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barrywlj has been a FunTrivia author since Jun 25 09 and has written 35 quizzes. barrywlj strongly focuses on quizzes in the fields of Brain Teasers, For Children, and Literature.

  • has earned 1,670 excellent quiz ratings from quiz takers.
Bio: Go placidly amid the noise and haste, and remember what peace there may be in silence. (Desiderata)
Hobbies: Trivia, golf, reading, cards and gardening. (not necessarily in that order all the time)
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1.
Biology for Kids: The Human Heart
  The Human Heart   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Here is a quiz about one of the most important organs in the body-the human heart. Enjoy!
Easier, 10 Qns, barrywlj, Sep 05 10
Recommended for grades: 6,7,8
Category: Biology for Kids
Easier
barrywlj
2897 plays
2.
  Multiple Choice Quiz about Australian Music   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Australia, being a unique country, also has its own music. Try this selection and good luck.
Average, 10 Qns, barrywlj, Mar 12 10
Category: Australian Music
Average
barrywlj
1130 plays
3.
  Mixed Number Skills   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
We can't get through life without numbers and the skills that go with them. Try these.
Easier, 10 Qns, barrywlj, Aug 26 20
Recommended for grades: 3,4,5
Category: Numbers for Kids
Easier
barrywlj
Aug 26 20
2603 plays
4.
  First Lines - Old Testament Books   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Reading through the NIV study Bible, I thought a quiz on 'first lines' may be interesting. I will give the first 3-5 words of the first line. You name the Old Testament Book. A Bible may be useful.
Average, 10 Qns, barrywlj, Jul 05 20
Category: Name the Bible Book
Average
barrywlj
Jul 05 20
1110 plays
5.
  A Fantastic Journey   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
While cruising in my amphibious spacecraft, I notice a strange creature beneath me. I decide to investigate.
Very Easy, 10 Qns, barrywlj, Sep 21 13
Recommended for grades: 6,7,8
Category: Biology for Kids
Very Easy
barrywlj
1501 plays
6.
  Brisbane to Cairns   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Having tried 'Sydney to Brisbane', and liked it, I thought we might continue the journey north. Here are some questions about my state. Although there is an inland route, we will stick to the national highway. Enjoy.
Average, 10 Qns, barrywlj, Aug 29 25
Category: Queensland
Average
barrywlj
Aug 29 25
1079 plays
7.
  Basic Facts About Diabetes Mellitus   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz covers some basic facts about diabetes mellitus.
Average, 10 Qns, barrywlj, Aug 24 15
Category: Metabolic Disorders
Average
barrywlj
1652 plays
8.
  Where on Earth is it?   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
As we travel around the world, there are many wonders to be seen, both natural and man-made. In which countries would you find the following?
Easier, 10 Qns, barrywlj, Jan 19 11
Recommended for grades: 5,6,7
Category: Sightseeing
Easier
barrywlj
2100 plays
9.
  Where the Bloody Hell Am I?   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Members of 'Australian Players' live all over the place. See if you can work out the location of these players from the given information.
Average, 10 Qns, barrywlj, Oct 13 18
Category: Australian Cities and Towns
Average
barrywlj
939 plays
10.
  Strictly For Senior Citizens    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
I've been told that I don't qualify for Senior Citizen status yet, but many Senior Citizens will have grown up alongside these Australian icons. How many can you identify?
Average, 10 Qns, barrywlj, Aug 12 20
Category: Australians
Average
barrywlj
Aug 12 20
895 plays
11.
  Alphabetical Australian Place Name Origins   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 25 Qns
Australia is a relatively young country (by European standards). Following is an A-Z selection of Australian place names. What are their origins?
Average, 25 Qns, barrywlj, Jul 28 22
Category: Australian Alphabetics
Average
barrywlj
Jul 28 22
1025 plays
12.
  Words in AUSTRALIA    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Using only the letters in AUSTRALIA, find these words, using the clues given.
Very Easy, 10 Qns, barrywlj, Jan 07 11
Category: Words in Words for Kids
Very Easy
barrywlj
921 plays
13.
  Elementary?   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Whether matter is solid, liquid or gas, it is made up of simple building blocks called atoms. These simplest substances are called elements, and their names are shortened to symbols. Try to work out which symbol goes with which element in these questions
Easier, 10 Qns, barrywlj, May 26 23
Recommended for grades: 9,10,11,12
Category: Chemistry for Kids
Easier
barrywlj
May 26 23
1564 plays
14.
  Where do I belong?    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Animals (and plants) are placed in groups according to features they have in common. I will give the name of a group, a brief description of its features and four choices. Make your choice.
Easier, 10 Qns, barrywlj, Jan 21 11
Recommended for grades: 9,10,11
Category: Mixed Animals for Kids
Easier
barrywlj
929 plays
15.
  More Sue Grafton    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
I enjoy the A-Z Murders, and notice that the quiz series has some omissions. Here they are. I will try not to give plots away.
Easier, 10 Qns, barrywlj, Jun 25 09
Category: Grafton, Sue
Easier
barrywlj
536 plays
16.
  Top Liners    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Using only the keys from the top line, find the words from the clues given.
Easier, 10 Qns, barrywlj, Dec 31 10
Category: Word Meanings
Easier
barrywlj
1234 plays
17.
  Words in MARSUPIAL    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Marsupials are a wonderful group of animals, found mainly in Australia. How many of these words can you find using only the letters in MARSUPIAL, and the clues given?
