Author Biography: doublemm

1.

  Don't Let the Bed Bugs Bite!    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

We are often told to "not let the bed bugs bite", but there are several other disease carrying invertebrates we need to worry about! This quiz, part of "Mike and Rowena's Invertebrate Inquizitions", looks at just some of them.

Average, 10 Qns, doublemm, Oct 27 23

Category: Zoonoses

Average
doublemm
Oct 27 23
5580 plays

2.

  Breaking the Shackles    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

As part of the Amazing Trivia Race 2, this quiz looks at the history of prisons, prisoners, and the prison system.

Average, 10 Qns, doublemm, Jan 10 14

Category: Crime and Punishment

Average
doublemm
2794 plays

3.

  It's (Meta)Physics, Stupid!    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

I once debated with my tutor (a philosophy professor) that physics and philosophy were as different as subjects could be and could not be made to work synergistically. Take this quiz to see why I was wrong. (Please see II sections for discussion).

Average, 10 Qns, doublemm, Apr 23 16

Category: Philosophy

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doublemm
2087 plays

4.

  Etymologies of Wee Beasties    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Etymology and animals - two of my favourite things. Here are ten questions about scientific names of various animals. Enjoy!

Average, 10 Qns, doublemm, Apr 14 14

Category: Taxonomy and Scientific Names

Average
doublemm
876 plays

5.

  Trick or Treat on World Street    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

It's your first Halloween on World Street - a street full of families of different nationalities - and you are faced with a group of trick-or-treaters dressing up as scary monsters from their homelands. Can you recognise these spooky costumes?

Average, 10 Qns, doublemm, May 20 10

Category: Beasts of Myth

Average
doublemm
3108 plays

6.

  Reading the Table    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

The periodic table is much more than a list of chemical elements. It can provide a plethora of information about the chemical and physical properties just by the element's position. This quiz uses fictional elements named after my teammates.

Tough, 10 Qns, doublemm, Feb 02 22

Recommended for grades: 11,12

Category: Chemistry

Tough
doublemm
Feb 02 22
3542 plays

7.

  Never Work With Membrane Proteins    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Scientists often wince at hearing the term "membrane proteins", viewing them as scary and unnecessarily difficult. Nevertheless, I can't seem to keep away. Here is a quiz about proteins that are found in the plasma membrane.

Tough, 10 Qns, doublemm, Jun 09 13

Category: Cell and Molecular Biology

Tough
doublemm
1124 plays

8.

  Doublemm's Common Bond    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Here is my first Common Bond quiz, which also doubles as a quiz in the series of quizzes themed on invertebrates which I am co-authoring. Enjoy!

Average, 10 Qns, doublemm, Feb 01 22

Category: Common Bond

Average
doublemm
Feb 01 22
6558 plays

9.

  Amino Acid Structures    

Photo Quiz

 20 Qns

As well as giving me a chance to display my artistic skills, this quiz tests your knowledge of amino acids based primarily on their structures.

Average, 20 Qns, doublemm, Sep 30 13

Category: Biochemistry

Average
doublemm
4032 plays

10.

  Invertebrates Changed My Life!    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

How many celebrities can say that invertebrates helped them hit superstardom? Well, not many actually, but more than you may think! This quiz looks at just some of them.

Average, 10 Qns, doublemm, Jul 29 10

Category: Celebrity Squares

Average
doublemm
5550 plays

11.

  If It's Not True It's a Good Story    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Some of the most famous stories in history have been partially or totally fabricated by storytellers. Here, Ralph the Llama tries his hoof at historical myth-busting, and attempts to identify how and why some of these stories came to be. Enjoy!

Average, 10 Qns, doublemm, Feb 11 11

Category: Blunders, What Ifs, Intrigue

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doublemm
5401 plays

12.

  Bhutan - Don't Worry, Be Happy    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Bhutan is perhaps known for being an isolated "Land of the Thunder Dragon", which bases its political decisions not on their impact on Gross Domestic Product, but on Gross National Happiness. What else do you know about this fascinating nation?

Average, 10 Qns, doublemm, Nov 10 12

Category: Bhutan

Average
doublemm
6642 plays

13.

