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Spontini has been a FunTrivia author since Feb 15 14 and has written 96 quizzes. Spontini writes for many different categories, but is most active in People, Movies, and Literature.

  • has earned 3,220 excellent quiz ratings from quiz takers.

Bio: I used to be a computer programmer before I retired. I was born in Cardiff, Wales but I now live in Sandhurst, Berkshire, England.
Hobbies: Magic, My computer, Cinema, Reading and travelling the world.
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Quizzes / Other Works Authored by Spontini
1.
  Another One Bites the Dust: 25   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Back to the 1960's this time. Who are these people who died in 1967?
Easier, 10 Qns, Spontini, Jun 22 14
Easier
Spontini
1317 plays
2.
  Alliterative Titles 5   popular trivia quiz  
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
I provide a year and clue to a film with an alliterative title (two or more words with the same initial letter or sound). For example, if the clue was "a coloured equine (1994)", the answer would be "Black Beauty". Just match the film and clue.
Very Easy, 10 Qns, Spontini, Nov 26 19
Very Easy
Spontini
Nov 26 19
846 plays
3.
  Alliterative Titles 3   popular trivia quiz  
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
I provide a year and clue to a film with an alliterative title (two or more syllables with the same initial letter or sound). For example, if the clue was "a coloured equine (1994)", the answer would be "Black Beauty". Just match the film and clue.
Very Easy, 10 Qns, Spontini, Oct 20 19
Very Easy
Spontini
Oct 20 19
680 plays
4.
  Alliterative Titles 1    
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
I provide a year and clue to a film with an alliterative title (two or more syllables with the same initial letter or sound). For example, if the clue was "a coloured equine (1994)", the answer would be "Black Beauty". Just match the film and clue.
Very Easy, 10 Qns, Spontini, Sep 09 19
Very Easy
Spontini
Sep 09 19
755 plays
5.
  Famous Shipwrecks   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Over the years there have been thousands of shipwrecks, some of which have become famous. I will tell you of some well-known shipwrecks and you have to name the ship. Clues will be provided in most cases.
Easier, 10 Qns, Spontini, Mar 11 22
Category: Maritime Disasters
Easier
Spontini
Mar 11 22
641 plays
6.
  Another One Bites the Dust: 8   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Number 8 in my series but this time I have gone back to 1980. The clues should suggest the name of a person who died in 1980.
Easier, 10 Qns, Spontini, Apr 02 14
Easier
Spontini
1368 plays
7.
  Ten Interesting Snippets   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Just ten little questions to test your general knowledge.
Average, 10 Qns, Spontini, Feb 12 15
Average
Spontini
2440 plays
8.
  Characters And Their Creators 4    
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
I will give you a clue to a literary character. All you have to do is identify the author who created the character in question.
Very Easy, 10 Qns, Spontini, Jan 21 20
Recommended for grades: 10,11,12
Category: Character Creators
Very Easy
Spontini
Jan 21 20
829 plays
9.
  Alliterative Titles 4    
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
I provide a year and clue to a film with an alliterative title (two or more syllables with the same initial letter or sound). For example, if the clue was "a coloured equine (1994)", the answer would be "Black Beauty". Just match the film and clue.
Very Easy, 10 Qns, Spontini, Oct 15 19
Very Easy
Spontini
Oct 15 19
830 plays
10.
  Alliterative Titles 2    
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
I provide a year and clue to a film with an alliterative title (two or more syllables with the same initial letter or sound). For example, if the clue was "a coloured equine (1994)", the answer would be "Black Beauty". Just match the film and clue.
Very Easy, 10 Qns, Spontini, Sep 14 19
Very Easy
Spontini
Sep 14 19
680 plays
11.
  Characters and Their Creators    
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
I will usually give you a clue to a literary character but sometimes I may mention the character directly. All you have to do is select the author who created the character in question.
Very Easy, 10 Qns, Spontini, Dec 06 19
Recommended for grades: 10,11,12
Category: Character Creators
Very Easy
Spontini
Dec 06 19
779 plays
12.
  Characters And Their Creators 3    
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
I will give you a clue to a literary character. All you have to do is identify the author who created the character in question.
Very Easy, 10 Qns, Spontini, Jan 16 20
Category: Character Creators
Very Easy
Spontini
Jan 16 20
657 plays
13.
  Another One Bites the Dust: 15   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The clues will point to people who died in 1984. Who were they?
Easier, 10 Qns, Spontini, Apr 18 14
Easier
Spontini
969 plays
14.
  Characters And Their Creators 2    
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
I will usually give you a clue to a literary character but sometimes I may mention the character directly. All you have to do is select the author who created the character in question.
