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ensiform has been a FunTrivia author since Sep 30 01 and has written 34 quizzes. ensiform writes for many different categories, but is most active in Movies, General Knowledge, and Music.

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1.
  Acrostic General Knowledge Quiz 4    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Here's the fourth acrostic quiz. This one, by request, is a bit easier than the last. The rules are always the same: the first letters of the answers to questions two to ten spell out the nine-letter answer to question number one.
Average, 10 Qns, ensiform, Nov 20 07
Category: Mixed 10 Qn Tough D
Average
ensiform
1259 plays
2.
  Biology Acrostic   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz tests your familiarity with concepts and terms of basic biology. This is an acrostic quiz: the first question asks for a nine-letter word, and the first letter of each answer to questions 2-10 following spell out that word.
Average, 10 Qns, ensiform, Jul 18 24
Category: Biology
Average
ensiform
Jul 18 24
9214 plays
3.
  Name That Exotic Animal!   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz is on exotic animals of the world. Of the four words given, one will be a real, but not very well-known, animal --- the others will not be. Choose well, young Jedi, and learn more about the truly fascinating world of fauna.
Average, 10 Qns, ensiform, Dec 27 14
Category: Identify the Animal
Average
ensiform
7131 plays
4.
  Literary Haiku   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Can you guess the famous work from the haiku given? I bet you can!
Average, 10 Qns, ensiform, Jan 22 23
Category: Literature Word Play
Average
ensiform
Jan 22 23
3039 plays
5.
  'Harvey' (1950)   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Stunned to find no quizzes on the superb 1950 film 'Harvey,' herewith, I offer a rectification of this no-longer glaring omission. If you've seen the film, you should do fine. If not, do yourself a great favor and rent it. Warning, spoilers!
Average, 10 Qns, ensiform, Jun 23 07
Category: Harvey
Average
ensiform
2412 plays
6.
  General Boxing : Part 3    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The mixed bag of questions on the squared circle and its pugilistic patrons continues.
Average, 10 Qns, ensiform, Jan 29 10
Category: Boxing
Average
ensiform
3816 plays
7.
  Bob Dylan A-Z   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 25 Qns
This is a 25-question quiz on Bob Dylan lyrics. The answers (and questions!) are in alphabetical order. Yes, it's an abecedary (minus the letters X and Z) for Bobcats. I cite the lyric, you name the song. Enjoy!
Average, 25 Qns, ensiform, Oct 21 23
Category: Bob Dylan Lyrics
Average
ensiform
Oct 21 23
3190 plays
8.
  Readin', 'Ritin' and 'Rithmatic   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz tests the traditional three R's. There will be vocabulary, grammar and math. Good luck!
Average, 10 Qns, ensiform, Apr 07 23
Category: Learned in School
Average
ensiform
Apr 07 23
2650 plays
9.
  Modern Film In Black And White   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
I'm a big fan of classic black and white film: Marx Brothers, Capra, Hitchcock, Bogart, etc. But modern film makers use black and white, too. See how many of the following films you can name, which are colorful in the figurative sense only.
Average, 10 Qns, ensiform, Dec 20 15
Category: Something in Common
Average
ensiform
4546 plays
10.
  General Boxing : Part 1    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
These questions start out easy and then get harder.
Average, 10 Qns, ensiform, Dec 10 08
Category: Boxing
Average
ensiform
3587 plays
11.
  Identify the Film    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
I'll give you some info on a film, like plot description or actors, and you pick which title it is. This quiz includes all genres of film through Oct 2001.
Average, 10 Qns, ensiform, May 17 04
Category: Name It - Average 10
Average
ensiform
4513 plays
12.
  A Rhyming Game on Many a Movie Name    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz is easy to play, I think you'll find. Just read the blurb and search in your mind. I'll give you a plot, in the form of a rhyme. From that, guess the title --- and you may take your time.
Average, 10 Qns, ensiform, Oct 02 13
Category: Name It - Average 10
Average
ensiform
4261 plays
13.
  'Mister Roberts' (1955)    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The WWII dramedy 'Mister Roberts' (1955) is one of the finest examples of American film entertainment. It boasts fine acting, a clever script, and comedy from high to low. If you've seen this film, this quiz should be easy. Warning, spoilers!
Average, 10 Qns, ensiform, Aug 06 13
Category: Mister Roberts
Average
ensiform
1011 plays
14.
  Identify the Film 3    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Another quiz where you guess (or, hopefully, know) the film's title from the information given. This quiz contains several fill in the blanks. But don't worry, the answers should fly off your fingers.
Average, 10 Qns, ensiform, Feb 07 24
Category: Name It - Average 10 B
Average
ensiform
Feb 07 24
4300 plays
15.
  General Boxing : Part 2   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Here is another ten questions on the Sweet Science, from all weight classes and eras. Hooray! Caveat: these questions are tough by most standards.
Average, 10 Qns, ensiform, May 02 07
Category: Boxing
Average
ensiform
2843 plays
16.
  General Chinese History    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz is on Chinese history. There are questions concerning ancient as well as modern facts. Some are basic, but some will be fairly tough for casual buffs --- so be forewarned. All the names are in the official Pinyin system.
Average, 10 Qns, ensiform, Apr 18 19
Category: China
Average
ensiform
Apr 18 19
2459 plays
17.
  Questions on Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a quiz on the book by Robert C. O'Brien, NOT the movie version. The book won the Newbery Award in 1972. I strongly recommend it!
Average, 10 Qns, ensiform, Jul 06 08
Category: O'Brien, Robert C.
Average
ensiform
607 plays
18.
