FREE! Click here to Join FunTrivia. Thousands of games, quizzes, and lots more!

Author Biography: JCSon

Home : Quizzes
avatar

JCSon has been a FunTrivia author since Jun 11 00 and has written 81 quizzes. JCSon writes for many different categories, but is most active in Brain Teasers, General Knowledge, and Hobbies, and has won 2 Editor's Choice awards on submitted quizzes.

  • has earned 3,468 excellent quiz ratings from quiz takers.
  • last seen online Apr 23 24, and most recent quiz went online Apr 17 23.
Bio: Moved to CA from South Africa in '95, graduated from UCD ('05) with degrees in biochemistry and philosophy. Currently work as a CRC on multi-center studies in pediatric emergency care.

Reserved, energetic, conservative, easy-going, sensitive, and something of a perfectionist. Love the beach, star-gazing, and breathing in the silence. Bible-believing Christian and enjoy engaging in conversations both religious and philosophical.

Everyone has opinions, but they're not all necessarily the right ones. Being open-minded doesn't have to be at the expense of one's convictions.
Hobbies: Obstacle Course Racing, soccer, philately, numismatics, philosophy, poetry, reading, Wit's End (37636).
  Contact / Email Author Go to Player Profile
Quizzes / Other Works Authored by JCSon
1.
  Aussie Fauna editor best quiz   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Australia is home to some pretty special animals. How much do you know about these unique creatures from the land down under?
Very Easy, 10 Qns, JCSon, Jun 15 22
Category: Where They Live
Very Easy
JCSon
Jun 15 22
408 plays
2.
  Zooming in on Dad Jokes editor best quiz    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Dad jokes are a class of notoriously groan-worthy jokes commonly (but not necessarily) told by dads, who derive a special kind of delight in their telling. We've used dad jokes in this quiz to set up some loosely related questions.
Average, 10 Qns, JCSon, Feb 02 22
Category: Mixed
Average
JCSon
Feb 02 22
579 plays
3.
  Zippy Zooms III    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Phoenix Rising is at it again. Join us as we zoom through a mix of categories.
Average, 10 Qns, JCSon, Apr 22 23
Category: Zippy Zooms
Average
JCSon
Apr 22 23
278 plays
4.
  Cool Zooms, Part VI   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 20 Qns
As the 2020 pandemic rages on, Phoenix Rising continues to meet via Zoom to enjoy company and some live trivia together! This week's Quizmaster was yours truly.
Average, 20 Qns, JCSon, Jun 22 23
Category: Cool Zooms
Average
JCSon
Jun 22 23
1470 plays
5.
  Cool Zooms, Part IV    
Multiple Choice
 20 Qns
While the members of Phoenix Rising shelter in place during the 2020 pandemic, we're gathering together on Zoom calls for some distance socializing and live trivia! This week's Quizmaster was 1nn1.
Average, 20 Qns, JCSon, Apr 17 23
Category: Cool Zooms
Average
JCSon
Apr 17 23
1465 plays
6.
  Cool Zooms, Part XVII    
Multiple Choice
 20 Qns
It's been 6 months since COVID-19 was declared a pandemic, and social isolation has been an ongoing challenge. Our weekly Phoenix Rising Zoom meetings have been a welcome respite. Week 17's Quizmaster was Humanist.
Average, 20 Qns, JCSon, Feb 21 21
Category: Cool Zooms
Average
JCSon
Feb 21 21
1193 plays
7.
  Cool Zooms, Part XXVII    
Multiple Choice
 20 Qns
Phoenix Rising is at it again with this 27th installment of our weekly zoom quiz. Buckle up and enjoy the ride!
Average, 20 Qns, JCSon, Aug 24 21
Category: Cool Zooms
Average
JCSon
Aug 24 21
1144 plays
8.
  Cool Zooms, Part XXXIX    
Multiple Choice
 20 Qns
Phoenix Rising brings you this 39th installment, a product of our weekly Zoom calls started at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. This week, we take a trip through all the categories of FunTrivia.
Average, 20 Qns, JCSon, May 08 22
Category: Cool Zooms
Average
JCSon
May 08 22
1138 plays
9.
  Bananas!   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz is based on the world's most popular fruit. I hope you find it both fun and educational. (In honor of Bill2004, perhaps the banana's greatest fan.)
