701.

  Stop! In the Name of Love    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

The Supremes begged a lover not to leave in their 1965 hit song, but they're not the only ones. All the songs in this quiz feature someone being asked to come back, or not leave in the first place.

Average, 10 Qns, rossian, Nov 09 13

Category: Emotion in Songs

Average
rossian
1265 plays

702.

  I Spy Something Beginning With AC    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

All answers begin with AC, followed by another word to make a new word. Clues are given to both words.

Average, 10 Qns, rossian, Oct 21 22

Category: Something in Common

Average
rossian
Oct 21 22
2257 plays

703.

  The Campbells Are Coming    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

All the people in this quiz are named Campbell. Can you identify them? Note that this quiz has a strong UK bias.

Average, 10 Qns, rossian, May 25 14

Category: Same Surname

Average
rossian
722 plays

704.

  Rock Follies    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Musical dramas of various kinds have proved a popular genre for television programmes. This mixture covers British and American shows.

Average, 10 Qns, rossian, Dec 31 14

Category: Mixture: Music TV

Average
rossian
514 plays

705.

  Did You Forget the Lyrics?    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

This quiz covers a selection of instrumental hits - no words appeared in the versions included, although some did have lyrics added and became hits again. Note - some UK bias.

Average, 10 Qns, rossian, Jul 25 15

Category: Instrumental Hits

Average
rossian
350 plays

706.

  Who Put the Bomp?    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

My first quiz on nonsense lyrics has received some good feedback, so here are some questions on more songs where the lyricist appears to have run out of inspiration. Feel free to sing along, if it helps.

Average, 10 Qns, rossian, Jan 15 10

Category: Nonsense Lyrics

Average
rossian
1935 plays

707.

  Food for Today    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

I planned my meals for yesterday around the people who share their names with various food and drink items. Care to join me in a little cannibalism?

Average, 10 Qns, rossian, Jan 04 14

Recommended for grades: 8,9,10,11,12

Category: In Common

Average
rossian
718 plays

708.

  Who's Who in the Poldark Novels    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

I'll give you a short description of a character from Winston Graham's Poldark novels. Can you match the right character, from his or her first name only, to the details given?

Average, 10 Qns, rossian, Mar 14 20

Category: G

Average
rossian
Mar 14 20
346 plays

709.

  Even Points    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

In some sports you need an odd number of points and in others, even points are better. This quiz has a mixture of sports relating to even numbers. Warning: UK bias.

Average, 10 Qns, rossian, Jun 07 20

Category: UK

Average
rossian
Jun 07 20
518 plays

710.

  Overfishing - A Real Can of Worms    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

This title is an author challenge from the man himself, Terry no less. No pressure, then. The quiz is about fish, worms and insects which appear in proverbs and sayings. Good luck.

Average, 10 Qns, rossian, Nov 04 09

Category: Animals in Idiom

Average
rossian
898 plays

711.

  Sheep in Politics    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

All the people in this quiz have a connection to both politics and our woolly friends. Note that most, although not all, of them are from the UK.

Average, 10 Qns, rossian, Jan 12 25

Category: U.K. Government

Average
rossian
Jan 12 25
857 plays

712.

  Books for Cooks    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Some of our best known celebrity cooks have chosen their holiday reading. Lacking much literary knowledge, they have picked authors or characters which share their names. Note - no knowledge of cookery (or even cooks) is needed.

Average, 10 Qns, rossian, Dec 23 16

Category: Literature: Something in Common

Average
rossian
752 plays

713.

  My Friend Ash    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

My friend Ash has been a bit rash with his dash through the dictionary to find words which include his name. He's rather abashed, having crashed and made a hash of his search. Can you help me sort out where he's gone wrong?

Average, 10 Qns, rossian, Feb 22 14

Category: Words Within Words

Average
rossian
579 plays

714.

  Five Places Paired    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Since Britain once ruled much of the world, many places in her former colonies share their names with towns and cities in the UK. The questions in this quiz cover some of the history of the original place and its namesake.

Tough, 10 Qns, rossian, Jul 29 14

Category: Random History Mix

Tough
rossian
913 plays

715.

  A New Coat for Christmas    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Although white is not the most practical colour for our winter coats, for the residents of the Arctic it's the main choice for the winter months. The creatures in this quiz all wear white for at least part of their lives.

Average, 10 Qns, rossian, Aug 07 18

Category: Polar Regions

Average
rossian
Aug 07 18
789 plays

716.

  From South to North    

Multiple Choice

 15 Qns

My last drop a letter quiz took us from Scotland to England on the eastern side, so now we're going to start in the southwest corner and work our way back up. We'll begin at Land's End, the westernmost point of England.

Easier, 15 Qns, rossian, Apr 04 15

Category: Drop a Letter 15 Questions

Easier
rossian
389 plays

717.

  Add a Letter Posers IV    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

I will give you a phrase which contains clues to two words. The second word is formed by adding, or inserting, one letter (only) to the first word. The shorter word always comes first and you need both words to score. An example is given in Q1.

