How many of you have read the Harry Potter books in French? If you have, this will be easy. If not, a little French knowledge will help you to guess answers.
Very Difficult, 10 Qns, Elanor,
Aug 01 10
Category:
French
Were you a kid in the 1970s? Then you'll recognise these toys, crazes, TV shows and foods. Even big kids can have a go! (Though it may be easier if you're British.)
Tough, 10 Qns, Elanor,
Jun 15 19
Category:
The 1970s
Were you a child in the 1980s? Then you will have no trouble with these questions.
Average, 10 Qns, Elanor,
Oct 21 18
Category:
The 1980s
Many of the characters (as well as places and objects) in the Lord of the Rings have more than one name. How many of them do you remember?
Average, 15 Qns, Elanor,
Dec 14 14
Category:
LOTR Trilogy - Combined
How much do you know about the Norman Conquest of England?
Average, 20 Qns, Elanor,
Jun 06 23
Category:
Norman Conquest
Don't get me wrong, I love Jane Austen's novels. But there are certain types of character that appear in more that one of her works. How well do you know her characters?
Average, 10 Qns, Elanor,
Feb 04 17
Category:
Austen, Jane
Can you work out how these people, places or things are linked? And can you find the next one in the sequence?
Average, 10 Qns, Elanor,
Nov 15 20
Category:
J. R. R. Tolkien
A quiz on Antoine de Saint-Exupery's lovely short novel for children and adults, a classic of French literature, published in 1944.
Average, 20 Qns, Elanor,
Apr 21 17
Category:
S
The characters of Lord of the Rings, in the words of their friends and enemies. Who is being described?
Difficult, 15 Qns, Elanor,
Oct 04 19
Category:
Mixed Tolkien Characters
It's the Big Apple, the City that Never Sleeps, but how much do you know about NYC?
Tough, 15 Qns, Elanor,
Dec 18 23
Category:
New York City
What do you know about romantic Paris?
Average, 15 Qns, Elanor,
Sep 12 23
Category:
Paris
How much do you know about the Eternal City?
Average, 10 Qns, Elanor,
Dec 03 14
Category:
Rome
Ten questions about the man who was King of Rohan at the time of the War of the Ring.
Average, 10 Qns, Elanor,
Jul 24 07
Category:
Tolkien's Men
Test your knowledge of this little-known but utterly delightful movie from 1995.
Average, 10 Qns, Elanor,
Jul 31 09
Category:
Before Sunrise
Do you have fond memories of the stripy cloth cat who lived in the shop window? Come and see how much you can remember.
Average, 10 Qns, Elanor,
Jun 24 04
Category:
Bagpuss
A quiz on the places and locations of 'Lord of the Rings' and 'The Hobbit'. I give you a description, you tell me where it is.
Tough, 15 Qns, Elanor,
Jan 09 18
Category:
Middle Earth Places
Questions about the poetry and literature quoted in the movie "Dead Poets Society".
Tough, 10 Qns, Elanor,
Jul 18 09
Category:
Dead Poets Society .
There is more to Winnie-the-Pooh than just a Bear of Very Little Brain! If you have read John Tyerman Williams's fascinating "Pooh and the Philosophers" then this will be a doddle. If not, maybe this will inspire you to read it.
Difficult, 10 Qns, Elanor,
Dec 19 11
Category:
Philosophy
How much do you know about Jane Austen's heroine?
Average, 10 Qns, Elanor,
Jul 07 04
Recommended for grades: 11,12
Category:
Emma
Do you get nostalgic thinking of the good old days of 'Neighbours'? Then this quiz is for you.
Average, 10 Qns, Elanor,
Mar 17 04
Category:
Neighbours
Philip Pullman's "His Dark Materials" was voted number 3 in the poll to find Britain's Best Read in 2003. This quiz is all about Lyra's world, which is different to ours in many ways.
Average, 10 Qns, Elanor,
Nov 18 07
Category:
Pullman, Philip
In 2002 the BBC conducted a survey among viewers, in order to find the top 50 places that everyone should see before they die. Cities, buildings, natural features - what would be on your list?
Difficult, 20 Qns, Elanor,
May 20 22
Category:
World Sites
If you like cake, then these should be easy. Questions on cake baking - and cake eating!
Please note that I am in the UK, and one or two ingredients have slightly different names in the USA. I have tried to ensure that the quiz is still correct.
Tough, 10 Qns, Elanor,
Sep 05 22
Category:
Cakes
A quiz on the female characters in Tolkien's works, as well as the women in his life.
