Author & Editor Biography: MotherGoose

1.

  Basic Forensic Science 2    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

A life of crime was a lot easier before the development of forensic science! No matter how clever they are, criminals always leave some evidence at the scene of a crime.

Difficult, 10 Qns, MotherGoose, Jul 25 20

Category: Forensic Science

Difficult
MotherGoose
Jul 25 20
25671 plays

2.

  Basic Forensic Science 1    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Judging by the popularity of forensic detective programs and books, society has a fascination with death and crime. I took some university courses in forensics for interest, not for employment. This quiz is based on what I learned in those courses.

Difficult, 10 Qns, MotherGoose, Jul 25 20

Category: Forensic Science

Difficult
MotherGoose
Jul 25 20
23931 plays

3.

  World History in Ten Objects    

Photo Quiz

 10 Qns

Comprising ten historical objects from ten countries, this quiz was inspired by the project "A History of the World in 100 Objects", a joint venture of the British Museum and BBC Radio 4.

Easier, 10 Qns, MotherGoose, Sep 22 23

Category: Mixed Bag

Easier
MotherGoose
Sep 22 23
3285 plays

4.

  Aussie Tucker    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

That's Australian cuisine to those of you who weren't sure what 'tucker' meant.

Average, 10 Qns, MotherGoose, May 18 08

Category: Australian Foods

Average
MotherGoose
13013 plays

5.

  Medicine and Mythology    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

A substantial number of medical terms are derived from the names of ancient Greek and Roman deities and other characters from their mythologies. The following questions demonstrate the links between medicine and mythology.

Tough, 10 Qns, MotherGoose, Feb 09 11

Category: Mythology in Modern Times

Tough
MotherGoose
11500 plays

6.

  Negative Reviews of Literary Classics    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Each of these ten classic novels has received negative, sometimes scathing, reviews by both literary critics and other authors. Can you identify them from the quotes and clues provided?

Easier, 10 Qns, MotherGoose, Jul 28 22

Category: Hit or Miss

Easier
MotherGoose
Jul 28 22
1138 plays

7.

  Famous and Infamous Patients    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

It is often the case that historical events are influenced by the state of health of the famous character in question. The source of information for this quiz is a series of books by Dr James Leavesley, a medical historian.

Tough, 10 Qns, MotherGoose, Dec 02 03

Category: Other People

Tough
MotherGoose
9069 plays

8.

  Murder by Poison    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Murder by poison was Agatha Christie's favourite theme. How much do you know about poisons, as used by Agatha Christie in her many works?

Tough, 10 Qns, MotherGoose, Oct 13 20

Category: Thematic Christie

Tough
MotherGoose
Oct 13 20
6292 plays

9.

  MotherGoose's "Mother Goose" Quiz    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Most of the information for this quiz came from the Mother Goose Society website. This society was founded in 1987 to promote the tradition of Mother Goose rhymes and tales. (Note: this quiz is not for children).

Tough, 10 Qns, MotherGoose, Aug 18 21

Category: Fables and Fairy Tales

Tough
MotherGoose
Aug 18 21
6636 plays

10.

  Me, Myself and I - First Person Narratives    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

This is a literary technique in which the plot is narrated by one (or more) characters who refers to himself or herself in the first person; that is, using the personal pronouns me, myself, mine or I.

Average, 10 Qns, MotherGoose, Sep 01 19

Category: Specific Subjects & Themes

Average
MotherGoose
Sep 01 19
5019 plays

11.

  Eponymous Movie Titles    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

Name of movie is name of the main character

The name of the movie is the name of the main character. Match the movie title (or main character) to the name of the actor/actress who portrayed them.

Very Easy, 10 Qns, MotherGoose, Oct 12 23

Category: Something in Common

Very Easy
MotherGoose
Oct 12 23
813 plays

12.

