Author Biography: crisw

1.

  Plagiarism    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Plagiarism is the copying of material from an author's works without proper attribution. Quizzyland cannot accept plagiarized quizzes. Do you know how to avoid plagiarism? Identify whether each situation is an example of plagiarism.

Average, 10 Qns, crisw, Nov 22 21

Category: Plagiarism

Average
crisw
Nov 22 21
85802 plays

2.

  What's Your Dog Saying?    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Do you speak dog?

Tough, 10 Qns, crisw, Nov 06 19

Category: Dog Behavior

Tough
crisw
Nov 06 19
63895 plays

3.

  Fractured Cliches    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

These cliches have been rewritten with some highfalutin' vocabulary. Fill in the missing last word!

Average, 10 Qns, crisw, Jan 08 04

Category: In Other Words

Average
crisw
62746 plays

4.

  Animals A to Z    

Multiple Choice

 25 Qns

Well, almost A to Z...since I can only have 25 questions, not 26, I have left out the letter X...

Tough, 25 Qns, crisw, Jul 02 19

Category: Identify the Animal

Tough
crisw
Jul 02 19
57265 plays

5.

  Another Dose of Doggerel    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Do you know the truth about dogs? Answer 'true' or 'false' to these questions.

Average, 10 Qns, crisw, Apr 11 21

Category: Dogs

Average
crisw
Apr 11 21
36904 plays

6.

  A Souvenir Tour of the U.S.    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Ever looked at your souvenir shelf and thought about where you got all that junk? This quiz is for you!

Easier, 10 Qns, crisw, May 10 14

Category: USA - Travel

Easier
crisw
31546 plays

7.

  Make Your Own Mozzarella!    

Multiple Choice

 15 Qns

Did you know that you can make your own cheese at home using nothing more complicated than a microwave? Take this quiz and you'll soon be enjoying your own fresh cheese! Both the quiz and the cheesemaking are easier than you think, so give it a whirl.

Easier, 15 Qns, crisw, Aug 11 23

Category: Cheeses and Dairy Products

Easier
crisw
Aug 11 23
17085 plays

8.

  How to Do Science    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Ever done a science fair project? Then you should know something about the scientific method- or how to do science!

Average, 10 Qns, crisw, Jan 24 24

Category: Miscellaneous Science

Average
crisw
Jan 24 24
23110 plays

9.

  Harry Potter and the Storm of Controversy    

Multiple Choice

 20 Qns

Not everyone loves Harry Potter. The series of books about the young wizard has sparked protests, bans, and bizarre behavior. Learn more about the fascinating controversy.

Difficult, 20 Qns, crisw, Nov 19 23

Category: Harry Potter - Themes

Difficult
crisw
Nov 19 23
17035 plays

10.

  Evolution and the Creationists    

Multiple Choice

 20 Qns

Evolution is a controversial issue. Should it be? Do the creationists, who deny the theory of evolution, have a valid argument?

Tough, 20 Qns, crisw, Nov 11 21

Category: Evolution

Tough
crisw
Nov 11 21
15518 plays

11.

  Mammals of the United States    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

A quiz on various wild mammals of the US.

Difficult, 10 Qns, crisw, Mar 03 19

Category: USA

Difficult
crisw
Mar 03 19
18435 plays

12.

  Lost Arts 2- Milking    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

There are many things our forefathers knew that we are beginning to rediscover and enjoy. Can you imagine getting your own milk in the morning?

Average, 10 Qns, crisw, Mar 09 17

Category: Homes & Gardens

Average
crisw
7487 plays

13.

  Werewolves and Other Werecreatures    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

A quiz on some of the most famous mythical beasts.

Difficult, 10 Qns, crisw, Apr 23 10

Category: Beasts of Myth

Difficult
crisw
7391 plays

14.

  Centipedes and Millipedes    

Multiple Choice

 20 Qns

This quiz was prompted by finding an unusual centipede in the basement at work! Learn more about these fascinating creatures.

Difficult, 20 Qns, crisw, Dec 10 20

Category: Other Invertebrates

Difficult
crisw
Dec 10 20
4546 plays

15.

  Birds Do It, Bees Do It    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Here is a little quiz on the romantic life of animals...

Very Difficult, 10 Qns, crisw, Jun 10 04

Category: Specific Topic Animal Trivia

Very Difficult
crisw
11642 plays

16.

  Endangered in the U.S.    

Multiple Choice

 15 Qns

Some questions on endangered species in the United States- both on the species themselves and on causes of endangerment.

Difficult, 15 Qns, crisw, Dec 27 14

Category: Endangered Species

Difficult
crisw
7327 plays

17.

  How to do Cryptic Crosswords    

Multiple Choice

 15 Qns

Cryptic crosswords are for the cruciverbalist elite! Can you learn how to do them?

Difficult, 15 Qns, crisw, Dec 31 15

Category: Creating a Brain Teasers Quiz

Difficult
crisw
7247 plays

18.

