As a waiter who works at a range of different catered affairs, you need to know which utensils you must provide in a wide range of situations. Are you up to it?
Easier, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
Sep 10 16
Category:
Hospitality
The candy canes hanging on my Christmas tree reminded me of some memorable television characters who carried canes or similar accessories. Let's share some memories!
Average, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
Jan 12 19
Category:
Things in Common
Animals have many adaptations to protect themselves from detection, either from predators or from prey. Identify each of these as primarily depending on their colouration or on their behaviour. Average, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
Sep 05 22
Recommended for grades: 8,9,10,11
Category:
Specific Topic Animal Trivia
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Come find out more about Vanuatu (formerly called New Hebrides), a tropical island nation with some significant environmental problems.
Average, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
Jan 18 15
Category:
Vanuatu
No, not that movie - this quiz is about other movies in which people, places and objects were literally 'gone with the wind'.
Average, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
Mar 13 11
Category:
Something in Common
Let's reacquaint ourselves with the antics of Basil Fawlty, that misanthropic hotelier brought wonderfully to life by John Cleese in the twelve episodes of this classic British comedy originally broadcast in 1975 and 1979.
Average, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
Jun 23 20
Category:
Fawlty Towers
Like the Olympic Games, this multi-sport event is hosted in a different city every four years. Unlike the Olympic Games, all teams are from the Commonwealth of Nations. Match each of these host cities with the year in which they held the games.
Very Easy, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
Jan 28 20
Category:
Commonwealth Games
Well, it may be in the General category, but there will not be any generals in the questions or answers, just plenty of other military ranks as seen through the filter of popular culture.
Average, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
Jul 08 17
Category:
Thematic Soldiers
The islands of Sao Tome and Principe were named by Portuguese explorers (around 1470) for St Thomas and St Anthony, on whose feast days they were discovered; in 1502 Santo Antao was renamed Ilha do Principe in honor of the prince of Portugal. Interested?
Average, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
Jul 04 22
Category:
Sao Tome and Princip
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How much do you really know about the experiments Pavlov conducted on dogs in his landmark research which led to a 1904 Nobel prize?
Average, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
Apr 21 11
Category:
History of Medicine
Apparently, not a new title or plot for the producers of these movies, all of which are remakes of earlier films that had been successful in their own right.
Easier, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
Sep 26 18
Category:
Remakes of Movies
Extreme sports usually involve more risk of physical injury than the average sport. Can you match each of these extreme sports with its brief description?
Very Easy, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
Jul 02 18
Recommended for grades: 1,2,3,4,5
Category:
What Sport Is It?
Here are ten men who investigated this question. Can you match each of them with a phrase associated with their work?
Average, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
Sep 06 24
Category:
General Psychology
Can you recognise these popular dances from a description of the dancers' movements or the music to which they are performing?
Easier, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
Jun 15 17
Category:
Dance
The Pony Express service revolutionized mail delivery in 19th century America. Well, maybe not quite as much as the stories might lead you to believe. But they were spectacularly fast for the time!
Average, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
Dec 21 20
Category:
Old West
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You may have come across some of these words in your travels, some may be less familiar. A number have crept into English from another language.
Average, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
Oct 23 22
Category:
Unusual and Obscure Words
Let's explore some facts about items featured in the song 'My Favorite Things' from "The Sound of Music".
Average, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
Aug 17 17
Category:
Thematic Media
Since you asked so nicely, there will be no green peas in this quiz, but plenty of other legumes.
Average, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
Mar 11 12
Category:
Fruit and Vegetables
These memorable speeches, intended to stimulate hearers, both onscreen and in the audience, to produce of their best, have stood the test of time. All movies were first released before 1975.
Easier, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
Dec 29 14
Category:
Movie Quotes Mixture
'By the Time I Get to Phoenix' and 'Gentle on My Mind' are only two of the songs that will forever be associated in my mind with the voice (and guitar) of Glen Campbell. Can you identify these ten from the information supplied?
Easier, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
Jan 22 20
Category:
Campbell, Glen
You may remember many of these dogs from movies based on the books in which they originally appeared. This quiz is about the written works in which they originally woofed.
Easier, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
Apr 21 11
Category:
Animal Themes
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The classic novella 'A Christmas Carol' by Charles Dickens has been adapted many times over the years, for a wide range of media. Some adaptations were more faithful to the original than others!
Average, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
Jan 18 20
Category:
Christmas in Entertainment
These ten adjectives each contain a 'soft C' (which makes the same sound as the letter S). Match each of them with their definition.
Easier, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
Dec 27 21
Category:
Words A - M
Reflecting on the day's events at the end of the 2012 Melbourne Cup, I was amazed to recall all the images evoked by the names of the horses. Join me as I ponder these questions inspired by their names. No knowledge of horses or racing is required.
