Some basic questions on genetic inheritance.
Average, 10 Qns, crisw,
Nov 26 18
Category:
Reproduction and Genetics
Few readers of the Harry Potter series are aware of the background of the books in the mythology and history of many cultures. This quiz focuses on Book 5- but you can do well if you haven't read any of the books at all! No spoilers are included.
Difficult, 10 Qns, crisw,
Mar 14 13
Category:
Harry Potter Book 5
This is the third in a series of quizzes on the scientific evidence for evolution. Here are some arguments against evolution- see if you can debunk them.
Average, 10 Qns, crisw,
Jul 14 22
Category:
Evolution
Some activities are conducted only by male animals, some only by females. For each example, type M if only the male does it, F if only the female, or B for both.
Difficult, 15 Qns, crisw,
Sep 25 23
Category:
Identify the Animal
Oregon- land of greenery, beauty, and natural wonders galore. Come with me on my trip to Oregon, see the photos I took, and find out what you know about nature in the Beaver State! 
Average, 10 Qns, crisw,
Mar 03 13
Category:
Oregon
There were many heroes in the terrible aftermath of September 11, 2001. Not all of them were human.
Difficult, 10 Qns, crisw,
Sep 11 10
Category:
September 11, 2001
Just like my first PFCB, this one is a fairly easy quiz without a whisper of pop culture. The final answer is an activity.
Average, 10 Qns, crisw,
Sep 28 13
Category:
crisw's Series
A quiz on Hearts, the popular card game. If you have ever played, this should be a cinch. If you haven't, learn and come back!
Easier, 10 Qns, crisw,
Oct 04 20
Category:
Hearts
A quiz on some of the problems facing our world.
Average, 10 Qns, crisw,
Feb 22 17
Category:
Environmental Problems
Who sang these lyrics from popular songs?
Tough, 10 Qns, crisw,
Jul 07 13
Category:
1960s Lyrics
Match the job description to the dog bred for doing it!
Tough, 15 Qns, crisw,
Jul 03 20
Category:
Dog Training
Like Common Bonds but blissfully unaware of current pop culture? Try this guaranteed pop-free quiz! The final answer is from the category "common objects."
Average, 10 Qns, crisw,
Aug 25 22
Category:
crisw's Series
On a recent night, I did some editing in the Movies category. There were 66 quizzes waiting to go online. All of these phrases are from these quizzes. Can you help me correct them?
Average, 20 Qns, crisw,
Oct 23 23
Category:
Spelling & Punctuation
Labradoodles, Puggles, Poo-Chis, Cockapoos...are they really the perfect pets, or are they just expensive mutts?
Average, 10 Qns, crisw,
Aug 09 22
Category:
Dog Breeds
It's not your average Common Bond. Each of the first 9 questions lists several things- you must name what they have in common. The last question, as in a regular Common Bond, asks what all the answers have in common- in this case, a noun.
Easier, 10 Qns, crisw,
Nov 21 21
Category:
crisw's Series
Given the description, pick the correct wild bird.
Tough, 15 Qns, crisw,
Jul 31 23
Category:
Wild Birds USA
The difference between a ho-hum quiz that gets little play and poor ratings and a great quiz is often how well the questions are written. Do you know how to tell a great question from a boring one?
Average, 10 Qns, crisw,
Nov 22 21
Category:
Unacceptable Questions
Want to learn more about American Kennel Club conformation shows? This is the place!
Average, 25 Qns, crisw,
Jan 16 19
Category:
Dog Shows
If you are familiar with the world of dogs, these acronyms (a series of letters that stand for a series of words) will be familiar. For example, DVM= Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. Have fun and woof!
Tough, 10 Qns, crisw,
Nov 22 21
Category:
Dogs
Things you know- or probably think you know!-about animals.
Difficult, 10 Qns, crisw,
Apr 11 19
Category:
Animal Fun Facts
Lately, I've noticed that many quiz writers are submitting quizzes that have problems with sentences that contain both singular and plural forms. Can you single out the correct answers a plurality of times?
Average, 10 Qns, crisw,
Jan 09 24
Category:
Spelling & Punctuation
The six AKC-recognized retriever breeds are among the most versatile of dogs. Learn more about the history and characteristics of these fascinating canines.
Tough, 10 Qns, crisw,
May 12 22
Category:
Retrievers
Like Common Bonds but blissfully unaware of current pop culture? Try this guaranteed pop-free quiz! The final answer is an object.
Average, 10 Qns, crisw,
Aug 01 22
Category:
crisw's Series
A quiz on the very varied AKC Nonsporting group.
Average, 10 Qns, crisw,
Dec 15 23
Category:
Dog Breeds
Do you write quizzes for the 'Friends' category? Do you write quizzes at all? Do you need a little brush-up on your grammar skills? If any of these statements are true, then this quiz is for you - learn how to write better quizzes!