  Acrostic General Knowledge    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
In this quiz, the first letters to the answers of questions 2-10 spell out the nine-letter answer to question one.
Average, 10 Qns, ensiform, Dec 03 14
Category: 9 for 10
Average
ensiform
3890 plays
19.
  A Rainbow Of Flavors, I Mean Trivia    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
An easy little mixed-category quiz with a colorful theme.
Tough, 10 Qns, ensiform, Jun 09 12
Category: Difficult Rainbow Mixture
Tough
ensiform
5007 plays
20.
  Body Of Lyrics Mixture    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
Hello. This is a lyrics quiz from a variety of music, but to keep it managable I've stuck mostly to well-known songs by classic artists. You see the lyrics, you pick the artist or the song. Have fun!
Difficult, 15 Qns, ensiform, Apr 09 04
Category: Song Lyrics for Experts
Difficult
ensiform
2995 plays
21.
  French Vocabulary 301    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a quick quiz on French vocabulary. The '301' part of the title indicates that it's for advanced students, a bit beyond first year words like le nez, l'oiseau and rouge. I give the word in French, you give me the closest English translation.
Tough, 10 Qns, ensiform, Aug 20 07
Category: French for Experts
Tough
ensiform
2601 plays
22.
  All-Time Great: Joe Louis    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz is all about one of the true greats: Joe Louis. A great man as well as a great fighter, he was once described as 'a credit to his race... the human race.' How much do you know about this sports legend?
Average, 10 Qns, ensiform, Feb 26 10
Category: Joe Louis
Average
ensiform
1354 plays
23.
  Asterix 2: 'La Serpe d'Or'    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a quiz on the FRENCH edition (with the French names) of the second Astérix book, 'La Serpe d'Or' (The Golden Sickle). The first in a series of quizzes.
Average, 10 Qns, ensiform, Nov 09 02
Category: Asterix
Average
ensiform
699 plays
24.
  Tom Waits Lyrics    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Here's a quiz on the lyrics of that globe-trotting, whiskey-soaked, jaded gutter poet, Tom Waits. Have fun!
Tough, 10 Qns, ensiform, Aug 07 18
Category: Waits, Tom
Tough
ensiform
Aug 07 18
514 plays
25.
  Identify the Film 2    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Name the movie based on the plot point, director, actors, etc. Hint: correct answers will suggest a pattern.
Tough, 10 Qns, ensiform, May 17 04
Category: Name It - Tough 10
Tough
ensiform
2493 plays
26.
  Acrostic General Knowledge Quiz 2    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Another acrostic, by request. In this quiz, the first letters of the answers to questions one to nine spell out the nine-letter answer to question number ten.
Tough, 10 Qns, ensiform, Apr 09 20
Category: 9 for 10
Tough
ensiform
Apr 09 20
1156 plays
27.
  Assorted Trivia - In Analogy Form    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz is composed from trivia questions from all sorts of categories. The questions are in analogy form - you must guess the final part of the analogy. Think carefully and choose the best answer. Good luck!
Tough, 10 Qns, ensiform, Apr 18 07
Category: Mixed 10 Qn Tough C
Tough
ensiform
777 plays
28.
  Cryptic Clues: World Capitals    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Another cryptic quiz by me. Since these are so hard out of context of their grids, this one's a theme. All of the answers are capital cities of the world (so all definitions indicate that). You need only unravel the cryptic part.
Very Difficult, 10 Qns, ensiform, Sep 22 02
Category: Cryptics for Experts
Very Difficult
ensiform
912 plays
29.
  General Chinese History 2    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Here's some more Chinese history from all eras.
Difficult, 10 Qns, ensiform, Apr 01 10
Category: China
Difficult
ensiform
915 plays
30.
  Acrostic General Knowledge Quiz 3    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Here is my third acrostic quiz. As usual, the nine letters composing the one-word answer to question 1 are the first letters to the answers to questions 2-10. Or, to put it another way, the first letters to the last nine answers form the answer to Q1.
Tough, 10 Qns, ensiform, Aug 03 21
Category: Mixed 10 Qn Tough E
Tough
ensiform
Aug 03 21
597 plays
31.
  Asterix 15: 'La Zizanie'    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a quiz, in English, on the French edition of the 15th Asterix album, 'La Zizanie' (meaning 'Discord,' but published in English as 'Asterix And the Roman Agent). Good luck, by Toutatis!
Tough, 10 Qns, ensiform, Nov 09 02
Category: Asterix
Tough
ensiform
441 plays
32.
  Mixed as Mud Lyrics    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Ten questions on varied music lyrics. I give you a line, you name the song or artist. Hopefully it will be as easy as pie, or at least more fun than a barrel of monkeys.
Tough, 10 Qns, ensiform, Oct 13 05
Category: Mixed Lyrics
Tough
ensiform
966 plays
33.
  Cryptic Clues: Deities    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Another theme cryptic quiz by me. All of the answers are deities of various mythologies and pantheons (so all definitions indicate that). You need only unravel the cryptic part. You should know HOW TO DO CRYPTICS before attempting!
Impossible, 10 Qns, ensiform, Sep 22 02
Category: Cryptics for Experts
Impossible
ensiform
674 plays
34.
  Cryptic Crossword Clues Quiz for Experts    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Hello. This is a quiz consisting of cryptic crossword clues devised by me. It has all fill in the blank answers, so it's HARD! For an explanation on how these clues work, go to this website http://www.primate.wisc.edu/people/hamel/newyorker.html
Impossible, 10 Qns, ensiform, Aug 26 02
Category: Cryptics for Experts
Impossible
ensiform
723 plays