51.

  "Five Go Off in a Caravan" - Enid Blyton    

Multiple Choice

 15 Qns

Apes, elephants and criminals all play their part when the Famous Five actually go off in two caravans for an adventure in the hills. Follow their journey with these multi-choice questions.

Average, 15 Qns, Philian, Apr 29 04

Recommended for grades: 5,6,7,8

Category: Famous Five

Average
Philian
959 plays

52.

  Words by Decade 1941-1950    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Some people regard the 1940s as the pivotal decade of the century. World War II and the prospect of nuclear explosions continued to keep the new vocabulary flowing.

Tough, 10 Qns, Philian, May 25 22

Category: Words by Decade

Tough
Philian
May 25 22
2330 plays

53.

  Marty Robbins "Ballad of the Alamo"    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

It's history, it's tragedy, it's music. Do you know the story of the Alamo that Marty Robbins retold ? All the questions are based on the lyrics of this famous song.

Average, 10 Qns, Philian, Oct 30 04

Category: Robbins, Marty

Average
Philian
1325 plays

54.

  Richard II - Richard of Bordeaux    

Multiple Choice

 15 Qns

Very few kings in British History have given up the crown. Meet Richard II who abdicated. This quiz is about key people and key events in his troubled life.

Average, 15 Qns, Philian, Nov 07 14

Category: Richard II

Average
Philian
888 plays

55.

  Edward I Test    

Multiple Choice

 15 Qns

They called him "Longshanks" and the "Hammer of the Scots". Try these questions about the man who put an end to the so-called "Braveheart" William Wallace.

Tough, 15 Qns, Philian, Mar 19 06

Category: Edward I

Tough
Philian
1117 plays

56.

  Edward III    

Multiple Choice

 15 Qns

From triumph in France to the incapacity of old age, Edward III's reign brought military victories but also foolish errors. Trace his career with the multi-choice questions.

Tough, 15 Qns, Philian, Nov 21 13

Category: Edward III

Tough
Philian
999 plays

57.

  Henry I - Youngest Son of the Conqueror    

Multiple Choice

 15 Qns

Henry I's early life was dominated by his elder brothers and his father. In later years it was blighted by the loss of his son. Check out the details of his life and times by tackling this quiz.

Tough, 15 Qns, Philian, Mar 05 13

Category: House of Normandy

Tough
Philian
1077 plays

58.

  Best Foot Forward for this Footwear    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Throughout the ages people have needed shoes or other forms of footwear. Try these questions on for size and fashion. Strut your stuff as you tiptoe through these multiple-choice questions.

Difficult, 10 Qns, Philian, Jan 09 06

Category: Footwear

Difficult
Philian
3453 plays

59.

  I Take My Hat Off To You - Well, Hats, Actually    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Headgear of all sorts crops up in this quiz. Can you select the item to suit each description? All questions are multiple-choice.

Tough, 10 Qns, Philian, Mar 08 14

Category: Hats

Tough
Philian
1943 plays

60.

  "The Big Sleep" by Raymond Chandler    

Multiple Choice

 15 Qns

"The Big Sleep" is one of Raymond Chandler's best novels. Walk the "mean streets" with Philip Marlowe as you answer these questions on the original book.

Average, 15 Qns, Philian, Aug 01 03

Category: C

Average
Philian
475 plays

61.

  Henry III - King of England    

Multiple Choice

 15 Qns

Henry III reigned for many years and yet remains a largely unknown king. Find out more about his life and times by answering the following questions.

Tough, 15 Qns, Philian, Jul 17 04

Category: Henry III

Tough
Philian
626 plays

62.

  Jim Reeves Lyric Titles    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

This is a simple multiple choice quiz on the titles of some of the most famous songs recorded by Jim Reeves.

Average, 10 Qns, Philian, Oct 12 03

Category: Reeves, Jim

Average
Philian
1751 plays

63.

  Henry IV - the First Lancastrian King    

Multiple Choice

 15 Qns

He seized the throne from his cousin, faced several rebellions and passed the crown on to the hero of Agincourt.

Tough, 15 Qns, Philian, Jan 08 08

Category: House of Lancaster

Tough
Philian
1267 plays

64.

