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
26294 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
24544 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
4963 plays

4.

  Aussie Tucker Part 1    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

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

Average, 10 Qns, MotherGoose, Feb 07 24

Category: Australian Foods

Average
MotherGoose
Feb 07 24
13393 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
11960 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, Dec 26 25

Category: Hit or Miss

Easier
MotherGoose
Dec 26 25
1331 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
9221 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, Dec 15 23

Category: Thematic Christie

Tough
MotherGoose
Dec 15 23
6539 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, Dec 26 25

Category: Fables and Fairy Tales

Tough
MotherGoose
Dec 26 25
6847 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
5160 plays

11.

  A Journey Through Exodus    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Questions on the Old Testament book of Exodus, the story of the 40-year journey of the Hebrews out of Egypt to the Promised Land under the leadership of Moses. Original quiz by seaninlv, adopted by MotherGoose.

Average, 10 Qns, MotherGoose, Feb 27 24

Category: Exodus

Average
MotherGoose
Feb 27 24
436 plays

12.

  Science for 11th Graders    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

This is a quiz on the basics of year 11 science (USA). The original quiz was by ecstasybabe; adopted by MotherGoose.

Average, 10 Qns, MotherGoose, Apr 11 26

Category: Miscellaneous Science

Average
MotherGoose
Apr 11 26
242 plays

13.

  Journey Through the GI System    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

This quiz will take you through the gastrointestinal (GI) or digestive system. The original author was cocpreacher; and the quiz was adopted by MotherGoose.

Average, 10 Qns, MotherGoose, Mar 25 26

Category: Digestive System and Metabolism

Average
MotherGoose
Mar 25 26
194 plays

14.

  Multiple Choice Quiz about Australian History    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

A mixture of questions on Australian history. Original author was Trishek; quiz adopted by MotherGoose.

Average, 10 Qns, MotherGoose, Jan 27 24

Category: Australian History

Average
MotherGoose
Jan 27 24
316 plays

15.

  Bat: Master Of The Night    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

"So dark of wing and king of craft, of all night flyers, the master is the bat" (Ms. Frizzle, "The Magic School Bus"). Original quiz by blackmaggot, adopted by MotherGoose.

Average, 10 Qns, MotherGoose, Apr 30 26

Category: Bats

Average
MotherGoose
Apr 30 26
119 plays

16.

  Agatha Christie's Culinary Connections    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Agatha Christie's stories are peppered with references to food and drink, sometimes as part of the settings, sometimes to aid characterisations, and sometimes as weapons to commit murder.

Average, 10 Qns, MotherGoose, Jan 05 25

Category: Thematic Christie

Average
MotherGoose
Jan 05 25
221 plays

17.

  Biblical Idioms and Metaphors    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

Idioms and metaphors are parts of speech that have a non-literal meaning, such as the expression, "He is the salt of the earth". Many are derived from the Bible. Match the expression with the Biblical character associated with that idiom or metaphor.

Easier, 10 Qns, MotherGoose, Feb 15 24

Category: Religious Language

Easier
MotherGoose
Feb 15 24
542 plays

18.

  Are Medical Eponyms a Backhanded Compliment?    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

Having a horrible disease named after you really doesn't seem all that flattering to me. Match the doctor with the description of the unpleasant medical condition named after them.

Easier, 10 Qns, MotherGoose, Jan 31 24

Category: Diseases

Easier
MotherGoose
Jan 31 24
668 plays

19.

  Basic Medical Terminology - J-K    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

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

Easier, 10 Qns, MotherGoose, Feb 17 24

Category: Medical Lingo / Abbreviations

Easier
MotherGoose
Feb 17 24
765 plays

20.

  The Agatha Christie Spoiler Quiz 3    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

MAJOR SPOILER ALERT! Beware - this quiz is all about the ones "whodunnit" in Agatha Christie's works. Match the murderer with the novel in which they appear.

Easier, 10 Qns, MotherGoose, Mar 28 26

Category: Assorted Christie Characters

Easier
MotherGoose
Mar 28 26
78 plays

21.

  Book Titles In Other Words    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Work out the correct titles for these well-known books which have been put into different words.

Average, 10 Qns, MotherGoose, May 20 26

Category: Literature Word Play

Average
MotherGoose
May 20 26
127 plays

22.

  Christmas Music Revisited    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

This quiz was originally created by editor ralzzz who deserves full credit for the interesting information. It appeared in the 2013 Advent Calendar in a multiple choice format. We revisit it now in a match format.

Easier, 10 Qns, MotherGoose, Dec 09 23

Category: Christmas Music

Easier
MotherGoose
Dec 09 23
848 plays

23.