Very Difficult, 10 Qns, JCSon, Nov 09 07
Category: Fruit and Vegetables
Very Difficult
JCSon
3470 plays
10.
Germany: Dressing Down Dresden
  Dressing Down Dresden    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
Dresden, the Jewel Box of Germany, was essentially destroyed by an Allied bombing campaign during World War II. Fortunately, the city has been largely rebuilt and restored to its former glory.
Average, 15 Qns, JCSon, Dec 15 22
Category: Germany
Average
JCSon
Dec 15 22
114 plays
11.
Common Locations: White House Cinematic Intrigue
  White House Cinematic Intrigue    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The White House and all that happens there has been a favorite theme of the movies covering topics from murder and intrigue to the basic functions of a household. Join us as we explore ten of them.
Average, 10 Qns, JCSon, May 20 22
Category: Common Locations
Average
JCSon
May 20 22
201 plays
12.
  Chemical Nomenclature (Compounds)    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Good luck!
Tough, 10 Qns, JCSon, Feb 13 21
Category: Chemical Names and Formulas
Tough
JCSon
Feb 13 21
11458 plays
13.
  "Watchmen" I   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz is based on chapter I (issue #1) of the celebrated DC Comics graphic novel (1995 US/UK/Canada edition), by Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons. The original "Watchmen" series was published in single issues in 1986-1987. [SPOILER ALERT]
Average, 10 Qns, JCSon, Jun 29 21
Category: Comics S-Z
Average
JCSon
Jun 29 21
838 plays
14.
  Creatures of the Canadian Prairies    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The Great Plains of North America encompass a wide variety of flora and fauna. In Canada, this area comprises the Prairie Provinces. Join us as we explore this vast ecozone.
Average, 10 Qns, JCSon, Apr 17 22
Category: Canada
Average
JCSon
Apr 17 22
209 plays
15.
  Fire in the Hole!    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This Fill in the Blank quiz features creatures that dwell in dens or burrows. All you need to do is complete the idiom. Now you've got ants in your pants, don't you?
Easier, 10 Qns, JCSon, Jul 02 17
Category: Animals in Idiom
Easier
JCSon
599 plays
16.
  10 Question Do You Know The Bible? Quiz   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Interesting Bible Trivia: How well do you know your Bible? These are not the 'Who was Adam's wife?' kind of questions....
Difficult, 10 Qns, JCSon, Feb 21 06
Category: Bible Mixture for Experts
Difficult
JCSon
8280 plays
17.
  Towering Infernos of Film   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Many famous redheads have appeared on film. Can you identify these towering infernos from the clues provided?
Average, 10 Qns, JCSon, Aug 07 16
Category: People Themed Groups
Average
JCSon
450 plays
18.
  Stamp Identification: Country Names   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Postage stamps usually include the country's own name for itself. Sometimes, alternative names or abbreviated forms are used. This quiz will test your philatelic knowledge of country names.
Average, 10 Qns, JCSon, Feb 09 14
Category: Stamps
Average
JCSon
2257 plays
19.
  Link it Up   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A strait is a naturally formed narrow passage between two larger bodies of water. Let's explore some of the better known straits around the planet.
Average, 10 Qns, JCSon, Nov 07 17
Category: Straits
Average
JCSon
Nov 07 17
416 plays
20.
  Fictional Flaming Redheads Trivium   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Phoenix Rising is rolling out the red carpet and inviting you to another parade of famous redheads from film, print, and entertainment.
Average, 10 Qns, JCSon, Aug 05 19
Category: Thematic People in Entertainment
Average
JCSon
Aug 05 19
334 plays
21.
  Made in China    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Lots of things have a label saying "Made in China", but these video games are all set in China.
Average, 10 Qns, JCSon, Aug 29 22
Category: Places in Video Games
Average
JCSon
Aug 29 22
86 plays
22.
  Upwords & Downwords XIV    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
Starting with a nine letter word, lose a letter and anagram the remaining letters to get the next answer. When you're down to one letter, start adding up.
Average, 15 Qns, JCSon, Sep 05 14
Category: Drop a Letter 15 Questions
Average
JCSon
711 plays
23.
  Battles for the Seoul of Korea    
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
This quiz will challenge you to match the Korean place with the battle or action that took place there during the Korean War. Can you identify the proper matches?