  "Swallowdale" by Arthur Ransome    

Multiple Choice

 15 Qns

"Swallowdale" is Arthur Ransome's second children's book and it continues the adventures of the "Swallows and Amazons" back at the lake once more and plunged literally into disaster.

Average, 15 Qns, Philian, May 06 13

Category: Ransome, Arthur

Average
Philian
376 plays

65.

  Movies with Flowers in the Title    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Try for the sweet smell of success by pruning your way through the questions about these movies which all have the names of flowers in their titles.

Tough, 10 Qns, Philian, Dec 14 03

Category: Common Titles

Tough
Philian
2265 plays

66.

  "Swallows and Amazons" Part 3    

Multiple Choice

 15 Qns

Arthur Ransome's "Swallows and Amazons" is the most famous book in the series of 12. Here are some multi-choice questions to get you thinking on what happens in Book 1.

Average, 15 Qns, Philian, Mar 20 06

Category: Ransome, Arthur

Average
Philian
411 plays

67.

  "Pigeon Post" - a brilliant adventure    

Multiple Choice

 15 Qns

All of Arthur Ransome's "Swallows and Amazons" stories are good but "Pigeon Post" is the one that won the big Carnegie Medal. Can you sail away with a prize as well ?

Easier, 15 Qns, Philian, Apr 28 20

Category: Ransome, Arthur

Easier
Philian
Apr 28 20
335 plays

68.

  Thriller Titles by Alistair MacLean    

Multiple Choice

 15 Qns

"The Guns of Navarone" and "Where Eagles Dare" are just two of the books written by master thriller author Alistair MacLean. Can you spot or complete some of the many others ?

Average, 15 Qns, Philian, Apr 07 08

Category: MacLean, Alistair

Average
Philian
574 plays

69.

  "Winter Holiday" by Arthur Ransome    

Multiple Choice

 15 Qns

What could be better than curling up by a fire and reading Arthur Ransome's "Winter Holiday"? I hope you have the same pleasure answering questions about it.

Average, 15 Qns, Philian, May 15 03

Category: Ransome, Arthur

Average
Philian
322 plays

70.

  George I - the first Hanoverian King    

Multiple Choice

 15 Qns

George I's knowledge of the English Language was minimal, yet he reigned on the English throne for many years. Try these questions on his life and times to see what happened during his reign.

Tough, 15 Qns, Philian, Oct 09 06

Category: House of Hanover

Tough
Philian
763 plays

71.

  "Swallows and Amazons" Part 1    

Multiple Choice

 15 Qns

All these questions are on the first book "Swallows and Amazons" which started the wonderful series by Arthur Ransome.

Average, 15 Qns, Philian, May 30 14

Category: Ransome, Arthur

Average
Philian
483 plays

72.

  Words by Decade 1931-1940    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

This is a decade that begins with the Depression and ends with the Second World War. Check out the only thing not in short supply and that is new words entering English and American English dictionaries.

Tough, 10 Qns, Philian, Apr 24 19

Category: Words by Decade

Tough
Philian
Apr 24 19
2344 plays

73.

  "Swallows and Amazons" Part 2    

Multiple Choice

 15 Qns

Here's a quiz with a simple question on each one of the twelve "Swallows and Amazons" books by Arthur Ransome. "Barbecued Billygoats, it's too easy !" says Captain Nancy.

Average, 15 Qns, Philian, Mar 20 06

Category: Ransome, Arthur

Average
Philian
463 plays

74.

  Nostalgia for British Children's Writers    

Multiple Choice

 25 Qns

Prize-winners and popular series. What do you know of British children's writers and books of the twentieth century? Try this multi-choice quiz for yesterday's children (and today's).

Tough, 25 Qns, Philian, Jul 28 22

Recommended for grades: 5,6,7,8

Category: Kid Lit General

Tough
Philian
Jul 28 22
1259 plays

75.

  Basic "Biggles" Quiz - Captain W.E.Johns' Air Ace.    

Multiple Choice

 15 Qns

This quiz is for those of you who have ever read a "Biggles" book. "Biggles" is the famous flying ace created by Captain W.E.Johns.

Average, 15 Qns, Philian, May 09 03

Category: Johns, W.E.

Average
Philian
345 plays

76.

  Nostalgia - Magic Moments in Children's Stories    

Multiple Choice

 25 Qns

We all remember the exciting moments in the books we read when we were children. Or do we? Test your memory or work out what happens from the questions given here.

