This is the second of my quizzes that takes a look at one of London's most distinctive landmarks; HM Palace and Fortress of the Tower of London.
Average, 10 Qns, SisterSeagull,
Sep 24 18
Category:
Castles & Palaces
Undoubtedly talented, grossly under-rated, Be-Bop Deluxe became established within the British rock scene during the early years of the 1970s. This quiz takes a concise look at the band and their career.
Average, 10 Qns, SisterSeagull,
Nov 09 13
Category:
B
The aim of this quiz is to identify the titles of the works selected. The vowels have all been removed in the majority of the questions and most have a British slant to them. I hope that you enjoy this quiz!
Average, 10 Qns, SisterSeagull,
Jan 08 16
Category:
Music Word Play
This is the second in my series about the guitar in all its forms. I hope that you enjoy playing it!
Average, 10 Qns, SisterSeagull,
Nov 25 12
Category:
Guitar
This quiz examines the 1965 comedy film, 'Those Magnificent Men in their Flying Machines' or 'How I Flew from London to Paris in 25 Hours 11 Minutes'; to be fair there was a forced stop at Dover! Not seen this film? This quiz will spoil it for you!
Average, 15 Qns, SisterSeagull,
Nov 16 14
Category:
Tg - Tm Movies
Not all creatures of myth and legend are evil and so this quiz takes a look at some of the more benevolent creatures of British myth. You, the player, will need to identify and match each being with its description.
Average, 10 Qns, SisterSeagull,
Mar 31 16
Category:
Something in Common
This second quiz takes a further look at some of the range of the herbs and spices used in Indian cuisine... My favourite! Just match the herb or spice with its description and let's cook up another signature dish!
Tough, 10 Qns, SisterSeagull,
May 15 16
Category:
Herbs and Spices
Continuing this series of Ealing comedy quizzes, this next offering examines 'Passport to Pimlico', from 1949 and one of the earliest films in the series. You've not seen it yet? Oh dear. This quiz, will definitely spoil it for you!
Average, 10 Qns, SisterSeagull,
Jan 28 15
Category:
Pa - Pm Movies
This quiz examines the history and some of the machinations of the oldest parliament in the world - the Icelandic 'Althing' or 'Alþingi'.
Average, 10 Qns, SisterSeagull,
May 14 13
Category:
Specific Country Government
This quiz looks at David Lean's 1945 film production of 'Blithe Spirit'. His production of this play imagined by Noel Coward, arguably the greatest of modern British playwrights, won the Academy Award in 1947 for Best Visual Effects.
Average, 10 Qns, SisterSeagull,
Nov 05 15
Category:
Bj - Bq Movies
This quiz, one of a series examining musical genres, looks at the avant-garde 'Krautrock' movement which arose during the late 1960s and which had an enormous influence on the club music scene during the 1990s and today.
Average, 10 Qns, SisterSeagull,
Feb 27 16
Category:
German Music
This short quiz, the second in the series, will examine some of the regulations that apply to the granting of decorations and awards within the Army, some of the decorations themselves and the particular rules that apply to the wearing of them.
Average, 10 Qns, SisterSeagull,
Feb 19 16
Category:
U.K. Military
Following on from my quiz about the dialect spoken here in Devon, this quiz takes another lighthearted look at the dialect of my birthplace, the county of Thomas Hardy, God's own country ... the county of Dorset!
Average, 10 Qns, SisterSeagull,
Mar 09 13
Category:
British Slang and Dialects
This quiz takes a look at the history and life inside one of the United Kingdom's most recognisable and best loved institutions; the Royal Hospital Chelsea and its residents - the famous scarlet-coated veterans known as the Chelsea Pensioners.
Tough, 10 Qns, SisterSeagull,
Feb 07 17
Category:
U.K. Military
On this journey we shall be travelling, on foot, northward along the eastern bank of the Rhine Gorge, from Rudesheim-am-Rhein to Koblenz. I hope that my quiz may entice you, dear reader, to visit this wonderful and mysterious region of Germany.
Average, 20 Qns, SisterSeagull,
Mar 16 24
Category:
Mixed Germany
I'm sure that it must have been done before but for this quiz, my 100th, I thought I'd have a quick look at this number and its relevance to a range of examples across the trivia spectrum.
Average, 10 Qns, SisterSeagull,
Mar 14 16
Category:
51-100
'The Forme of Cury' or 'Method of Cookery' is a 14th Century vellum parchment written by the Master Cooks to King Richard II. One of the earliest books of its kind written in English, here we examine a selection of its recipes.
Tough, 10 Qns, SisterSeagull,
Sep 09 16
Category:
History of Food
This quiz takes a broad view of the types of body armour used from the time of the ancient Greeks through to the modern day.
Average, 10 Qns, SisterSeagull,
Mar 02 15
Category:
Specialized History
For more than five hundred years the head of the Roman Catholic Church has been protected by a small mercenary army. This quiz examines one of the oldest military formations in the world; the Pontifical Swiss Guard.
Average, 10 Qns, SisterSeagull,
May 06 16
Category:
Military Matters
The penultimate quiz in the series. Some questions in this quiz look more closely at the hereditary aspects of the heraldry of Great Britain. I hope that you enjoy playing it.
Average, 15 Qns, SisterSeagull,
Oct 26 18
Category:
Flags and Symbols
Everyone loves a good spicy curry, after all it's become the United Kingdom's most popular food; it's almost our new national dish! Inspired by my last visit to my local restaurant, this quiz looks at some of the most popular curry dishes.