Very Easy, 10 Qns, Spontini, Dec 15 19
Recommended for grades: 10,11,12
Category: Character Creators
Very Easy
Spontini
Dec 15 19
743 plays
15.
  Literary Characters and Their Creators 6    
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
I will give you a clue to a literary character. All you have to do is identify the author who created the character in question.
Easier, 10 Qns, Spontini, Feb 27 20
Category: Character Creators
Easier
Spontini
Feb 27 20
703 plays
16.
  The Last Two   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
All correct answers to this quiz are countries ending with two consonants. There are only 18 such countries in the world (as recognised by the United Nations).
Easier, 15 Qns, Spontini, Jan 17 24
Category: Where on Earth?
Easier
Spontini
Jan 17 24
775 plays
17.
  Another One Bites the Dust : 28   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
I will give you a series of clues to famous people who died in 1977. All you have to do is identify them.
Average, 10 Qns, Spontini, Jul 20 14
Average
Spontini
869 plays
18.
  Tour of England A-K    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
I thought I'd take a ride on my bike around some towns and cities of England. Trouble was, there is a hill just 200 yards down the road and that's as far as I got. But these are the places I might have visited.
Easier, 10 Qns, Spontini, Jun 03 15
Category: England
Easier
Spontini
1069 plays
19.
  Characters And Their Creators 5    
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
I will give you a clue to a literary character. All you have to do is identify the author who created the character in question.
Easier, 10 Qns, Spontini, Jan 29 20
Category: Character Creators
Easier
Spontini
Jan 29 20
615 plays
20.
  Another One Bites the Dust: 5   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The following questions all relate to people who died in 1994. Who are they?
Average, 10 Qns, Spontini, Mar 27 14
Average
Spontini
1110 plays
21.
  Another One Bites the Dust: 19   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
All these people died in the year 1989. Who were they?
Easier, 10 Qns, Spontini, May 04 14
Easier
Spontini
857 plays
22.
  British Banknote Characters   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
The Bank of England have been producing British banknotes for over 300 years but it is only since 1970 that famous (non-royal) British characters have appeared on their banknotes. How many will you recognise?
Easier, 15 Qns, Spontini, Oct 09 18
Category: Currencies
Easier
Spontini
Oct 09 18
665 plays
23.
  Another One Bites the Dust: 3   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is the 3rd quiz in my series. This time, all the answers are people who died in 1996 or 1997.
Average, 10 Qns, Spontini, Mar 24 14
Average
Spontini
839 plays
24.
  Another One Bites the Dust: 14   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The following clues will point to people who died in 1974. But who were they?
Easier, 10 Qns, Spontini, Apr 15 14
Easier
Spontini
837 plays
25.
  Another One Bites the Dust: 29    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Just four more of these quizzes to go... I hope you enjoy this one.
Easier, 10 Qns, Spontini, Jul 27 14
Easier
Spontini
799 plays
26.
  Another One Bites the Dust: 20   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is the earliest quiz in my series so far. The answers are people who died in the year 1965.
Average, 10 Qns, Spontini, May 10 14
Average
Spontini
1132 plays
27.
  Tour of England L-Z    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Having failed to get up the hill on my last bike ride round England, it's time to try again. I've been watching lots of fitness programmes on TV so I'm hopeful.
Easier, 10 Qns, Spontini, Aug 21 16
Category: England
Easier
Spontini
876 plays
28.
  St. Paul's Cathedral, London   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
St. Paul's Cathedral in London is one of the most recognisable buildings in the world. What do you know about the building and some of the famous names associated with it?
Average, 10 Qns, Spontini, Feb 06 18
Average
Spontini
Feb 06 18
582 plays
29.
  Another One Bites the Dust: 6   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Number 6 in my series. All these people died in 1993. Who are they?
Easier, 10 Qns, Spontini, Dec 27 15
Easier
Spontini
956 plays
30.
  Oscars - Best Director   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
All the answers to this quiz are directors who have won more than one Oscar for Best Director. They may also have won the Best Picture Award in the same year but that isn't counted for the purpose of this quiz.
Average, 15 Qns, Spontini, Feb 07 15
Average
Spontini
569 plays
31.
  Another One Bites the Dust : 26   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
All these people died in 1969. Who are they?
Average, 10 Qns, Spontini, Jun 04 18
Average
Spontini
Jun 04 18
887 plays
32.
  Another One Bites the Dust: 9   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The following clues will point to a person who died in 1970 or 1971. Who were they?
Average, 10 Qns, Spontini, Apr 03 14
Average
Spontini
892 plays
33.