Tough, 10 Qns, Elanor,
Mar 19 10
Category:
Mixed Tolkien Characters
A quiz on my favourite 'Northern Exposure' character.
Tough, 15 Qns, Elanor,
Jul 23 07
Category:
Northern Exposure
Tolkien's works include many towers, not just the two towers mentioned in the title of the second part of "The Lord of the Rings". See how much you know.
Average, 10 Qns, Elanor,
Aug 03 19
Category:
Middle Earth Places
You know the story of 'Lord of the Rings', but how well do you know the family histories of the characters? Who was related to whom, and how were they related?
Tough, 10 Qns, Elanor,
Dec 22 06
Category:
Mixed Tolkien Characters
I know I am not the only fan of this great British actor. I was surprised to find there were no quizzes about him here, so I made my own. Hope you enjoy it!
Average, 15 Qns, Elanor,
Jan 03 16
Category:
Branagh, Kenneth
A quiz on the fantastic movie, starring John Cusack.
Average, 10 Qns, Elanor,
Jan 23 04
Category:
High Fidelity
Sam Cooke was a music legend. Test your knowledge with these ten questions.
Average, 10 Qns, Elanor,
Nov 26 04
Category:
Cooke, Sam
Wales is a small country, with a high proportion of castles. What do you know about the Great Castles of Wales?
Tough, 10 Qns, Elanor,
Feb 23 13
Category:
Welsh History
Yankee Stadium is one of the most famous sports arenas in the world. What do you know about it?
Tough, 10 Qns, Elanor,
Jun 09 13
Category:
New York Yankees
A quiz on Arundhati Roy's great novel set in India.
Average, 10 Qns, Elanor,
Sep 21 20
Category:
R
Featuring the songs and poems from Lord of the Rings and the Hobbit. Who sang what? Do you know the next line?
Tough, 20 Qns, Elanor,
Sep 15 19
Category:
Poems and Songs of Middle Earth
We all know that Hobbits love to partake of the odd snack or two, so why not try this quiz - featuring the food and drink mentioned in Tolkien's 'The Hobbit' and 'Lord of the Rings'. Bon appetit!
Average, 10 Qns, Elanor,
Aug 28 09
Category:
J. R. R. Tolkien
Another quiz on the good old days of Aussie soap 'Neighbours'.
Tough, 10 Qns, Elanor,
Aug 08 05
Category:
Neighbours
Quite simply, spot the odd one out among these Tolkien foursomes.
Average, 10 Qns, Elanor,
Jan 18 18
Category:
J. R. R. Tolkien
Derek Jeter is a sports icon, known around the world. How much do you know about the Yankee player?
Average, 10 Qns, Elanor,
Aug 20 05
Category:
Derek Jeter
How well do you know the first episode of this great show?
Tough, 15 Qns, Elanor,
Aug 15 03
Category:
Northern Exposure
Ballet steps are the same the world over, but the terminology and the style vary. Enrico Cecchetti was one of the greatest teachers ever. Whether you already follow his method, or a different one, come and learn something new.
Tough, 15 Qns, Elanor,
Feb 03 04
Category:
Ballet
How well do you know gloomy old Eeyore?
Difficult, 15 Qns, Elanor,
May 15 05
Category:
Milne, A.A.
Dylan Thomas wrote this prose-poem as an evocative memory of his childhood. It has become a classic of modern literature.
Tough, 10 Qns, Elanor,
Apr 13 10
Category:
Thomas, Dylan
If you're a fan of Michael, then this will be easy!
Tough, 10 Qns, Elanor,
Nov 27 04
Category:
Ball, Michael
This quiz is about songs that have had special dances to go with them, and the dances that have had songs to go with them.
Tough, 10 Qns, Elanor,
Apr 16 13
Category:
Dance Music
How much do you know about this NY Yankee player?
Tough, 10 Qns, Elanor,
Oct 20 03
Category:
MLB Players S-Z
How much do you remember about The Shire? A quiz on its places, customs and inhabitants.
Difficult, 10 Qns, Elanor,
Dec 20 14
Category:
Middle Earth Places
My friend Fiona challenged me to name more than three famous Fionas. It was a challenge, but here goes. (Ok, maybe some of them aren't THAT famous...)
Tough, 10 Qns, Elanor,
Aug 01 05
Category:
First Names E-G
A quiz on the novel by Michael Ondaatje that inspired the classic movie of the same name.
Average, 10 Qns, Elanor,
Feb 10 04
Category:
O
What do you know about Yankee player Bernie Williams?
Tough, 10 Qns, Elanor,
Oct 20 03
Category:
MLB Players S-Z