Average, 10 Qns, rossian, Sep 15 15

Category: Add a Letter

Average
rossian
452 plays

718.

  At Home on the Wirral    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

This quiz has a mixture of questions about the geography, history and people from the Wirral.

Average, 10 Qns, rossian, Apr 14 19

Category: Mixed England

Average
rossian
Apr 14 19
444 plays

719.

  I Spy Something Beginning With SP    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Having enjoyed playing this type of quiz, I've created my own. All answers begin with SP plus another word to give a complete new word. Clues are given for both words.

Average, 10 Qns, rossian, Sep 21 22

Category: Something in Common

Average
rossian
Sep 21 22
1405 plays

720.

  A British August    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

It's the British summer (yes, we do sometimes have one), and a few things happen which are specifically British. The quiz is mainly UK based, with a couple of more general questions.

Average, 10 Qns, rossian, May 08 13

Category: July & August

Average
rossian
829 plays

721.

  Classical Pop    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Many pop songs have 'borrowed' from classical music for their melodies. This quiz covers a few of them for you to identify.

Average, 10 Qns, rossian, Jul 20 22

Category: Bands and Singers in Songs

Average
rossian
Jul 20 22
540 plays

722.

  Just Y?    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Team Red have colours on their mind, so have decided to go yellow for this quiz. Follow us through some of the Fun Trivia categories with these yellow themed questions.

Average, 10 Qns, rossian, May 12 19

Category: Yellow/Gold

Average
rossian
May 12 19
314 plays

723.

  The Rugby Tri Nations and Beyond    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Here are some questions about the Tri Nations, and its successor, from its inception until 2021 inclusive.

Average, 10 Qns, rossian, Feb 17 22

Category: Rugby Tests

Average
rossian
Feb 17 22
172 plays

724.

  The Mighty Manfred Mann    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Manfred Mann was one of the most successful British bands of the nineteen sixties. This quiz is about the band, the members and their music. The quiz is biased toward the UK.

Average, 10 Qns, rossian, Mar 11 16

Category: Manfred Mann

Average
rossian
593 plays

725.

  Forecasting the Weather    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Many of Shakespeare's characters suffered at the hands of the weather, or made reference to it in their speeches. If only they'd listened to the weather forecast, they might have avoided some of the problems that befell them.

Average, 10 Qns, rossian, Mar 18 14

Category: Shakespeare

Average
rossian
705 plays

726.

  Long Day's Journey into Knight    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Daniel Day-Lewis

Daniel Day-Lewis established himself as a much respected actor, before announcing his retirement in 2017. Find out more about him by taking this quiz.

Average, 10 Qns, rossian, Mar 13 23

Category: Day-Lewis, Daniel

Average
rossian
Mar 13 23
412 plays

727.

  Perfect Understanding    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Some sports are individual, but others depend on teamwork with one or more colleagues. This quiz is about sports where success comes from having a 'perfect understanding' with others.

Average, 10 Qns, rossian, Feb 16 10

Category: Wide World of Sports

Average
rossian
735 plays

728.

  I Whip My Hair Back and Forth    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

The models are sashaying down the runway, whipping their hair about as they go but they'd have nothing to wear if it wasn't for the designers. This quiz covers some of the people who design high fashion.

Average, 10 Qns, rossian, Jun 29 21

Category: Fashion Models & Designers

Average
rossian
Jun 29 21
440 plays

729.

  Ten Pipers Piping (or Not)    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

I know the Christmas song is about eleven pipers piping, but you'll have to accept ten. Not all of them are piping, either, but all the questions do have a connection to piper.

Average, 10 Qns, rossian, Nov 19 17

Category: Thematic Occupations

Average
rossian
662 plays

730.

  Let Slip the Dogs of Sport    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Here is a set of sporting questions with a canine connection for you to get your teeth into. I hope they don't bite too much.

Average, 10 Qns, rossian, Oct 30 11

Category: Animals in Sports

Average
rossian
727 plays

731.

  Call Me    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Many pop songs have references to telephone calls - made, failed or promised. This quiz will try to ring a few bells and enable you to get the right number.

Average, 10 Qns, rossian, Oct 18 12

Category: Emotion in Songs

Average
rossian
488 plays

732.

  Dvn nd Crnwll    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Or maybe you'd prefer Devon and Cornwall. The vowels have been removed from various places in these two counties. Only one word names have been used and I've given you the county for each of them as well.

Average, 10 Qns, rossian, Oct 19 19

Category: Geography Missing Letters

Average
rossian
Oct 19 19
471 plays

733.

  Zulu    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Zulu History and Culture

No, this quiz is not about the film called 'Zulu'. It covers some of the history and culture of the Zulu people.

Average, 10 Qns, rossian, Mar 13 23

Category: African Cultures

Average
rossian
Mar 13 23
233 plays

734.

