Here's a quiz about that little ray of sunshine who taught the world to play the Glad Game, Pollyanna - star of books, movies, television and more!
Average, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
Aug 05 19
Category:
Thematic People in Entertainment
If you know the 2006 remake, you may be able to match each of these characters from the film that won the Academy Award as the Best Picture of 1949 with their description. Some names differ from those in Arthur Penn's Pulitzer Prize-winning book.
Average, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
May 09 16
Category:
Al - Az Movies
The words in capitals are anagrams of things people do to keep busy in their spare time. The sentences should give you an extra clue. Good luck!
Tough, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
Jul 06 20
Category:
Anagrams
This challenge title from Matthew_07 set me to musing on the world of animals that lay eggs. Care to join me?
Average, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
Apr 12 24
Category:
Specific Topic Animal Trivia
I want to hold your hand for reassurance as we watch some of these classic films written and/or produced by Val Lewton in the 1940s.
Average, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
Feb 26 18
Category:
L - People Themed
Here are some questions on songs, albums and performers that could be described by one or more of the words in the quiz title.
Average, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
Apr 28 23
Category:
Something in Common
No matter how large or small your problems with your appearance may be, there's sure to be someone offering a small bottle with the perfect solution (for a price). Please help me solve my problems.
Easier, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
Dec 12 16
Category:
Fashion & Beauty Mixture
This 12-volume compilation of the work of JRR Tolkien, collected and edited by his son Christopher between 1983 and 1996, shows how Tolkien's conception of Middle-earth evolved over time. NB:Accents have been omitted, as ASCII code can distort them.
Average, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
May 26 17
Category:
J. R. R. Tolkien
The Marx Brothers originally intended this 1946 film as a spoof of the classic 'Casablanca', but created a gem in their own inimitable style.
Average, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
Jul 23 18
Category:
N
On the live album "An Evening Wasted with Tom Lehrer", recorded during a series of concerts in 1959, a number of Tom Lehrer's humorous songs are presented along with his witty introductions. Can you recognize the songs from their introductions?
Average, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
May 31 12
Category:
Lehrer, Tom
These poems delighted me as a child, as they have delighted generations of children over the years.
Average, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
Sep 12 20
Recommended for grades: 5,6,7
Category:
Poetry for Children
The spoken introductions on Tom Lehrer's album "That Was the Year That Was" provide humorous links and contexts for the songs. How well do you recall this satirical masterpiece?
Average, 15 Qns, looney_tunes,
Jun 13 09
Category:
Lehrer, Tom
Cricket players have to learn the terms used to describe over 70 different names for positions in which the captain may ask them to field, all of which can be adjusted at the captain's discretion. But there is method to the madness!
Average, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
Jan 24 10
Category:
Cricket
Sausage, salami, wiener, wurst - around the world these foods may contain assorted types of meat, and a large variety of herbs, spices and other ingredients. This is a taste of some of the flavorings used in sausages.
Average, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
Mar 02 10
Category:
International Cuisine
The character of Doug Ross on 'ER' brought George Clooney into the celebrity spotlight, but his career started over a decade before that. Match these early characters with the television show or movie in which he portrayed each one.
Average, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
May 01 19
Category:
Clooney, George
Some bubbles caught my attention earlier today, and once I started seeing them, I couldn't help but notice them everywhere. This quiz is the result!
Average, 15 Qns, looney_tunes,
Jul 10 17
Category:
Thematic Objects
When stars collide, the results can be spectacular (if not easily detected in everyday experience).
Average, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
Aug 12 15
Category:
Astronomical Phenomena
Pipes, pipes everywhere - how many of these pipe-related questions can you answer? Note that there will be no questions directly relating to smokers' pipes.
Average, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
Nov 03 21
Category:
Thematic Tools
Pigments are the materials that give color to paints and dyes. Some can be made from natural ingredients, some are synthetic, and only made by humans applying chemistry in a creative fashion. Can you match each of these pigments with its source?
Average, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
Jul 25 17
Category:
Chemistry Mix
So you're heading off on a camping trip - let's see if you are familiar with some useful items for such an expedition.
Average, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
Nov 05 18
Category:
Camping
This free-to-play browser-based game from Goodgame Studios presents as a challenge to build your empire through battles with other players and/or computer-generated targets, but there are other paths to success in this medieval strategy game.
Average, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
Jul 18 22
Category:
G
Emmie has a list of words her riding instructor wants her to learn, but the letters are all mixed up. Can you help her set them straight? Just rearrange the words in CAPITALS to make a new word.
Easier, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
Aug 29 20
Category:
Anagrams for Kids
Tired of the assault on your senses produced by the extended Christmas season? Maybe you'd like to try some of these other December celebrations.
Average, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
Jan 23 12
Category:
November & December
Most people who are "honored" with a Golden Raspberry Award refuse to attend the ceremony - here are some who showed up to accept their award.
Average, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
Mar 18 13
Category:
Golden Raspberry Awards
The answers to the first nine questions provide a common bond to a famous person who is possibly the subject of the statement, "My dear, I don't care what they do, so long as they don't do it in the street and frighten the horses".
