Author Biography: chessart

1.

  Giants of American Twentieth Century Journalism    

Multiple Choice

 15 Qns

The world of twentieth century journalism is indeed a fascinating one. This quiz will cover a variety of types of journalism--newspapers, radio, TV, sports, film criticism, journalistic novels, and photography.

Average, 15 Qns, chessart, Mar 06 15

Category: Journalists and Broadcasters

Average
chessart
1200 plays

2.

  The 2023 MLB Postseason    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Here are some questions on a few of the highlights of the exciting 2023 postseason.

Average, 10 Qns, chessart, Jan 25 24

Category: 2020s WS

Average
chessart
Jan 25 24
159 plays

3.

  Stepping Stones to the Presidency    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

Match the U.S. presidents to the positions they held immediately prior to running for the presidency.

Average, 10 Qns, chessart, Feb 29 24

Category: Presidential Trivia

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chessart
Feb 29 24
269 plays

4.

  10 Questions: Movies About Baseball Multiple Choice Quiz    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

All of the movies mentioned below are about baseball, covering everything from major league ball, to the minor leagues, to the Japanese leagues, to the women's league which operated during World War II, to kids' sandlot ball, to a Black barnstorming team

Easier, 10 Qns, chessart, Jan 14 12

Category: Sports in Movies

Easier
chessart
18500 plays

5.

  Significant Events in U.S. Wars    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

Match up the interesting events from ten U.S. wars with the corresponding war.

Easier, 10 Qns, chessart, Sep 26 22

Recommended for grades: 10,11,12

Category: U.S. History

Easier
chessart
Sep 26 22
1072 plays

6.

  The TV show 'Seinfeld'    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

True trivia questions about the best TV show ever.

Average, 10 Qns, chessart, Sep 04 09

Category: Seinfeld

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chessart
17827 plays

7.

  Memorable Advertising Slogans    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Test your knowledge of ad slogans through the years.

Average, 10 Qns, chessart, Aug 21 11

Category: U.S. Commercials

Average
chessart
12604 plays

8.

  Chessart's Fifth Millionaire Quiz    

Multiple Choice

 15 Qns

A variety of questions, starting easy and getting harder.

Tough, 15 Qns, chessart, Aug 27 22

Category: Mixed 15 Q. Tough

Tough
chessart
Aug 27 22
15471 plays

9.

  More 'Seinfeld' Movie Spoofs    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Can you name what movie is being made fun of?

Average, 10 Qns, chessart, Apr 01 10

Category: 'Seinfeld' - Themed Quizzes

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chessart
12173 plays

10.

  Yankee Captains : The First Fifteen    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

On December 21, 2022, Aaron Judge was named as the sixteenth player to captain the New York Yankees. Here's a quiz about ten of the first fifteen Yankee captains.

Very Easy, 10 Qns, chessart, Jan 09 23

Category: Yankees Players

Very Easy
chessart
Jan 09 23
150 plays

11.

  Chessart's Third Millionaire-style Quiz    

Multiple Choice

 15 Qns

Chessart's third millionaire-style quiz. The questions start easy and get harder.

Tough, 15 Qns, chessart, Jun 17 09

Category: Mixed 15 Q. Tough

Tough
chessart
14457 plays

12.

  Questions on Field of Dreams    

Multiple Choice

 15 Qns

Some questions about one of my favorite movies, 'Field of Dreams'.

Average, 15 Qns, chessart, Oct 22 17

Category: Field of Dreams

Average
chessart
Oct 22 17
8349 plays

13.

  Great Battles in English History    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

This match quiz explores English battles from 878 AD down to 1916 AD. I hope you enjoy it.

Easier, 10 Qns, chessart, Jul 14 17

Category: British Battles

Easier
chessart
Jul 14 17
1251 plays

14.

  Identify These Figures of Speech    

Multiple Choice

 15 Qns

Here are examples of 15 different figures of speech. I will give you the example, and you identify which figure of speech it is from the 4 choices given. Each figure of speech will only be used once as a correct answer.

Average, 15 Qns, chessart, Oct 20 21

Category: Language Use

Average
chessart
Oct 20 21
10337 plays

15.

  Chessart's Tenth Millionaire Quiz    

Multiple Choice

 15 Qns

Questions start easy and get harder as you go along.

Tough, 15 Qns, chessart, Jun 17 09

Category: Mixed 15 Q. Tough

Tough
chessart
12292 plays

16.

  England's 'Virgin Queen'    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

The reign of Queen Elizabeth I, from 1558 to 1603, is known as England's Golden Age because of all the political, scientific and artistic advances made during this era. Here are some questions about the Elizabethan Age.

Average, 10 Qns, chessart, Mar 12 19

Category: Elizabeth I

Average
chessart
Mar 12 19
7687 plays

17.