  Medical Terminology for Malingerers    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

No malingerer can get along without some impressive medical terms in his/her vocabulary. Just make sure the boss doesn't know what they really mean!

Average, 10 Qns, MotherGoose, Jul 02 17

Category: Medical Lingo / Abbreviations

Average
MotherGoose
Jul 02 17
24604 plays

13.

  A Christie for Christmas    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

It might be the season for peace on earth and goodwill towards men but sometimes there's nothing better than a good murder mystery for Christmas.

Easier, 10 Qns, MotherGoose, Jan 01 23

Category: Thematic Christie

Easier
MotherGoose
Jan 01 23
553 plays

14.

  Medical Maladies of the Rich and Famous    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Can you match the symptoms and famous patients with the disease or disorder?

Average, 10 Qns, MotherGoose, Aug 20 21

Category: Diseases

Average
MotherGoose
Aug 20 21
13183 plays

15.

  Big Cats, Small Cats, and Felines with "Cattitude"    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

Whether big or small, wild or domestic, all members of the feline family have "cattitude". Match each cat to its description.

Easier, 10 Qns, MotherGoose, Nov 05 22

Category: Cats

Easier
MotherGoose
Nov 05 22
1102 plays

16.

  Medical Meanings: Names of Bones    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Have you ever wondered "Why did they call it THAT?"? This quiz explores the meanings behind the names of some of the 206 bones which make up your skeleton.

Average, 10 Qns, MotherGoose, Feb 05 07

Category: Skeletal System

Average
MotherGoose
16312 plays

17.

  Medical Meanings: Names of Diseases    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Have you ever wondered "Why did they call it THAT?"? Here's your chance to find out about the meanings behind the names of some common diseases.

Tough, 10 Qns, MotherGoose, Jan 15 05

Category: Medical Lingo / Abbreviations

Tough
MotherGoose
17134 plays

18.

  Cryptic Christmas Crossword Clues    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Each question is in the form of a cryptic crossword puzzle-style clue. All you have to do is give me the answers. Original author was Shadowsil; adopted by MotherGoose.

Easier, 10 Qns, MotherGoose, Jul 20 23

Category: Christmas Word Play

Easier
MotherGoose
Jul 20 23
328 plays

19.

  Who Said That?    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Who said that? Match the quotes to their (alleged) sources - some might give you a laugh. This is an adopted quiz; the original author was WinkyEliza.

Average, 10 Qns, MotherGoose, Jul 20 23

Category: Famous Quotes for Experts

Average
MotherGoose
Jul 20 23
341 plays

20.

  Am I a Fish or Not?    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

Can you match each of the following "fishy" creatures with their description? Some are fish and some are not - don't be fooled by their names.

Very Easy, 10 Qns, MotherGoose, Oct 28 22

Recommended for grades: 1,2,3,4,5

Category: Biology for Kids

Very Easy
MotherGoose
Oct 28 22
650 plays

21.

  Medical Terminology for Malingerers 2    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

The further medical misadventures of the master malingerer, Bruce Bludger (by request).

Tough, 10 Qns, MotherGoose, Oct 08 17

Category: Medical Lingo / Abbreviations

Tough
MotherGoose
Oct 08 17
13846 plays

22.

  Not Just an Olympian    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

This quiz is about Olympic athletes who were famous for their expertise in areas other than their Olympic sport.

Very Easy, 10 Qns, MotherGoose, Oct 09 21

Category: Olympic Games

Very Easy
MotherGoose
Oct 09 21
428 plays

23.

  Sherlock Holmes versus Hercule Poirot    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

This quiz was inspired by the thread in the Book Corner forum and compares Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's detective, Sherlock Holmes, and Agatha Christie's Hercule Poirot.

Average, 10 Qns, MotherGoose, Dec 25 16

Category: Fictional Detectives

Average
MotherGoose
4908 plays

24.

  Forensic Dentistry    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Criminals can lie through their teeth but their teeth rarely lie! How much do you know about teeth and forensic dentistry?

