Here are some heroines associated with popular books. See how many of them you remember!
Tough, 25 Qns, Sallyo,
Jun 18 05
Category:
Fictional Females
The questions in this quiz all have to do with people named Kate, Katie or a related name. Have fun!
Tough, 10 Qns, Sallyo,
Jan 12 12
Category:
First Names K-L
All the characters in this quiz have a name, or names, beginning with M. See how many you know.
Tough, 20 Qns, Sallyo,
May 03 18
Category:
People by Surname
This is a quiz about people or things named John. I'll give you a description, and you name the John.
Tough, 15 Qns, Sallyo,
Mar 06 21
Category:
First Names H-J
This is a quiz about Tamzin Grey and her friends, who all appear in the Romney Marsh series by Monica Edwards, published during the 1940s-1960s.
I still read the books with enjoyment.
Average, 15 Qns, Sallyo,
May 20 05
Category:
Edwards, Monica
"The Pinhoe Egg" is one of Diana Wynne Jones' "Chrestomanci" books. It carries on the story of Cat, who was a major character in "Charmed Lives".
Average, 10 Qns, Sallyo,
Nov 12 06
Category:
Jones, Diana Wynne
This quiz is about people, or things, that answer to one of the variations or diminutives of the name Margaret. See how many you can identify.
Tough, 15 Qns, Sallyo,
Apr 27 13
Category:
First Names M-P
This quiz is all about BananA words- that is, words that start with a letter of the alphabet and end with the letter before it. Banana is one such word (Begins with B, ends with A.) Go for it!
Average, 10 Qns, Sallyo,
Oct 08 12
Category:
Letters in Common - Letter Games
This quiz is about characters created by Elizabeth Peters. See how much you know about her redoubtable creations.
Average, 15 Qns, Sallyo,
Oct 24 03
Category:
Peters, Elizabeth
Ccccan you answer some questions about Australia?
Average, 10 Qns, sallyo,
Dec 07 05
Category:
Australian Alphabetics
Hush! Let's have a bit of silence while you work on this quiz.
Average, 15 Qns, Sallyo,
Aug 26 17
Category:
Thematic Phrases
Mmmm, Australia! Here's a mixed quiz. The answers have something in common; they all feature the letter M!
Tough, 10 Qns, sallyo,
Aug 20 22
Category:
Australian Alphabetics
Boracic words are words that begin with one letter and end with the letter that follows that first letter in the alphabet. "Alb" is a boracic word, because B follows A.
Average, 10 Qns, Sallyo,
Aug 08 15
Category:
Letters in Common - Letter Games
This quiz is all about Aussie lingo. See how much of it you understand!
Average, 10 Qns, Sallyo,
Jun 26 21
Category:
Australian Lingo
Here are some more fantasy people from books, TV and film. A few may be more science fiction than fantasy, but see how many you can identify!
Tough, 15 Qns, Sallyo,
Oct 20 03
Category:
Fantasy
Elizabeth Peters also writes books under the name of Barbara Michaels. My new quiz deals with books from this aspect of the author.
Average, 10 Qns, Sallyo,
Jul 24 03
Category:
Peters, Elizabeth
This is a quiz about people bearing some form of the name Pat. If you get all these right you may award yourself with a pat on the back.
Tough, 10 Qns, Sallyo,
Aug 21 05
Category:
First Names M-P
This is a second quiz about authors of children's books in the 20th Century. Most of them are quite well known, but as before, I have not included enormously famous "classic" authors like C.S. Lewis and L.M. Montgomery.
Difficult, 10 Qns, Sallyo,
May 01 21
Category:
Children's Literature
This is an alphabetical character quiz. The questions run through the alphabet in order. The answer doesn't necessarily begin with the designated letter, though. Have fun!
Difficult, 25 Qns, Sallyo,
Jul 21 17
Category:
Literary Characters
Mary Stewart is the author of several pleasant mystery-romantic-suspense novels. These books feature beautifully realised settings and plenty of action, as well as Lady Stewart's trademark style. I hope you enjoy this quiz.
Average, 10 Qns, Sallyo,
Mar 16 22
Category:
Stewart, Mary
For this quiz, I have chosen five of my favourite books and will ask two questions about each. I will try to add some clues so you can work out the answer even if you haven't read the book lately.
Average, 10 Qns, Sallyo,
May 02 21
Recommended for grades: 7,8,9,10
Category:
Kid Lit General
All the music in this quiz has something in common; its lyrics mention something from outer space. In our solar system or beyond, let's play among the stars!
Average, 10 Qns, Sallyo,
Mar 20 19
Category:
Outer Space in Songs
This is a quiz where I give hints and you use them to work out what kind of dog I mean. The spelling might be a little different in the answer, but it will sound more or less the same.
Difficult, 10 Qns, Sallyo,
Apr 18 22
Category:
Dog Breeds
This quiz is about Sting and his post-Police music. I hope you enjoy it!
Tough, 10 Qns, Sallyo,
Jul 05 16
Category:
Sting
This quiz is about the gaps in knowledge between the generations. Another quizzyland player, Hot Angel42, provided the "2000s child" questions.
Tough, 10 Qns, Sallyo,
Aug 26 17
Category:
Thematic Unique Ideas
Here's to cats and English; The word is out right now; That every single answer; Will be the cat's meow!; Cats and Kits and Pussies; Every one is sure; In this quiz you'll be finding cats and kits galore!
