Over the years, Ross Wilson has re-invented himself as a songwriter several times to remain a constant mover and shaker on the Australian music scene.
Easier, 10 Qns, pollucci19,
May 02 19
Category:
W
Hafpor Bjornsson, also known as Thor, has made his mark in numerous fields of entertainment and sport. Here is a closer look at the man who has come to be known as "The Mountain".
Average, 10 Qns, pollucci19,
Mar 03 24
Category:
Celebrities A-B
In certain states of Australia Australian Rules Football (AFL) stirs the passions like no other game. This quiz looks at some of its history and some of the game's quirks.
Average, 10 Qns, pollucci19,
Feb 19 22
Category:
Australian Rules
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Ben Elton has written some cracking yarns. Here, try to match the novel on the right with the brief plot description on the left. Read each precis closely as I have tried to install as much of a clue in there as possible, without giving the game away.
Easier, 10 Qns, pollucci19,
Jan 27 22
Category:
Elton, Ben
The Mayan civilization bloomed in the Mesoamerica area from 300 BC until the Spanish arrived in the 1500s. Elements of Mayan myth are similar to those of other civilizations. Here are some of their views of the gods and their relationship with humans.
Average, 10 Qns, pollucci19,
Jul 18 22
Category:
World Myth
Most of us talk and there are so many different ways that we talk. This quiz looks at some of those ways.
Very Easy, 10 Qns, pollucci19,
Jan 16 13
Category:
Word Meanings
Flossy has a lot of friends in the Australian bush, and each has a special characteristic. Help Flossy match the animal with the particular trait.
Average, 10 Qns, pollucci19,
Sep 18 18
Category:
Australia
These sci-fi shows that have captivated us on TV have been scrambled. But there are clues to help you find the original titles. Unscrambled (only) the CAPITALISED letters in the clues to find the show.
Easier, 10 Qns, pollucci19,
Jan 23 22
Category:
TV Wordplay
Lying sixth from the sun, Saturn is both a gas giant and the second largest planet in our solar system. Put on your gas masks and something warm and let's go explore it a little closer.
Average, 10 Qns, pollucci19,
Apr 03 22
Category:
Saturn
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"Top of the Pops" is a 1970 song by The Kinks. Such a boastful title, I'm the king of the castle and all that. So I went looking for other superlative type song titles and here's what was there.
Average, 10 Qns, pollucci19,
Feb 09 11
Category:
Something in Common
In this menagerie there's lots of birds but you won't find a bird-dog, nor will you see a disco duck. Only problem is, you'll need to match them to their correct song to see them in all their glory.
Easier, 10 Qns, pollucci19,
Nov 23 17
Category:
Birds in Songs
Sport is meant to bring out the best in people but sometimes circumstances can lead to players "flipping their wig", "blowing a gasket" or simply "losing it". Here are ten great dummy spits.
Average, 10 Qns, pollucci19,
Jan 11 18
Category:
Sports Scandals
Each year the South Bunbury Vulcans gather to pay homage to fire (it's the first part of each answer), raise money for a charity & enjoy a family feast. Join us as they put together their celebration.
Easier, 10 Qns, pollucci19,
Aug 04 18
Category:
Word Play
If you're like me you have looked upon a bear going into hibernation as nothing more than a big sleep. It is, in fact, quite a remarkable journey.
Tough, 10 Qns, pollucci19,
Mar 03 22
Category:
Ursidae-Bear Family
"Little Nellie Kelly" was a Broadway hit for its creator and the team that helped put it together. This quiz is the story behind it.
Average, 10 Qns, pollucci19,
Jan 29 14
Category:
L
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This is going to be a poor day, I can just feel it. Follow my bad attempts at creating a big musical breakfast by matching the ingredients (songs) with the artists who recorded them.
Average, 10 Qns, pollucci19,
Jan 18 21
Category:
Food and Drink in Songs
In 1978 Warren Zevon declared "we made mad love, shadow love, random love and abandoned love". There are other types of love artists have sung about. Please match the artist with their special love.
