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
25823 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
24078 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
3550 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
13153 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
11586 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
1155 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
9117 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
6348 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
6693 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
5034 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
246 plays

12.

  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
168 plays

13.

  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
441 plays

14.

  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
351 plays

15.

  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
489 plays

16.

  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
437 plays

17.

  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
267 plays

18.

  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!

Average, 15 Qns, MotherGoose, Jan 16 24

Category: Hercule Poirot

Average
MotherGoose
Jan 16 24
398 plays

19.

  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
570 plays

20.

  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
131 plays

21.

  "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
417 plays

22.

  "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
364 plays

23.

  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
932 plays

24.

  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
24694 plays

25.

  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
611 plays

26.

  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
13327 plays

27.

  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
1348 plays

28.

  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
16352 plays

29.

  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
17202 plays

30.

  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
376 plays

31.

  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
352 plays

32.

  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
710 plays

33.

  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
13880 plays

34.

  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
466 plays

35.

  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, Mar 19 24

Category: Fictional Detectives

Average
MotherGoose
Mar 19 24
5007 plays

36.

  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
8966 plays

37.

  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
211 plays

38.

  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
1255 plays

39.

  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
1080 plays

40.

  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
477 plays

41.

  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
917 plays

42.

  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
928 plays

43.

  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
943 plays

44.

  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
887 plays

45.

  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
846 plays

46.

  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
362 plays

47.

  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
807 plays

48.

  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
175 plays

49.

  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
596 plays

50.

  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
16479 plays