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MotherGoose has been a FunTrivia author since May 03 02 and has written 169 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 14,994 excellent quiz ratings from quiz takers.
  • has adopted / renovated 10 quizzes that required editing work to date.
  • last seen online Dec 04 23, and most recent quiz went online May 08 23.

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
25671 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
23931 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
3285 plays
4.
  Aussie Tucker 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, May 18 08
Category: Australian Foods
Average
MotherGoose
13013 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
11500 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, Jul 28 22
Category: Hit or Miss
Easier
MotherGoose
Jul 28 22
1138 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
9069 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, Oct 13 20
Category: Thematic Christie
Tough
MotherGoose
Oct 13 20
6292 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, Aug 18 21
Tough
MotherGoose
Aug 18 21
6636 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
5019 plays
11.
  Eponymous Movie Titles   best quiz  
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
Very Easy
MotherGoose
Oct 12 23
813 plays
12.
  Medical Terminology for Malingerers   best quiz  
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
Average
MotherGoose
Jul 02 17
24604 plays
13.
  A Christie for Christmas   best quiz  
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   best quiz  
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.
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   best quiz  
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   best quiz  
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
Tough
MotherGoose
17134 plays
18.
  Cryptic Christmas Crossword Clues   great trivia quiz  
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
Easier
MotherGoose
Jul 20 23
328 plays
19.
  Who Said That?   great trivia quiz  
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
Average
MotherGoose
Jul 20 23
341 plays
20.
  Am I a Fish or Not?   best quiz  
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   best quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The further medical misadventures of the master malingerer, Bruce Bludger (by request).
Tough, 10 Qns, MotherGoose, Oct 08 17
Tough
MotherGoose
Oct 08 17
13846 plays
22.
  Not Just an Olympian   best quiz  
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   best quiz  
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
Average
MotherGoose
4908 plays
24.
  Forensic Dentistry   best quiz  
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
Average
MotherGoose
Dec 14 18
8922 plays
25.
  Opposite Gender Pseudonyms   best quiz  
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
Easier
MotherGoose
Nov 02 22
207 plays
26.
  Basic Medical Terminology - N   best quiz  
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
Match the following medical words, word parts or abbreviations to their meaning.
Very Easy, 10 Qns, MotherGoose, Aug 24 19
Very Easy
MotherGoose
Aug 24 19
1086 plays
27.
  Basic Medical Terminology - R   best quiz  
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
Match the following medical words, word parts or abbreviations to their meaning.
Very Easy, 10 Qns, MotherGoose, Jan 12 20
Very Easy
MotherGoose
Jan 12 20
1030 plays
28.
  Ken's Movie Taglines 2   best quiz  
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)   top quiz  
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
Match the following medical words, word parts or abbreviations to their meaning.
Very Easy, 10 Qns, MotherGoose, Oct 15 19
Very Easy
MotherGoose
Oct 15 19
876 plays
30.
  Basic Medical Terminology - H   best quiz  
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
Match the following medical word parts to their meaning.
Very Easy, 10 Qns, MotherGoose, Jun 18 19
Very Easy
MotherGoose
Jun 18 19
886 plays
31.
  Basic Medical Terminology - C   best quiz  
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
Match the following medical words or word parts to their meaning.
Very Easy, 10 Qns, MotherGoose, May 29 19
Very Easy
MotherGoose
May 29 19
905 plays
32.
  Basic Medical Terminology - T (Part 1)   top quiz  
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
Very Easy
MotherGoose
Mar 06 20
840 plays
33.
  Basic Medical Terminology - M (Part 2)   best quiz  
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
Match the following medical words, word parts or abbreviations to their meaning.
Very Easy, 10 Qns, MotherGoose, Aug 04 19
Very Easy
MotherGoose
Aug 04 19
806 plays
34.
  Who Said It - Holmes or Poirot?   top quiz  
Classification Quiz
 10 Qns
Assign the following quotes to either Hercule Poirot or Sherlock Holmes.
Average, 10 Qns, MotherGoose, Mar 04 23
Average
MotherGoose
Mar 04 23
348 plays
35.
  Basic Medical Terminology - P (Part 2)   best quiz  
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
Match the following medical words, word parts or abbreviations to their meaning.
Easier, 10 Qns, MotherGoose, Nov 28 19
Easier
MotherGoose
Nov 28 19
779 plays
36.
  Flag Facts and Terminology   top quiz  
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   top quiz  
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   best quiz  
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
Everything you've ever wanted to know about fingerprints!
Difficult, 15 Qns, MotherGoose, Nov 18 20
Difficult
MotherGoose
Nov 18 20
14443 plays
39.
  A Disease By Any Other Name   best quiz  
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   top quiz  
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
Match the following medical words, word parts or abbreviations to their meaning.
Easier, 10 Qns, MotherGoose, Jun 14 19
Easier
MotherGoose
Jun 14 19
755 plays
41.
  The (Agatha Christie) Plot Thickens 3   best quiz  
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   best quiz  
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
More chances to match the Christie character to their description. No spoilers.
Easier, 10 Qns, MotherGoose, Jan 03 17
Easier
MotherGoose
792 plays
43.
  Who Said It (2) - Holmes or Poirot?   top quiz  
Classification Quiz
 10 Qns
Assign the following quotes to either Hercule Poirot or Sherlock Holmes.
Average, 10 Qns, MotherGoose, Oct 15 22
Average
MotherGoose
Oct 15 22
273 plays
44.
  The Body in the Library (1942)   best quiz  
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   best quiz  
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
Match the Christie character to their description. (Warning - SPOILERS).
Easier, 10 Qns, MotherGoose, Feb 03 19
Easier
MotherGoose
Feb 03 19
745 plays
46.
  Basic Forensic Science 3   best quiz  
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
Difficult
MotherGoose
Jul 25 20
9416 plays
47.
  Debut Novels of Famous Authors   best quiz  
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   top quiz  
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
Match the following medical words, word parts or abbreviations to their meaning.
Very Easy, 10 Qns, MotherGoose, Jun 23 19
Very Easy
MotherGoose
Jun 23 19
790 plays
49.
  What's My Name #2   popular trivia quiz  
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
Average
MotherGoose
Aug 17 22
503 plays
50.
  Christie Quintets 3   great trivia quiz  
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
Very Easy
MotherGoose
Sep 23 22
202 plays
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