  Murder by the Book    

Classification Quiz

 16 Qns

Which Agatha Christie detective belongs to which book? Classify the books by their featured sleuth(s).

Average, 16 Qns, MotherGoose, Dec 06 23

Recommended for grades: 12

Category: Assorted Christie Characters

Average
MotherGoose
Dec 06 23
578 plays

24.

  Use Your Little Grey Cells    

Collection Quiz

 15 Qns

"If the little grey cells are not exercised, they grow the rust". Good advice from Agatha Christie's beloved detective!

Easier, 15 Qns, MotherGoose, Jan 16 24

Category: Hercule Poirot

Easier
MotherGoose
Jan 16 24
733 plays

25.

  There's a Gut Feeling About This Quiz    

Ordering Quiz

 13 Qns

The human alimentary canal is about 30 feet or 9 metres long. Can you name its basic regions in their correct order?

Average, 13 Qns, MotherGoose, Jan 23 24

Category: Digestive System and Metabolism

Average
MotherGoose
Jan 23 24
630 plays

26.

  Aussie Tucker Part 2    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

A second installment about some iconic Aussie foods.

Average, 10 Qns, MotherGoose, Feb 16 24

Category: Australian Foods

Average
MotherGoose
Feb 16 24
235 plays

27.

  Australia's Kelly Country    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

Ned Kelly was Australia's most (in)famous bushranger. This quiz takes you on a trip through Melbourne and the magnificent area of rural Victoria known as "Kelly Country". Match the town with its significance in the life of Ned Kelly.

Average, 10 Qns, MotherGoose, Jun 23 24

Category: Victoria

Average
MotherGoose
Jun 23 24
75 plays

28.

  "Green Acres" Theme Song    

Fun Fill-It

 14 Qns

Can you remember all the lyrics to the theme song for the television sit-com, "Green Acres"?

Very Easy, 14 Qns, MotherGoose, Feb 15 24

Category: Green Acres

Very Easy
MotherGoose
Feb 15 24
672 plays

29.

  "The Addams Family" Theme Song    

Fun Fill-It

 10 Qns

Can you remember all the lyrics to the theme song for the television sit-com, "The Addams Family"?

Very Easy, 10 Qns, MotherGoose, Mar 04 24

Category: Addams Family, The

Very Easy
MotherGoose
Mar 04 24
669 plays

30.

  Third Girl (1966)    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

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

Easier, 10 Qns, MotherGoose, Jul 31 24

Category: Individual Other Christie Works

Easier
MotherGoose
Jul 31 24
85 plays

31.

  Way Out West - Part 2    

Photo Quiz

 10 Qns

Way out west - Western Australia, that is - my home state. Here are some reasons why you might enjoy visiting us.

Average, 10 Qns, MotherGoose, Aug 21 24

Category: Australia Photo Quizzes

Average
MotherGoose
Aug 21 24
134 plays

32.

  Colourful Christie    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

Match each Agatha Christie title with its appropriate colour.

Easier, 10 Qns, MotherGoose, Jan 14 26

Category: Something in the Title

Easier
MotherGoose
Jan 14 26
178 plays

33.

  Ten Centuries of English Writers    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

Match each author with the century with which they and their works are associated. Helpful hints included.

Very Easy, 10 Qns, MotherGoose, Jan 12 26

Category: Literature by Era

Very Easy
MotherGoose
Jan 12 26
355 plays

34.

  A Dutch Christmas Season    

Fun Fill-It

 20 Qns

The Christmas season starts early in the Netherlands with celebrations beginning on the evening of December 5th.

Easier, 20 Qns, MotherGoose, Dec 22 24

Category: Christmas Around the World

Easier
MotherGoose
Dec 22 24
245 plays

35.

  Agatha Christie's Culinary Connections 2    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Agatha Christie's stories are peppered with references to food and drink, sometimes as part of the settings, sometimes to aid characterisations, and sometimes as weapons to commit murder.

Average, 10 Qns, MotherGoose, Dec 27 25

Category: Thematic Christie

Average
MotherGoose
Dec 27 25
112 plays

36.

  And God Said...    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

The Bible contains many examples of God speaking directly to people. Match what God said (according to the New International Version) with the person to whom it is directed.

Very Easy, 10 Qns, MotherGoose, May 08 26

Category: Biblical Quotes

Very Easy
MotherGoose
May 08 26
118 plays

37.

  Agatha Christie: Doctors, Death and Deception    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Agatha Christie's works abound with doctors - some are murderers, some are victims, and some are suspects. Many others are mentioned in passing. Here are some of the more memorable ones.

Average, 10 Qns, MotherGoose, Dec 27 25

Category: Thematic Christie

Average
MotherGoose
Dec 27 25
78 plays

38.

