
Jan 13 25
Category:
Words Within Words
Heteronyms are words that are spelled the same but have different pronunciations and meanings, like 'wind' (blowing air) and 'wind' (to coil around). Can you find the matching heteronyms in this quiz?
Average, 10 Qns, reedy,
Mar 08 21
Category:
Words in Common
In the early hours of February 24th, 2022, Russian troops crossed the border into Ukraine, stepping over the brink to begin a conflict that was years in the making. What do you know of the history between these two nations, leading up to this action?
Average, 10 Qns, reedy,
Feb 26 22
Category:
Ukrainian