Difficult, 25 Qns, Philian, May 01 21

Recommended for grades: 5,6,7,8

Category: Kid Lit General

Difficult
Philian
May 01 21
1727 plays

77.

  Movies with the Time of Day in the Title    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

"I wouldn't give him the time of day," we sometimes say.But movie titles often do this for you. Trace your way through twenty four hours with these 10 "Time of Day" questions.

Tough, 10 Qns, Philian, Nov 10 03

Category: Common Titles

Tough
Philian
1942 plays

78.

  "The Picts and the Martyrs" - Arthur Ransome    

Multiple Choice

 15 Qns

This is the last complete northern lakes story of the "Swallows and Amazons" series. See how the Amazons and the D's deal with the dreaded Great Aunt.

Average, 15 Qns, Philian, Jun 24 03

Category: Ransome, Arthur

Average
Philian
299 plays

79.

  "The Call of the Wild" by Jack London    

Multiple Choice

 15 Qns

A story of love and endurance that has been a classic of children's literature from the day it was written. Struggle through the Arctic snows with Buck and his different owners.

Average, 15 Qns, Philian, Mar 03 18

Recommended for grades: 5,6,7,8

Category: London, Jack

Average
Philian
Mar 03 18
1228 plays

80.

  "Lassie Come-Home" by Eric Knight    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

This is the book that started the whole "Lassie" series of books, films and television series. Use the multi-choice questions to check out what you already know.

Average, 10 Qns, Philian, Nov 10 16

Category: Knight, Eric

Average
Philian
496 plays

81.

  Jennings - the immortal schoolboy    

Multiple Choice

 15 Qns

Go to school again with Jennings and his pals - the schoolboys with the most colourful slang in Britain. Try this wizard quiz about the books by Anthony Buckeridge.

Average, 15 Qns, Philian, Sep 20 09

Category: B Authors

Average
Philian
269 plays

82.

  Dismember the Movies - Body Parts in Title!    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

All the questions in this multi-choice quiz are about movies which have parts of the body in the title. Now don't lose your head!

Tough, 10 Qns, Philian, Jul 16 03

Category: Common Titles

Tough
Philian
1848 plays

83.

  "Great Northern?" - the last Ransome adventure    

Multiple Choice

 15 Qns

Arthur Ransome's "Swallows and Amazons" series comes to an end with this last story set in Scotland. Sail off into the sunset with these questions on the adventure.

Average, 15 Qns, Philian, May 26 03

Category: Ransome, Arthur

Average
Philian
294 plays

84.

  "Cue for Treason" by Geoffrey Trease    

Multiple Choice

 15 Qns

Treason,spies,acting,mountains,lakes and more than one death-defying chase - "Cue for Treason" is a most exciting story from Queen Elizabeth's reign. Can you take the pace of these questions?

Average, 15 Qns, Philian, Sep 18 03

Category: Trease, Geoffrey

Average
Philian
384 plays

85.

  Movies with Festivals or Seasons in their Titles    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Christmas,Easter and Spring are just some of the special times of the year that crop up in movie titles. Try to see how many others you can remember, and see if you know the details in this multi-choice quiz.

Tough, 10 Qns, Philian, Nov 28 03

Category: Common Titles

Tough
Philian
1009 plays

86.

  Edward II - the Monarch Who Failed    

Multiple Choice

 15 Qns

His father conquered Wales and his son defeated the French but Edward II remains firmly on the list of great losers. Try this multi-choice quiz to see why.

Difficult, 15 Qns, Philian, Jan 23 10

Category: Edward II

Difficult
Philian
776 plays

87.

  Movies in Color - In The Titles Anyway!    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Practically all the colors of the rainbow appear in the titles of movies. Work your way round the spectrum and beyond in this multi-choice quiz.

Tough, 10 Qns, Philian, Apr 20 16

Category: Colors/Colours in the Title

Tough
Philian
2924 plays

88.

  Movie Titles with States' Names Part 2    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Here are some more movies where the name of a U.S.A. state has cropped up in the title. Another multi-choice quiz challenges you to find out the details.

Tough, 10 Qns, Philian, Aug 31 10

Category: Common Titles

Tough
Philian
1184 plays

89.

