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Quizaddict1 has been a FunTrivia author since Jan 04 16 and has written 33 quizzes. Quizaddict1 strongly focuses on quizzes in the fields of General Knowledge, History, and Geography.

  • has earned 672 excellent quiz ratings from quiz takers.
  • last seen online Apr 25 24, and most recent quiz went online Mar 24 24.

Bio: Former History teacher and examiner, educational manager and researcher, with a couple of school textbooks and an official history to my name. Since retirement a regular quiz presenter and compiler and served for almost ten years as a trustee of a local charity helping people in housing need or social isolation.
Hobbies: Quizzes of course, cricket, football (soccer), history, reading and music (especially orchestral).
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Quizzes / Other Works Authored by Quizaddict1
1.
  One Hundred Years of Disney   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
2023 saw the centenary of the founding of what has grown to be the Walt Disney Company. Here are ten questions to illustrate aspects of its history.
Average, 10 Qns, Quizaddict1, Nov 23 23
Category: Disney Mixture
Average
Quizaddict1
Nov 23 23
1107 plays
2.
  The Counties of Old England    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Over the years there have been changes to the names of English counties. In this quiz each answer contains the name of a county as it was known before local government reforms in 1965 and 1974.
Average, 10 Qns, Quizaddict1, Mar 25 24
Category: Thematic Places
Average
Quizaddict1
Mar 25 24
193 plays
3.
  World Literature Test Your Knowledge   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz ranges over fictional literature from across the world, with at least one question relating to every continent. Grab your passport and let's go.
Easier, 10 Qns, Quizaddict1, Mar 11 21
Category: Mixed Literature
Easier
Quizaddict1
Mar 11 21
874 plays
4.
  Detecting the Detectives   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
How good a sleuth are you? Here are questions about fictional detectives from novels, films and television series. Get out your magnifying glass and see how many you can solve.
Easier, 10 Qns, Quizaddict1, Sep 02 20
Easier
Quizaddict1
Sep 02 20
628 plays
5.
  Initial Letter Link 6    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Answer the first nine questions, then make an anagram from the initial letters of the first words of each answer. You should be able to make the name of a reptile.
Easier, 10 Qns, Quizaddict1, Jan 08 23
Category: 9 for 10
Easier
Quizaddict1
Jan 08 23
398 plays
6.
  Initial Letter Link 4    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Answer the first nine questions, then make an anagram from the initial letters of the first words in your answers to solve the tenth.
Easier, 10 Qns, Quizaddict1, Oct 31 21
Category: 9 for 10
Easier
Quizaddict1
Oct 31 21
544 plays
7.
  An English Miscellany   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 20 Qns
Well my Scottish Miscellany went down pretty well, thank you. So let's cross the border and have a similar exploration of England and random things English. We'll roam across history, literature, geography, sport, music and whatever else takes my fancy.
Average, 20 Qns, Quizaddict1, Sep 06 16
Category: Mixed England
Average
Quizaddict1
1038 plays
8.
  Initial Letter Link 5    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Answer the first nine questions, then make an anagram from the initial letters of the first words in your answers to solve the tenth.
Easier, 10 Qns, Quizaddict1, Nov 04 21
Category: 9 for 10
Easier
Quizaddict1
Nov 04 21
457 plays
9.
  It's a Musical World    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Do you love music? All sorts of music, not just a favourite band or artiste? Then this mixture of questions is for you! Enjoy the variety as we tour the world of music. The word "world" will appear in either the question or the answer in each case.
Easier, 10 Qns, Quizaddict1, Oct 03 20
Easier
Quizaddict1
Oct 03 20
357 plays
10.
  Initial Letter Link 3    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is the third in my series of these quizzes. Answer the first nine questions, then anagram the initial letters of each answer to find the name of an Olympic host city.
Easier, 10 Qns, Quizaddict1, Sep 24 20
Category: 9 for 10
Easier
Quizaddict1
Sep 24 20
573 plays
11.
  Aristotle's elements - 5: All Together    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Thanks to everyone for the reception for the first four quizzes in this series. Now here is a quiz bringing all the elements together. Every question or answer will contain one of the words "earth", "air", "fire" or "water".
Easier, 10 Qns, Quizaddict1, Nov 09 20
Category: Thematic Nature
Easier
Quizaddict1
Nov 09 20
431 plays
12.
  A Trip Down Under   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
In 2015 my wife and I spent several weeks in Australia. This quiz is about some of the places we saw while we were there. Hope you enjoy it.
Average, 10 Qns, Quizaddict1, Jan 04 16
Category: Australia
Average
Quizaddict1
796 plays
13.
  Letter Ladder 2    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
After you have solved the first clue, for each of the others drop a letter and anagram to find the answer to the next one. Enjoy. If you find it tricky starting with the long words, you could go to the end and build up. Your choice!
Easier, 10 Qns, Quizaddict1, Jul 19 20
Easier
Quizaddict1
Jul 19 20
455 plays
14.
  Aristotle's Elements - 1: Earth    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is the first of a series of four quizzes on Aristotle's elements: earth, air, fire and water. Every question or answer in this quiz will contain the word "earth". Hope you enjoy digging through the choices.
Easier, 10 Qns, Quizaddict1, Oct 28 20
Category: Thematic Nature
Easier
Quizaddict1
Oct 28 20
362 plays
15.
  Another Journey around Scotland   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
My last quiz about a journey round Scotland received very pleasing responses so here is a second trip, this time starting in the southeast. Hope you find it entertaining and perhaps learn a thing or two about our lovely country.
Average, 15 Qns, Quizaddict1, Mar 01 16
Category: Scotland
Average
Quizaddict1
473 plays
16.
