Author & Editor Biography: MotherGoose

1.

  Basic Forensic Science 2 - 10 questions - 7 mins

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
25226 plays

2.

  Basic Forensic Science 1 - 10 questions - 7 mins

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
23498 plays

3.

  Aussie Tucker - 10 questions - 4 mins

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
12900 plays

4.

  Negative Reviews of Literary Classics - 10 questions - 3 mins

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
1068 plays

5.

  Murder by Poison - 10 questions - 5 mins

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
6175 plays

6.

  Medicine and Mythology - 10 questions - 5 mins

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
11377 plays

7.

  Famous and Infamous Patients - 10 questions - 6 mins

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
9016 plays

8.

  MotherGoose's "Mother Goose" Quiz - 10 questions - 5 mins

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
6486 plays

9.

  Me, Myself and I - First Person Narratives - 10 questions - 4 mins

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
4995 plays

10.

  Classic Rock Album Covers - 10 questions - 3 mins

Some easy questions about classic rock albums (what's an album?). (Adopted quiz from dwmw, revised by MotherGoose)

Average, 10 Qns, MotherGoose, Oct 20 22

Category: Album Covers

Average
MotherGoose
Oct 20 22
294 plays

11.

  Vocabulary: Living in "Sin" - 10 questions - 4 mins

The following questions all involve words beginning with "sin". (Original quiz by ravenskye, adopted by MotherGoose).

Average, 10 Qns, MotherGoose, Nov 17 22

Recommended for grades: 9,10,11

Category: Starting With ...

Average
MotherGoose
Nov 17 22
1229 plays

12.

  A Christie for Christmas - 10 questions - 3 mins

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
434 plays

13.

  Are You Squidding Me? - 10 questions - 2 mins

Here are a few questions about squid. (Quiz adopted by MotherGoose)

Average, 10 Qns, MotherGoose, Oct 31 22

Category: Mollusks

Average
MotherGoose
Oct 31 22
173 plays

14.

  Cryptic Christmas Crossword Clues - 10 questions - 5 mins

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, Jan 01 23

Category: Christmas Word Play

Easier
MotherGoose
Jan 01 23
273 plays

15.

  Agatha Christie: An Autobiography - 10 questions - 3 mins

The information for this quiz is sourced from "Agatha Christie: An Autobiography", which Christie began to write in 1950 and finished 15 years later, when she was 75 years old.

Average, 10 Qns, MotherGoose, Oct 27 22

Category: Writers and Places

Average
MotherGoose
Oct 27 22
134 plays

16.

  Big Cats, Small Cats, and Felines with "Cattitude" - 10 questions - 4 mins

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
500 plays

17.

  Opposite Gender Pseudonyms - 10 questions - 3 mins

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
187 plays

18.

  Who Said It (2) - Holmes or Poirot? - 10 questions - 3 mins

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
237 plays

19.

  Who Said It - Holmes or Poirot? - 10 questions - 3 mins

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

Average, 10 Qns, MotherGoose, Oct 14 22

Category: Fictional Detectives

Average
MotherGoose
Oct 14 22
281 plays

20.

  One, Two, Buckle My Shoe (1940) - 10 questions - 4 mins

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

Easier, 10 Qns, MotherGoose, Nov 26 22

Category: Single Story

Easier
MotherGoose
Nov 26 22
68 plays

21.

  What's My Name #2 - 10 questions - 3 mins

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
395 plays

22.

  Christie Quintets 3 - 10 questions - 3 mins

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
135 plays

23.

  Medical Terminology for Malingerers - 10 questions - 5 mins

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
24450 plays

24.

  Ordeal by Innocence (1958) - 10 questions - 4 mins

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

Easier, 10 Qns, MotherGoose, Sep 22 22

Category: Assorted Christie Characters

Easier
MotherGoose
Sep 22 22
80 plays

25.

  Medical Maladies of the Rich and Famous - 10 questions - 5 mins

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
12953 plays

26.

