I will give you a famous event in English or British history. Your job is to match it with the king or queen associated with it. Have fun!
Average, 10 Qns, daver852,
Sep 27 16
Category:
King and Queen Mix
Aye, laddie - or lassie, as the case may be - a quiz about Scottish literature. Scottish authors, Scottish subjects, or Scottish settings. A wee bit of everything Scots related.
Average, 10 Qns, daver852,
Nov 19 18
Category:
British Literature
This is a quiz about some of the unusual things that have been considered as tasty food by various cultures throughout history. Warning: some of these questions may cause you to lose your appetite.
Tough, 10 Qns, daver852,
Sep 29 14
Category:
History of Food
Do you know these television programs where magic makes an appearance? Some are old and some are new. Let's see how many you can identify. Maybe your mom or dad would like to help!
Easier, 10 Qns, daver852,
Sep 08 15
Category:
Name the TV Show
There have been many songs written about the Lone Star State. For this quiz, you need to match the song with the artist MOST associated with it. Have fun!
Average, 10 Qns, daver852,
Feb 26 17
Category:
Places in Country Songs
Do you know how a nuclear power plant works? This quiz is about some very basic principles of nuclear power and its applications.
Average, 10 Qns, daver852,
Dec 01 22
Category:
General Technology
This is a quiz about celebrities who have some link to one of the days of the week. Nothing too tricky here. See if today is your lucky day by taking this quiz.
Average, 10 Qns, daver852,
Jul 07 13
Category:
Celebrity Squares
I am staying at my sister's house while she is on vacation in London and Paris. My primary responsibility is caring for her beagle, Max. Lucky me. While I am here, I thought I might as well write a quiz about this popular and interesting breed.
Average, 10 Qns, daver852,
Sep 18 19
Category:
Hounds
Ever since Eve, women have been causing all sorts of mischief in the world. Here are some of the very worst. Can you identify them?
Difficult, 15 Qns, daver852,
May 28 03
Category:
Famous Women
The Jewish people are few in number, but have made significant contributions to many fields, especially entertainment. Do you know which of your favorite stars are Jewish? You might be surprised!
Difficult, 10 Qns, daver852,
Feb 01 17
Category:
Who is this Celebrity?
This quiz is about songs that were popular in the 1920s. We'll look at one song that was a hit from each year from 1920 through 1929. You will be surprised at how many of these songs are still around!
Average, 10 Qns, daver852,
Mar 26 15
Category:
1930s Music and before
The English language must be baffling to those trying to learn it. Much of our everyday speech consists of idioms that are difficult to understand - unless you know the story behind them. I hope you will have fun with this quiz!
Average, 10 Qns, daver852,
Dec 21 14
Category:
Idioms and Proverbs
If you are a baseball fan, you probably know that the great Pete Rose was known as "Charlie Hustle." Can you identify these other great players from baseball history just by their nicknames?
Easier, 10 Qns, daver852,
Apr 25 15
Category:
MLB Players Nicknames
This is a quiz about things that are related to one another. Some things are alike in some ways, but different in other ways. Can you tell which things are most closely related? This is a quiz for children six to eight years of age.
Very Easy, 10 Qns, daver852,
Apr 28 15
Category:
Words for Kids
This is a quiz about old time folk singers. Some have left us, some are still around, but all have made important contributions to the world of folk music.
Average, 15 Qns, daver852,
May 28 09
Category:
Folk Music
I am a big fan of "The Sport of Kings." Here are some questions to test your knowledge of one of America's favorite sports.
Tough, 25 Qns, daver852,
May 15 10
Category:
USA
This quiz requires a knowledge of Shakespeare's works. It deals with things that are unusual or difficult to understand in the plays and sonnets.
You may find it difficult, but don't worry about your score, just have fun!
Tough, 10 Qns, daver852,
Jul 30 14
Category:
Shakespeare Lines and Quotes
A straightforward quiz. Read the poem. Identify the play. That's all there is to it!
Easier, 10 Qns, daver852,
Apr 05 15
Recommended for grades: 11,12
Category:
Name the Play
Donating blood is one of the best things you can do to help your fellow man. This quiz deals with donating blood in the United States, but the basic principles are the same everywhere. Easier, 10 Qns, daver852,
Oct 24 23
Category:
Cardiovascular System
Betting on horse races is one of the most popular forms of gambling in the United States. This quiz will help you learn about the various wagers that can be made at the track. This is a quiz about U.S. horse racing only.
Average, 10 Qns, daver852,
Jul 02 13
Category:
Casinos & Gambling
A fairly easy quiz about our own star, the sun.
Tough, 10 Qns, daver852,
Mar 30 15
Category:
The Sun
Did you know that there are many rare elements in your house right now? See if you know where you can find them.
Average, 10 Qns, daver852,
Aug 12 18
Recommended for grades: 8,9,10
Category:
Mixed Elements
Young people are often called kids. But there are other uses for the word "kid" as well. How many do you know? (Note: some questions are US-specific.)
Easier, 10 Qns, daver852,
Aug 15 14
Category:
General Topics for Kids
Sometimes it seems like wine labels are made not to inform consumers, but to confuse them. This is a quiz about some phrases you might see on a wine label, and what they mean.
Tough, 10 Qns, daver852,
Feb 20 22
Category:
Wines, Beers and Spirits
This is a quiz about Montana, one of the largest but least populated of the fifty states.
