Author Biography: adams627

1.

  Radiology    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Radiology is a two-step procedure. First, you need to identify the fractures inside the body. Next, you need to diagnose the underlying condition. Further instructions are given in the first question.

Average, 10 Qns, adams627, Jul 29 23

Category: Fractured Science

Average
adams627
Jul 29 23
9021 plays

2.

  Grand Old Party    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

The modern American two-party system emerged around 1868, right after the American Civil War. From independence until that time period, though, factions struggled for power continuously. Come on in and learn about these "grand old parties!"

Tough, 10 Qns, adams627, Apr 09 14

Category: U.S. Government

Tough
adams627
7559 plays

3.

  I Have a Novel Idea!    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Good poets and playwrights often try their hands at writing novels. Some succeed. Others, well, probably should have stayed away from prose. The authors in this quiz are all Americans.

Average, 10 Qns, adams627, Nov 30 19

Category: American Literature

Average
adams627
Nov 30 19
6755 plays

4.

  ...And All I Got Were These Lousy Points    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

It's easy to get addicted to video games, especially back when there were only a couple games of any note. Identify the games that these players spent hours perfecting, just to get a few lousy points.

Average, 10 Qns, adams627, Feb 01 17

Category: Arcade Games Mixture

Average
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6020 plays

5.

  Our Schedule for the Future    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Greetings, Funtrivians of the future! Before you send me any "this didn't actually happen" correction notices, keep in mind that these are predictions of what is expected to happen in the future. I won't respond to any correction notices in 10,000 CE!

Average, 10 Qns, adams627, May 14 22

Category: Thematic Fun

Average
adams627
May 14 22
3542 plays

6.

  A Jew's Survival Guide to Christmas    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year -- that is, if you're Christian. If not, then take this quiz to learn how to get through the holiday and understand how it connects to Judaism. And if you're not Jewish, you might learn something!

Average, 10 Qns, adams627, Jan 25 23

Category: Traditions

Average
adams627
Jan 25 23
4279 plays

7.

  Yours Truly, Cassandra    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Good old Cassandra has started a prophecy-soliciting business, where she tells people in Greek myth how to avoid their unfortunate fates. Only problem? They don't believe her. Can you identify the addressees of these notes?

Average, 10 Qns, adams627, Aug 08 11

Category: Greek Myth

Average
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3188 plays

8.

  Turning Neither Left Nor White    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Or: "You Just Stepped on My Zeugma!" Come in to find out what happens when good authors turn parallel structure on its head! Warning: there will be some spoilers for the literary works mentioned in this quiz.

Average, 10 Qns, adams627, Feb 08 14

Category: Literary Terminology

Average
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4100 plays

9.

  Oh No! The Bananas are Under Attack!    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

The Banana Wars began around the turn of the twentieth century and were caused by American intervention in Central American economic systems. This quiz gives a brief overview of that time period.

Average, 10 Qns, adams627, Aug 05 10

Category: Latin America

Average
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2160 plays

10.

  More Movie Bookends    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

A follow-up to my earlier quiz on "movie bookends"-- the first and last scenes of some classic films. Can you match them up? To make it easier this time, I've included the release dates in each question. Good luck!

Average, 10 Qns, adams627, Aug 25 16

Category: Movie Mixture

Average
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1211 plays

11.

  To Kill a Mockingbird 2: More Mocking    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

This quiz is about books that don't have sequels...and definitely, definitely shouldn't. Identify the fictional sequels described in the quiz. Warning: Spoilers! Really terrible imagined subtitles!

Average, 10 Qns, adams627, Mar 28 15

Category: Series or Sequels

Average
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1298 plays

12.

  It's Never Lupus    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

"House, MD" is a great medical drama, and fans of the show might be aware that lupus is an ongoing joke by the show's producers: although often diagnosed, it never seems to be correct. See if you can remember these episodes where lupus was suspected.

Average, 10 Qns, adams627, Sep 12 09

Category: House, M.D.

Average
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3235 plays

13.

  Bad Pickup Lines: Poetry Edition    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

I'm trying to imitate love poetry of some of the greatest poets of history, but for some reason, something's not going right. Can you still identify through substance and style which poets might have penned these lines?