Average, 10 Qns, pollucci19,
Jul 05 17
Category:
Emotion in Songs
They're not real but, without robots, "Star Wars" would have lost some of its magic. The following robots have also bought life to their own stories, match them to the author who gave them us.
Average, 10 Qns, pollucci19,
Mar 13 20
Category:
Science Fiction
A Rock and Roll band usually consists of guitars, bass drums and maybe keyboards. Someone sings. This Phoenix Rising team quiz looks at unusual instruments used only occasionally in rock bands.
Average, 10 Qns, pollucci19,
Nov 30 20
Category:
Musical Instruments in Songs
The answers to these general knowledge questions from members of Phoenix Rising also match the names of some lesser known towns in Western Australia. This means you get to learn some general stuff and a bit about my home state. Best of luck.
Average, 10 Qns, pollucci19,
Dec 30 24
Category:
Mixed 10 Qn Average E
Lagomorphs... no, it is not a system to turn water into beer, it is much closer to Bugs Bunny and his family of creatures. This quiz takes a look at some interesting facts about these animals.
Average, 10 Qns, pollucci19,
Jun 22 22
Category:
Lagomorphs-Rabbits,Hares, Pikas
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To all the lonely people who find themselves in times of trouble there are organisations out there who want to hold your hand.
Average, 10 Qns, pollucci19,
Dec 05 20
Category:
Charitable/Rights Organizations
Laughter makes the world go round, here it adds a new meaning. Add one of these laughter elements, one of HA, HE, or HO, to selected words to create the new ones defined.
Average, 10 Qns, pollucci19,
Apr 06 13
Category:
Words Within Words
Follow the fortunes of my friend Freddo and his efforts to lose weight while you're turning chocolate into wine.
Average, 15 Qns, pollucci19,
Sep 04 14
Category:
Drop a Letter 15 Questions
This adopted quiz takes a look at some of the arcade and console video games that were popular during the 1980s. Match the title on the right with the clue on the left.
Average, 10 Qns, pollucci19,
Nov 29 22
Category:
Video Games Mixture
An iconic holiday island off the coast of Western Australia. It's eleven miles long and just over four kilometres lie between its widest points. Come and explore ...
Average, 10 Qns, Pollucci19,
Oct 09 22
Category:
Western Australia
Alliteration has been used by a number of writers as a tool to make their cartoon or comic book characters more memorable. This trial tries to test that theory.
Average, 10 Qns, pollucci19,
Nov 15 11
Category:
Comic Books Mixture
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For some reason these leading men wanted to be in movies containing cats in their titles. See if you can link the cat-men with their film. (PS) Sorry, but there's also a dog in the ointment.
Easier, 10 Qns, pollucci19,
Mar 29 20
Category:
Common Titles
There is a spiteful little mole, a spy, in our midst. Help us work through the clues to see if we can uncover this little sleeper.
Easier, 10 Qns, pollucci19,
Sep 26 21
Category:
Drop a Letter
Inspired by the 'Just a Minute' badgelet this quiz will walk you through ten minutes, minute by minute.
Average, 10 Qns, pollucci19,
Jun 02 23
Category:
0-10
So you're a skilled surgeon, a master chef or an art dealer but it's not enough for you. But hey, you're multi-skilled, why not be an amateur detective or a spy. He's a look at some television sleuths who have risen above their chosen profession.
Average, 10 Qns, pollucci19,
Jan 23 15
Category:
Professions on TV
She may have run us "Down to Zero" but, during forty plus years in music, Joan Armatrading has proven she has few peers in the art of crafting songs. Here are some of her highlights.
Average, 10 Qns, pollucci19,
Jun 27 19
Category:
Armatrading, Joan
Your mission is simple, should you choose to accept it. You will be given a culprit and some clues about their role in a particular action film. You need to identify that movie.
