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Cymruambyth has been a FunTrivia author since Oct 25 05 and has written 134 quizzes. Cymruambyth writes for many different categories, but is most active in People, General Knowledge, and Humanities, and has won 2 Editor's Choice awards on submitted quizzes.

  • has earned 9,821 excellent quiz ratings from quiz takers.
  • last seen online Apr 19 24, and most recent quiz went online Mar 19 19.
Bio: I'm a trivia freak who used to read encyclopedias for fun when I was a child. I was born in England, lived in Wales during the Second World War, and immigrated to Canada with my parents when I was 15. I'm now a Canadian citizen. I was married for almost 46 years to the love of my life who died in June, 2007. I have one remaining son (my older son died in 2018) , two daughters (in-law), and two grandsons, one granddaughter-in-law, and as of 2021, a great-granddaughter - the first female born into my husband's line since 1893! I still read encyclopedias and reference books for fun!
Hobbies: Reading, writing/editing two newsletters, FunTrivia
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Quizzes / Other Works Authored by Cymruambyth
1.
  Happily Ever After editor best quiz   best quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
I'm a licenced Marriage Commissioner for my home province and, as such, I'm interested in all the traditions that surround weddings. Here are some of the traditions I've learned about over the years. Have fun.
Very Difficult, 10 Qns, Cymruambyth, Sep 06 08
Category: Marriage & Weddings
Very Difficult
Cymruambyth
11183 plays
2.
  Fast Facts About Fasteners editor best quiz   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Where would we be without zippers, velcro, buttons, buckles and bows to keep us together, to keep us tidy? This quiz pays homage to the humble fasteners that keep our hair out of our eyes, our shoes on our feet and the rest of our clothing in place!
Difficult, 10 Qns, Cymruambyth, Dec 11 22
Category: Thematic Clothing
Difficult
Cymruambyth
Dec 11 22
4045 plays
3.
  What's in My Toy Box?   best quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
My toy box contains toys that have been around for years, because I'm a grandmother now. How many of my toys do you recognize from their descriptions?
Average, 10 Qns, Cymruambyth, Aug 15 06
Category: Games and Toys for Kids
Average
Cymruambyth
10353 plays
4.
  Actors and Their Roles   best quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
In each question, I'm going to list five different film roles played by an actor, and you're going to give me the name of the actor. You may need to search your memory banks for some of the answers because these aren't all current movie stars.
Difficult, 10 Qns, Cymruambyth, Jun 10 22
Category: Leading Men
Difficult
Cymruambyth
Jun 10 22
10845 plays
5.
  If You Lived Here   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
If you live in Toronto, you're a Torontonian, and if you live in London, you're a Londoner. However, not all citizen designations are that easy to spot - and some are quite obvious. Try your hand at these.
Tough, 10 Qns, Cymruambyth, Jan 01 12
Category: World Cities for Experts
Tough
Cymruambyth
15485 plays
6.
  Assassins and Their Victims   best quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Some people, it seems, just can't wait for elections to overthrow their leaders!
Tough, 10 Qns, Cymruambyth, Aug 27 13
Category: Assassinations
Tough
Cymruambyth
7082 plays
7.
  Don't Stop Deceiving   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
When Sir Walter Scott wrote "O, what a tangled web we weave when first we practice to deceive", he wasn't kidding! See if you can untangle the clues about the deceptions celebrated in this quiz. (Thanks to Kyleisalive for the challenge.)
Tough, 10 Qns, Cymruambyth, Aug 26 17
Category: Thematic Abstract Ideas
Tough
Cymruambyth
Aug 26 17
6270 plays
8.
  Latin Lives!   best quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Who says Latin is a dead language? This quiz proves that it is alive and well - at least, partially.
Easier, 10 Qns, Cymruambyth, Sep 02 23
Category: Latin
Easier
Cymruambyth
Sep 02 23
5005 plays
9.
  D in Science   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
I seldom earned more than D in science (I'm so right-brained it's a wonder I can walk upright!), but I'm going to attempt a science quiz anyway, because I want to do a quiz in each category.
Average, 10 Qns, Cymruambyth, Oct 14 15
Category: Miscellaneous Science
Average
Cymruambyth
7008 plays
10.
  In Black and White and Living Colour   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Take a trip down TV's memory lane with me. How many of these shows, stars, and bits of TV trivia can you identify?
Average, 10 Qns, Cymruambyth, Apr 11 23
Category: Mixture: Classics
Average
Cymruambyth
Apr 11 23
4026 plays
11.
  See Canada   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz was inspired by Sallyo's 'Be Australia', and it has to do with things Canadian, all of which begin with C. Have fun.