Easier, 25 Qns, looney_tunes,
Apr 27 20
Category:
Thematic Horses
Christmas is drawing nigh, one of the joys of the season is the thought of curling up with a good Christmas story. Here are some options to consider for this evening's delectation.
Average, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
Dec 26 16
Category:
Specific Subjects & Themes
Can you match each of these movies which used Iguazu Falls as a filming location with a brief description of the film?
Easier, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
May 14 18
Category:
Common Locations
Match each of these gods or spirits associated with death to the culture from which it originates. Some of the myths are more modern than others.
Easier, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
Sep 08 18
Category:
Something in Common
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Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington, was a success both in the military and in politics. Can you place these events from his life into their chronological order?
Average, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
Jun 26 22
Category:
Wellesley, Arthur
Do you remember the accomplishments of these ten famous New Zealanders? Bonus: more Kiwis will be offered as incorrect options in some questions.
Average, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
Feb 04 15
Category:
New Zealanders
Can you recall (or work out) where each of these people held a position as a Christian missionary?
Average, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
Sep 08 11
Category:
Christian People / Saints
The final years of Vincent van Gogh's life were full of drama and tragedy, as well as some of the world's best-known works of art.
Average, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
Mar 01 22
Category:
van Gogh, Vincent
Each of these characters from children's literature is closely associated with a specific place - can you match them all up?
Very Easy, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
Dec 07 22
Recommended for grades: 4,5,6
Category:
Themed Quizzes
All of these musicians spent a significant part of their creative life working in Vienna. Match each of these composers to one of their well-known works.
Easier, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
May 27 19
Category:
Composers Mixture
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Can you identify the competition in which each of these professional teams, based in or near Los Angeles in 2020, participated?
Very Easy, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
Jul 12 20
Recommended for grades: 6,7,8
Category:
California
Long words are sometimes made up of small words, like artistry (art, is, try). In this game a sample clue might be: (craft + exists + attempt = creative skill). The answer is artistry.
Average, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
Jan 01 23
Category:
Spelling Bee for Experts
As part of our family's preparation for Christmas, there is a lot of baking - for family, friends and, of course, for Santa. Last year there were some problems. (Read the title of this quiz carefully - it contains a hint about the answers.)
Average, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
Mar 20 23
Category:
Thematic Sweets
Whether smoking, baking, braising or grilling, barbecue is a popular cooking technique around the world.
Average, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
Apr 25 14
Category:
Meats
Each of these authors has a reputation as a reclusive character. Can you identify them from their works?
Average, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
Aug 28 23
Category:
Author's Life
They didn't just stand there, these supermodels also strutted their stuff on catwalks and before cameras, as well as developing careers in other parts of the entertainment industry to become international celebrities.
Average, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
Sep 08 21
Category:
Fashion Models & Designers
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There aren't a lot of turtledoves in books for children, but here are some turtles. Can you match each of these fictional turtles (or tortoises) with the author who created them for our enjoyment?
Average, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
Sep 12 20
Recommended for grades: 5,6,7
Category:
Books for Kids
Can you identify each of these players, both men and women, all winners of the Senior Singles Championship in New York since 1968?
Very Easy, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
Feb 03 19
Category:
US Open
How well do you remember this classic album from Simon and Garfunkel? Or, if you weren't listening to them in 1970, maybe you'd like to explore the lyrics of Paul Simon (but you won't hear the wonderful harmony work here).
Average, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
May 28 22
Category:
Simon and Garfunkel
Match each tagline with the movie it was used to promote. It may be useful to note that the movies are listed in order of release.
Average, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
Jan 26 22
Category:
Movie Taglines
Aesop's fables are stories to teach a lesson - if I tell you how the story goes, can you choose the moral?
Average, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
May 15 10
Recommended for grades: 4,5,6,7,8
Category:
Aesop
ANZAC Day is celebrated as a national holiday in Australia and New Zealand. This quiz looks at how the day is celebrated in Australia, especially here in Melbourne.
Average, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
May 06 13
Category:
March & April
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When choosing new passwords, I use the numbers on my phone to choose numbers that will 'spell' a word. Can you find the love-related words I use to remember each of the following numbers?
Average, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
Feb 10 10
Category:
Rebuses
Comic strips and cartoon shows have featured many dogs over the years. How many of these make you want to woof nostalgically?
Average, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
Aug 10 13
Category:
Dogs in Entertainment
Its national flower is an orchid, its national bird is the Scarlet Macaw - how much more exotic can a country get?
Average, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
Dec 19 12
Category:
Honduras
One of the classics of the American theater, this musical was first staged in 1943, and has had numerous revivals. You've heard the songs, do you remember the show?
Average, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
Jan 08 25
Category:
Oklahoma!
... we used to enjoy this book of poems by A. A. Milne. Can you match each of these titles with the line or lines provided from each poem?
Easier, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
May 29 17
Recommended for grades: 2,3,4,5
Category:
Milne, A.A.