  A Manx Geographic Tour    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

It may be small, but the Isle of Man has lots to see. Can you match the places listed to the facts about them?

Average, 10 Qns, rossian, Mar 07 20

Category: British Isles

Average
rossian
Mar 07 20
362 plays

735.

  Bra-Less and Fancy Free    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

The answers I'm looking for in this quiz all include the word 'bra', but they form new words when they are 'bra-less'. I'll give you clues to help you find the answer, which will always be the longer word, including 'bra'.

Average, 10 Qns, rossian, May 17 12

Category: Rossians Word Puzzles

Average
rossian
1066 plays

736.

  Happiness Is a Warm Bun    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

For some people, happiness means eating and for others it's playing video games. This quiz combines the two, covering games which feature food.

Average, 10 Qns, rossian, Sep 28 18

Category: Food & Drink in Video Games

Average
rossian
Sep 28 18
395 plays

737.

  The Emma Thompson Collection    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Emma Thompson has appeared in many films. This quiz will test your knowledge of some of her best known roles.

Average, 10 Qns, rossian, Nov 17 13

Category: T - People Themed

Average
rossian
369 plays

738.

  Ps in Our Time    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Ps, peas or peace? It doesn't really matter. All the questions in this quiz are linked by the letter P.

Tough, 10 Qns, rossian, May 13 15

Category: P - Q

Tough
rossian
538 plays

739.

  Tom Hiddleston: Thor and More    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Tom Hiddleston may have crossed your radar when he began appearing in the various 'Thor' films, but there's much more to his career than that. Find out how much you know by taking this quiz.

Average, 10 Qns, rossian, Nov 06 20

Category: Celebrities H-J

Average
rossian
Nov 06 20
219 plays

740.

  Mad Dogs and Englishmen    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

This quiz is about music with a canine connection and a UK bias. The title gives it away, really.

Average, 10 Qns, rossian, Apr 07 21

Category: Cats and Dogs in Songs

Average
rossian
Apr 07 21
1937 plays

741.

  In the Red: Competing    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Welcome to part 9 of Team Red's 100 question quiz where we explore various sports with a connection to the colour red.

Average, 10 Qns, rossian, May 15 19

Category: Wide World of Sports

Average
rossian
May 15 19
430 plays

742.

  Flying to the Boundary    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Birds playing cricket? It doesn't sound very likely, but there are a surprising number of connections between cricket and our avian friends. Here are some questions about some of them.

Average, 10 Qns, rossian, Jan 11 11

Category: Cricket

Average
rossian
777 plays

743.

  The Glamour Girls    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Working as a glamour model has become an acceptable career choice for many young woman. In the UK they are often called 'Page Three Girls' as they appear on that page of tabloid newspapers. How many of these British glamour girls do you know?

Average, 10 Qns, rossian, May 21 12

Category: Entertainment Other

Average
rossian
452 plays

744.

  Frontier Psychiatrist    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

'Frontier Psychiatrist' was a single by the Australian band The Avalanches from 2000. It was made by sampling bits and pieces from various sources, and I have used the lyrics to inspire some random questions for this quiz.

Average, 10 Qns, rossian, Aug 21 24

Category: Thematic Media

Average
rossian
Aug 21 24
340 plays

745.

  Wildfire at Midnight    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Gianetta Brooke takes a holiday in June 1953 which brings her into the middle of a murder mystery, and puts her own life in danger. What do you remember about the story, another of Mary Stewart's well written mysteries?

Average, 10 Qns, rossian, Apr 05 23

Category: Stewart, Mary

Average
rossian
Apr 05 23
250 plays

746.

  Leo Sayer    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Here are a few questions to test your knowledge of the life and music of Leo Sayer.

Average, 10 Qns, rossian, Mar 13 16

Category: Sayer, Leo

Average
rossian
350 plays

747.

  Cliff Richard - Number One(s)    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

I was surprised to find only two quizzes for Cliff, so here is another, built around his many number one UK hits. All chart positions quoted relate to the UK charts and have been checked with the Guinness book of hit singles.

Average, 10 Qns, rossian, Jul 20 21

Category: Richard, Cliff

Average
rossian
Jul 20 21
900 plays

748.

  The Shadows    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

As well as being Cliff Richard's backing group, The Shadows had a hugely successful career in their own right. This quiz is about the group and its members. Chart positions are UK specific.

Average, 10 Qns, rossian, Sep 02 10

Category: Shadows, The

Average
rossian
696 plays

749.

  My Kingdom for a Horse    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

The questions in this quiz all have a link to horses in one way or another. No specialised equine knowledge is required.

Average, 10 Qns, rossian, Apr 27 20

Category: Thematic Horses

Average
rossian
Apr 27 20
861 plays

750.

  I Knew You Were Trouble    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

All the questions in this quiz have the theme of 'trouble'. It wasn't too much trouble for me to write it, so could I trouble you to take it?

Average, 10 Qns, rossian, Aug 26 17

Category: Errors and Losses

Average
rossian
515 plays