Average, 10 Qns, adams627, Dec 25 16

Category: Name the Poet

Average
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717 plays

14.

  On the Road, Again?    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Literature is full of journey narratives, from Homer's "Odyssey" all the way to "The Lord of the Rings". So sit down, buckle up, and take a trip through some of the great road stories in American literature. Warning: a few spoilers!

Average, 10 Qns, adams627, May 08 13

Category: Specific Subjects & Themes

Average
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1457 plays

15.

  Literary Drop-a-Letter    

Multiple Choice

 20 Qns

This quiz was inspired by a crossword puzzle I once did. The author of a book or play is given, followed by a cryptic-like clue or definition. That description refers to the title of the work, minus one letter. More instructions given in number 1.

Tough, 20 Qns, adams627, Apr 25 21

Category: Literature Word Play

Tough
adams627
Apr 25 21
2363 plays

16.

  Love, Famously    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Here are some love letters written from various Famous Lees, Leighs, Lis, or other variants on the name. See if you can identify the writer of the letter based on some subtle hints and a short clue!

Average, 10 Qns, adams627, Jan 18 10

Category: Name Game

Average
adams627
9679 plays

17.

  Your Vacation to Brunei    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

So you want to go to Brunei, huh? Or did the Funtrivia Bus Ride just take you there? Either way, come on in to learn the ins and outs of this tiny Southeast Asian sultanate!

Easier, 10 Qns, adams627, Jun 08 20

Category: Brunei

Easier
adams627
Jun 08 20
6845 plays

18.

  Love, Etymologically    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

I was researching the etymology of the tennis term "love" the other day and was struck by the histories of the names of some popular sports. What do you know about the origins of some of their names?

Average, 10 Qns, adams627, May 31 13

Category: Related Words

Average
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6175 plays

19.

  Dog and Pony Show    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

It's time for the Dog and Pony Show-- World History edition! Join us as we count down the ten most absurd, untruthful campaigns for undeserved attention in history.

Average, 10 Qns, adams627, Dec 26 20

Category: World History

Average
adams627
Dec 26 20
2788 plays

20.

  Got Your Nose!    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

You don't have to be a nasologist or an expert in classic literature to score well on this quiz, but knowing a little bit of both might help. See how well you "nose" these literary works in which noses appear! Spoilers included.

Easier, 10 Qns, adams627, May 17 12

Category: Body Themed

Easier
adams627
5443 plays

21.

  No Country for Old Men    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

The Coen brothers weren't talking about the movie industry in the title of their 2007 film "No Country for Old Men". For good reason, too: there are a surprising number of celebrities who know that Hollywood _is_ country for old men (and women)!

Easier, 10 Qns, adams627, Aug 18 13

Category: Movie Stars Mixed

Easier
adams627
2793 plays

22.

  Dark, Stormy Nights in Literature    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

It was a dark and stormy night, and famous authors around the world took advantage of that to advance major plot developments. Can you identify these novels in which the cliche does appear? Plot spoilers included!

Easier, 10 Qns, adams627, Aug 19 23

Category: Nature Themed

Easier
adams627
Aug 19 23
1605 plays

23.

  Oh No! This Ruins Everything!    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

I decided to become a mapmaker, and it was the worst decision of my life. Every few years some country decides to mess everything up and bam, oh no, it ruins everything. Here are a few contemporary examples of how the world map has changed.

Easier, 10 Qns, adams627, Dec 19 13

Category: Historical Geography

Easier
adams627
3242 plays

24.

  Kyrgyzstan is a Country Too!    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

In a shared attempt to create quizzes on every country in the world, I present to you Kyrgyzstan, a land that henceforth shall be known for more than its unpronouncability.

Average, 10 Qns, adams627, Jun 06 23

Category: Kyrgyzstan

Average
adams627
Jun 06 23
4838 plays

25.

  Ten Little Indians- The Black Hole of Calcutta    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Ten little Indians might not have fit inside the Black Hole of Calcutta, but they allegedly fitted 146 prisoners inside it and watched them die. Is it true? Come learn about this interesting and influential story in Indian history.