Tough, 10 Qns, JCSon, Jul 23 22
Category: Korean War
Tough
JCSon
Jul 23 22
124 plays
24.
  Fire in the Frozen North   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Even in the lands of the frozen north, fire has played an undeniable role. Join Phoenix Rising as we explore some geographic connections to fire and flame in Canada. Will you rise from the ashes or disappear in the flames?
Tough, 10 Qns, JCSon, Oct 27 17
Category: Mixed Canada
Tough
JCSon
Oct 27 17
159 plays
25.
  Upwords & Downwords VII    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Starting with a six letter word, lose a letter and anagram the remaining letters to get the next answer. When you're down to one letter, start adding up.
Average, 10 Qns, JCSon, Feb 11 17
Category: Drop a Letter 25 Questions
Average
JCSon
1243 plays
26.
  Ye Old Testament Nights    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Strange (weird and wonderful and downright terrible) things happen under cover of dark. Let's explore some of the more notable nights in the Old Testament. All quotes are taken from the New International Version (NIV).
Average, 10 Qns, JCSon, Dec 06 14
Category: Old Testament / Tanakh
Average
JCSon
508 plays
27.
  Many's the Long Cricket Night    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Ever been awakened by a cricket chirping away somewhere in your room, but try as you may you cannot find the irritating thing? Hopefully this quiz will be more enjoyable than that. Come along as we explore ten different "cricket" related questions.
Average, 10 Qns, JCSon, Apr 27 20
Category: Thematic Invertebrates
Average
JCSon
Apr 27 20
246 plays
28.
  FIFA World Cup 2006: Awards    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz is all about the offical prizes awarded at the FIFA World Cup level, and particularly about those awarded at the 2006 tournament.
Tough, 10 Qns, JCSon, May 29 07
Category: 2006 Germany
Tough
JCSon
2746 plays
29.
  Upwords & Downwords VI    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
Starting with an eight letter word, lose a letter and anagram the remaining letters to get the next answer. When you're down to one letter, start adding up.
Average, 15 Qns, JCSon, Sep 04 14
Category: Drop a Letter 15 Questions
Average
JCSon
1435 plays
30.
  Absolutely Not For Children    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Adult or mature animation is animated motion work incorporating mature themes typically targeted towards adults and adolescents rather than children or general audiences. Note: Some questions require behind-the-scenes knowledge.
Average, 10 Qns, JCSon, Apr 09 21
Category: Something in Common
Average
JCSon
Apr 09 21
304 plays
31.
  Upwords & Downwords X   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
Starting with an eight letter word, lose a letter and anagram the remaining letters to get the next answer. When you're down to one letter, start adding up.
Tough, 15 Qns, JCSon, Sep 04 14
Category: Drop a Letter 15 Questions
Tough
JCSon
1210 plays
32.
  There Is Nothing Wrong with Your Television Set    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
"You are about to participate in a great adventure. You are about to experience the awe and mystery which reaches from the inner mind to - The Outer Limits." Questions based on the original American television series, "The Outer Limits" (1963-1965).
Average, 10 Qns, JCSon, Dec 13 14
Category: O
Average
JCSon
444 plays
33.
  Upwords & Downwords III    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Starting with a six letter word, lose a letter and anagram the remaining letters to get the next answer. When you're down to two letters, start adding up.
Average, 10 Qns, JCSon, Sep 07 14
Category: Drop a Letter 25 Questions
Average
JCSon
1065 plays
34.
  Upwords & Downwords V    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Starting with a six letter word, lose a letter and anagram the remaining letters to get the next answer. When you're down to two letters, start adding up.
Average, 10 Qns, JCSon, Sep 09 14
Category: Drop a Letter 25 Questions
Average
JCSon
1062 plays
35.
  A Furnace of Face Furniture    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Flaming follicles! Join us as we take a squiz at actors and characters from the silver screen whose faces are furnished with fur.
Average, 10 Qns, JCSon, Jan 02 14
Category: Something in Common
Average
JCSon
469 plays
36.
  FIFA World Cup 2014: Awards   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The FIFA World Cup hosted by Brazil in 2014 was the 20th tournament of its kind. This quiz is based on the awards handed out during and at the conclusion of the event.
Average, 10 Qns, JCSon, Jul 23 14
Category: 2014 Brazil
Average
JCSon
657 plays
37.