Average, 15 Qns, crisw,
May 20 03
Category:
Friends
Ah, Portland... the beautiful City of Roses has some strange surprises and unique distinctions.
Tough, 10 Qns, crisw,
Sep 19 08
Category:
Oregon
A challenging quiz on dog breeds from around the world!
Difficult, 20 Qns, crisw,
Sep 16 20
Category:
Dog Breeds
All of these phrases are fractured fairy tale or nursery rhyme titles. That is, they are composed of words that sound somewhat like the original title. For example- Ladle Rat Rotten Hut= Little Red Riding Hood. Don't use any punctuation in your answers.
Average, 10 Qns, crisw,
Jan 06 12
Category:
Fractured Words
In response to the Author's Challenge from demurechicky, here's a little quiz in celebration of Darwin's 200th birthday and the theory of evolution. How much do you know about natural selection?
Tough, 10 Qns, crisw,
Jan 12 21
Category:
Evolution
Another quiz on what the people have in common! Identify the nine people, then tell what they have in common.
Average, 10 Qns, crisw,
Apr 12 14
Category:
crisw's Series
The last of the seven dog groups- the hounds!
Average, 15 Qns, crisw,
Sep 10 23
Category:
Hounds
These phrases are from recently-submitted FunTrivia quizzes. Type 'C' if the phrase has correct apostrophe use (all apostrophes where they belong or no apostrophes if they aren't necessary) or 'I' if the usage is incorrect.
Easier, 10 Qns, crisw,
Jan 22 23
Category:
Spelling & Punctuation
This is a quiz on famous figures in the world of psychology.
Average, 10 Qns, crisw,
Oct 21 20
Category:
Psychologists & Sociologists
A quiz on fun things to do with your dog.
Tough, 20 Qns, crisw,
May 15 13
Category:
Dog Training
How much do you know about what you feed your four legged friends?
Difficult, 10 Qns, crisw,
May 01 17
Category:
Dog Health
A quiz on wood and woodworking.
Tough, 10 Qns, crisw,
Dec 28 17
Category:
Woodworking
Ten different organizations have hired bands to perform a theme song at their annual conference, all held at the Quizzyland Hotel. Fill in the theme song for each group!
Difficult, 10 Qns, crisw,
Nov 06 02
Category:
Music Word Play
If you are intrigued and not repelled by the idea of raw seafood, this quiz is for you. If raw fish makes you queasy, try the quiz anyway and find out about cooked sushi!
Average, 15 Qns, crisw,
Jun 20 19
Category:
Japanese Foods
All of these questions have very easy answers- don't they?
Difficult, 20 Qns, crisw,
Apr 30 20
Category:
Mixed 20 Q. Difficult
Guess what breed of dog the following famous people own or have owned. Find out if people really do look like their dogs!
Impossible, 10 Qns, crisw,
Dec 15 23
Category:
Dogs
A quiz on AKC sporting breeds.
Tough, 10 Qns, crisw,
Sep 03 20
Category:
Dog Breeds
All of these items have something in common. What is it?
Tough, 10 Qns, crisw,
Jul 01 17
Category:
crisw's Series
What do you know about the science of statistics? A relatively easy quiz on basic concepts.
Tough, 10 Qns, crisw,
Feb 02 23
Category:
Statistics and Probability
Creationists have a pretty hard time just explaining why parasites are around. The evolution of parasites gives some fascinating evidence for evolution.
Difficult, 10 Qns, crisw,
Aug 16 13
Category:
Evolution
Many species of plants and animals have been introduced to the United States- not found here naturally, they have been brought from other countries. Type 'native' if the species is native to the U.S., 'not' if it is not.
Average, 25 Qns, crisw,
Sep 06 20
Category:
Ecology
Our ancestors did not use synthetic dyes to color their possessions, only colors derived from plants, animals and minerals. While rarely-seen today, these dyes are still available- and beautiful!
Tough, 10 Qns, crisw,
Dec 21 12
Category:
Homes & Gardens
I often engage in lively discussions with creationists who dispute the veracity of evolution. While researching, I have discovered some truly wonderful facts that support the theory of evolution.
Tough, 10 Qns, crisw,
Feb 25 13
Category:
Evolution
This is a quiz on words that are spelled the same in Spanish and in English, but have different meanings. Two clues are given in random order. Example- What Austin Powers lost or gravy- Mojo.
Tough, 15 Qns, crisw,
Feb 01 19
Category:
Difficult Spanish
Want to get your Sci/Tech quiz online? Play this quiz and find out how to get your quiz into acceptable shape!
Tough, 15 Qns, crisw,
May 17 17
Category:
Creating a Sci-Tech Quiz
This is a quiz of words that have the sound of a letter. For example, 'Part of the body that you see with'= i. Write only the letter, not the whole word!
Tough, 15 Qns, crisw,
May 20 10
Category:
Letter Word Play for Experts