Author Biography: Flamis

There is Samoa, and there is America Samoa, but they are both part of the Samoan Islands. In this quiz we'll begin our quizzical journey to that earthly paradise which we call the islands of Samoa by looking at the geography of these beautiful islands.

Welcome to the Galaxy! This quiz will test your knowledge of our galactic home, and our place in it. Recommended for grades: 7,8,9

All of these vegetables grow underground. Some really are roots, others are just pretending. Let's dig up the garden and see what we can find!

How did they become Super? If you think you know, try this quiz about the origins of some of the most famous superheroes.

For a simple chemical compound, salt has many culinary uses, and tremendous cultural significance. So how much do you know about salt?

Welcome to a little quiz about big monster movies and other classic sci-fi greats, inspired by that fabulous opening number from "Rocky Horror".

There are few more beautiful places on Earth than the coral reefs of the Pacific. Let's dive in and see what cool critters we can find there on that amazing coral reef. Recommended for grades: 6,7,8,9,10,11,12

In this quiz we'll continue our quizzical journey to that earthly paradise called the islands of Samoa, and introduce you to the people and customs of that beautiful land.

All you have to do is to correctly identify the father of each of these Bible people.

Come with me to the bakery, and let's find some old-fashioned treats for a proper afternoon tea... (though they're not all English).

The 2010 eruptions of Eyjafjallajökull may have stopped air travel across Europe, but they were small compared with what the volcanoes of Iceland are capable of. Come with me, and let's investigate what happens when fire meets ice.

Let's go on a tour around the World that's flat and round - it's the World of Pancakes!

It's nineteen hundred years ago in Rome, and there's no TV... so let's go see some real blood! We're off to see the gladiators! How much do you know about the gladiators of ancient Rome?

Here, for your amazement and edification, are presented events related to ten different trivial categories. All of these marvellous happenings did truly occur in the Year of our Lord 1883, which must surely have been one of the most eventful years ever.

Much of carbon chemistry is covered in organic chemistry - but there is a lot more to carbon than that! You shouldn't need more than smattering of high school science to investigate this element and its chemistry with me. Recommended for grades: 9,10,11

You liked the first one, so here's more. I'll describe the cover of a science fiction classic. Then you see if you can identify the correct book from the clues on the cover (and believe me, you won't need to have the same edition).

Are there fairies at the bottom of your garden? And, if so, what kind are they?

I'll describe the cover of a science fiction classic - in one of its editions. See if you can identify the correct book from the clues on the cover. (Believe me, you won't need to have the same edition to know the answer...)

Can you identify the correct celebrity chef from the information given? I've included chefs from Britain, the USA and elsewhere, to make this a truly international feast for quizzers.

Can you identify these great science fiction writers from their biographical details?

Take a tour with me through a galaxy of short fiction stars... and identify the correct short story title from the clues I'll give you.

Decide whether you'll call me a jerk after you've played my quiz about those things we call jerks!

Haere mai and welcome to Aotearoa, the Land of the Long White Cloud! This quiz is an introduction to the creation myths and gods of the Māori of New Zealand.

Lynley Dodd is one of New Zealand's best-loved writers for young children. In August 2009 she was made a Dame Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit for her contribution to children's literature. This quiz is a celebration of her work.

How much do you know about those (mostly regular) solid POLYhedra?

A general quiz about one of the SF greats, Arthur C Clarke and his works, drawn from my collection.

Being a surprisingly straightforward quiz about the popular Munchkin card game for all those Munchkins in Quizzyland.