  Words by Decade 1900-1910    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

The century turns and a whole new bunch of words marches in to join the dictionary. Ten multi-choice questions here test what you know about them. Did they all stay the course?

Tough, 10 Qns, Philian, Apr 01 24

Category: Words by Decade

Tough
Philian
Apr 01 24
1315 plays

90.

  Jim Reeves    

Multiple Choice

 20 Qns

This quiz is about the lyrics of the many songs that were sung by the great Jim Reeves. It's for real fans.

Tough, 20 Qns, Philian, Mar 05 04

Category: Reeves, Jim

Tough
Philian
625 plays

91.

  Your Number's Up! Movie Title Numbers    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

There are many movies which have numbers in their titles. Try this multi-choice quiz to see how many you recognise. Can you beat the count?

Tough, 10 Qns, Philian, Jun 28 03

Category: Common Titles

Tough
Philian
1760 plays

92.

  "The Eagle of the Ninth" - Rosemary Sutcliff    

Multiple Choice

 15 Qns

"The Eagle of the Ninth" by Rosemary Sutcliff is the most haunting of all stories about Roman Britain. Travel with Marcus to find the lost eagle and the famous "lost legion".

Average, 15 Qns, Philian, May 29 03

Category: S Authors

Average
Philian
228 plays

93.

  Marty Robbins - Gunfighter Ballads & Trail Songs    

Multiple Choice

 15 Qns

From "El Paso" to "Utah Carol" - all the multi-choice questions are based on the Marty Robbins album "Gunfighter Ballads & Trail Songs". Shoot your way out !

Difficult, 15 Qns, Philian, Oct 12 03

Category: Robbins, Marty

Difficult
Philian
880 plays

94.

  Biggles - the Golden Era Stories    

Multiple Choice

 15 Qns

Most fans agree that the "Biggles" stories of the 1930s were amongst the best that Captain W.E.Johns ever wrote. Fly into adventure again with these questions.

Average, 15 Qns, Philian, Apr 01 09

Category: Johns, W.E.

Average
Philian
247 plays

95.

  Movie Titles Month by Month - Almost!    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Can you work through the calendar and find a movie title with the name of each month for the whole year? I didn't quite make it but you might.Try it out with this multi-choice quiz.

Difficult, 10 Qns, Philian, Jul 04 03

Category: Common Titles

Difficult
Philian
3385 plays

96.

  Biggles and Erich von Stalhein.    

Multiple Choice

 15 Qns

Erich von Stalhein is the perfect villain. He is clever; he is ruthless;he has a strange code of honour and his skills are highly respected by Biggles. So why does he never win ? Find out in these questions about all the best books in the series.

Average, 15 Qns, Philian, Apr 21 04

Category: Johns, W.E.

Average
Philian
224 plays

97.

  Noddy on Television. Enid Blyton's Famous Toy.    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

This easy quiz is based on the "Make Way for Noddy" television series which is taken from Enid Blyton's famous stories.

Average, 10 Qns, Philian, Mar 12 10

Category: Noddy

Average
Philian
458 plays

98.

  The "Sadler's Wells" Books of Lorna Hill    

Multiple Choice

 15 Qns

Veronica, Jane, Nona, Ella, Rosanna, Sylvia and Vicki learn about ballet, hard work, life and love in the series of stories that begins with "A Dream of Sadler's Wells".

Tough, 15 Qns, Philian, May 05 21

Category: H Authors

Tough
Philian
May 05 21
223 plays

99.

  Nostalgia for British Children's Writers Part 2    

Multiple Choice

 25 Qns

It's those old children's books again. From popular successful series to the ones that the critics loved. These could be a part of your past. Why not have a look? Mostly for "old girls".

Difficult, 25 Qns, Philian, May 01 21

Recommended for grades: 5,6,7,8

Category: Kid Lit General

Difficult
Philian
May 01 21
790 plays

100.

  Worrals - a heroine of the skies !    

Multiple Choice

 15 Qns

"We need more girls in the WAAF" was the message given to Captain W.E.Johns during World War Two. And so the "Worrals" series took off and flew on for eleven exciting adventures. Fasten your safety belt and answer these questions.

Average, 15 Qns, Philian, May 14 03

Category: Johns, W.E.

Average
Philian
197 plays