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
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
Name the Ballet
All you need to do is match the character to the ballet. Average, 10 Qns, rossian,
Mar 13 23
Category:
Ballet
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Join me for a wander around a typical English country garden. I'll describe the flowers we can see and you can match the names to the descriptions.
Average, 10 Qns, rossian,
Sep 05 18
Category:
Garden Name Game
There are quite a few well-known people called Baker, and this quiz covers some of them. There is a UK bias to the questions.
Average, 10 Qns, rossian,
Jul 08 17
Category:
Thematic Names
Not all of the people in this quiz flew at the speed of sound, but they all have a connection to aviation. The quiz is predominantly UK/European based.
Average, 10 Qns, rossian,
Sep 11 10
Category:
Occupational Trivia
Can you match the British photographers to the brief description given? It shouldn't take you an hour, but read the clues carefully before deciding.
Tough, 10 Qns, rossian,
Sep 04 18
Category:
Art World Figures
Gloucester RFC is one of the most successful and well supported rugby union clubs in England. Here is a quiz about them and some of their best known players.
Average, 10 Qns, rossian,
Feb 26 09
Category:
England
The Fairtrade organisation was set up to help producers in developing countries by a certification scheme. Products include those staples of the Author Lounge - tea, coffee, wine and chocolate. Test your knowledge by taking this quiz.
Average, 10 Qns, rossian,
Aug 10 23
Category:
Organizations
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It seems I'm not the only Cliff fan on the site, so here's another quiz covering hits which made the UK top ten, but not number one. Once again, thanks to the Guinness Book of Hit Singles for chart positions.
Average, 10 Qns, rossian,
Feb 25 09
Category:
Richard, Cliff
Gloucestershire County Cricket Club has been established for over 100 years, and many of the world's best players have been associated with the club. Here is a quiz about the club and some of these players,
Average, 10 Qns, rossian,
Mar 05 09
Category:
England
With thanks to salami_swami for the idea and to cag1970 who issued a challenge with the title, this quiz is to find words which can be made from the letters in 'Missile Command'.
Average, 10 Qns, rossian,
Jul 12 10
Category:
Words in Words for Kids
Come with me and we'll open Pandora's box. As I'm sure you know, the only thing left in it was hope, so this quiz covers various questions based on that theme.
Average, 10 Qns, rossian,
Jul 09 17
Category:
Thematic Emotions
All the people in this quiz were born in Seattle. Can you identify them from the descriptions given?
Average, 10 Qns, rossian,
Oct 04 18
Category:
Washington
Ross-on-Wye is a town in Herefordshire and a popular place for tourists visiting the Wye Valley. It has many places of interest and links to several well known people. This quiz will, I hope, spark your interest and maybe prompt a visit.
Average, 10 Qns, rossian,
Feb 22 22
Category:
Specific Cities and Towns
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The pit of nonsense lyrics appears to be bottomless, so here is another selection of ten questions about those songs which will never win a prize for profundity. Some references are UK specific.
Average, 10 Qns, rossian,
Feb 07 10
Category:
Nonsense Lyrics
A mixture of general knowledge questions, which should include something for everyone.
Average, 10 Qns, rossian,
Sep 05 16
Category:
Mixed 10 Qn Average A
You don't really need to be a dentist to take this quiz, although it might give you a slight advantage. The answers to this mixed batch of questions all have a dentistry theme.
Average, 10 Qns, rossian,
Jan 19 21
Category:
Thematic Occupations
Having covered Cliff's number one hits and those that made the top ten, here's a final quiz on those songs which didn't quite reach the higher echelons. As always, chart positions are from the UK charts and verified with the Guinness Book of Hit Singles.
Average, 10 Qns, rossian,
Mar 18 09
Category:
Richard, Cliff
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 07 15
Category:
Add a Letter
When I received this commission title, I thought 'I didn't know that'. I know oil floats and pumice floats, but root beer? This quiz has a mixture of questions on the theme of floats and floating.
Average, 10 Qns, rossian,
Jul 08 17
Category:
Thematic Verbs
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All the questions or answers in this quiz are linked by the letters 'dum'.
Average, 10 Qns, rossian,
Jul 27 20
Category:
Thematic Alphabet Fun
Sport is all about winning. Who remembers who came second? I hope you do, because this quiz features those who came close enough to the trophy to say 'you could be mine', only to have their hopes dashed.
Average, 10 Qns, rossian,
Dec 07 11
Category:
Sports Trophies
My first quiz about telephone related songs has proved popular, so here is another one for you. All the songs covered in this quiz have references to telephone calls.
Average, 10 Qns, rossian,
Oct 18 12
Category:
Emotion in Songs
We're going to start in Inverness, in the Scottish Highlands, and arrive in Kent, on the River Thames. Dropping and adding letters will help you find your way.
Easier, 10 Qns, rossian,
Nov 28 15
Category:
Drop a Letter 25 Questions
Dennis Potter is mainly remembered as an author of television drama. The quiz title is related to one of his plays. Much of his work was innovative. What can you recall of his life and work?
Average, 10 Qns, rossian,
Feb 21 09
Category:
People M-P
I have created this quiz where the questions all have a link to the word 'midnight'. Good luck.
