Author Biography: habitsowner

1.

  Random Explorers and Their Not-so-Random Ramblings    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

I've tried to pick only one explorer of each nationality for this quiz, although some may have explored for a country other than that of their birth. I hope you enjoy playing this.

Average, 10 Qns, habitsowner, Jun 21 23

Category: Explorers

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habitsowner
Jun 21 23
5449 plays

2.

  Please! Thank You! Cheers!    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

I've found in traveling that there are really only two important words to know and they are "Please" and "Thank You". I've added a third here that I've found useful, too. Come use them with me on our travels.

Average, 10 Qns, habitsowner, Nov 26 22

Category: Worldwide Greetings!

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Nov 26 22
5568 plays

3.

  Songs We Loved by Team SLAG    

Multiple Choice

 15 Qns

I'd sure appreciate it if you would give me either the next line of the lyrics or the artist's name, whichever is required. AND, I hope you get them all right.

Average, 15 Qns, habitsowner, Apr 19 15

Category: Lyrics Mixture

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5144 plays

4.

  Every Dog Has Its Day-Some Have Better Than Others    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Westminster Kennel Club, the championship dog show in New York City, has the creme de la creme of dogs at its shows. They are trained and primped to look and act like the models of the breed they are. Tell me what breeds won Best in Show.

Average, 10 Qns, habitsowner, Jul 31 18

Category: Dog Breeds

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habitsowner
Jul 31 18
3729 plays

5.

  The Master Storyteller - Woody Guthrie    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

"Woody" Guthrie wrote and sang songs of America as he saw it and lived it. He was as much historian as he was songwriter/performer. Let's talk about a few of his numbers.

Average, 10 Qns, habitsowner, Jun 12 12

Category: Guthrie, Woody

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5317 plays

6.

  Quoth the Actor, "Evermore", with Apologies to Poe    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Some quotes from selected films, many from a while ago, that I thought worthwhile...then and now. This quiz answers Kyleisalive's request for Quotes from Movies for a leg of the Amazing Trivia Race.

Tough, 10 Qns, habitsowner, Jun 06 23

Category: Movie Quotes Mixture

Tough
habitsowner
Jun 06 23
5582 plays

7.

  Hola, Honduras    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Come, lets go to Central American and learn some of the history of Honduras. Off we go!

Average, 10 Qns, habitsowner, Jun 25 23

Category: Honduras

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habitsowner
Jun 25 23
2532 plays

8.

  Oh, How We Dressed...in the 1950s    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Here's a quiz about some of the highlights of the style of women's clothes during the 1950s. Much has been left out because of lack of space, but I think the important changes are here. Enjoy!

Average, 10 Qns, habitsowner, Oct 29 15

Category: Fashion & Beauty Mixture

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5068 plays

9.

  You Learn Something New Everyday    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Normally I don't read novels, but I've enjoyed some lately and I think it's because YOU LEARN SOMETHING NEW EVERYDAY and I've learned something new when I read each of these. At least I run to the research sites to confirm it IS true!

Average, 10 Qns, habitsowner, Apr 21 12

Category: Authors and their Works

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4801 plays

10.

  If I Could Sail the Seven Seas    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

As we sail most of the Seven Seas we will be visiting and learning about lesser known seas. Come, grab your life jacket and join us, sailing all over the globe.

Average, 10 Qns, habitsowner, Nov 19 23

Category: Bodies of Water

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habitsowner
Nov 19 23
2578 plays

11.

  African-American Role Models - #1    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Here are some people of African-American heritage who have performed service above and beyond, in and for, the US, as well as things that may have affected them. They all should be better known.

Average, 10 Qns, habitsowner, May 03 17

Category: African-Americans

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729 plays

12.

  Y'all have a bite...a Southern day of food    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

As you learned in my last quiz, I'm a newcomer to the South. So I've had to learn what all you Southerners have just been used to doing. It's particularly interesting with the small matter of food. Join me for a fun day of Southern eating.

Average, 10 Qns, habitsowner, Apr 12 14

Category: Mixed Food and Drink

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1778 plays

13.

  Bluegrass Banter    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

When I was about thirty-five I heard my first bluegrass music and I fell madly in love. Here are some of the people with whom I fell I love.

Average, 10 Qns, habitsowner, Jun 12 16

Category: Folk Music

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1229 plays

14.

  Up, Up, and Over...the 60th Degree    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

This one's for Kyleisalive who wanted something on "Up Over" the Arctic Circle. Hope its enjoyable for everyone.

Average, 10 Qns, habitsowner, Jul 05 14

Category: Polar Regions

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2913 plays

15.

  STILL Ten MORE Words That Make Me Stop to Think    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

before I put them down in ink. We left off at J on the last quiz, so let us see if there are any more hard-to-spell words in the rest of the alphabet. Ones we haven't already worked on, that is. Remember, US English.