Average, 10 Qns, Sallyo,
Jan 11 24
Category:
Words Within Words
This is a quiz about the Doctor's companions. I will give clue words, and you use them to identify the companion. Example; if the clue words were "Flowerpot" and "Bill" and "Men", the companion would be "Ben". (Bill and Ben - the Flowerpot Men.)
Tough, 15 Qns, Sallyo,
May 20 05
Category:
'Dr Who' - The Companions
This is a quiz about the novel "Windsinger", by Lark Westerly. By using logic and general knowledge, you should be able to work out the answers even if you haven't read the book.
Average, 10 Qns, Sallyo,
May 20 05
Category:
W
The people in this quiz have first names that begin with C. See how many you know!
Average, 10 Qns, Sallyo,
Nov 12 16
Category:
First Names C-D
This quiz is to do with words that begin and end with the same letter. AmandA is one such word.
Average, 10 Qns, Sallyo,
May 04 08
Category:
Letters in Common - Letter Games
This quiz is about children's book characters who are visitors or newcomers. There is something odd about all of them. See how much you remember!
Difficult, 10 Qns, Sallyo,
May 02 21
Recommended for grades: 4,5,6
Category:
Characters in Kids Books
My ALcoholiC Words quiz has nothing to do with drinking. Sorry, folks! An AlcoholiC Word is a word that (like ALCOHOLIC) begins with one letter and ends with the one that comes 2 after it in the alphabet. A-C, or F-H for example.
Average, 10 Qns, Sallyo,
Apr 28 14
Category:
Letters in Common - Letter Games
The traditional Scottish ballad of "Tam Lin" has been used quite often as a basis or theme for a novel. The following quiz talks about some of the books, their characters and events.
Tough, 10 Qns, Sallyo,
Feb 26 22
Category:
Supernatural Subjects
"The Changeover" by Margaret Mahy is one of my favourite books. See what you remember about it.
Average, 10 Qns, Sallyo,
Aug 23 05
Category:
M
The "Jack Russell; Dog Detective" series (by Darrel and Sally Odgers; published by Scholastic) is about a lively little dog named Jack. See what you know about Jack and his friends!
Average, 15 Qns, Sallyo,
Dec 20 12
Category:
O Authors
This is a quiz about thunder. You might find thunder in books, on stage, or simply in the air. I hope you have fun with this!
Average, 10 Qns, Sallyo,
Apr 02 23
Category:
Thematic Nature
This is a quiz about 20th Century children's book authors. I give information about an author, you choose the answer from the list. Careful now! You don't want to end up as the title character in "Oopsie in Quizzyland", do you?
Tough, 10 Qns, Sallyo,
May 02 21
Category:
Children's Literature
Here's a mixture of authors and characters for you to sort out. All authors are well known and have sold a great many books. None of the characters, books, or authors is obscure.
Difficult, 10 Qns, sallyo,
Feb 04 07
Category:
Tougher Mixed Literature
This is another quiz about Tamzin Grey and her friends from the Romney Marsh series by Monica Edwards. I hope you enjoy it.
Average, 10 Qns, Sallyo,
Sep 18 03
Category:
Edwards, Monica
Rhymes, love and flowers. Who'd ask for more? Add missing words, rhyme what you've heard. There's lots of fun in store. But might I add a little prompt to save much indignation; No hyphens, and no capitals. Add no punctuation.
Tough, 10 Qns, Sallyo,
Jun 28 20
Category:
Garden Name Game
This is a quiz about author Rosemary Edghill and Bast, the modern witch protagonist of some of her books. I really enjoy the Bast series. The books are a bit different, and the characters well drawn. See what you know about Bast and her author.
Tough, 10 Qns, Sallyo,
May 20 05
Category:
E
All the questions have something to do with the word "tiger"... but you don't need to be a Big Cat expert!
Tough, 10 Qns, sallyo,
Apr 27 20
Category:
Thematic Big Cats
Here is a simple quiz about simple words and things. I hope you do indeed find it simple!
Tough, 10 Qns, Sallyo,
Dec 05 17
Category:
Thematic Adjectives
This quiz is about authors of children's books in the 20th Century. Most of them are quite well known, but I have not included enormously famous "classic" authors like C.S. Lewis and L.M. Montgomery.
Very Difficult, 10 Qns, Sallyo,
May 02 21
Category:
Children's Literature
This quiz is devoted to the books and characters created by Sally Odgers. Haven't read them? Never mind. The questions contain strong hints to help you out. If in doubt, go with the one that sounds right. It probably will be.
Average, 10 Qns, Sallyo,
Apr 20 07
Category:
O
This is a quiz about animals in well known stories. See how many you can remember.
Tough, 10 Qns, Sallyo,
May 02 21
Recommended for grades: 6,7,8
Category:
Animals in Kids Books
Here's a bit of fun for those who enjoy British category romance. I'll give you a hero and heroine pairing, and a choice of four books. You pick which one each couple stars in.
Difficult, 15 Qns, Sallyo,
Sep 27 16
Category:
G
You write with pens or keep your rabbits;
In a pen to curb their habits;
Pen's in the word in every question;
Of this quiz without exception.
Tough, 10 Qns, Sallyo,
Jun 18 19
Category:
Difficult Words Within Words
This is about things with names that might belie their true nature. See how many you know!
Tough, 10 Qns, Sallyo,
Aug 16 22
Category:
Thematic Unique Ideas