General Chinese History 2
- 10 questions
- 6 mins
Here's some more Chinese history from all eras. Difficult, 10 Qns, ensiform,
Apr 01 10
Category:
China
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,
Feb 16 13
Category:
Biology
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
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
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
General Boxing : Part 3
- 10 questions
- 4 mins
The mixed bag of questions on the squared circle and its pugilistic patrons continues. Average, 10 Qns, ensiform,
Jan 29 10
Category:
Boxing
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,
Feb 07 06
Category:
Bob Dylan Lyrics
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:
Thematic Unique Ideas
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
General Boxing : Part 1
- 10 questions
- 3 mins
These questions start out easy and then get harder. Average, 10 Qns, ensiform,
Dec 10 08
Category:
Boxing
A Rhyming Game on Many a Movie Name
- 10 questions
- 4 mins
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
'Mister Roberts' (1955)
- 10 questions
- 4 mins
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
Identify the Film
- 10 questions
- 4 mins
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
Identify the Film 3
- 10 questions
- 5 mins
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,
Jan 21 09
Category:
Name It - Average 10 B
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
General Chinese History
- 10 questions
- 4 mins
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
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.
Acrostic General Knowledge
- 10 questions
- 4 mins
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
A Rainbow Of Flavors, I Mean Trivia
- 10 questions
- 5 mins
An easy little mixed-category quiz with a colorful theme. Tough, 10 Qns, ensiform,
Jun 09 12
Category:
Difficult Rainbow Mixture
Body Of Lyrics Mixture
- 15 questions
- 6 mins
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
French Vocabulary 301
- 10 questions
- 4 mins
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
All-Time Great: Joe Louis
- 10 questions
- 3 mins
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
Asterix 2: 'La Serpe d'Or'
- 10 questions
- 3 mins
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
Tom Waits Lyrics
- 10 questions
- 4 mins
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
Identify the Film 2
- 10 questions
- 5 mins
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
Acrostic General Knowledge Quiz 4
- 10 questions
- 4 mins
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. Tough, 10 Qns, ensiform,
Nov 20 07
Category:
Mixed 10 Qn Tough D
Acrostic General Knowledge Quiz 2
- 10 questions
- 5 mins
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
Assorted Trivia - In Analogy Form
- 10 questions
- 5 mins
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
Cryptic Clues: World Capitals
- 10 questions
- 8 mins
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
Acrostic General Knowledge Quiz 3
- 10 questions
- 5 mins
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
Asterix 15: 'La Zizanie'
- 10 questions
- 6 mins
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
Mixed as Mud Lyrics
- 10 questions
- 4 mins
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
Cryptic Clues: Deities
- 10 questions
- 8 mins
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! Very Difficult, 10 Qns, ensiform,
Sep 22 02
Category:
Cryptics for Experts
Cryptic Crossword Clues Quiz for Experts
- 10 questions
- 8 mins
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