Average, 10 Qns, MotherGoose, Dec 14 18

Category: Forensic Science

Average
MotherGoose
Dec 14 18
8922 plays

25.

  Opposite Gender Pseudonyms    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

Sometimes female authors adopt male pen-names, and vice versa. Can you match the authors with their opposite gender pseudonyms?

Easier, 10 Qns, MotherGoose, Nov 02 22

Category: Names and Pseudonyms

Easier
MotherGoose
Nov 02 22
207 plays

26.

  Basic Medical Terminology - N    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

Match the following medical words, word parts or abbreviations to their meaning.

Very Easy, 10 Qns, MotherGoose, Aug 24 19

Category: Medical Lingo / Abbreviations

Very Easy
MotherGoose
Aug 24 19
1086 plays

27.

  Basic Medical Terminology - R    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

Match the following medical words, word parts or abbreviations to their meaning.

Very Easy, 10 Qns, MotherGoose, Jan 12 20

Category: Medical Lingo / Abbreviations

Very Easy
MotherGoose
Jan 12 20
1030 plays

28.

  Ken's Movie Taglines 2    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

Here is the second installment of Ken's Movie Taglines. See if you can match these movies with their advertised taglines.

Very Easy, 10 Qns, MotherGoose, Jan 09 22

Category: Movie Taglines

Very Easy
MotherGoose
Jan 09 22
452 plays

29.

  Basic Medical Terminology - P (Part 1)    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

Match the following medical words, word parts or abbreviations to their meaning.

Very Easy, 10 Qns, MotherGoose, Oct 15 19

Category: Medical Lingo / Abbreviations

Very Easy
MotherGoose
Oct 15 19
876 plays

30.

  Basic Medical Terminology - H    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

Match the following medical word parts to their meaning.

Very Easy, 10 Qns, MotherGoose, Jun 18 19

Category: Medical Lingo / Abbreviations

Very Easy
MotherGoose
Jun 18 19
886 plays

31.

  Basic Medical Terminology - C    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

Match the following medical words or word parts to their meaning.

Very Easy, 10 Qns, MotherGoose, May 29 19

Category: Medical Lingo / Abbreviations

Very Easy
MotherGoose
May 29 19
905 plays

32.

  Basic Medical Terminology - T (Part 1)    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

Match the following medical words, word parts or abbreviations to their meaning.

Very Easy, 10 Qns, MotherGoose, Mar 06 20

Recommended for grades: 11,12

Category: Medical Lingo / Abbreviations

Very Easy
MotherGoose
Mar 06 20
840 plays

33.

  Basic Medical Terminology - M (Part 2)    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

Match the following medical words, word parts or abbreviations to their meaning.

Very Easy, 10 Qns, MotherGoose, Aug 04 19

Category: Medical Lingo / Abbreviations

Very Easy
MotherGoose
Aug 04 19
806 plays

34.

  Who Said It - Holmes or Poirot?    

Classification Quiz

 10 Qns

Assign the following quotes to either Hercule Poirot or Sherlock Holmes.

Average, 10 Qns, MotherGoose, Mar 04 23

Category: Fictional Detectives

Average
MotherGoose
Mar 04 23
348 plays

35.

  Basic Medical Terminology - P (Part 2)    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

Match the following medical words, word parts or abbreviations to their meaning.

Easier, 10 Qns, MotherGoose, Nov 28 19

Category: Medical Lingo / Abbreviations

Easier
MotherGoose
Nov 28 19
779 plays

36.

  Flag Facts and Terminology    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Ten questions about flag trivia and flag terminology. Quiz adopted by MotherGoose; original author was ace_sodium.

Average, 10 Qns, MotherGoose, May 08 23

Category: World Flags

Average
MotherGoose
May 08 23
166 plays

37.

  Celebrities Down Under    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

Can you guess the famous Australian celebrities from the clues provided?