  Another One Bites the Dust: 27   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Here we go again. It's back to more recent times this time. The clues should enable you to guess who the celebrity is. They all died in 2004.
Average, 10 Qns, Spontini, Jul 07 14
Average
Spontini
683 plays
34.
  The Films of Aardman Animations   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Peter Lord and David Sproxton set up Aardman Animations while still at school and after graduating in 1976, they made short animated sequences starring a plasticine character called Morph for a BBC TV Children's show. Bigger things were to come...
Average, 10 Qns, Spontini, Mar 07 14
Category: Company Themed
Average
Spontini
212 plays
35.
  Another One Bites the Dust: 10   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
All these people died in the year 1991 or 1990. Who were they?
Average, 10 Qns, Spontini, Apr 04 14
Average
Spontini
711 plays
36.
  Another One Bites the Dust: 18   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The following clues point to people who died in 1978. Who are they?
Average, 10 Qns, Spontini, Apr 30 14
Average
Spontini
752 plays
37.
  Another One Bites the Dust: 32   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is the penultimate Quiz in this series of Quizzes. All you have to do is identify the person who died in 2006 from the information provided.
Average, 10 Qns, Spontini, Aug 19 14
Average
Spontini
696 plays
38.
  Dickens Villains and Bad-guys   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
Charles Dickens wrote stories with many memorable characters, not all of which you'd like to call a friend. Can you identify the villain or story they come from?
Average, 15 Qns, Spontini, Jan 16 16
Category: Dickens, Charles
Average
Spontini
632 plays
39.
  Alternate Presidents 4    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is the fourth and final quiz in this series. Each question takes the form of a president's name but with alternate letters missing. You just have to say who it is.
Easier, 10 Qns, Spontini, Sep 24 14
Category: Missing Letters
Easier
Spontini
617 plays
40.
  Fifteen Little Posers    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
Fifteen mixed questions which I hope you will find interesting.
Average, 15 Qns, Spontini, Mar 18 15
Category: Mixed 15 Questions
Average
Spontini
1116 plays
41.
  Countries and Life Expectancies    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
In 2013, the World Health Organisation (WHO), listed the life expectancies of people born in different countries. Answers are based on the combined life expectancy (men and women) as shown in the 2013 WHO survey.
Average, 10 Qns, Spontini, Jan 11 15
Category: Mixed Countries
Average
Spontini
330 plays
42.
  Who's in What Film 1    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Each question contains the name of an actor or actress with some letters missing. Spaces and other non-letters are ignored).
Easier, 10 Qns, Spontini, Mar 08 20
Category: Movies Word Play
Easier
Spontini
Mar 08 20
461 plays
43.
  Another One Bites the Dust: 22   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
It's back to the 1960s this time. Who are these people who all died in 1966?
Average, 10 Qns, Spontini, May 24 14
Average
Spontini
793 plays
44.
  Another One Bites the Dust: 7   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
All the following questions relate to people who died in 1991 or 1992. Who were they?
Average, 10 Qns, Spontini, Sep 01 16
Average
Spontini
754 plays
45.
  Impossible Predictions That Came True   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Predictions by their nature talk of a future event. Most never come true but some do. The following questions concern some of the latter.
Average, 10 Qns, Spontini, Aug 07 16
Category: Social History
Average
Spontini
662 plays
46.
  Another One Bites the Dust: 12   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Another trip down memory lane into the 1970s. Who were these people who all died in 1972?
Average, 10 Qns, Spontini, Apr 11 14
Average
Spontini
840 plays
47.
  Who's in What Film 2    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Each question contains the name of an actor or actress with some letters missing (Spaces and other non-letters are ignored). You have to identify the film starring that actor/actress.
Easier, 10 Qns, Spontini, Mar 26 20
Category: Movies Word Play
Easier
Spontini
Mar 26 20
386 plays
48.
  Another One Bites the Dust: 24   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Well it's back to 1983 this time. All you have to do is identify the following people who died that year.
Average, 10 Qns, Spontini, Jun 08 14
Average
Spontini
884 plays
49.
  Another One Bites the Dust: 31   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Just two more of this series to go after this one. I will give you clues to the identity of a famous deceased person. You just have to identify who they are.
Average, 10 Qns, Spontini, Aug 10 14
Average
Spontini
548 plays
50.
  Who Lit The Cauldron?    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The following questions concern people who have lit the Olympic Games cauldron at either a summer or winter Olympic games. Not all are well known but you should still be able to determine the correct answer.
Easier, 10 Qns, Spontini, Aug 26 18
Category: Olympics History
Easier
Spontini
Aug 26 18
491 plays
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