  World Heritage Sites    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

I will give you ten world heritage sites, and you will be asked to match them up with the country in which they are located. Have fun!

Easier, 10 Qns, chessart, Apr 14 16

Recommended for grades: 5,6,7

Category: World Sites

Easier
chessart
1311 plays

18.

  Movies Spoofed on 'Seinfeld'    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

One of the joys of watching 'Seinfeld' is to pick out the references to movies. How many of the following 10 can you identify?

Tough, 10 Qns, chessart, Jun 10 13

Category: Connected with Television

Tough
chessart
11879 plays

19.

  The 'Seinfeld': 'Yada Yada' Episode    

Multiple Choice

 25 Qns

One of my favorite 'Seinfeld' episodes is the 'Yada Yada' episode, number 153 if you're counting. There is so much going on in this episiode that I think it is worthy of its very own quiz. I hope you agree!

Average, 25 Qns, chessart, Feb 02 07

Category: 'Seinfeld' - Season 8

Average
chessart
6879 plays

20.

  Sitcoms of the 1950's    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

I grew up in the 1950's enjoying the many great sitcoms on American TV during that era. They still linger in the memory.

Average, 10 Qns, chessart, Aug 24 23

Category: 1950s TV

Average
chessart
Aug 24 23
1358 plays

21.

  Words and Phrases Which Express Concepts    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

Here are ten words or phrases from other languages, which express concepts for which no comparable word exists in English. Your task is to match up each word or phrase with the language of origin.

Easier, 10 Qns, chessart, Aug 19 16

Category: Languages

Easier
chessart
1418 plays

22.

  The Eventful Reign of Henry VIII    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Henry VIII ruled as King of England from 1509 to 1547. Here are some high points of his fascinating reign.

Average, 10 Qns, chessart, Aug 05 18

Category: Henry VIII

Average
chessart
Aug 05 18
6680 plays

23.

  Movies from 1939    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

The year 1939 saw the release of more great movies than in any other year in movie history. Here are some questions about movies from that memorable year.

Average, 10 Qns, chessart, Oct 29 09

Category: 1930s Movies

Average
chessart
1732 plays

24.

  Variety Pack 1    

Multiple Choice

 15 Qns

The questions cover a variety of topics, and get harder as you go along.

Average, 15 Qns, chessart, Dec 15 23

Category: Mixed 15 Questions

Average
chessart
Dec 15 23
8122 plays

25.

  Deaths in 2018    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

A quiz on ten noteworthy deaths in 2018.

Easier, 10 Qns, chessart, Jan 15 19

Category: Died in the 2010s

Easier
chessart
Jan 15 19
994 plays

26.

  The Geography of Africa    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Most of us know more about the other (inhabited) continents than we know about Africa. This quiz is intended to help rectify this imbalance.

Average, 10 Qns, chessart, Oct 12 22

Category: Africa

Average
chessart
Oct 12 22
1571 plays

27.

  Chessart's Second Millionaire-style Quiz    

Multiple Choice

 15 Qns

A variety of questions, starting easy and getting harder.

Difficult, 15 Qns, chessart, Jun 17 09

Category: Mixed 15 Q. Difficult

Difficult
chessart
9896 plays

28.

  Ten Interesting Words    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Here are ten words which I find interesting. I will give you the word, and you pick the correct definition from among the four choices.

Average, 10 Qns, chessart, Jul 07 16

Category: Unusual and Obscure Words

Average
chessart
9832 plays

29.

  From Political Prisoner to Ruler    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

Here are examples of ten anti-government activists who were imprisoned by their dictatorial rulers, but who persevered and later became leaders of their countries.

Easier, 10 Qns, chessart, Apr 11 16

Category: World Leaders

Easier
chessart
857 plays

30.

  When Music Was Really Music, Part Two    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

Part one dealt with instrumental hits from the big band era. This quiz covers vocal hits. You are asked to match up the song with the singer.

Easier, 10 Qns, chessart, May 25 19

Category: Standards - Great American Songbook

Easier
chessart
May 25 19
509 plays

31.

  Deaths in 2019    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

Identify these ten public figures who died in 2019.

Easier, 10 Qns, chessart, Jan 09 20

Category: Died in the 2010s

Easier
chessart
Jan 09 20
671 plays

32.

  Guess the Old-Time Radio Show    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Here are questions about ten of the best old-time radio shows. Almost all of them are available to listen to for free on the internet.

Average, 10 Qns, chessart, Jun 29 09

Category: US Old Time Radio

Average
chessart
1729 plays

33.

  World Hot Spots in 2010    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

World conflicts continued to rage during 2010. This quiz covers the first half of the year.

Average, 10 Qns, chessart, Mar 24 11

Category: 2010s History

Average
chessart
3314 plays

34.