Easier, 10 Qns, habitsowner, Jan 18 18

Category: Spelling Bee

Easier
habitsowner
Jan 18 18
2277 plays

16.

  A Trifling of Animal Trivia    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Here are some bits of animal lore you may not have known. I hope you enjoy learning them.

Average, 10 Qns, habitsowner, Aug 13 17

Category: Mixed Animal Trivia

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habitsowner
Aug 13 17
2513 plays

17.

  ANOTHER Ten Words That Make Me Stop To Think...    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

before I put them down in ink. Here are ten more rather difficult words to correctly spell, starting with "U" where we left off on the last quiz. See if you can get all of them right.

Average, 10 Qns, habitsowner, Aug 11 12

Category: Spelling Bee

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2195 plays

18.

  YET Even MORE Words That Make Me Stop to Think    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Before I put them down in ink. I didn't realize how many words in American English were hard to spell without thinking about them. Let's see how you do on this list of them, starting again with "A".

Easier, 10 Qns, habitsowner, Feb 23 23

Category: Spelling Bee

Easier
habitsowner
Feb 23 23
2596 plays

19.

  More Words That Make Me Stop and Think..    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Before I Put Them Down in Ink. Here are more words that a lot of us have to stop to think about before writing them. Choose the correct one to write. (US English spellings.)

Easier, 10 Qns, habitsowner, Dec 30 11

Category: Spelling Bee

Easier
habitsowner
1995 plays

20.

  Y'all have a bite...a Southern lunch    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

As an immigrant to the South, I had a lot to learn about the food and drink, and how and what I should order when dining out. I'm still "larning"...do you know the following?

Average, 10 Qns, habitsowner, Jul 29 19

Category: Mixed Food and Drink

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habitsowner
Jul 29 19
1867 plays

21.

  Y'all have a bite...of Louisiana    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Since I moved to the South of my own volition and choice, I've traveled around much of it. When I travel, I like to enjoy the local foods. Come join me on my trips to what my neighbor calls "Looziana".

Easier, 10 Qns, habitsowner, Sep 14 11

Category: Mixed Food and Drink

Easier
habitsowner
626 plays

22.

  African-American Role Models - #2    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Here are more people of African-American heritage who have done wonderful things for themselves, their people, and the country. May they all be better known.

Average, 10 Qns, habitsowner, Jul 22 12

Category: African-Americans

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433 plays

23.

  What Do You Need to Know About Washington?    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

You've heard, of course, about George Washington. In this quiz we'll not only talk about him, but other things "Washington", too.

Average, 10 Qns, habitsowner, Jun 30 23

Category: Thematic Names

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habitsowner
Jun 30 23
1515 plays

24.

  US Inventions of the 1890s - If You Can Believe!    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

I was surpised that some of these were invented so long ago. See if you can answer what the invention was or select the inventor's name or occupation. Have FUN!

Average, 10 Qns, habitsowner, Jun 03 12

Category: Inventors

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603 plays

25.

  Kansas!    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

I drove across Kansas this summer and found, to my surprise, that there is a lot to see and learn about in the state. Join me in reliving the lore of my trip.

Average, 10 Qns, habitsowner, Mar 18 14

Category: Kansas

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391 plays

26.

  The Languages of Dining and Wining...    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

around the world. Tell us where we went by how we ordered our meals, please. You might, also, want to tell us how to get off the excess pounds but be sure to do that in English.

Easier, 10 Qns, habitsowner, Apr 14 14

Category: Languages

Easier
habitsowner
836 plays

27.

  The Rarest Letter    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

"Z" (or "Zed", in some countries) is the least most common letter used in English. "Z" is important in either the question or the answer of this quiz. Enjoy playing with the rarest of letters.

Average, 10 Qns, habitsowner, May 21 12

Category: Y - Z

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899 plays

28.

  Y'all come...back to Louisiana with me    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Unfortunately, we didn't have enough time to eat all the things we wanted to enjoy on our last trip to Louisiana so I thought we'd go again. We'll just talk about what we'll be having as we drive down there. Will you join us?

Average, 10 Qns, habitsowner, Sep 25 11

Category: Mixed Food and Drink

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521 plays

29.

  Chocolate, Anyway You Like    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Today we'll learn about one of my favorite foods. We may even read a book or two dealing with chocolate. Perhaps we'll find it isn't that lovely, after all.

Average, 10 Qns, habitsowner, Apr 09 23

Category: Thematic Sweets

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Apr 09 23
591 plays

30.

  Sailing - over the briny and not so briny...    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

This is about sailors who may or may not be explorers, too. These people come from all nationalities and go all different places. Let's see if you can keep up with them.

Average, 10 Qns, habitsowner, Mar 17 14

Category: Explorers

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397 plays

31.

  Novel Cuisine    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

This is in answer to Highfell's challenge, and I hope both you and he approve. If not, I'll just have to sit down and read another novel...while I eat, of course.