Tough, 10 Qns, adams627, Jun 17 10

Category: India

Tough
adams627
6733 plays

26.

  Oops, Your Trivia is Showing    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Knowing trivia is always fun, but sometimes there are facts better left untouched. Here's to trivia that you shouldn't admit to knowing, even if it'll get you points on this quiz.

Average, 10 Qns, adams627, Feb 23 22

Category: Mixed

Average
adams627
Feb 23 22
5534 plays

27.

  What Is This Thing Called Love?    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Most people express love at least once in their lives. Others don't. This quiz examines those who rejected love, literally or figuratively, for one reason or another.

Average, 10 Qns, adams627, Jul 08 17

Category: Thematic Emotions

Average
adams627
Jul 08 17
3740 plays

28.

  From Zero to Hero    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Everyone likes change-a-letter quizzes, but how about change-a-number? You will be given a regular clue for a word that has the letter "H", be it definition or trivia. Either change or remove the "H" to get a term used in mathematics. Example included.

Average, 10 Qns, adams627, Sep 24 09

Category: Change a Letter

Average
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6612 plays

29.

  Literary Famous Last Words Part I    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Many great works of literature involve the death of a major character, be it the protagonist or another. See if you can identify the deceased character by his or her last lines, plus a couple of other hints!

Average, 10 Qns, adams627, Feb 24 13

Category: Literary Characters

Average
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2793 plays

30.

  The Top Shelf Collection    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Please join me in my censoring crusade, as I attempt to retell some of the great literary classics in ways that couldn't possibly offend anyone. I give you a summary of a censored classic, you name the book. Spoilers included!

Average, 10 Qns, adams627, Mar 28 15

Category: Literature: Something in Common

Average
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1579 plays

31.

  Shh! What Was That Noise?    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Adams627, expert zoologist, stalks (and is stalked by) his prey. His finely attuned ears catch the minute vibrations in the air to identify the creatures he encounters. Can you do the same?

Tough, 10 Qns, adams627, Dec 05 10

Category: Identify the Animal

Tough
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3614 plays

32.

  You Are Hot    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

You are hot, and therefore, have adapted your behavior to survive in warm climates. Which animal are you? Come on in and see how much you know about keeping cool in the animal kingdom.

Average, 10 Qns, adams627, Oct 16 21

Category: Specific Topic Animal Trivia

Average
adams627
Oct 16 21
3207 plays

33.

  Mr. President, If You Please...    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Some presidents would rather be called "Mr. President" instead of their birth names or nicknames. This quiz is a tribute to presidents whose names were changed before they entered office, or weren't changed and were ridiculed.

Average, 10 Qns, adams627, Nov 27 15

Category: Before They Were President

Average
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2480 plays

34.

  A Trip to Tanzania    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

A medium-sized country in eastern Africa, Tanzania is rich in sites of geographic, zoological, and historic significance. How much do you know about this country?

Average, 10 Qns, adams627, Feb 28 14

Category: Tanzania

Average
adams627
5323 plays

35.

  Getting to the Promised Land    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

"Aliyah," or migration to Israel, has been an important part of Jewish religious history for centuries. Knowledge of world history, rather than exclusively Israeli history, should be good enough to score well on this quiz!

Easier, 10 Qns, adams627, Dec 21 11

Category: Israel

Easier
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2303 plays

36.

  Dwayne the Tub, I'm Dwowning!    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water--the bathwater, that is--along come these ten folks, reminding you why the tub is so dangerous. Bathe at your own risk. Avoid toasters. Watch out for spoilers.

Average, 10 Qns, adams627, Jan 20 14

Category: Entertainment by Themes

Average
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2918 plays

37.

  Eventually I Found Love    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Eventually, these classics found love, but at one point, they were tossed aside or angrily dismissed by publishers. Can you recognize the book or author from its publication history? Good luck!

Easier, 10 Qns, adams627, Apr 03 12

Category: Hit or Miss

Easier
adams627
1660 plays

38.

  Nicolas Cage Free    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

For better or for worse--you make the call--Nicolas Cage was passed over for these famous movie roles. Can you identify these films where the audience got off "Cage free"?