  Monty Python's "Money" Song    

Fun Fill-It

 15 Qns

Money was a lot more interesting when European countries had their own unique currencies - before the introduction of the euro.

Very Easy, 15 Qns, MotherGoose, Dec 29 25

Category: Monty Python

Very Easy
MotherGoose
Dec 29 25
89 plays

39.

  Biblical Idioms and Metaphors 2    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

Many of the idioms and metaphors we use are derived from the Bible. Match the expression with the Biblical character associated with that idiom or metaphor. (Various translations were used - KJV, NKJV, NIV, GNT and NLT).

Average, 10 Qns, MotherGoose, Jan 20 26

Category: Religious Language

Average
MotherGoose
Jan 20 26
62 plays

40.

  Medical Meanings: Names of Body Parts    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

Have you ever wondered "Why did they call it THAT?"? Match the body parts with the hidden meanings behind their names.

Average, 10 Qns, MotherGoose, Jan 15 26

Category: Mixed Human Body Trivia

Average
MotherGoose
Jan 15 26
266 plays

41.

  "Petticoat Junction" Theme Song    

Fun Fill-It

 12 Qns

Can you remember all the lyrics to the theme song for the television sit-com, "Petticoat Junction"?

Very Easy, 12 Qns, MotherGoose, Jan 15 26

Category: Petticoat Junction

Very Easy
MotherGoose
Jan 15 26
257 plays

42.

  Death in the Clouds (1935)    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

Also published under the title "Death in the Air". Match the major characters in this Agatha Christie novel with their descriptions. (NO SPOILERS)

Average, 10 Qns, MotherGoose, Jan 28 26

Category: Single Story

Average
MotherGoose
Jan 28 26
45 plays

43.

  The Ones Agatha Killed Off    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

This quiz is all about the victims in Agatha Christie's works - most were innocent but some had it coming! Match the victim with the novel in which they were murdered. (NO SPOILERS)

Easier, 10 Qns, MotherGoose, Jan 24 26

Category: Assorted Christie Characters

Easier
MotherGoose
Jan 24 26
121 plays

44.

  The Ones Agatha Killed Off 2    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

This quiz is all about the victims in Agatha Christie's works - most were innocent but some had it coming! Match the victim with the novel in which they were murdered. (NO SPOILERS)

Easier, 10 Qns, MotherGoose, Jan 26 26

Category: Assorted Christie Characters

Easier
MotherGoose
Jan 26 26
84 plays

45.

  Who Said It - George Bernard Shaw or Oscar Wilde?    

Classification Quiz

 12 Qns

After Shakespeare and the Bible, Oscar Wilde and George Bernard Shaw are among the most quoted of writers. Can you pick which one is responsible for each of the following quotes?

Average, 12 Qns, MotherGoose, Jan 24 26

Category: Quotes

Average
MotherGoose
Jan 24 26
183 plays

46.

  The Ones Agatha Killed Off 3    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

This quiz is all about the victims in Agatha Christie's works - most were innocent, some had it coming, and some were just collateral damage! Match the victim with the novel in which they were murdered. (NO SPOILERS)

Easier, 10 Qns, MotherGoose, Apr 04 26

Category: Assorted Christie Characters

Easier
MotherGoose
Apr 04 26
72 plays

47.

  The Magnificent Miss Marple    

Collection Quiz

 15 Qns

Miss Marple said, "People's memories are very short - a lucky thing, I always think." But it's not such a lucky thing when it comes to quizzes. How good is your memory of the stories she appeared in?

Average, 15 Qns, MotherGoose, Feb 01 26

Category: Miss Marple

Average
MotherGoose
Feb 01 26
238 plays

48.

  Fictional Works by Fictional Authors    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

Fictional works by fictional authors are those that don't exist in real life but are mentioned in other literary works. Match the fictional works and authors with the real-life authors who fabricated them.

Easier, 10 Qns, MotherGoose, Feb 12 26

Category: Specific Subjects & Themes

Easier
MotherGoose
Feb 12 26
283 plays

49.

  A Shell Game    

Classification Quiz

 12 Qns

Molluscs are animals that have a soft body and usually have a protective shell. Many people collect their shells. Sort the following molluscs into three groups - gastropods (one shell), bivalves (two shells) or other (no shell or internal shell).

Easier, 12 Qns, MotherGoose, Feb 05 26

Recommended for grades: 6,7,8

Category: Invertebrates for Kids

Easier
MotherGoose
Feb 05 26
296 plays

50.

  Confusables    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Sometimes we think we know the answer to a question but when we really think about it, we can be easily confused between two alternatives. Is it this one or that one?

Average, 10 Qns, MotherGoose, Feb 15 26

Category: Thematic Fun

Average
MotherGoose
Feb 15 26
272 plays