  Tweet Tweet Tweet    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
An ornithological challenge for you. Though none of the questions is about our feathered friends, the answer to each question contains the name of a bird.
Easier, 10 Qns, Quizaddict1, Jul 30 20
Category: Thematic Birds
Easier
Quizaddict1
Jul 30 20
284 plays
17.
  Aristotle's Elements - 3: Fire    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Here is part three of my four part series on the elements as understood in the ancient world. In this quiz all questions or answers will contain the word "fire". Strike your match and let's go.
Easier, 10 Qns, Quizaddict1, Oct 28 20
Category: Thematic Nature
Easier
Quizaddict1
Oct 28 20
383 plays
18.
  Eighteenth Century Scotland   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The eighteenth century in Scotland was a time of dramatic change in the economy, in society and in politics. These questions range over all of these.
Tough, 10 Qns, Quizaddict1, Jan 05 16
Category: Scottish History
Tough
Quizaddict1
428 plays
19.
  A Journey around Scotland   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
Starting in the south west, this quiz will take you around Scotland before finishing in the south east. I hope you find it informative and entertaining.
Average, 15 Qns, Quizaddict1, Feb 14 16
Category: Scotland
Average
Quizaddict1
414 plays
20.
  Initial Letter Link 1    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Answer the nine general knowledge questions and then anagram the initial letters of the answers to find the name of a technology company.
Average, 10 Qns, Quizaddict1, Jul 22 20
Category: 9 for 10
Average
Quizaddict1
Jul 22 20
470 plays
21.
  Famous Tartans    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Tartans are associated traditionally with Scotland. However, the word can pop up in unexpected places ...
Average, 10 Qns, Quizaddict1, Aug 17 20
Category: Thematic Clothing
Average
Quizaddict1
Aug 17 20
191 plays
22.
  Nineteenth Century Scottish History   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The nineteenth century saw great changes in the Scottish economy and society. This quiz looks at some of the biggest changes and events of the century.
Average, 10 Qns, Quizaddict1, Jan 10 16
Category: Scottish History
Average
Quizaddict1
364 plays
23.
  Aristotle's Elements - 2: Air    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Welcome to the second quiz in my series on the Aristotelian elements. This time each question or answer will contain the word "Air". Take a deep breath and let's go.
Average, 10 Qns, Quizaddict1, Oct 28 20
Category: Thematic Nature
Average
Quizaddict1
Oct 28 20
339 plays
24.
  Aristotle's Elements - 4: Water    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Welcome to the final quiz in my series on the elements of the ancient world: earth, air, fire and water. In this quiz every question or answer contains the word "water". Grab your swimming gear and snorkel, and let's go!
Average, 10 Qns, Quizaddict1, Oct 30 20
Category: Thematic Nature
Average
Quizaddict1
Oct 30 20
333 plays
25.
  Initial Letter Link 2    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Answer the nine general knowledge questions and then anagram the initial letters of the answers to find the surname of an author of fiction.
Average, 10 Qns, Quizaddict1, Nov 26 21
Category: 9 for 10
Average
Quizaddict1
Nov 26 21
499 plays
26.
  Seventeenth Century Scottish History    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The seventeenth century was one of great turbulence in Scottish history. This quiz deals with some of these momentous events and the people involved in them.
Average, 10 Qns, Quizaddict1, May 01 20
Category: Scottish History
Average
Quizaddict1
May 01 20
321 plays
27.
  Pass the Hod    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
You are on a virtual building site. Here are ten general knowledge questions but each answer contains the name of a material you might find being used in the construction industry. Pick up your tools and get building!
Average, 10 Qns, Quizaddict1, Nov 03 21
Category: Thematic Tools
Average
Quizaddict1
Nov 03 21
207 plays
28.
  A Scottish Miscellany   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 20 Qns
This is a quiz taking in a range of odds and ends about this amazing little country, ranging across food, literature, politics, history and sport with a bit of geography and language thrown in. It will be a bit quirky but I hope it will be fun.
Average, 20 Qns, Quizaddict1, May 15 20
Category: Mixed Scotland
Average
Quizaddict1
May 15 20
436 plays
29.
  Country File    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Ready to go travelling? Grab your passport and let's go! The answer to each question in this quiz will contain the name of a country somewhere in the world. Enjoy the trip.
Average, 10 Qns, Quizaddict1, Aug 11 20
Category: Thematic Places
Average
Quizaddict1
Aug 11 20
214 plays
30.
  The Scottish National Football Team   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
How well do you know the history of the Scottish national football team? This quiz will really test you!
Difficult, 10 Qns, Quizaddict1, Jan 22 16
Category: Scotland
Difficult
Quizaddict1
149 plays
31.
  Lord of the Swings    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The title says it all. The common link is the word "swing" which can apply to so many different things. Should be a bit of fun.
Average, 10 Qns, Quizaddict1, Sep 10 20
Category: Thematic Other
Average
Quizaddict1
Sep 10 20
224 plays
32.
  Letter Ladder 1    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
After you have solved the first clue, for each of the others drop a letter and anagram to find the answer to the next one. Enjoy. If you find it tricky starting with the long words, you could go to the end and build up. Your choice!
Average, 10 Qns, Quizaddict1, Jul 12 20
Average
Quizaddict1
Jul 12 20
271 plays
33.
  The Steel Men : Motherwell FC    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz covers some of the highlights of the history of Motherwell FC - the Steel Men.
Tough, 10 Qns, Quizaddict1, May 02 20
Category: Motherwell
Tough
Quizaddict1
May 02 20
83 plays