  Stinging Tales From Around the Globe    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

As part of "Mike and Rowena's Invertebrate Inquizitions", this quiz looks at one often overlooked, but ever-present character in myths from around the world - the bee. Enjoy!

Average, 10 Qns, doublemm, Jul 17 19

Category: Beasts of Myth

Average
doublemm
Jul 17 19
6688 plays

14.

  A Phar-old Insect Quiz    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

The stories and customs of ancient and mythological Egypt feature many insects. As part of "Mike and Rowena's Invertebrate Inquizitions", this quiz looks at just some of them. Enjoy!

Average, 10 Qns, doublemm, Mar 04 10

Category: Egyptian Myth

Average
doublemm
5267 plays

15.

  I'm Not a Myth    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

As part of "Mike and Rowena's Invertebrate Inquizitions", this quiz allows a group of disgruntled invertebrates to set the record straight as to what they really are, despite what their mythological names may suggest.

Average, 10 Qns, doublemm, Jun 29 17

Category: Invertebrates

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6863 plays

16.

  YOUR Night At the Museum    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

As you begin your first night shift guarding some of the world's most valuable works of art, you are shocked to see that they have come to life! Using your knowledge of famous art, get everything back the way it was by morning and keep your job!

Average, 10 Qns, doublemm, Sep 24 09

Category: Art

Average
doublemm
2986 plays

17.

  Not Birds, Not Planes, Just Flies in Mythology!    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

As part of "Mike and Rowena's Invertebrate Inquizitions", this quiz looks at the role played by the fly and its close relatives in myths from around the world.

Average, 10 Qns, doublemm, Sep 06 10

Category: Beasts of Myth

Average
doublemm
6144 plays

18.

  Nerdy Jeopardy    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

I give you the answer, you give me the question. Simple, right? Think again! The answers I've given are deliberately nerdy and convoluted. Can you decipher what they mean?

Average, 10 Qns, doublemm, Apr 20 22

Category: Biology

Average
doublemm
Apr 20 22
2849 plays

19.

  Mike and Rowena's Spineless Safari    

Multiple Choice

 20 Qns

One of our invertebrates is missing! Can you help Intrepid Inquizzitors Mike and Row track down their wandering wee beastie as it leads them on a chase all around FunTrivia?

Average, 20 Qns, doublemm, Apr 27 20

Category: Thematic Invertebrates

Average
doublemm
Apr 27 20
4487 plays

20.

  On the Run From Mythical Monsters    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

You set out on an adventure only to find a monstrous, mythical mixture of beasts! If you can tell your gorgons from your griffens then you may survive this quiz!

Easier, 10 Qns, doublemm, Jul 06 13

Category: Myths and Legends for Kids

Easier
doublemm
4242 plays

21.

  Love, Hopelessly    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

A bit unsure of your "type", you decide to attend a speed dating event. Unfortunately, the courtship techniques these animals use are hopeless on you - an animal of a different species. Use the clues throughout the quiz to find out what animal YOU are.

Difficult, 10 Qns, doublemm, Jan 12 10

Category: Specific Topic Animal Trivia

Difficult
doublemm
7517 plays

22.

  Roaming Around in Yellowstone    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Yellowstone National Park is one of the most mystifying and spectacular sites on Earth. This quiz looks at the animals which inhabit Yellowstone and the struggles they face in this extreme climate.

Average, 10 Qns, doublemm, Feb 20 15

Category: USA

Average
doublemm
3330 plays

23.

  A Gesture in Another Culture    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

The way in which emotions are displayed in gesture can vary greatly from culture to culture. Even the most simplistic gesture can cause outrage if exhibited in the wrong setting. This quiz looks at the hows and whys. Good luck!

Average, 10 Qns, doublemm, Apr 09 20

Category: Culture Mixes

Average
doublemm
Apr 09 20
3469 plays

24.

  Think Ink    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

An inkling of info all about the ancient and beautiful art of tattooing.

Average, 10 Qns, doublemm, Feb 20 19

Category: Body Piercings & Tattoos

Average
doublemm
Feb 20 19
4880 plays

25.

  The Irish Fight for Independence    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

This quiz contains ten questions centred around the key figures in the struggle for increased Irish rights and independence in the period 1801-1921.