Average, 10 Qns, rossian,
May 09 24
Category:
Thematic Time
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This quiz covers a variety of sports people from Norway, Sweden, Finland and Denmark, and a range of different sports. Note that I have deliberately ignored diacritics as these do not always appear correctly in quizzes.
Average, 10 Qns, rossian,
Mar 09 14
Category:
Europe
This quiz is about the novella which Greene wrote and on which he based the script for the film. Note that the book differs from the film in several places, so knowing the film won't give you all the answers. *Spoilers*
Average, 10 Qns, rossian,
Feb 05 16
Category:
Greene, Graham
Can you identify these places in Scotland from the mixture of puzzles in this quiz? There are a a couple of slightly cryptic clues, plus some hidden words, synonyms and an anagram to solve.
Average, 10 Qns, rossian,
Apr 28 21
Recommended for grades: 12
Category:
Geography - Wordplay
The answers to the following questions all contain the word 'in' somewhere in the middle. Can you work out the answer from the clues given?
Average, 10 Qns, rossian,
Nov 20 22
Category:
Rossians Word Puzzles
Richard Hammond is one of the main presenters of BBC Television's 'Top Gear', among other programmes. This quiz is about his life and career.
Average, 10 Qns, rossian,
Apr 29 10
Category:
Celebrities H-J
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,
Jul 06 15
Category:
Add a Letter
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These questions are about songs or bands which include 'man' in the title or name. These have a mostly UK bias. Chart positions quoted have been verified with the Guinness Book of Hit Singles.
Average, 10 Qns, rossian,
Sep 19 10
Category:
Man or Boy in Title
This quiz covers a mixture of science, with questions from different disciplines.
Average, 10 Qns, rossian,
May 12 19
Category:
Miscellaneous Science
The Beatles declared 'I Am the Walrus' in 1967, but they are not the only band to use a song title to tell you who, or what, they are. Here is a random selection of some of the others, mostly based on UK hits which may not be so well known to US players.
Average, 10 Qns, rossian,
Jan 11 14
Category:
I and Me in Song Titles
Eburge and I are continuing our attempt to infiltrate sheep into every Fun Trivia category. All the answers in this quiz start with either 'ram' or 'lamb', so good luck with working out the answers.
Average, 10 Qns, rossian,
Mar 15 12
Category:
Something in Common
Great Britain maintained its high standards in water based sport at the London Olympics. How much can you remember?
Average, 10 Qns, rossian,
Nov 14 12
Category:
GB in Olympic Games
Joe Meek was a innovative record producer, well ahead of his time. With the news that a film has been made of his life, I decided it was time to create a quiz about the man, his life and music.
Average, 10 Qns, rossian,
Jul 30 20
Category:
Producers
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All the questions in this quiz have a 'friendly' connection. I hope you'll think of me as a friend once you have played it. Note that there is a UK bias to the quiz.
Average, 10 Qns, rossian,
Jul 10 17
Category:
Thematic People
Mary Stewart wrote many enjoyable novels, and 'Touch Not the Cat' is among my favourites. With flashbacks in time at the end of each chapter, this is a real page turner. Note - spoilers if you haven't yet read it.
Average, 10 Qns, rossian,
Apr 04 15
Category:
Stewart, Mary
The title isn't quite what Indiana Jones said, but fairly close. This quiz covers various reptiles to match with the game or series in which they appear. And there are snakes.
Average, 10 Qns, rossian,
Apr 23 19
Category:
Animals in Video Games
Music takes inspiration from many sources, science included. This quiz has ten questions relating to music with a scientific connection. Good luck.
Tough, 10 Qns, rossian,
Nov 16 09
Category:
Science and Nature in Songs
Despite the title, these characters aren't from Westerns, but they are partners in their video games. All you need to do is match the pairs which belong together.
Average, 10 Qns, rossian,
Nov 01 20
Category:
Video Game Characters
Can you identify these places in Devon from the clues? Some are literal, but others may be homophones.
Average, 10 Qns, rossian,
Mar 12 20
Category:
Geography - Wordplay
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The regulars in the Author Chat Lounge have applied for new jobs, and received the hoped for letters saying 'Yours Truly, It's Yours'. Can you work out which jobs they have landed?
Average, 10 Qns, rossian,
May 05 10
Category:
Occupational Trivia
2010 saw the arrival of babies for all the people in this quiz. Can you work out who they are? These are mainly UK based.
Average, 10 Qns, rossian,
Nov 18 10
Category:
Children of Celebrities
Can you identify these places in Gloucestershire from the clues given? Some are literal, while others are homophones.
Tough, 10 Qns, rossian,
Mar 29 20
Category:
Geography - Wordplay
"Henry Hatsworth" is a Nintendo DS game, using both screens. Gameplay is on the top screen with a linked puzzle game on the interactive screen, which can help or hinder your progress. The object is to find the various parts of a golden suit.
Tough, 10 Qns, rossian,
Oct 13 17
Category:
Henry Hatsworth
The official name for the 'Unicorn Tapestries' is 'The Hunt of the Unicorn'. You are invited to join me on a unicorn hunt. Each answer includes either 'uni' or 'corn' somewhere. Can you hunt down the answer?
Average, 10 Qns, rossian,
Jul 21 10
Category:
Words Within Words