Easier, 10 Qns, barrywlj, Jan 15 11
Category: Words in Words for Kids
Easier
barrywlj
755 plays
18.
  December 25th Birthdays    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
How unlucky to be born on Christmas Day? For Mum, obviously, but what about the poor child? Only one set of prezzies. These people from history had this distinction.
Average, 10 Qns, barrywlj, Jan 01 13
Category: People by Birthday
Average
barrywlj
524 plays
19.
  2009 NRL Season    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Welcome to my quiz on "The Greatest Game of All". Season 2009 was memorable for many reasons, most of them good. Good Luck.
Average, 10 Qns, barrywlj, Oct 05 09
Category: NRL by Season
Average
barrywlj
475 plays
20.
  Australians of the Past    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Although a relatively young country on the world stage, Australia has produced a number of notable people in different fields of endeavour. Try these.
Average, 10 Qns, barrywlj, Aug 23 22
Recommended for grades: 11,12
Category: Historical People for Kids
Average
barrywlj
Aug 23 22
532 plays
21.
  Middle Liners    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
My second in this category - all you have to do is find the word from the clues, using only letters from the second line of a qwerty keyboard. Good luck. :-)
Easier, 10 Qns, barrywlj, Jan 03 11
Category: Word Meanings
Easier
barrywlj
1145 plays
22.
  Him and Who?    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Many television shows have protagonists with offsiders, often adding a romantic sub-plot. I will give the name of the male. You choose the correct 'partner'.
Tough, 10 Qns, barrywlj, Dec 31 14
Category: Relatives and Relations
Tough
barrywlj
483 plays
23.
  What Rock Am I?    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Rocks are grouped as sedimentary (formed under water), igneous (formed near volcanoes) or metamorphic (formed under heat or pressure). To which group do these rocks belong?
Average, 10 Qns, barrywlj, Aug 30 20
Recommended for grades: 10,11,12
Category: Geology for Kids
Average
barrywlj
Aug 30 20
732 plays
24.
  Science Mix    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Science is a fascinating school subject and new discoveries are made every day. Here is a mix of questions from various branches of science.
Average, 10 Qns, barrywlj, Aug 30 20
Recommended for grades: 10,11,12
Category: Science for Kids
Average
barrywlj
Aug 30 20
1179 plays
25.
  Birthdays - January 1    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Having tried March 24 (my birthday), I thought I'd try another and where better to start than January 1. How much do you know of people born on this day?
Average, 10 Qns, barrywlj, May 12 16
Category: January Birthdays
Average
barrywlj
365 plays
26.
  Keep an Iron this    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The word 'iron' has many uses. See how many of these you can identify.
Average, 10 Qns, barrywlj, May 09 20
Category: Thematic Objects
Average
barrywlj
May 09 20
650 plays
27.
  Donald E Westlake - "Thieves Dozen"    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a series featuring John Dortmunder, a some-time successful burglar. This quiz is about a series of ten short stories featuring this character. As most of these stories have surprise endings, I will concentrate only on the main plot.
Average, 10 Qns, barrywlj, Nov 17 09
Category: Westlake, Donald E
Average
barrywlj
142 plays
28.
  Donald E Westlake - 'Get Real'    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is one of the 'Dortmunder' stories by this captivating story-teller. I discovered his work by accident, and have read everything I could since find. Enjoy.
Average, 10 Qns, barrywlj, Nov 17 09
Category: Westlake, Donald E
Average
barrywlj
148 plays
29.
  Birthdays - March 24    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
As this is my birthdate, I was curious to see which celebrities are lucky enough to share it with me. Some well-known, others a little obscure. Good luck.
Average, 10 Qns, barrywlj, May 03 10
Category: People by Birthday
Average
barrywlj
320 plays
30.
  'Bad News'    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
This is my third quiz about Donald E Westlake's Dortmunder and the gang. Those who know him know what to expect. Those who don't, let's find out.
Average, 15 Qns, barrywlj, Dec 05 09
Category: Westlake, Donald E
Average
barrywlj
146 plays
31.
  'Lifeless' by Billingham, Mark    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
I notice that there are no quizzes about this author. As I am working my way through his very enjoyable Crime stories, I thought to share him with you. Enjoy.
Average, 10 Qns, barrywlj, Jun 20 20
Category: Billingham, Mark
Average
barrywlj
Jun 20 20
122 plays
32.
  Five Hundred (500), The Card Game    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
500 can be played with any number of players from 2-6. All of these questions apply to a four-handed game. Good Luck.
Tough, 10 Qns, barrywlj, Nov 16 10
Category: 500 Card Game
Tough
barrywlj
279 plays
33.
  'Scaredy Cat' by Billingham, Mark    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This my second quiz on this author, going back to the second in the series.
Tough, 10 Qns, barrywlj, Jun 20 20
Category: Billingham, Mark
Tough
barrywlj
Jun 20 20
168 plays
34.
  Triple Decker XXXIX    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
Work out the starting three words from the clues given. Then drop a letter from one of the words each turn. Write three words each time. No anagrams needed.
Average, 15 Qns, barrywlj, Sep 05 14
Category: Drop a Letter 20 Questions
Average
barrywlj
473 plays
35.
  Triple Decker LXVII    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
Work out the starting three words from the clues given. Then drop a letter from one of the words each turn. Write three words each time. No anagrams or commas needed.
Average, 15 Qns, barrywlj, Sep 07 14
Category: Drop a Letter 20 Questions
Average
barrywlj
365 plays