More questions dredged from my collection of books
Average, 10 Qns, awkins,
Sep 20 16
Category:
Science Fiction
The unique pairing of Annie Lennox and Dave Stewart produced many memorable songs. How well do you know them?
Difficult, 10 Qns, awkins,
Dec 06 04
Category:
Eurythmics
Name the Animal
Cruising the web I noticed that some animals have a double scientific (binomial) name. I will provide the scientific name for you to identify the animal. Easier, 10 Qns, awkins,
Dec 06 24
Category:
Taxonomy and Scientific Names
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I have given the country. Just select the correct capital city. (Note: This is a companion to my World Monetary Units quiz)
Average, 25 Qns, awkins,
Oct 10 19
Category:
World Capitals
From the first Harry Potter Book - "The Philosopher's Stone" or "The Sorcerer's Stone"
Average, 15 Qns, awkins,
Jul 20 19
Category:
Harry Potter Book 1
Questions on the second Harry Potter Book - "The Chamber of Secrets".
Easier, 15 Qns, awkins,
May 05 11
Category:
Harry Potter Book 2
A 'Vicar of Dibley' quiz. From the first series.
Easier, 10 Qns, awkins,
Oct 14 10
Category:
Vicar of Dibley
Some assorted questions on the Human Condition
Average, 10 Qns, awkins,
Oct 18 24
Category:
Mixed Human Body Trivia
Hope these will bring back some memories for you, like they did for me!
Average, 10 Qns, awkins,
Jun 08 24
Category:
UK Commercials
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Assorted selection of space related questions. Enjoy! All units are based on the US number system - i.e. 1 billion = 1,000,000,000.
Most definitions are verified at Dictionary.com.
Average, 15 Qns, awkins,
Nov 01 24
Category:
General Astronomy
Here are ten more technical names of a disease or medical condition. You choose the common name.
Average, 10 Qns, awkins,
Dec 27 19
Category:
Diseases
I loved this show. Wish they could make a new series.
Easier, 10 Qns, awkins,
Jul 02 19
Category:
Soap
Here are some common Acronyms. What do they stand for?
Average, 25 Qns, awkins,
Apr 13 20
Category:
Acronyms and Initialisms
Questions from the third Harry Potter Book - The Prisoner of Azkaban.
Average, 15 Qns, awkins,
Nov 15 10
Category:
Harry Potter Book 3
Which English soccer teams play at these stadiums?
Very Easy, 10 Qns, awkins,
Jun 28 08
Category:
UK Football Stadiums
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Do you know the Phonetic Alphabet? Try these out. I'll give you the letter, select the correct code word. As used by the International Telecommunication Union.
Average, 25 Qns, awkins,
Jun 19 22
Category:
Alphabetical Words
Questions on the Fourth Harry Potter Book - The Goblet Of Fire
Average, 15 Qns, awkins,
Sep 06 02
Category:
Harry Potter Book 4
Here are excerpts from old UK TV ads. What product is advertized?
Average, 10 Qns, awkins,
Sep 15 17
Category:
UK Commercials
How well do I know James Bond. Let me know.
Tough, 25 Qns, awkins,
Aug 30 21
Category:
Bond Mixture .
Remember these theme tunes? It will help if you're British, and over 30. Verifed, mainly, by IMDb.
Average, 10 Qns, awkins,
Jan 18 18
Category:
UK Theme Tunes
Most of these are easy lyrics, with a couple of hard ones thrown in. Just identify the songs.
Average, 10 Qns, awkins,
Dec 24 20
Category:
Buffett, Jimmy
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To which Royal House did these monarchs belong?
Average, 10 Qns, awkins,
Aug 12 04
Category:
U.K. Royals
I have started on another Stephen King kick. There are a couple of spoilers in this quiz, but if you haven't read it yet, it will be tough to score high anyway.
Tough, 10 Qns, awkins,
Jun 10 06
Category:
Dolores Claiborne
Identify the kids show from the clues. (My mis-spent youth)
Average, 10 Qns, awkins,
Feb 04 23
Category:
UK Children's Television
Here are the technical names of a disease or medical condition. You chose the common name.
Average, 10 Qns, awkins,
Jul 05 22
Category:
Diseases
Questions on the counties of England.