  Urban Legend Fun    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Have you been fooled by urban legends? Here are a few that may have tricked you!

Average, 10 Qns, crisw, Dec 01 14

Category: Urban Legends

Average
crisw
66091 plays

19.

  Dog Myths and Facts    

Multiple Choice

 15 Qns

Some of these statements are true. Some are false. How much do you know about what you hear about dogs?

Average, 15 Qns, crisw, Jun 02 21

Category: Dogs

Average
crisw
Jun 02 21
42213 plays

20.

  Which One Does Not Belong?    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

In each of the lists below, one member does not belong. Pick the one that does not belong.

Tough, 10 Qns, crisw, Nov 06 24

Category: Mixed 10 Questions

Tough
crisw
Nov 06 24
36148 plays

21.

  Socializing your Puppy    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Did you know that your dog's puppyhood experiences shape most of his outlook on life? Take this quiz to learn about the importance of socializing your pup!

Tough, 10 Qns, crisw, Sep 03 20

Category: Dog Behavior

Tough
crisw
Sep 03 20
25194 plays

22.

  Dogs-Don't Eat These!    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Most people know that dogs should not eat chocolate. But do you know about these less-well-known hazards to your pet? Taking this quiz may help keep your best friend from being sick as a dog!

Very Difficult, 10 Qns, crisw, Nov 03 06

Category: Dog Health

Very Difficult
crisw
22296 plays

23.

  Multiple Choice Quiz about Drop a Letter    

Multiple Choice

 15 Qns

Start with a five-letter word. It's defined in the first clue. The second clue will be a four-letter word formed by dropping one letter from the 5-letter word with no anagramming. (Directions continued in first question)

Easier, 15 Qns, crisw, May 24 23

Category: Drop a Letter

Easier
crisw
May 24 23
24291 plays

24.

  Solving Canine Behavioral Problems    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

The most common cause of a breaking of the bond between dog and owner is canine behavioral problems. How can these problems be solved?

Tough, 10 Qns, crisw, Jun 16 16

Category: Dog Behavior

Tough
crisw
20045 plays

25.

  Dog Health    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Dogs are our best friends...this quiz is about what we can do to be a dog's best friend!

Average, 10 Qns, crisw, Aug 26 22

Category: Dog Health

Average
crisw
Aug 26 22
18794 plays

26.

  How Much Is That Puppy in the Window- Really?    

Multiple Choice

 25 Qns

Is a pet store ever a proper place to buy a puppy? This quiz is based on U.S. practices.

Difficult, 25 Qns, crisw, Jun 06 23

Category: Dogs

Difficult
crisw
Jun 06 23
13081 plays

27.

  Our Daily Bread    

Multiple Choice

 15 Qns

How much do you know about this staple food item from around the world? It's amazing what a variety of foods can be made from flour, water, and maybe a little yeast.

Average, 15 Qns, crisw, Aug 13 24

Category: Breads and Grains

Average
crisw
Aug 13 24
16484 plays

28.

  Dog Breeds in the Working Group    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

A quiz about dog breeds in the AKC Working Group.

Average, 10 Qns, crisw, Oct 29 19

Category: Dog Breeds

Average
crisw
Oct 29 19
19918 plays

29.

  Which Dog for Me?    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

10 people want to choose the dog that is right for them. See if you can help them select the breed that fits their lifestyles the best.

Difficult, 10 Qns, crisw, Jan 25 18

Category: Dog Breeds

Difficult
crisw
19929 plays

30.

  Mexican Food in the United States    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

People who live in San Diego or elsewhere in the West enjoy an abundance of cheap Mexican eateries- but the food is very different from what you find in Mexico. People from other parts of the world may not have as much exposure to this tasty cuisine.

Easier, 10 Qns, crisw, Apr 07 23

Category: Mexican Foods

Easier
crisw
Apr 07 23
16651 plays

31.

  Atheism and Agnosticism    

Multiple Choice

 15 Qns

Throughout history, there have been people who believed in gods- and people who did not. Misconceptions abound about those who disbelieve in supernatural beings. Let's examine some of them.

Average, 15 Qns, crisw, Nov 05 24

Category: Atheism and Agnosticism

Average
crisw
Nov 05 24
14896 plays

32.

  All About Blood    

Multiple Choice

 15 Qns

A quiz about your blood!

Average, 15 Qns, crisw, Sep 26 22

Category: Cardiovascular System

Average
crisw
Sep 26 22
16255 plays

33.

  It's Too? Two? To? Much!    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Ahh! Those pesky words that sound the same but are spelled differently- too, to, two, for example. Do you know when to use each word?

Easier, 10 Qns, crisw, Nov 22 21

Category: Spelling & Punctuation

Easier
crisw
Nov 22 21
17895 plays

34.

  The Real Harry Potter    

Multiple Choice

 15 Qns

Few readers of the Harry Potter series are aware of the background of the books in the mythology and history of many cultures. How much do you know of the reality behind the books?

