Author Biography: Allison03

Herbert says he wants a hobby, but when I suggest hobbies, he always has excuses! Can you match the hobbies that I suggest with his excuses? Recommended for grades: 7,8,9

All descriptions or expressions pertain to NOTHING.

The first quiz on Herbert's excuses was well-received! So I gave Herbert a new set of suggestions on hobbies he might like. But alas, Herbert keeps giving excuses. Match his excuses to my suggested hobbies. Recommended for grades: 7,8,9

One more try, to find Herbert a hobby. This time the hobby suggestions are in BIG FANCY-SCHMANCY words! Herbert keeps making excuses, though ... as usual. Can you match Herbert's excuses to my suggestions for a hobby (in big scary words)?

Ambrose Bierce, noted cynic, wrote "The Devil's Dictionary" in which he defined concepts according to his witty and pessimistic view of the world. Can you match the definition to the word?

This quiz is about song titles that are the same as movie titles, sometimes with the song featured in the film. Thanks to Player Ceduh for the Player Challenge!

Different personalities choose their favorite reindeer...and a dog who thinks he is a reindeer. Interesting info uses buzzle.com for many reindeer tidbits. Can you match the Reindeer name to the description?

This quiz is about quotes from known authors, on writing.

Some people say what they mean. Some know what they mean but say things that would require a miracle to be true. Some statements are just miraculously obtuse. Can you choose who said each statement?

Match the Haiku clue to the author of that work. Recommended for grades: 10,11,12

Each answer relates in some way to the phrase "CARRY ON." Thanks to looney_tunes for the Author Challenge!

Can you put the correct color in the sequence where it belongs? But, you say there are TWO colors that go in certain color families? Yes, but only one in the order indicated! It's not too hard; only a few color names are strange.

The Gospels of the Bible have instances of Jesus predicting His own death, either in allusion or just plainly saying how He would die. This quiz is about those Bible quotes. Bible Versions used: KJV, NKJV, NIV, NASV

This quiz features quotes from author and columnist Erma Bombeck (1927-1996). The title is a nod to the quote in Question #1, my favorite. Thanks for the Player Challenge from dim_dude .

The King James Version of the Bible has accounts of people brought back from the dead. This team quiz from the Bible Believers Brigade focuses on them (and one who was believed dead)!

This is from an Author Challenge from player Daaanieeel ! A quiz about quotations, when the subject really should be "your bad attitude..." Finish the quotations, according to what was actually said, not what should have been said.

Choose the Dr. Seuss story described in the Haiku poem for each question.

Most puns relate to films from the years 2015 and 2016, with a few early movies thrown in. For many questions, you don't have to have seen the movie - seeing the trailer might be sufficient.

Match the numbers 1 through 10 to the descriptions. The KJV (King James Version) was used for all questions.

This quiz contains questions on the novel "Getting Rid of Bradley." Many spoilers are included - in case you have not already read the book. (There is no dark side to Jennifer Crusie; I just needed a title with DARK in it.)