Author Biography: lordprescott

1.

  Write Up My Alley!: Shakespeare in a Sentence - 10 questions - 3 mins

I thought Shakespeare was pretty boring until I actually began studying his plays--then I changed my mind completely! Here I've created a tongue-in-cheek one-sentence summary for 10 of his plays. See if you can match the summary to the play!

Easier, 10 Qns, lordprescott, Oct 04 22

Recommended for grades: 11,12

Category: Name the Play

Easier
lordprescott
Oct 04 22
341 plays

2.

  Give a Hand for the Wonderful Sir Alec Guinness! - 10 questions - 3 mins

As an actor, Sir Alec Guinness got a lot of hands of applause during his career. Can you order these ten inspiring events in the life of the great Alec Guinness? No need to hold the applause!

Difficult, 10 Qns, lordprescott, Mar 16 23

Category: Guinness, Sir Alec

Difficult
lordprescott
Mar 16 23
37 plays

3.

  The Many Faces of Robin Hood - 10 questions - 3 mins

Robin Hood has been a hero of popular culture for centuries. Throughout folklore, literature, and more modern formats, Robin Hood has had many adaptations and reincarnations. Here are just ten of them.

Average, 10 Qns, lordprescott, Mar 08 23

Category: Thematic People in Entertainment

Average
lordprescott
Mar 08 23
219 plays

4.

  That's Novel - 10 questions - 4 mins

Books Within Books

How many novels are there out there that also feature books in them? Quite a few, actually! This quiz features only 10 of these--can you match the summary to the correct book title?

Easier, 10 Qns, lordprescott, Mar 10 23

Category: Literature: Something in Common

Easier
lordprescott
Mar 10 23
171 plays

5.

  Where in the American Revolution? - 10 questions - 3 mins

Many famous events occurred during the American Revolution. But where in the United States did they happen? Match the event to the number on the map, and have fun!

Difficult, 10 Qns, lordprescott, Mar 12 23

Recommended for grades: 8,9,10,11

Category: American Revolution

Difficult
lordprescott
Mar 12 23
48 plays

6.

  They Were "All Quiet on the Western Front" - 10 questions - 3 mins

"All Quiet on the Western Front" is a classic story by Erich Maria Remarque, and 2022 saw another film retelling of it. Can you match the description to the character?

Tough, 10 Qns, lordprescott, Mar 10 23

Category: Al - Az Movies

Tough
lordprescott
Mar 10 23
32 plays

7.

  A "Back to the Future" Events Trilogy - 10 questions - 3 mins

The "Back to the Future" film trilogy featured a wide variety of events. This quiz looks at ten of them--but which film of the trilogy did they come from?

Easier, 10 Qns, lordprescott, Mar 14 23

Category: BTTF Trilogy .

Easier
lordprescott
Mar 14 23
261 plays

8.

  Characters of "Elvis" (2022) - 10 questions - 3 mins

"Elvis" (2022) tells the story of Elvis Presley and Colonel Tom Parker. Can you match the names of the characters with their descriptions?

Easier, 10 Qns, lordprescott, Mar 16 23

Category: E

Easier
lordprescott
Mar 16 23
236 plays

9.

  And In The Middle We Have... - 10 questions - 4 mins

Here are 10 examples of "before and after" words. Simply fill in the blank with a word that ends the first word and begins the second! Have fun!

New Game, 10 Qns, lordprescott, Mar 21 23

Category: Before and After

New Game
lordprescott
Today!
20 plays

10.

  1980s TV Shows: One-Sentence Summary - 10 questions - 3 mins

The 1980s sure churned out some gems of television shows! This quiz, which continues my series of TV series by decade, will give a tongue-in-cheek summary of 10 1980s TV shows. Can you match the summary with the correct show?

Very Easy, 10 Qns, lordprescott, Feb 25 23

Category: 1980s TV

Very Easy
lordprescott
Feb 25 23
1132 plays

11.

  Name that Phobia! - 10 questions - 3 mins

A phobia is an abnormal fear of something. In this quiz I will give you the descriptions of fears to match to the name of the phobia. They run from A-J.

Easier, 10 Qns, lordprescott, Mar 17 23

Category: Phobias

Easier
lordprescott
Mar 17 23
461 plays

12.

  A Field Trip to Japan - 10 questions - 4 mins

Japan is a fascinating country, geographically and culturally! Here are only ten reasons why.

Easier, 10 Qns, lordprescott, Mar 03 23

Category: Japan

Easier
lordprescott
Mar 03 23
113 plays

13.

  A Little Piece of War - 15 questions - 3 mins

Board Game Objectives

In a way, board games are like little wars. But many board games are explicitly about war, like the 15 listed below. Can you tell what you're fighting for? Place each game into the category that matches your objective in winning the game.

Easier, 15 Qns, lordprescott, Feb 14 23

Category: Board Games

Easier
lordprescott
Feb 14 23
200 plays

14.

  Those Magificent Men in their Flying Machines - 10 questions - 3 mins

Aviation Firsts

"Those magificent men in their flying machines / They go upddity-up-up / They go downditty-down-down..." This quiz is about aviation history and its early years, so have fun!