Difficult, 15 Qns, crisw, Mar 14 13

Category: Harry Potter and Mythology

Difficult
crisw
17413 plays

35.

  Kill Your Television    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

The television is ubiquitous, but far from harmless. If you aren't too glued to the boob tube, are you willing to learn about its dangers?

Average, 10 Qns, crisw, Jun 09 23

Category: General Psychology

Average
crisw
Jun 09 23
9213 plays

36.

  It's Its!    

Multiple Choice

 15 Qns

One of the most common mistakes editors find in quizzes is confusion over when to use 'its' and 'it's'. If you create quizzes, help me out by taking this quiz! If the usage is correct, pick 'yes', otherwise, pick 'no'.

Easier, 15 Qns, crisw, Sep 02 23

Category: Spelling & Punctuation

Easier
crisw
Sep 02 23
14557 plays

37.

  Creating an "Animals" Quiz    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Do you want to create quizzes in the Animals category that can be put online? If so, take this quiz, and learn the ropes!

Average, 10 Qns, crisw, Jun 19 22

Category: Creating an Animals Quiz

Average
crisw
Jun 19 22
14890 plays

38.

  Animal Groups: 10 Questions    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Do you know the plural names of animal groups? While some of these are archaic, others are still in common use.

Average, 10 Qns, crisw, Sep 28 23

Category: Animal Groups

Average
crisw
Sep 28 23
16212 plays

39.

  Evidence for Evolution- Unintelligent Design    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

This is the second in a series of quizzes designed to present the scientific case for evolution. Surprisingly, it's sometimes the imperfections in evolution that are the best evidence for it.

Difficult, 10 Qns, crisw, Aug 20 21

Category: Evolution

Difficult
crisw
Aug 20 21
9412 plays

40.

  Is He, or Isn't He?    

Multiple Choice

 15 Qns

Some animals have deceptive names- for example, a prairie dog is not a dog. See if you can figure out if these animals are really what they seem to be!

Average, 15 Qns, crisw, Jun 26 13

Category: Specific Topic Animal Trivia

Average
crisw
13344 plays

41.

  Canine Genetic Disorders    

Multiple Choice

 25 Qns

How much do you know about the inherited maladies that can plague man's best friend? This quiz covers both genetic disorders and methods of preventing them.

Tough, 25 Qns, crisw, Nov 28 21

Category: Dog Health

Tough
crisw
Nov 28 21
8967 plays

42.

  What Language Did These Words Come From?    

Multiple Choice

 15 Qns

This is a quiz on etymology- the origin of some common words. From what languages did these words originate?

Average, 15 Qns, crisw, May 25 22

Category: Borrowed Words and Phrases

Average
crisw
May 25 22
10753 plays

43.

  Earthly Cycles    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

This is a quiz on cycles and processes in nature.

Average, 10 Qns, crisw, Dec 21 12

Recommended for grades: 7,8,9

Category: Environment

Average
crisw
11247 plays

44.

  Literature as Tabloid Headlines    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

This quiz provides tabloid headlines that describe a famous book, play or poem. Try and guess the work of literature! I have tried to use only titles that are easy to spell...(well, except 9!)

Easier, 10 Qns, crisw, Feb 05 20

Category: Literary Titles

Easier
crisw
Feb 05 20
12091 plays

45.

  Tricky Word Puzzles    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Give your intellect some exercise with these tricky little word puzzles!

Difficult, 10 Qns, crisw, Apr 26 20

Category: Mixed Word Puzzles

Difficult
crisw
Apr 26 20
18703 plays

46.

  Dog Breeds in the Toy Group    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

A quiz on the tiny members of the AKC Toy Group.

Average, 10 Qns, crisw, Dec 08 13

Category: Dog Breeds

Average
crisw
12410 plays

47.

  Writing a "Brain Teasers" Quiz    

Multiple Choice

 15 Qns

Want to get your Brain Teasers quiz online? Play this quiz and learn what you need to know to get your quiz approved!

Tough, 15 Qns, crisw, Dec 31 15

Category: Creating a Brain Teasers Quiz

Tough
crisw
14172 plays

48.

  What's In Your Dog's Food?    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Do you know? Do you really want to know? This quiz pertains to United States labeling and manufacturing practices.

Tough, 10 Qns, crisw, Sep 21 24

Category: Dog Health

Tough
crisw
Sep 21 24
7334 plays

49.

  Please Punctuate!    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

One of the most common reasons for quiz rejection is improper punctuation. See if you can pick out the properly punctuated sentence or sentences! No obscure semicolons or colons, just plain everyday commas and periods. This quiz uses US grammar rules.

Easier, 10 Qns, crisw, Feb 11 23

Category: Spelling & Punctuation

Easier
crisw
Feb 11 23
7419 plays

50.

  Dog Show Lingo    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

People in the dog fancy speak a language of their own...can you translate it? This quiz has an American slant.

Average, 10 Qns, crisw, Feb 23 04

Category: Dog Shows

Average
crisw
9056 plays