Average, 10 Qns, doublemm, Jan 20 11

Category: Irish

Average
doublemm
2163 plays

26.

  Miscellaneous Multipedal Mixture    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

As part of "Mike and Rowena's Invertebrate Inquizitions", this quiz looks at the roles of invertebrates in the many cultures around the world, from strange superstitions to stories of the Earth's creation. Enjoy!

Average, 10 Qns, doublemm, May 10 10

Category: Culture Mixes

Average
doublemm
5523 plays

27.

  Shots Fired and CDs Burned - Rap Feuds    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Over the last few decades, public feuds between rap stars have become a defining characteristic of the genre. Some feuds were for publicity, some were extravagant, and some ended in tragedy. This quiz attempts to look back at this darker side of rap.

Average, 10 Qns, doublemm, Sep 01 24

Category: Rap and Hip-Hop

Average
doublemm
Sep 01 24
2150 plays

28.

  Taking Over the World in Ten Easy Steps    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

The Inter-Continental Ballistic Sheep have sent out their spies to various parliamentary buildings across the globe. How many can you identify?

Easier, 10 Qns, doublemm, Oct 20 23

Category: Government

Easier
doublemm
Oct 20 23
2753 plays

29.

  My Japanese Picture Book    

Photo Quiz

 10 Qns

In 2012 I was lucky enough to travel to Japan. Here are some of the things I saw. Enjoy!

Average, 10 Qns, doublemm, Dec 09 18

Category: Japan

Average
doublemm
Dec 09 18
664 plays

30.

  Add Letters and Remove Backbones    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

As part of "Mike and Rowena's Invertebrate Inquisitions", this quiz challenges you to take a CAPITALISED word, add some letters and anagram to find an invertebrate! Oh, and be sure to remove any backbones which you may find along the way.

Average, 10 Qns, doublemm, Sep 09 10

Category: Unique Quizzes

Average
doublemm
4964 plays

31.

  Ferocious Fire-Breathing Fiends    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Dragons can be found in ancient religious works, folklore and even in popular literature. This quiz brings you ten such tales from all over the world which feature the magical mythical beast.

Easier, 10 Qns, doublemm, Sep 17 09

Category: Mythical Dragons

Easier
doublemm
2487 plays

32.

  A Worldwide Star    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

As part of "Mike and Rowena's Invertebrate Inquizitions", this quiz follows Stirling the starfish as he travels the world. As Stirling is about to find out, his characteristic shape is recognised worldwide and has numerous symbolic meanings. Enjoy!

Average, 10 Qns, doublemm, Sep 04 10

Category: Flags and Symbols

Average
doublemm
5750 plays

33.

  The Amino Acid    

Photo Quiz

 10 Qns

Never mind the complex names of all those proteins. Let's focus on what makes a protein - the amino acid. How much do you know about this building block of life?

Average, 10 Qns, doublemm, Sep 13 13

Category: Biochemistry

Average
doublemm
773 plays

34.

  All About Hinduism    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

This quiz tests your knowledge of the Hindu religion.

Average, 10 Qns, doublemm, Jun 01 18

Category: Hinduism

Average
doublemm
6103 plays

35.

  They Wormed Into Sports    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Continuing their search for invertebrates, Mike and Row now explore the world of sport. Did they find any golfing grasshoppers or sailing snails? Perhaps not, but take this quiz to see what they did find. Enjoy!

Average, 10 Qns, doublemm, Jun 03 13

Category: Wide World of Sports

Average
doublemm
4918 plays

36.

  Back to Basics - Food Molecules    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

This quiz looks at three of the most important food groups; proteins, fats and carbohydrates.

Tough, 10 Qns, doublemm, Feb 16 19

Recommended for grades: 9,10,11,12

Category: Biochemistry

Tough
doublemm
Feb 16 19
3834 plays

37.

  See Hear    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

All eyes on me and listen very carefully. Can you match the correct people with these clues about sight and sound?

Average, 10 Qns, doublemm, Feb 25 17

Recommended for grades: 6,7,8,9,10

Category: Physical Traits

Average
doublemm
1789 plays

38.

  The Struggle for Black Civil Rights: 2    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

These quizzes look at the events and leaders of the Civil Rights Movement in Black America.