Average, 10 Qns, lordprescott, Feb 21 23

Category: Aviation

Average
lordprescott
Feb 21 23
158 plays

15.

  1970s TV Shows: One-Sentence Summary - 10 questions - 3 mins

The 1970s featured many classic TV shows. This is the second in a series of television quizzes by decade. Simply match the show with the tongue-in-cheek summary I've provided!

Very Easy, 10 Qns, lordprescott, Oct 23 22

Category: 1970s TV

Very Easy
lordprescott
Oct 23 22
1456 plays

16.

  We Last Saw Them in 2022 -- Vol. 2 - 10 questions - 3 mins

Many stars saw 2022 as their last year with us. This quiz honors ten more celebrities who passed away in 2022. Do you recall them all?

Very Easy, 10 Qns, lordprescott, Nov 02 22

Category: Died in the 2020s

Very Easy
lordprescott
Nov 02 22
729 plays

17.

  Dreams are on Their Way - 10 questions - 3 mins

Sweet dreams! Most of us have them, so here are ten questions relating to dreams.

Easier, 10 Qns, lordprescott, Jan 22 23

Category: Thematic Abstract Ideas

Easier
lordprescott
Jan 22 23
282 plays

18.

  Circles 'Round the Sun - 10 questions - 4 mins

We owe a lot to the world explorers of the past. Traveling around Earth as it made circles 'round the sun, they opened up the world to us as we know it. How much do you know about these intrepid travelers?

Very Easy, 10 Qns, lordprescott, Oct 26 22

Recommended for grades: 7,8,9,10

Category: European Overseas Empires

Very Easy
lordprescott
Oct 26 22
319 plays

19.

  Ten Questions About Nine - 10 questions - 3 mins

Nine is quite a popular number. Here are ten questions about the number nine - take this quiz and see how well you do!

Easier, 10 Qns, lordprescott, Nov 08 22

Category: 9

Easier
lordprescott
Nov 08 22
479 plays

20.

  We Last Saw Them in 2022 -- Vol. 1 - 10 questions - 3 mins

This quiz celebrates only ten of those who died in 2022. Rest in Peace, you all!

Very Easy, 10 Qns, lordprescott, Oct 15 22

Category: Died in the 2020s

Very Easy
lordprescott
Oct 15 22
608 plays

21.

  Leaders of the Past - 10 questions - 3 mins

This quiz is about 10 famous people who have led countries around the world - often doing strange things at the same time! Have fun matching their descriptions to their names.

Very Easy, 10 Qns, lordprescott, Nov 06 22

Recommended for grades: 4,5,6

Category: Historical People for Kids

Very Easy
lordprescott
Nov 06 22
465 plays

22.

  1960s TV Shows: One-Sentence Summary - 10 questions - 3 mins

The 1960s was a great time for classic TV shows. I have given a one-sentence tongue-in-cheek summary for each of these shows--can you match the summary with the title?

Very Easy, 10 Qns, lordprescott, May 12 22

Category: 1960s TV

Very Easy
lordprescott
May 12 22
1589 plays

23.

  A Field Trip to Norway - 10 questions - 3 mins

Norway is a fascinating country. This quiz explores only ten of the many reasons why!

Average, 10 Qns, lordprescott, Feb 10 23

Category: Norway

Average
lordprescott
Feb 10 23
122 plays

24.

  Mixed-Up Movies - 10 questions - 5 mins

Welcome to the movies, brain teaser style! Swap out one letter per word to create a new movie-themed word.

Very Easy, 10 Qns, lordprescott, Nov 18 22

Category: Change a Letter

Very Easy
lordprescott
Nov 18 22
372 plays

25.

  Can You Say That Again? - 10 questions - 5 mins

Here are well known quotations - but they have been reworded. Can you change them to their original form? "Everything is good that concludes favorably", is really "All's well that ends well". Do not put periods in your answers. Good luck!

Average, 10 Qns, lordprescott, Jan 21 23

Category: In Other Words

Average
lordprescott
Jan 21 23
283 plays

26.

  Sail On By - 10 questions - 3 mins

Books Set During the Age of Sail

The days when Britain ruled the waves might have passed, but we can still visit that time through books! Here are ten books set during the age of sail. Can you match them to their authors?

Average, 10 Qns, lordprescott, Jan 26 23

Category: Ships and Sea Life

Average
lordprescott
Jan 26 23
63 plays

27.

  The Dark for Dark Business - 10 questions - 3 mins

The night has often been used for some nefarious and sometimes very strange activities. This quiz deals with all things nighttime-related!

Easier, 10 Qns, lordprescott, Oct 01 22

Category: Thematic Abstract Ideas

Easier
lordprescott
Oct 01 22
337 plays

28.

  The Queen of Our Lives - 10 questions - 3 mins

Queen Elizabeth the Second was Queen for a wonderful 70 years--more than any other British monarch, and long enough to have been the Queen throughout the entire lives of most of her subjects. How well do you know her and her reign?

