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MotherGoose has been a FunTrivia author since May 03 02 and has written 224 quizzes. MotherGoose strongly focuses on quizzes in the fields of Literature, Sci / Tech, and General Knowledge, and has won 10 Editor's Choice awards on submitted quizzes.

  • is a member of the FunTrivia Editing staff, and is tasked with editing, reviewing, and maintaining FunTrivia quiz submissions.
  • has earned 16,926 excellent quiz ratings from quiz takers.
  • has adopted / renovated 15 quizzes that required editing work to date.
  • last seen online May 21 26, and most recent quiz went online May 16 26.

Hobbies: Trivia (naturally), scrapbooking and cardmaking, collecting thimbles.
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Quizzes / Other Works Authored by MotherGoose
1.
  Basic Forensic Science 2 editor best quiz   best quiz  
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
Difficult
MotherGoose
Jul 25 20
26294 plays
2.
  Basic Forensic Science 1 editor best quiz   best quiz  
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
Difficult
MotherGoose
Jul 25 20
24544 plays
3.
Mixed Bag: World History in Ten Objects
  World History in Ten Objects editor best quiz   best quiz  
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 editor best quiz   best quiz  
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 editor best quiz   best quiz  
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
Tough
MotherGoose
11960 plays
6.
  Negative Reviews of Literary Classics editor best quiz   best quiz  
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 editor best quiz   best quiz  
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 editor best quiz   best quiz  
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 editor best quiz   best 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
Tough
MotherGoose
Dec 26 25
6847 plays
10.
  Me, Myself and I - First Person Narratives editor best quiz   best quiz  
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
Average
MotherGoose
Sep 01 19
5160 plays
11.
  A Journey Through Exodus   great trivia quiz  
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
Average
MotherGoose
Apr 11 26
242 plays
13.
  Journey Through the GI System   great trivia quiz  
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
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   top quiz  
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   best quiz  
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?   best quiz  
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   best quiz  
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
Match the following medical words, word parts or abbreviations to their meaning.
Easier, 10 Qns, MotherGoose, Feb 17 24
Easier
MotherGoose
Feb 17 24
765 plays
20.
  The Agatha Christie Spoiler Quiz 3   top quiz  
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
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
Average
MotherGoose
May 20 26
127 plays
22.
  Christmas Music Revisited   top quiz  
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   great trivia quiz  
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
Average
MotherGoose
Dec 06 23
578 plays
24.
  Use Your Little Grey Cells   best quiz  
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   great trivia 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
Average
MotherGoose
Jan 23 24
630 plays
26.
  Aussie Tucker Part 2   popular trivia quiz  
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   popular trivia quiz  
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   best quiz  
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   best quiz  
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)   popular trivia quiz  
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
Easier
MotherGoose
Jul 31 24
85 plays
31.
Australia Photo Quizzes: Way Out West  Part 2
  Way Out West - Part 2   best quiz  
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
Average
MotherGoose
Aug 21 24
134 plays
32.
  Colourful Christie   best quiz  
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
Match each Agatha Christie title with its appropriate colour.
Easier, 10 Qns, MotherGoose, Jan 14 26
Easier
MotherGoose
Jan 14 26
178 plays
33.
  Ten Centuries of English Writers   best quiz  
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   great trivia quiz  
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
Easier
MotherGoose
Dec 22 24
245 plays
35.
  Agatha Christie's Culinary Connections 2   great trivia quiz  
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   popular trivia quiz  
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   great trivia quiz  
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   popular trivia quiz  
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   best quiz  
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
Average
MotherGoose
Jan 15 26
266 plays
41.
  "Petticoat Junction" Theme Song   best quiz  
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)   best quiz  
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   best quiz  
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
Easier
MotherGoose
Jan 24 26
121 plays
44.
  The Ones Agatha Killed Off 2   top quiz  
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
Easier
MotherGoose
Jan 26 26
84 plays
45.
  Who Said It - George Bernard Shaw or Oscar Wilde?   top quiz  
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   great trivia quiz  
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
Easier
MotherGoose
Apr 04 26
72 plays
47.
  The Magnificent Miss Marple   best quiz  
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   best quiz  
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
Easier
MotherGoose
Feb 12 26
283 plays
49.
  A Shell Game   best quiz  
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
Easier
MotherGoose
Feb 05 26
296 plays
50.
  Confusables   top quiz  
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
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