Average, 10 Qns, Cymruambyth, Jan 24 24
Category: Canada
Average
Cymruambyth
Jan 24 24
3717 plays
12.
  Edible People   best quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Down through the centuries people have been honoured by having dishes and drinks named for them. With how many of these eponymous treats are you familiar?
Difficult, 10 Qns, Cymruambyth, Mar 09 17
Category: History of Food
Difficult
Cymruambyth
4338 plays
13.
  A Stroll Through the Zoo   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Welcome to the FunTrivia Zoo. Enjoy your visit and see if you know the answers to these animal-related questions.
Tough, 10 Qns, Cymruambyth, Oct 31 23
Category: Mixed Mammals
Tough
Cymruambyth
Oct 31 23
5999 plays
14.
  The Artist Formerly Known As ?   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The name on the marquee isn't necessarily the star's real name. How many of these stars do you know by the names that appeared on their birth certificates?
Average, 10 Qns, Cymruambyth, Mar 17 22
Category: Real Name
Average
Cymruambyth
Mar 17 22
5684 plays
15.
  What Do You Know About 'Love Actually'?   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
I could watch 'Love Actually' over and over (and I do!). It has a lot going for it - a stellar cast, good writing, the City of London (in a supporting role) and eight different love stories ranging from sweet to sad. Are you a fan?
Average, 10 Qns, Cymruambyth, Nov 12 16
Category: Love Actually
Average
Cymruambyth
3977 plays
16.
  Could You Pass As a Canadian?   best quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Canadians have incorporated into their everyday language certain words and terms that are peculiarly Canadian. Can you identify the meaning of these words and terms? If so, you could pass for a Canadian.
Average, 10 Qns, Cymruambyth, Apr 20 22
Category: Canadian English
Average
Cymruambyth
Apr 20 22
2646 plays
17.
  Ghoulies and Ghosties and Long-Legged Beasties   best quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
"From ghoulies and ghosties and long-legged beasties, and things that go bump in the night, good Lord deliver us." (Old Cornish prayer.) What do you know about the good, the bad and the ugly faeryfolk?
Difficult, 10 Qns, Cymruambyth, Jan 31 09
Category: Fables and Folklore
Difficult
Cymruambyth
3097 plays
18.
  The Second Best Known Christmas Story   best quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
As part of the Christmas Carols Challenge, I've chosen to write a quiz about Charles Dickens' 'A Christmas Carol'. Here's your chance to test your 'Christmas Carol' knowledge.
Average, 10 Qns, Cymruambyth, Nov 16 21
Recommended for grades: 6,7,8,9
Category: A Christmas Carol
Average
Cymruambyth
Nov 16 21
2116 plays
19.
  The Canadian Cuisine Tour   best quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
All aboard for a moveable feast! See how many of these Canadian provincial food specialties you can identify. (My source for recipes is primarily 'Classic Canadian Cooking' by Elizabeth Baird and recipes from friends across Canada.)
Average, 10 Qns, Cymruambyth, Oct 06 23
Category: Canadian Foods
Average
Cymruambyth
Oct 06 23
1550 plays
20.
  Who in the Dickens Are They?   best quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Some of the most interestingly-named characters in literature can be found in the pages of Charles Dickens' novels. I'll give you the name of the character, and you'll choose the novel in which he or she appears.
Tough, 10 Qns, Cymruambyth, Aug 08 23
Recommended for grades: 9,10,11
Category: Dickens, Charles
Tough
Cymruambyth
Aug 08 23
2525 plays
21.
  Daddy Was the President (U.S.)   best quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
I'm going to give you the names of the children of Presidents of the United States and you're going to determine, from the choices given, who their father was.
Tough, 10 Qns, Cymruambyth, Nov 23 13
Category: President's Families
Tough
Cymruambyth
1514 plays
22.
  My Life on the Not-So-Wicked Stage   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 20 Qns
For many years I worked in theatre as an actor, stage manager, director. I'll give you a description of some of the shows on which I've worked, and you'll identify the show. Break a leg!
Tough, 20 Qns, Cymruambyth, Aug 21 10
Category: Theatre
Tough
Cymruambyth
2557 plays
23.
  Common Expressions   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The English language is full of interesting phrases that have become quite common. Do you ever wonder about their sources? If so, this quiz is for you.
Impossible, 10 Qns, Cymruambyth, Oct 31 08
Category: Origins of Idioms
Impossible
Cymruambyth
6667 plays
24.
  Who Would Wear This?   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Shakespeare wrote (in 'Hamlet') "the apparel doth oft proclaim the man". That's especially true if the man (or woman) is wearing a uniform or some sort of ceremonial garb. From the clues given, can you identify the wearer or the item?