Average, 10 Qns, pollucci19,
Feb 13 19
Category:
Martial Arts and Action Mix
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The Wallflowers' self titled debut sold so poorly that many believe that "Bringing Down the Horse" is their first. Match the lyrics to the tracks on the album that helped make Jakob Dylan a star,
Easier, 10 Qns, pollucci19,
Oct 05 20
Category:
W
The Smithsonian has built an exhibition that features 80 video games on 20 different platforms. The following questions showcase the four games selected on 10 platforms & most of the correct answers equal the ones that received the most public votes.
Average, 10 Qns, pollucci19,
Aug 01 22
Category:
Video Games Mixture
Now that the title has drawn you in, welcome to the works of one of America's most unconventional poets - Ogden Nash.
Average, 10 Qns, pollucci19,
Nov 08 10
Category:
Nash, Ogden
Siouxsie and the Banshees, after being left in the cold by record labels, rose to become a trendsetting post-punk force. Here are ten of their most poignant musical moments.
Average, 10 Qns, pollucci19,
Dec 24 18
Category:
Siouxsie & The Banshees
And the inspiration she finds there wins her a Pulitzer. Now, match these famous authors with a journey they took and found the inspiration to create one of their famous works.
Average, 10 Qns, pollucci19,
Aug 24 19
Category:
Author's Life
Below is a list of characters from the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy series. You need to identify if they're one of the good guys (benign) or one of the not so good guys (evil). Best of luck.
Average, 10 Qns, pollucci19,
Jan 09 21
Category:
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
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In cricket it is a rare feat for an opening batsman to carry his bat and be the last man standing at the end of the innings. Here are some of those.
Average, 10 Qns, pollucci19,
May 11 12
Category:
Test Cricket
You're hoppin' n a-boppin' and you're singing it proud but did you know you were singing about... murder? For your penance you must match the heinous act with the artist who delivered it.
Average, 10 Qns, pollucci19,
Nov 15 18
Category:
Crime and Punishment in Songs
In putting this together I randomly selected entries in the Bible that start with the letter "P". It had nothing to do with the fact that my name also starts with that letter.
Easier, 10 Qns, pollucci19,
Aug 25 18
Category:
L-Z
Torched! You were meant to say "touched" by a tiger. This quiz from Phoenix Rising will look at tigers in different guises. Please enjoy.
Average, 10 Qns, pollucci19,
Apr 27 20
Category:
Thematic Big Cats
Even the best of us will pass on from this world but, sometimes, our words will live forever. The following quotes speak of truths and inspiration.
Average, 10 Qns, pollucci19,
Dec 23 21
Category:
Who Said It?
Emil Zatopek was a great runner before the 1952 Helsinki Olympic Games but the three gold medals that he won there made him a legend.
Average, 10 Qns, pollucci19,
Feb 07 13
Category:
Athletes A-Z
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For many Australians crossing the Nullarbor is a rite of passage. To do so you have little option but to drive across the Eyre Highway. Come and take a ride with me on this amazing stretch of road.
Average, 10 Qns, pollucci19,
May 19 20
Category:
Roads & Highways
The Beach Boys may have had fun (till daddy took the T-Bird away) but as kids we had all these other toys to keep us amused.
Average, 10 Qns, pollucci19,
Sep 06 18
Category:
Toys by Decade
They tell me blondes have more fun, but I'm not qualified to make that assessment. Hope you have more fun finding the most appropriate match for this lot of blondes.
Average, 10 Qns, pollucci19,
Mar 11 19
Category:
Colour in Entertainment
The title refers to one who refuses to shout a round of beers but for the mob in this quiz, that idea was a dream. Oh, how they too may have wished they looked like a T-Rex because the aftermaths of their nights on the tiles were not pretty.
Average, 10 Qns, pollucci19,
May 03 20
Category:
Food and Drink in Entertainment
Is your TV viewing suffering from cardiac arrest? Check out these shows, they're full of heart.
Easier, 10 Qns, pollucci19,
Nov 19 10
Category:
Things in Common