Average, 10 Qns, habitsowner, Feb 26 22

Category: In the Title

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habitsowner
Feb 26 22
537 plays

32.

  Quiz Writing is Exhausting    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

But it's not nearly as exhausting as the work the mountain men and fur trappers of the Rocky Mountains did. Let's learn a little about them, and the books that highlight their exciting, arduous and dangerous lives, shall we?

Tough, 10 Qns, habitsowner, Oct 26 13

Category: Historical Literature

Tough
habitsowner
309 plays

33.

  Limnology...Let's Learn About Some Lakes    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Limnology is the study of inland bodies of water. Let's take a look at some of the more interesting ones.

Average, 10 Qns, habitsowner, Jun 07 20

Category: Lakes

Average
habitsowner
Jun 07 20
400 plays

34.

  The 140th Westminster Kennel Club Show    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

I wrote this after watching the Westminster Kennel Club show. I want one of each breed!

Average, 10 Qns, habitsowner, Jul 31 18

Category: Dog Shows

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Jul 31 18
232 plays

35.

  Cities I'll Never Revisit    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

"Revisit" means you've been there before. I've never been to any of these cities and I'd like to. Tell me which ones I may visit once, but "I'll Never REvisit".

Tough, 10 Qns, habitsowner, Jun 16 17

Category: World Cities for Experts

Tough
habitsowner
896 plays

36.

  The Last Stand    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Perhaps you'll go along with me as I look for or discuss the shoes that go to "The Last Stand", Kyleisalive's challenge.

Average, 10 Qns, habitsowner, Oct 11 21

Category: Thematic Footwear

Average
habitsowner
Oct 11 21
347 plays

37.

  African-American Role Models - #3    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Here are more notable African-American people who should be known by all for their contrbutions to the country and its people, all of them.

Average, 10 Qns, habitsowner, Jan 07 18

Category: African-Americans

Average
habitsowner
Jan 07 18
366 plays

38.

  Help! The MOTHMAN's Out There...    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

What do you know of the Mothman? If nothing, you will know more after you finish this quiz.

Average, 10 Qns, habitsowner, Nov 12 21

Category: Cryptozoology and Monsters

Average
habitsowner
Nov 12 21
497 plays

39.

  Venture a Guess...    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Go ahead, "Venture a Guess" of the correct answer to the following questions about peninsulas and capes, simply because LeoDaVinci asked that we "Venture a Guess".

Tough, 10 Qns, habitsowner, Dec 29 11

Category: Peninsulas and Capes

Tough
habitsowner
377 plays

40.

  And Even MORE Words That Make Me Stop...    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

to Think Before They Get Put Down In Ink! I didn't realize there were so many words that made me hesitate. No wonder it takes me so long to write letters! Again, US spelling.

Average, 10 Qns, habitsowner, Feb 02 12

Category: Spelling Bee

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1240 plays

41.

  The Devil Made Me Do It    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

The Devil's in the writing of the quiz. I hope it lives up to its title. We have songs the Devil seems to know. I hope you do, too.

Average, 10 Qns, habitsowner, Mar 18 14

Category: Heaven and Hell in Songs

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612 plays

42.

  The Words That Make Me Stop and Think...    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Before I Put Them Down in Ink. The title says it all. These are words that a lot of us have to think about before writing them. Choose the correct one to write. (US spellings.)

Average, 10 Qns, habitsowner, Mar 30 20

Category: Spelling Bee

Average
habitsowner
Mar 30 20
2082 plays

43.

  By Whatever Name...the Devil's    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

The Devil is called by many names in the Bible. He is also referred to by many descriptions. I'll give you the book, chapter and verse and you tell me which of the optional names or descriptions is used in that verse. (New King James version.)

Average, 10 Qns, habitsowner, May 06 12

Category: Bible Names

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386 plays

44.

  The Springs    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

I live in a town that is nicknamed the "Springs". So, let's see what we can make, going up and down the ladder, with my town's nickname.

Average, 10 Qns, habitsowner, Sep 09 14

Category: These Letter Drop Puzzles Never End!

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406 plays

45.

  Taste No Evil    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

We all know the story in Genesis of the Tree of Good and Evil. Since all fruit is not evil, though, let's "taste" some good fruit via our reading.

Tough, 10 Qns, habitsowner, Feb 26 22

Category: Food Themed

Tough
habitsowner
Feb 26 22
257 plays

46.

  Halloween in Ireland    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

A wee quiz about the traditions of Halloween in Ireland. No witches or warlocks allowed in FunTrivia land!

Average, 10 Qns, habitsowner, May 12 23

Category: Halloween

Average
habitsowner
May 12 23
719 plays

47.

  Yummy, Yummy Goes My Tummy Reading    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

I hope you get as hungry taking this quiz as I did making it. Enjoy!

Tough, 10 Qns, habitsowner, May 02 21

Category: Themed Quizzes

Tough
habitsowner
May 02 21
406 plays