Average, 10 Qns, doublemm, Dec 22 17

Category: Civil Rights

Average
doublemm
2557 plays

39.

  Detective Chemistry    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

You are a chemical compound, but you don't know which one. Questions 1 to 9 will give you clues as to your identity, as well as testing your knowledge in several areas of chemistry. Question 10 will give you a chance to guess at which compound you are.

Average, 10 Qns, doublemm, Feb 02 22

Category: Chemistry

Average
doublemm
Feb 02 22
4074 plays

40.

  A Sweet Little Quiz    

Photo Quiz

 10 Qns

This quiz aims to provide a basic but challenging overview of the structure of simple sugars.

Tough, 10 Qns, doublemm, Jan 04 15

Category: Biochemistry

Tough
doublemm
511 plays

41.

  Stalin's Rise to Power    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Following the death of Lenin there was a vacant space for leader of the Bolshevik party. This quiz looks at the contenders for this title and the reasons why Joseph Stalin emerged as supreme autocratic ruler.

Average, 10 Qns, doublemm, Apr 28 14

Category: Russian

Average
doublemm
1722 plays

42.

  A QI Special    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

This quiz is based on the myth-busting, devilishly tricky quiz show that is QI. Sit back and look at some of those "classic" quiz facts which aren't as true as you think. Much of the factual information is taken from "The Book of General Ignorance".

Average, 10 Qns, doublemm, Jun 29 25

Category: Thematic Unique Ideas

Average
doublemm
Jun 29 25
1709 plays

43.

  Spineless in Springfield    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Come with me to Springfield and take part in the next stage of "Mike and Rowena's Invertebrate Inquizitions"! This quiz looks at some of the pesky invertebrates which have appeared in "The Simpsons". Enjoy!

Average, 10 Qns, doublemm, May 07 10

Category: Animals in 'The Simpsons'

Average
doublemm
5396 plays

44.

  A Tour of Blackpool Pleasure Beach    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

For those who visited Blackpool as a child, those who love amusement parks, or those who simply enjoy learning something new! This quiz looks at the UK's most iconic theme park, housed in Britain's most popular seaside resort - Blackpool Pleasure Beach!

Average, 10 Qns, doublemm, Oct 07 09

Category: UK Coasters & Theme Parks

Average
doublemm
763 plays

45.

  A Trip to Auld Reekie    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Join the Intercontinental Ballistic Sheep as they travel north of Hadrian's Wall to Edinburgh.

Average, 10 Qns, doublemm, Mar 14 17

Category: Scottish Cities

Average
doublemm
1428 plays

46.

  Like I've Never Been Gone    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

To mark the end of what have come to be known as "the noughties", this quiz looks at the people, programmes and themes which have made a triumphant return during the decade.

Average, 10 Qns, doublemm, Jan 06 10

Category: The 2000s

Average
doublemm
2522 plays

47.

  Chemistry From Different Angles    

Photo Quiz

 10 Qns

The electron configuration about an atom in a molecule can define its "molecular shape". Here are ten questions about it!

Tough, 10 Qns, doublemm, Oct 21 16

Category: Chemistry

Tough
doublemm
619 plays

48.

  In Need of a Good Home    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Here are ten creatures in need of a caring home. But think twice before you decide to keep one of these as a pet, as they are no ordinary animals, but are mythical beasts, and have many special requirements.

Average, 10 Qns, doublemm, Jul 01 10

Category: Beasts of Myth

Average
doublemm
2881 plays

49.

  What Did Ralph See?    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Ralph the llama has just come back from his world travels and has many stories to tell us. Can you help Ralph identify some of the dangerous creatures he encountered from the brief descriptions he will give?

Average, 10 Qns, doublemm, Jul 09 18

Category: Identify the Animal

Average
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3112 plays

50.

  WWF - Wrestling With Pandas    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Maybe I got a little confused in the title. Perhaps that's why the WWF changed its name to WWE. In any case, it's too late for Ethan the Panda, who is limbering up to face some of the best known wrestlers of WWF's Attitude era (late 1990s-early 2000s).

Average, 10 Qns, doublemm, Nov 03 16

Category: WWF Past & WWE Present

Average
doublemm
2763 plays