Average, 10 Qns, daver852,
Aug 20 20
Category:
Montana
This is a quiz about the month of October. It includes questions about holidays, folklore, and just about anything else associated with the great month of October!
Average, 10 Qns, daver852,
Oct 09 13
Category:
September & October
Although most people have some kind of religious belief, throughout history there have been people who did not believe in God, or who believed that religion was not important. This is a quiz about some of them.
Average, 10 Qns, daver852,
Dec 08 14
Category:
Atheism and Agnosticism
Well, sometimes quite a bit! Let's take a trip through history, and look at some famous lovers, couples and events.
Tough, 10 Qns, daver852,
Jun 17 13
Category:
Specific Topic Mixes
This is a quiz about some famous women folk singers; some are more famous than others. Hope you have fun remembering them (you'll do better on this quiz if you are an old geezer like me).
Average, 10 Qns, daver852,
Dec 14 14
Category:
Folk Music
This is a quiz about Chicago, one of America's largest and most famous cities. You may know more about it than you think.
Average, 10 Qns, daver852,
Mar 12 15
Category:
Illinois
Most of my misspent youth was spent as a sailor in the US Navy. Sailors have always had their own songs - work songs, songs to pass the lonely hours at sea, and songs to boast about their deeds at sea. I hope you enjoy this quiz about their music.
Tough, 10 Qns, daver852,
Jan 02 09
Category:
Folk Music
The wines of Bordeaux are widely regarded as among the finest in the world. Are you ready to see how much you know about them? Let's "pop and pour."
Tough, 10 Qns, daver852,
Sep 23 11
Category:
Wines
"It's a Wonderful Life" is a Christmas classic. Even if you've seen it several times, you may find these questions challenging.
Average, 10 Qns, daver852,
May 02 15
Category:
It's A Wonderful Life .
This is a quiz about the sonnets of William Shakespeare. You will not have to identify sonnets by number. But it is likely to be quite challenging if you are not a Shakespeare buff!
Average, 10 Qns, daver852,
Oct 26 15
Category:
Shakespeare
This is a quiz about unusual forms of money that people have used throughout the ages.
Average, 10 Qns, daver852,
Feb 08 15
Category:
Coins and Banknotes
Here are a few questions to test your knowledge of this delightful beverage. If there seems to be a preponderance of questions on Bordeaux, it's because that's what I drink!
Tough, 25 Qns, daver852,
Jul 20 22
Category:
Wines
This is a quiz about the classic Marty Robbins song, "El Paso."
Average, 10 Qns, daver852,
Nov 14 14
Category:
Robbins, Marty
This is a quiz about wine, and things related to wine, one of the world's oldest and most popular beverages.
Average, 10 Qns, daver852,
Jan 31 15
Category:
Wines
Each answer will be a four letter word. Start with a four letter word that's associated with the land, change one letter and rearrange the letters to form another four letter word until you end up with one associated with the sea.
Easier, 10 Qns, daver852,
Mar 31 20
Category:
Letter Quizzes
Shakespeare is so famous that many people think he was the only writer in Elizabethan England. I'm going to let some contemporaries of the Bard tell you about themselves in their own words, and your job is to identify them. Let's have some fun.
Tough, 10 Qns, daver852,
May 31 12
Category:
Shakespeare
This is a brief quiz about circumcision. The title is taken from Shakespeare's play "Julius Caesar."
Tough, 10 Qns, daver852,
May 30 16
Category:
Miscellaneous Health
The sinking of the RMS Lusitania was one of the most important events leading to the entry of the the United States into World War I. Let's see how much you know about this famous ship.
Average, 10 Qns, daver852,
May 04 15
Category:
RMS Lusitania
If you live in the United States, one of the most common animals you are likely to see scurrying about in your yard is the chipmunk. I happen to be very fond of these little creatures, so I thought I would write a quiz about them.
Average, 10 Qns, daver852,
Jun 08 13
Category:
Rodents
"I came, I saw, I conquered". For we poor mortals, however, death conquers all. Let's take a quiz about how famous conquerors from various cultures met their demise.
Tough, 10 Qns, daver852,
Sep 25 13
Category:
Death Becomes Them
This is a quiz about various historical figures whose behavior was just a bit odd.
Average, 10 Qns, daver852,
Sep 28 14
Category:
Who Am I?
This is a quiz about events leading up to the Irish Civil War, which lasted from 1922 to 1923. A sad and troubled time in the nation's history. If you do not know Irish history, this quiz will be very difficult; if you are Irish, it should be a snap.
Tough, 15 Qns, daver852,
Oct 23 13
Category:
Irish
This quiz is about authors who wrote as a sideline, or who were were famous in other fields as well as writing. In many cases these other careers were reflected in their literary works.
Tough, 10 Qns, daver852,
Nov 19 14
Category:
Author's Life
This quiz requires some specialized knowledge of ancient coins and history. Some coins have become famous among collectors, either for their rarity, their attractive designs, or for some historical significance. How many can you identify?
Average, 10 Qns, daver852,
Apr 30 15
Category:
Coins and Banknotes
Heraldry evolved so that men could be told apart by the designs on their shields during battle. This quiz will look at some of arms of the royal and noble houses of Europe.
Average, 10 Qns, daver852,
Sep 19 13
Category:
Heraldry