Very Easy, 10 Qns, MotherGoose, Aug 31 21

Category: Place of Origin

Very Easy
MotherGoose
Aug 31 21
578 plays

38.

  Fingerprints    

Multiple Choice

 15 Qns

Everything you've ever wanted to know about fingerprints!

Difficult, 15 Qns, MotherGoose, Nov 18 20

Category: Forensic Science

Difficult
MotherGoose
Nov 18 20
14443 plays

39.

  A Disease By Any Other Name    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

Match the correct medical terminology for ten medical conditions with their "plain English" alternatives.

Easier, 10 Qns, MotherGoose, Sep 04 19

Category: Diseases

Easier
MotherGoose
Sep 04 19
839 plays

40.

  Basic Medical Terminology - G    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

Match the following medical words, word parts or abbreviations to their meaning.

Easier, 10 Qns, MotherGoose, Jun 14 19

Category: Medical Lingo / Abbreviations

Easier
MotherGoose
Jun 14 19
755 plays

41.

  The (Agatha Christie) Plot Thickens 3    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

Match the Agatha Christie title to its plot description. Hopefully you won't lose the plot. No spoilers.

Easier, 10 Qns, MotherGoose, Aug 22 22

Category: Thematic Christie

Easier
MotherGoose
Aug 22 22
165 plays

42.

  Agatha Christie's Who's Who 2    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

More chances to match the Christie character to their description. No spoilers.

Easier, 10 Qns, MotherGoose, Jan 03 17

Category: Assorted Christie Characters

Easier
MotherGoose
792 plays

43.

  Who Said It (2) - Holmes or Poirot?    

Classification Quiz

 10 Qns

Assign the following quotes to either Hercule Poirot or Sherlock Holmes.

Average, 10 Qns, MotherGoose, Oct 15 22

Category: Fictional Detectives

Average
MotherGoose
Oct 15 22
273 plays

44.

  The Body in the Library (1942)    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

Match the major characters in this Agatha Christie novel with their descriptions. (NO SPOILERS)

Very Easy, 10 Qns, MotherGoose, Jan 13 22

Category: Miss Marple

Very Easy
MotherGoose
Jan 13 22
257 plays

45.

  Agatha Christie Who's Who    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

Match the Christie character to their description. (Warning - SPOILERS).

Easier, 10 Qns, MotherGoose, Feb 03 19

Category: Assorted Christie Characters

Easier
MotherGoose
Feb 03 19
745 plays

46.

  Basic Forensic Science 3    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Forensic science involves the application of scientific principles and methods to assist the administration of justice.

Difficult, 10 Qns, MotherGoose, Jul 25 20

Category: Forensic Science

Difficult
MotherGoose
Jul 25 20
9416 plays

47.

  Debut Novels of Famous Authors    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

Match the titles of debut novels with their author, some of which gained their authors instant fame.

Very Easy, 10 Qns, MotherGoose, Dec 16 21

Category: Hit or Miss

Very Easy
MotherGoose
Dec 16 21
423 plays

48.

  Basic Medical Terminology - F    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

Match the following medical words, word parts or abbreviations to their meaning.

Very Easy, 10 Qns, MotherGoose, Jun 23 19

Category: Medical Lingo / Abbreviations

Very Easy
MotherGoose
Jun 23 19
790 plays

49.

  What's My Name #2    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

I will give you the person's real name. You give me his or her better known name. [Original author was sharlou, adopted by MotherGoose].

Average, 10 Qns, MotherGoose, Aug 17 22

Category: Birth and Stage Name

Average
MotherGoose
Aug 17 22
503 plays

50.

  Christie Quintets 3    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

Match each quintet of main characters with the correct Agatha Christie novel that they appear in.

Very Easy, 10 Qns, MotherGoose, Sep 23 22

Category: Assorted Christie Characters

Very Easy
MotherGoose
Sep 23 22
202 plays