Tough, 10 Qns, Cymruambyth, Apr 20 13
Category: Miscellaneous
Tough
Cymruambyth
1839 plays
25.
  With Love from Me to You    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The English language has scores of phrases that make reference to love. Do you know what each of these 'love' phrases means?
Difficult, 10 Qns, Cymruambyth, Oct 31 08
Category: Idioms with a Common Word
Difficult
Cymruambyth
5076 plays
26.
  Undies Through the Ages   best quiz  
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
Let's take a peek into underwear drawers past and present. Nothing salacious, you understand! My sources for information are 'Unmentionables: A Brief History of Underwear' by Elaine Benson and John Esten, Wikipedia, and other web sites.
Tough, 15 Qns, Cymruambyth, May 29 11
Category: Social History
Tough
Cymruambyth
1261 plays
27.
  The Life and Times of Richard III   best quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Forget everything you've ever heard about Richard III. This quiz is about the real Richard, not the monster conjured by Tudor propagandists. I dedicate this quiz to all Ricardians and to fellow FunTrivia member Mutchisman for reasons he knows about.
Tough, 10 Qns, Cymruambyth, Jan 31 07
Category: House of York
Tough
Cymruambyth
1268 plays
28.
  Another Millennium of British History   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
I persuaded Rossian to collaborate with me on a quiz as a follow-up to her super quiz, 'A Millennium of British History'. There's one question for each century of the first millennium CE. Enjoy! Cheers, Cymruambyth
Tough, 10 Qns, Cymruambyth, Jul 21 10
Category: UK History
Tough
Cymruambyth
1257 plays
29.
  Who Let the Dogs Out?   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
There are many common expressions containing references to dogs. With how many of them are you familiar? My sources are 'Brewer's Dictionary of Phrase and Fable' and 'The Oxford Dictionary of English Etymology'.
Tough, 10 Qns, Cymruambyth, Mar 07 19
Category: Vocabulary
Tough
Cymruambyth
Mar 07 19
671 plays
30.
  Welsh Rarebits   best quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Half of my heritage is Welsh (hence my screen name, which means 'Wales for Ever!') In honour of my Welsh roots, I've concocted this quiz about the land "of speech and song". Cael hwyl (that's Welsh for 'Have fun'!)
Average, 10 Qns, Cymruambyth, Mar 11 06
Category: Mixed Wales
Average
Cymruambyth
1596 plays
31.
  Praying by the Book   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
If you're an Anglican, this quiz is right up your alley. Even if you're not Anglican, you'll probably be surprised by how much you know about the Book of Common Prayer. I hope you enjoy the quiz, regardless of your religious affiliation.
Tough, 10 Qns, Cymruambyth, Jan 10 16
Category: Christianity
Tough
Cymruambyth
2267 plays
32.
  A (Re)bus Tour of Canada   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz was inspired by Midget40's rebus quiz on US cities. Same idea, different country. From the clues given, give me the name of the major Canadian city. Enjoy.
Average, 10 Qns, Cymruambyth, Jan 09 15
Category: Rebuses
Average
Cymruambyth
873 plays
33.
  Venery, Venery, All is Venery!   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
Collective nouns can be very descriptive, like a murder of crows, for instance. Venery - which is the old name for collective nouns - dates back to the Middle ages. Try your hand at this quiz about Collective Nouns for members of the animal kingdom.
Difficult, 15 Qns, Cymruambyth, Mar 25 20
Category: Animal Groups
Difficult
Cymruambyth
Mar 25 20
4505 plays
34.
  The Other Couples   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Most musicals have a lead couple, and many of them have secondary character couples (usually comedic). Let's see if you know your Broadway musicals. Curtain up!
Average, 10 Qns, Cymruambyth, Jul 10 11
Category: Musicals Mixture
Average
Cymruambyth
752 plays
35.
  The Devil You Say!   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The Devil made me write this quiz about English phrases containing the word Devil. Can I tempt you to try your hand at it?
Difficult, 10 Qns, Cymruambyth, May 10 09
Category: The Devil in Idiom
Difficult
Cymruambyth
2263 plays
36.
  A Town Like Alice   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 20 Qns
One of my all-time favourite books is 'A Town Like Alice' by Nevil Shute. In fact, I'm re-reading it (for about the fiftieth time!). Do you know this book?
Average, 20 Qns, Cymruambyth, Jan 12 20
Category: Shute, Nevil
Average
Cymruambyth
Jan 12 20
761 plays
37.
  The Life and Times of Thomas Cranmer   best quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Thomas Cranmer, Archbishop of Canterbury under Henry VIII and Edward VI, was a major influence in the formation of the Church of England. How much do you know about this fascinating character in history?