Average, 10 Qns, awkins,
Nov 19 11
Category:
England - General
I hope these bring back some memories for you.
Average, 15 Qns, awkins,
Nov 06 06
Category:
UK Sci-Fi
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Identify the comedy double acts from British TV. I am only concerned with their stage names.
Average, 10 Qns, awkins,
Apr 17 09
Category:
UK Comedy
Questions from the British TV show set in the fictional town of Gasforth, and starring Rowan Atkinson.
Average, 10 Qns, awkins,
Mar 21 22
Category:
Thin Blue Line
One of the better sequels. The acting was, once again, excellent. Can you answer the probing questions?
Average, 10 Qns, awkins,
Oct 25 09
Category:
Toy Story 2 .
In 1971, Benny Hill released the song "Ernie". It went to number one in the UK charts.
How much do you remember about it?
Average, 10 Qns, awkins,
Mar 08 16
Category:
Hill, Benny
You take a pair of associated words ( fish hook), where the second word rhymes with the word you intend to say, then use the first word to indicate the word you intended to say. eg. I read a fish (fish hook - book)
Average, 10 Qns, awkins,
May 28 07
Category:
Cockney
Back in the days of steam T.V., there was a quiz called "Call My Bluff".
Two teams would take it in turns to describe an obscure word, which the opposite team would have to identify. Here is my tribute to that show (maybe the 1st of many).
Tough, 10 Qns, awkins,
May 19 19
Category:
Definitions
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I'll identify two characters from an (old) kids TV show. All you have to do is identify the third.
Quite simple really.
Hope it brings back some happy memories.
Thanks to Trumton3.homestead.com for the correct phrasing from Brian Cant.
Tough, 10 Qns, awkins,
Nov 01 07
Category:
UK Children's Television
Who really cares if you know these or not?
Average, 10 Qns, awkins,
Nov 02 02
Category:
Holy Grail .
All these American shows originated in Britain. What were they known as in the UK. Verified by the IMDb
Tough, 10 Qns, awkins,
Apr 25 15
Category:
British TV
I'll give you three characters. You name the show. Easy!
Average, 10 Qns, awkins,
Oct 13 23
Category:
UK Classic TV
Can you identify what type of animal these TV or Movie 'stars' were?
Tough, 5 Qns, awkins,
Aug 07 02
Category:
Famous Animals
Twenty movies: Which combination of Oscars did they win? All of them won at least one, so the most correct answer is right.
Average, 20 Qns, awkins,
Mar 07 09
Category:
Oscars - General Trivia
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See if these bring back memories from the age of Steam Radio.
Average, 10 Qns, awkins,
Mar 28 18
Category:
British Radio
Now, pay attention! Set in Walmington-on-Sea, the series ran from 1968 to 1977.
Average, 5 Qns, awkins,
Aug 21 23
Category:
Dad's Army
Take the answers from questions one through nine. They will combine to form fractured character names from a TV show. The name of the TV show will be the answer to question ten.
Average, 10 Qns, awkins,
Mar 19 22
Category:
Fractured TV
I again revisit the BBC quiz show 'Call My Bluff'.
Two teams take it in turns to describe an obscure word, which their opponents would have to correctly identify. Only one description was the true one.
Here we go again.
Average, 10 Qns, awkins,
Oct 01 13
Category:
Definitions
Go back and watch this movie again. I'm sure you need to.
Average, 10 Qns, awkins,
Jan 19 15
Category:
Life of Brian .
More British childhood TV trivia.
Average, 10 Qns, awkins,
Jun 07 18
Category:
UK Children's Television
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Just match the horse or horses with the correct owner.
Difficult, 10 Qns, awkins,
Nov 10 13
Category:
Horses
A quiz on the book 'Waylander' by David Gemmell, from his 'Drenai saga' series.
Average, 10 Qns, awkins,
May 10 06
Category:
Gemmell, David
Can you identify the voice of these cartoon characters from the 60's? Verified by IMDb.
Average, 10 Qns, awkins,
Jul 24 03
Category:
60s Cartoons
2nd half of the list. When did these States achieve Statehood?
Average, 25 Qns, awkins,
Jul 03 12
Category:
U.S. States & Cities
The openings of 5 TV shows. How many can you remember?
Average, 5 Qns, awkins,
Oct 17 05
Category:
UK Classic TV