Average, 10 Qns, SisterSeagull,
Nov 09 13
Category:
International Cuisine
The Powell and Pressburger film, 'A Canterbury Tale', remains one of their most highly regarded works. Made in 1944 to foster good relations between the US Forces and the British population, this quiz looks at a quintessentially British cinematic gem.
Average, 15 Qns, SisterSeagull,
Jun 09 16
Category:
Ca - Cf Movies
This, the first quiz in a series, looks at the Queen's Regulations for the British Army and examines some of the intricacies regarding the ceremonial parades that are seen by television viewers all over the world. I hope you enjoy playing it!
Average, 10 Qns, SisterSeagull,
Apr 19 18
Category:
U.K. Military
This film charts the lives and careers of two army officers at a time when the idea of a code of chivalry in warfare was rapidly disappearing. Some knowledge of the production will also prove beneficial.
Average, 15 Qns, SisterSeagull,
Feb 04 15
Category:
Li - Lz Movies
'Went The Day Well?' is a product of the famous Ealing Studios but, unlike much of its output, there was little to smile about in this 1942 production. This quiz examines this film and, if you have not seen it, will spoil it for you.
Average, 15 Qns, SisterSeagull,
Aug 23 19
Category:
Went the Day Well?
"What's the matter? Why the Long Face?" A phrase usually used after someone's expression says that they've some received bad news. This 'Quiz Author Challenge' offering looks at a number of alternatives in this phrase's usage.
Average, 10 Qns, SisterSeagull,
Feb 10 16
Category:
Mixed 10 Qn Tough B
For seafaring nations, coastal defence and air/sea rescue services have always been an over-riding priority. This quiz examines some of the floatplanes and flying boats that were operated by the major powers before and during World War Two.
Tough, 15 Qns, SisterSeagull,
Feb 02 16
Category:
Naval Forces
This quiz is in response to a Quiz Author Challenge. I thought it would be nice to lighten the mood with a bit of a laugh... I hope they tickle your funny bone!
Average, 10 Qns, SisterSeagull,
Jan 25 16
Category:
Humor, Puns and Word Play
This second quiz examines some of the minutiae of target archery as well as some of the better known facets of the sport within the United Kingdom.
Average, 10 Qns, SisterSeagull,
Dec 11 12
Category:
Archery
How well do you know the songs of the Canadian rock band Rush? I give you a selection of songs from their body of work in fractured form and you fill in the blanks. Please remember that no punctuation whatsoever is required in your answers!
Average, 10 Qns, SisterSeagull,
Aug 03 19
Category:
Rush
We've all heard the jokes about the military prowess of the French; but wait, France has produced a great many brave and capable military figures. This quiz looks at the life and times of, arguably, the greatest of them all - Bertrand du Guesclin.
Tough, 15 Qns, SisterSeagull,
Sep 07 17
Category:
People E-G
This quiz takes a look at some of the responsibilities of commanders and soldiers of the British Army with regard to discipline whilst on and off duty. This quiz will also look at some aspects of the disciplinary process.
Average, 10 Qns, SisterSeagull,
Sep 16 13
Category:
U.K. Military
Ten questions; a journey around the South West Coastal path in exactly one thousand words... Although not including the title, this introduction or its conclusion! I hope you enjoy it.
Average, 10 Qns, SisterSeagull,
Dec 05 14
Category:
Southwest England
I've just purchased a boat! With this in mind and to assist me with my training to go to sea, I've compiled this brief quiz covering aspects of sailing and boating... Aaaaaaaar! (No pirates were harmed in the making of this quiz)
Average, 10 Qns, SisterSeagull,
Aug 05 13
Category:
Sailing
This is a short quiz on the first Infantry Regiment that I served with before moving on to different pastures. I hope you enjoy it!
Average, 10 Qns, SisterSeagull,
May 23 11
Category:
U.K. Military
This challenge quiz looks at some delicious, and maybe not so delicious, variations from around the world of one of the most popular of all foodstuffs; warm, comforting and nutritious soups!
Average, 10 Qns, SisterSeagull,
Mar 06 16
Category:
International Cuisine
This quiz looks at target archery under the GNAS, the United Kingdom's governing body for the sport of archery. I hope that you enjoy it!
Average, 10 Qns, SisterSeagull,
Dec 05 12
Category:
Archery
Often mistaken for Yeomen Warders, the Yeomen of the Guard are a royal bodyguard in their own right. This quiz looks at one of the United Kingdom's oldest and finest ceremonial institutions.
Average, 10 Qns, SisterSeagull,
Nov 17 14
Category:
U.K. Government
This quiz looks at the British television comedy show 'Bad Education' and concentrates on some of the show's principal and not so principal characters. I'm sure that some of us can relate to school life at Abbey Grove! This quiz contains spoilers.
Average, 10 Qns, SisterSeagull,
Jun 11 19
Category:
Bad Education
A brief exploration of the wonderful dialect of Devon... 'Ave fun m'dears an' make zertin sure 'e spakes prapper Deb'n next time uz zees 'e! Enjoy!
Average, 10 Qns, SisterSeagull,
Jun 18 14
Category:
British Slang and Dialects
Some of these aircraft types flew in prototype form; some never advanced further than the drawing board. This quiz looks at some of those exciting, innovative and novel aircraft designs that never quite 'made it' for one reason or another.
Tough, 10 Qns, SisterSeagull,
Sep 04 16
Category:
Air Forces
Between the 1950s and the 1990s, the superpowers and the Soviet Union in particular, dabbled in the technology that brought these amazing machines to life. This quiz looks at Project 903 - the mysterious Soviet (and later Russian) ekranoplan.
Difficult, 10 Qns, SisterSeagull,
Jul 08 16
Category:
Naval Forces