Average, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
Jul 07 14
Category:
10Q CB Average
The Italian region of Lombardy is home to a number of beautiful lakes. Can you identify which lake matches each of these facts?
Average, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
Mar 03 19
Category:
Italy
Kyle is away for a week, so we decided to follow him on a "Magical Mystery Tour" around the world. Thanks to leith90 for the title suggestion.
Average, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
May 05 10
Category:
Global Trivia
The celebrated 20th century art forger known as Elmyr de Hory (among his many pseudonyms) became so famous that copycats have forged his forgeries. His was a fascinating career.
Average, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
Feb 07 19
Category:
Art World Figures
What do you remember about this Oscar-winning film of the early 20th century?
(Some knowledge of awards and production required.)
Average, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
May 08 15
Category:
Br - Bz Movies
Let's explore a few of the concepts related to differential calculus. It's not as scary as it sounds!
Average, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
May 10 15
Category:
Calculus
"The Vatican Rag" is a humorous take on the impact of Vatican II on the everyday life of members of the Roman Catholic Church in the 1960s. The more familiar you are with traditional rituals, the funnier it is.
Average, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
Oct 05 08
Category:
Lehrer, Tom
English uses many different words to describe similar emotions. Each question has a sentence with a hidden synonym of 'happy' in it. Find the concealed word, and you'll be happy, too. All derivations come from the Online Etymological Dictionary.
Average, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
Oct 05 08
Category:
Synonyms and Antonyms
Or maybe Nowhere! Ralph the Llama is on a worldwide pilgrimage from England to his ancestral homeland, Peru. Help him answer questions about the things he sees along the way as he travels around the world through the Funtrivia categories.
Average, 20 Qns, looney_tunes,
Aug 26 17
Category:
Thematic Story Time
I was on FunTrivia when a bucket started talking to me. Actually, it told me it was a situla, and invited me to learn about its friends and relations. You're welcome to join me!
Average, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
Nov 15 11
Category:
Social History
Many video games over the years have involved shooting a projectile of some sort at a target, be it animate or inanimate. Let's explore some of them.
Average, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
Jul 17 22
Category:
Shooter Video Games
'Your Own Thing' was one of the first rock musicals, a light-hearted comedy with some upbeat music. If you haven't seen it, this will be tricky.
Average, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
Oct 01 13
Category:
XYZ
The Commonwealth Games often feature winners from countries whose sporting achievements are dwarfed in the presence of larger nations at the Olympic Games. Do you know what country each of these successful athletes represented in the 2018 Games?
Average, 15 Qns, looney_tunes,
May 13 18
Category:
Commonwealth Games
"Once Were Warriors" is a powerful film about a Maori family (the Hekes) battling social and cultural alienation in urban New Zealand. Although the film has become renowned for its violence, it also presents a challenging and compelling narrative.
Average, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
Oct 08 15
Category:
Once Were Warriors
You've probably heard his name because of the translation of some of his poems, but there is much more to find out about this talented man!
Average, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
Apr 15 15
Category:
People K-L
Ralph has noticed that kyleisalive has gone missing, and is hot on the trail to bring him back to the Joli Llamas' paddock. Can you help him?
Average, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
Jun 21 17
Category:
Where am I?
Once every four years (most of the time) we add a leap day (February 29) to the calendar. Are you familiar with these leap day events?
Average, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
Nov 30 17
Category:
January February March
It seems that any television series set in or near the Florida Everglades feels a need to feature airboats at some point. How much do you know about this intriguing mode of transport?
Average, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
Nov 07 18
Category:
Maritime
...especially if you start by flying west! Here are some of the sights you might see as you travel from Los Angeles to Denver, staying within the latitudes of those two cities (34N and 39N).
Average, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
Jul 28 22
Recommended for grades: 10,11,12
Category:
Lines of Latitude and Longitude
The Dead Sea Scrolls have shed light on a turbulent period in the history of Judaism and in the development of Christianity. Come see how!
Tough, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
May 27 18
Category:
Religion Mixture
If you think modern Australia is the land of strange animals, wait until you meet some of the extinct megafauna of this unique land.
Average, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
Jun 26 22
Category:
Australia
In fact, it's full of appendices and other 'materia medica'. Here is a look at some famous doctors who have featured in television shows over the last 50 years.
Average, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
Dec 31 14
Category:
Medicine
Francis Bacon's work 'Instauratio Magna' described his plan to develop a new approach to the systematic development of learning, set out in six stages. It is considered the first statement of what is now known as the Scientific Method.
Average, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
Jul 11 15
Category:
B
Emmie and her pony have been having fun together at home for a while now, and they're ready to make a trip to Pony Club. Emmie and her pony live in Australia.
Easier, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
Feb 26 18
Category:
Horses for Kids
This quiz is part of kyleisalive's challenge to "spice up the site". The Spice Girls recorded "Goodbye" as a musical farewell to Geri Halliwell, the first member of the group to leave. How many of these other famous 'goodbyes' can you identify?
Average, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
Aug 17 17
Category:
Thematic Phrases