  Upwords & Downwords XV    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Starting with a nine letter word, lose a letter and anagram the remaining letters to get the next answer. When you're down to three letters, start adding up.
Average, 10 Qns, JCSon, Nov 22 17
Category: Drop a Letter 25 Questions
Average
JCSon
Nov 22 17
440 plays
38.
  Seven Ancient Wonders   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
How much do you know about the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World? (Note: alternate dates for construction/destruction can be found in various sources)
Tough, 10 Qns, JCSon, Aug 22 20
Category: Seven Ancient Wonders
Tough
JCSon
Aug 22 20
4475 plays
39.
  10 Question A Midsummer Night's Dream Quiz    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
For those who've read Shakespeare's 'A Midsummer Night's Dream', here's a good quiz.... Enjoy!
Tough, 10 Qns, JCSon, Jun 25 05
Category: Midsummer Night's Dream
Tough
JCSon
3580 plays
40.
  It's All a Dream (Part 1)    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz takes you through the first ten Fun Trivia categories from Animals - Humanities on the subject of dreams.
Difficult, 10 Qns, JCSon, Aug 26 17
Category: Thematic Abstract Ideas
Difficult
JCSon
Aug 26 17
1449 plays
41.
  Haiku in Translation: Treasures of the Deep    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz is based on original Haiku from a collection centered on exotic sea creatures. Your task is simple: interpret each poem and select its subject.
Tough, 10 Qns, JCSon, Jun 12 07
Category: Fish
Tough
JCSon
1254 plays
42.
  Postage Stamp Collecting   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
For the avid stamp collector. How much do you know? The Uniform Penny Post originated in England on January 10, 1840 and the first postage stamp was produced in May, 1840.
Tough, 10 Qns, JCSon, Feb 13 18
Category: Stamps
Tough
JCSon
Feb 13 18
1794 plays
43.
  Diplomacy: The Board Game    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz is based on the game of international intrigue, Diplomacy (Avalon Hill, 4th ed.). It is a game which requires players to utilize tactics, strategy, negotiation, and cunning to achieve victory as a diplomat first, and as a commander second.
Tough, 10 Qns, JCSon, Oct 17 07
Category: American Board Games
Tough
JCSon
435 plays
44.
  Upwords & Downwords XI    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Starting with an eight letter word, lose a letter and anagram the remaining letters to get the next answer. When you're down to four letters, start adding up.
Average, 10 Qns, JCSon, Nov 06 16
Category: Drop a Letter 25 Questions
Average
JCSon
812 plays
45.
  Upwords & Downwords VIII    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
Starting with a ten letter word, lose a letter and anagram the remaining letters to get the next answer. When you're down to one letter, start adding up.
Average, 15 Qns, JCSon, Sep 04 14
Category: Drop a Letter 15 Questions
Average
JCSon
873 plays
46.
  In-N-Out Burger 5    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
In-N-Out Burger is a popular fast food restaurant chain with locations in the western United States.
Average, 10 Qns, JCSon, May 25 13
Category: In-N-Out Burger
Average
JCSon
465 plays
47.
  Upwords & Downwords II    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
Starting with an eight letter word, lose a letter and anagram the remaining letters to get the next answer. When you're down to two letters, start adding up. When you're back up to seven, it's down again until the final four-letter word.
Average, 15 Qns, JCSon, Sep 07 14
Category: Drop a Letter 15 Questions
Average
JCSon
1134 plays
48.
  In-N-Out Burger 4    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Back by popular demand, a fourth In-N-Out Burger installment.
Tough, 10 Qns, JCSon, May 21 13
Category: In-N-Out Burger
Tough
JCSon
936 plays
49.
  Upwords & Downwords IX    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Starting with a seven letter word, lose a letter and anagram the remaining letters to get the next answer. When you're down to two letters, start adding up.
Average, 10 Qns, JCSon, Sep 04 14
Category: Drop a Letter 25 Questions
Average
JCSon
1231 plays
50.
  Phoenix Rising's Naughty Corner   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
In the darkest recesses of Quizzyland lies Phoenix Rising's Naughty Corner. And while some tremble for fear that any trivial transgression might have them transferred thither, it is not an altogether unforgiving place. There are cookies after all.
Tough, 10 Qns, JCSon, Aug 26 17
Category: Thematic Story Time
Tough
JCSon
Aug 26 17
432 plays
Goto page: 1 2