Easier, 10 Qns, adams627, Aug 24 16

Category: Something in Common

Easier
adams627
922 plays

39.

  More Random Articles From Wikipedia    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Determined to find even more esoteric articles on Wikipedia through the "random article" search option, I continued my search and found some very interesting information.

Average, 10 Qns, adams627, Feb 23 22

Category: Mixed

Average
adams627
Feb 23 22
1884 plays

40.

  Cellular Respiration    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Every day, all day, your cells are performing the complex process of respiration. See how much you know about this crucial process to make usable cellular energy!

Average, 10 Qns, adams627, Oct 15 19

Category: Cell and Molecular Biology

Average
adams627
Oct 15 19
4464 plays

41.

  Square, Circle, Triangle    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

To some people, modern art explores the human condition in novel ways. To others, like me, it's just a bunch of squares, circles, and triangles. Oh well. This quiz is about some of the more prominent "artists" of the 20th century.

Easier, 10 Qns, adams627, Oct 17 11

Category: 20th Century Art

Easier
adams627
1299 plays

42.

  Is It a Beer, Lager, or an Ale? Who Cares?    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

As part of kyleisalive's quiz commission, I was required to write a quiz with the first half of the title. Unfortunately, the beer category is restricted to new quizzes, so here is a quiz that is not about beer.

Average, 10 Qns, adams627, Apr 26 20

Category: Thematic Spirits

Average
adams627
Apr 26 20
1231 plays

43.

  Shakespeare By Body Count    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Who says Shakespeare's plays are boring? This quiz will count down the ten bloodiest plays in the Bard's canon to determine which one has the most deaths. Spoilers abound in this quiz.

Average, 10 Qns, adams627, Jun 17 16

Recommended for grades: 11,12

Category: Name the Play

Average
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1172 plays

44.

  Race and Means    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

This quiz attempts to take an unbiased look at the history of affirmative action in American society and politics, from the latter half of the twentieth century to 2000s. It shouldn't require any expert knowledge, though.

Average, 10 Qns, adams627, Jan 10 15

Category: USA in the 20th Century

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2565 plays

45.

  Bad Pickup Lines: Physics Edition    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Or, "Failed Attempts At Grand Unification." Can you pick out the physicists who may have given each of these corny pickup lines? Good luck.

Average, 10 Qns, adams627, Oct 06 19

Category: Physics

Average
adams627
Oct 06 19
908 plays

46.

  The Most Random Articles Found on Wikipedia    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Ever gone to Wikipedia and clicked the "random article" link? The pages that come up epitomize obscurity but are often fascinating. Here are ten questions, hopefully not too obscure, that I learned while searching.

Average, 10 Qns, adams627, Feb 13 11

Category: Mixed 10 Questions

Average
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2920 plays

47.

  Adept, Not Inept    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

"Was that a mistake?" you wonder, sitting in the concert hall. "Could this great composer have written such a bad composition?" Of course not; it was adept, not inept, and intentionally bad music is a classical tradition! Here are ten questions about it.

Easier, 10 Qns, adams627, Jul 19 12

Category: Composers Mixture

Easier
adams627
590 plays

48.

  More Than You Have Bargained For    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Bargains, deals, and trickery: all have their place in myths and legends. Sometimes they work out, but sometimes they don't. Can you identify these examples, from ten different traditions? Good luck!

Average, 10 Qns, adams627, Jun 19 12

Category: Mythology Mixture

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1238 plays

49.

  So Big!    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Everybody knows that the blue whale is the biggest animal on the planet, but there are some other organisms that are its rivals for size. Learn about these non-animal organisms that are some of the largest of their kind.

Tough, 10 Qns, adams627, Sep 17 19

Category: Biology

Tough
adams627
Sep 17 19
3171 plays

50.

  Where Did They Get That Title?    

Multiple Choice

 15 Qns

Many famous works of literature take their titles from a specific line in the text. I'll give you a quote from the book with a blank: by filling in the blank, you'll have named the work. Some multiple choice, some fill in the blank.

Average, 15 Qns, adams627, Feb 22 19

Category: Literary Titles

Average
adams627
Feb 22 19
1930 plays