Average, 10 Qns, Cymruambyth, Nov 09 07
Category: Christian People / Saints
Average
Cymruambyth
825 plays
38.
  It's a Grand Old Name    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
According to Rodgers and Hart (in 'Babes on Broadway'), Mary is "A Grand Old Name" and it's been a popular choice for a girl's name for centuries. How many of these Marys can you identify from the description given?
Average, 10 Qns, Cymruambyth, Jan 15 06
Category: First Names M-P
Average
Cymruambyth
1233 plays
39.
  Where Did You Get that Hat?   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Heads up! This is a quiz about hats from around the world. Your task is to match the headgear with its country of origin, its history or its wearer.
Tough, 10 Qns, Cymruambyth, Aug 25 09
Category: Vocabulary
Tough
Cymruambyth
1845 plays
40.
  The City Known As....    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
New York is the Big Apple, Paris is the City of Light. Do you know which cities go by the designations in this quiz? (My source is 'The Centenary Edition of Brewer's Dictionary of Phrase and Fable').
Impossible, 10 Qns, Cymruambyth, Jan 23 06
Category: World Cities for Experts
Impossible
Cymruambyth
7590 plays
41.
  A Wreath of Christmas Miscellany   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
With the season fast approaching, I thought it might be fun to create a Christmas-centred quiz. My source is 'The Centenary Edition of Brewer's Dictionary of Phrase and Fable'.
Tough, 10 Qns, Cymruambyth, Oct 24 12
Category: Christmas
Tough
Cymruambyth
2674 plays
42.
  The Skin Game   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Did you know that your skin is the largest organ of your body? Not surprising, then, that the English language is rife with sayings and expressions that incorporate the word 'skin'. Try your hand at these.
Difficult, 10 Qns, Cymruambyth, Jul 09 17
Category: Thematic Body Parts
Difficult
Cymruambyth
Jul 09 17
1593 plays
43.
  A Winnipeg Who's Who   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
For a city its size Winnipeg, Manitoba has been home to more than its fair share of people who have made their mark on the world. How many of these famous Winnipeggers can you identify?
Tough, 10 Qns, Cymruambyth, Aug 27 07
Category: Canadian Celebrities
Tough
Cymruambyth
912 plays
44.
  Superstar Canadians: The Singers   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
For a country with just over 33 million inhabitants, Canada has produced a disproportionate number of international superstars. Can you identify these Canadian singing stars from the clues given?
Average, 10 Qns, Cymruambyth, Aug 25 10
Category: Canadian Music
Average
Cymruambyth
403 plays
45.
  Everybody Speaks a Little Yiddish   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
You may not realize it but, like most people in the English-speaking world, you probably have quite an extensive Yiddish vocabulary. Test your Yiddish skills now. My source for this quiz is Leo Rosten's highly entertaining book, 'The Joys of Yiddish'.
Average, 10 Qns, Cymruambyth, Dec 06 17
Category: Languages
Average
Cymruambyth
Dec 06 17
437 plays
46.
  It's the Same, Only Different   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Lots of movies have been re-made (some several times!) and some remakes are good and others, well, not so much. See what you know about the original movies and the remakes. Relax, there are no spoilers. Okay, roll 'em!
Average, 10 Qns, Cymruambyth, Jan 25 14
Category: Remakes of Movies
Average
Cymruambyth
704 plays
47.
  Down the Garden Path   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to decide, from the description given, where these Gardens are.
Average, 10 Qns, Cymruambyth, May 13 21
Category: Geography - Miscellany
Average
Cymruambyth
May 13 21
2651 plays
48.
  Holy Miscellany!    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
All the words in this quiz are taken from the Oxford Dictionary of the Christian Church. I'll give you the definition, and you'll give me the word. Bless you!
Very Difficult, 10 Qns, Cymruambyth, May 18 13
Category: Christianity
Very Difficult
Cymruambyth
6054 plays
49.
  Yo-ho-ho!   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz is about the pirates (and no, Johnny Depp is not one of them!) who plied their naughty trade on the high seas. You won't have to walk the plank if you don't score 10/10.
Average, 10 Qns, Cymruambyth, Dec 06 05
Category: Pirates
Average
Cymruambyth
1711 plays
50.
  10 Questions: Am I Blue? Multiple Choice Quiz   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz is all about phrases, names, titles, nicknames, etc, that are related to blue. Don't be sad, have fun!
Difficult, 10 Qns, Cymruambyth, Apr 03 19
Category: Blue
Difficult
Cymruambyth
Apr 03 19
4949 plays
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