  World History in Ten Objects - 10 questions - 3 mins

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, Jan 02 20

Category: Mixed Bag

Easier
MotherGoose
Jan 02 20
2198 plays

27.

  Medical Meanings: Names of Diseases - 10 questions - 5 mins

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
17060 plays

28.

  Medical Meanings: Names of Bones - 10 questions - 4 mins

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
16198 plays

29.

  A Pocket Full of Rye (1953) - 10 questions - 4 mins

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

Easier, 10 Qns, MotherGoose, Aug 24 22

Category: Miss Marple

Easier
MotherGoose
Aug 24 22
133 plays

30.

  Ken's Movie Taglines 2 - 10 questions - 3 mins

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
382 plays

31.

  Am I a Fish or Not? - 10 questions - 4 mins

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
548 plays

32.

  Medical Terminology for Malingerers 2 - 10 questions - 4 mins

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
13819 plays

33.

  Debut Novels of Famous Authors - 10 questions - 3 mins

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
402 plays

34.

  Not Just an Olympian - 10 questions - 4 mins

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
365 plays

35.

  Celebrities Down Under - 10 questions - 4 mins

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
523 plays

36.

  The Odd Animal Out - 10 questions - 2 mins

Pick the odd one out of these groups of animals.

Easier, 10 Qns, MotherGoose, Dec 17 21

Recommended for grades: 5,6,7

Category: Mixed Animals for Kids

Easier
MotherGoose
Dec 17 21
437 plays

37.

  Forensic Dentistry - 10 questions - 4 mins

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
8743 plays

38.

  Basic Medical Terminology - T (Part 1) - 10 questions - 3 mins

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
771 plays

39.

  The Body in the Library (1942) - 10 questions - 4 mins

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

Easier, 10 Qns, MotherGoose, Jan 13 22

Category: Miss Marple

Easier
MotherGoose
Jan 13 22
155 plays

40.

  Basic Forensic Science 3 - 10 questions - 6 mins

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
9308 plays

41.

  The (Agatha Christie) Plot Thickens 3 - 10 questions - 6 mins

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

Average, 10 Qns, MotherGoose, Aug 22 22

Category: Thematic Christie

Average
MotherGoose
Aug 22 22
129 plays

42.

  Basic Medical Terminology - N - 10 questions - 3 mins

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
1039 plays

43.

  Basic Medical Terminology - R - 10 questions - 3 mins

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
981 plays

44.

  Agatha Christie's Who's Who 2 - 10 questions - 4 mins

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
Jan 03 17
679 plays

45.

  Word Sandwiches - 10 questions - 5 mins

Find the filling in the word sandwich - a word which will go with both of the given words. For example: lady-finger-food. Here's a hint - each missing word is a 3-letter body part.

Average, 10 Qns, MotherGoose, Mar 04 11

Category: Before and After

Average
MotherGoose
5400 plays

46.

  How Well Do You Know the Bible? - 10 questions - 4 mins

Bible quotations are from the King James Version.

Average, 10 Qns, MotherGoose, Mar 07 22

Category: Old and New Testament Trivia

Average
MotherGoose
Mar 07 22
310 plays

47.

  Sherlock Holmes versus Hercule Poirot - 10 questions - 4 mins

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
Dec 25 16
4734 plays

48.

  Fingerprints - 15 questions - 6 mins

Everything you've ever wanted to know about fingerprints!

Difficult, 15 Qns, MotherGoose, Nov 18 20

Category: Forensic Science

Difficult
MotherGoose
Nov 18 20
10114 plays

49.

  Basic Medical Terminology - P (Part 1) - 10 questions - 3 mins

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
839 plays

50.

  Mononymity 1 - Known by One Name - 10 questions - 3 mins

Some people are so famous that we recognise them by just one name. Match the famous name with its owner's birth name.

Very Easy, 10 Qns, MotherGoose, Aug 03 19

Category: Name Game

Very Easy
MotherGoose
Aug 03 19
783 plays