  The Great Baseball Film 'Bull Durham'    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Here are some questions on my all-time favorite movie, "Bull Durham", starring Kevin Costner and Susan Sarandon.

Average, 10 Qns, chessart, Jul 19 07

Category: Bull Durham

Average
chessart
5957 plays

35.

  Harry S. Truman    

Multiple Choice

 20 Qns

Although under-appreciated while he served as President, Harry Truman is now considered to be one of the greatest U.S. Presidents. His basic honesty, unpretentiousness, and genuine love of people served him well as President.

Average, 20 Qns, chessart, May 22 23

Category: U.S. Presidents

Average
chessart
May 22 23
3721 plays

36.

  The U.S. Vice-Presidents    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

It has been called an insignificant office, but the vice-president does play an important role in the U.S. constitutional system. Can you match these VPs with the facts about them?

Average, 10 Qns, chessart, May 04 20

Category: U.S. Vice-Presidents

Average
chessart
May 04 20
330 plays

37.

  Chessart's Eighth Millionaire Quiz    

Multiple Choice

 15 Qns

A variety of questions, hopefully something for everyone.

Tough, 15 Qns, chessart, Jun 17 09

Category: Mixed 15 Q. Tough

Tough
chessart
9525 plays

38.

  United States Museums    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

Identify the US state in which each museum is located.

Easier, 10 Qns, chessart, Oct 21 19

Category: Museums & Art Galleries

Easier
chessart
Oct 21 19
471 plays

39.

  Some Well-Known Advertising Slogans    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

This quiz tests your knowledge of some well-known advertising slogans.

Tough, 10 Qns, chessart, Oct 27 03

Category: U.S. Commercials

Tough
chessart
12384 plays

40.

  The Big Ten Conference    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

Match the description with the appropriate Big Ten school. The schools described are those ten schools which made up the Big Ten between 1949 and its expansion in 1990.

Easier, 10 Qns, chessart, Dec 13 19

Category: History of College Football

Easier
chessart
Dec 13 19
344 plays

41.

  Chessart's Fourth Millionaire Quiz    

Multiple Choice

 15 Qns

A variety of questions, starting easy and growing harder.

Tough, 15 Qns, chessart, Jun 17 09

Category: Mixed 15 Q. Tough

Tough
chessart
8058 plays

42.

  The Thirst for Freedom    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

This is a quiz about some of the many groups around the world who are seeking independence from the larger country in which they find themselves.

Average, 10 Qns, chessart, Dec 03 18

Category: Global Issues

Average
chessart
Dec 03 18
1446 plays

43.

  Marvelous Michigan    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Michigan was admitted to the United States in 1837 as the 26th state, and has been a significant factor in U.S. history ever since. Here are ten questions about this important state.

Average, 10 Qns, chessart, Feb 23 14

Category: Michigan

Average
chessart
971 plays

44.

  Chessart's Sixth Millionaire Quiz    

Multiple Choice

 15 Qns

The questions start easy, and get harder as you go along.

Tough, 15 Qns, chessart, Jun 17 09

Category: Mixed 15 Q. Tough

Tough
chessart
8975 plays

45.

  Global Hot Spots 2002    

Multiple Choice

 25 Qns

25 questions about places that were in the news during the first half of 2002.

Tough, 25 Qns, chessart, Jun 21 13

Category: 2000s History

Tough
chessart
5390 plays

46.

  My Favorite "SNL" Stars    

Multiple Choice

 15 Qns

Since 1975 "Saturday Night Live" has seen some incredibly talented performers cross its stage. Here is a quiz about 15 of my favorites.

Easier, 15 Qns, chessart, Nov 13 04

Category: 'Saturday Night Live' - Actors

Easier
chessart
3023 plays

47.

  The Ten Most Anthologized Poems    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

William Harmon edited a book entitled "The Top 500 Poems", which contains all the top 500 English-language poems, as determined by how frequently each poem has been anthologized. Here are questions about the top ten of those 500 poems.

Average, 10 Qns, chessart, Aug 01 09

Category: Poetry

Average
chessart
2243 plays

48.

  US: Interesting and Signficant Facts    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Interesting facts in the field of United States history.

Very Difficult, 10 Qns, chessart, Apr 29 10

Category: Difficult U.S. History

Very Difficult
chessart
8133 plays

49.

  Groundbreaking Books of the 20th Century    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

This quiz covers ten influential books of the 20th century, all ten of which have caused us to look at things in a different way than we did previously.

Average, 10 Qns, chessart, Dec 26 16

Category: Literature by Era

Average
chessart
2388 plays

50.

  The Fifties    

Multiple Choice

 15 Qns

This quiz is based in large part on information in David Halberstam's fine book, called simply "The Fifties".

Average, 15 Qns, chessart, Mar 13 10

Category: USA in the 20th Century

Average
chessart
1481 plays