Average, 10 Qns, lordprescott, Sep 21 22

Category: Elizabeth II

Average
lordprescott
Sep 21 22
451 plays

29.

  "The Voyage Home" Mix-Up - 10 questions - 3 mins

The events of this classic movie got jumbled! Can you place them in their proper order? Enjoy!

Average, 10 Qns, lordprescott, Feb 10 23

Category: ST IV: The Voyage Home

Average
lordprescott
Feb 10 23
82 plays

30.

  Venus - 10 questions - 2 mins

Venus is an incredible planet. This quiz explores only ten of the reasons why!

Average, 10 Qns, lordprescott, Jan 11 23

Recommended for grades: 10,11

Category: Venus

Average
lordprescott
Jan 11 23
172 plays

31.

  O What a Word! - 10 questions - 2 mins

This quiz is brought to you by the letter O. And O what a letter it is! Here are ten strange "O" words--can you decipher them all?

Average, 10 Qns, lordprescott, Oct 26 22

Category: Words N - Z

Average
lordprescott
Oct 26 22
315 plays

32.

  "The Wrath of Khan" Mix-up - 10 questions - 3 mins

The scenes of this epic movie have gotten a little mixed up! Can you put them back in their proper order?

Difficult, 10 Qns, lordprescott, Jan 31 23

Category: ST II: The Wrath of Khan

Difficult
lordprescott
Jan 31 23
106 plays

33.

  1980s Movies and Their Music - 10 questions - 3 mins

1980s movies were big on music; many had themes, or at least songs by famous artists that were featured prominently in the films. These are just a few: see if you can correctly match the song with the film it was featured in!

Easier, 10 Qns, lordprescott, Jul 01 22

Category: Music from TV and Movies

Easier
lordprescott
Jul 01 22
354 plays

34.

  Language of the Day! - 10 questions - 2 mins

The days of the week are universal--but different languages' terms for them are not! Can you match the language with the correct word for a day of the week?

Average, 10 Qns, lordprescott, Sep 27 22

Category: Worldwide Greetings!

Average
lordprescott
Sep 27 22
284 plays

35.

  A Trip to Regency England - 10 questions - 3 mins

Good heavens, you have arrived in Regency England! Do you know enough about slang and customs to survive? Test your knowledge of the world of Jane Austen, Napoleon, and Nelson with this quiz!

Tough, 10 Qns, lordprescott, Jan 07 23

Category: Social History

Tough
lordprescott
Jan 07 23
186 plays

36.

  80 Years of Paul McCartney - 10 questions - 3 mins

On June 18, 2022, Sir Paul McCartney turned 80. He has written a lot of memorable music over his lifetime--see if you can answer these questions about some of his most famous!

Easier, 10 Qns, lordprescott, Jul 25 22

Category: McCartney, Paul

Easier
lordprescott
Jul 25 22
252 plays

37.

  The Many Faces of the Scarlet Pimpernel - 10 questions - 3 mins

"They seek him here, They seek him there..." And you can find him everywhere! Ever since his creation, the character of the Scarlet Pimpernel has seen a lot of coverage in all forms of entertainment. This quiz covers just a few of his incarnations!

Average, 10 Qns, lordprescott, Jan 23 23

Category: Thematic People in Entertainment

Average
lordprescott
Jan 23 23
71 plays

38.

  The Forgotten Royals - 10 questions - 4 mins

Through the years, there have been many Royals who have had their time in the limelight and are now practically forgotten. Some of these I was unaware existed until recently! How well do you know them? Have a try at this quiz!

Average, 10 Qns, lordprescott, Sep 22 22

Category: U.K. Royals

Average
lordprescott
Sep 22 22
151 plays

39.

  Wouldn't Have a Willy Nor a Sam - 10 questions - 3 mins

I'm Henry! There have been many British royals with that name. Some have ruled and some have been content to sit on the sidelines...and some have done some outlandish things! Can you match the Henry to the deed?

Average, 10 Qns, lordprescott, Sep 24 22

Category: U.K. Royals

Average
lordprescott
Sep 24 22
145 plays

40.

  The Many Faces of Sherlock Holmes - 10 questions - 3 mins

Sherlock Holmes has had many incarnations since his first appearance in 1887. First appearing in Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's "A Study In Scarlet", he has since featured in many films, TV series, and much more! This quiz is on only ten of his incarnations.

Average, 10 Qns, lordprescott, Feb 11 23

Category: Thematic People in Entertainment

Average
lordprescott
Feb 11 23
201 plays

41.

  Awl of the Above - 10 questions - 3 mins

Sewing is one of my favorite pastimes. Historical costuming, in particular, opens up a big window to the past! Take a try at this quiz, which walks you through the steps in historical costuming.

Average, 10 Qns, lordprescott, Oct 10 22

Category: Sewing

Average
lordprescott
Oct 10 22
166 plays

42.

  Look Who's Talking - 10 questions - 3 mins

History of Talking Films

Today we tend to take movies with sound for granted. But they were a very ingenious invention that revolutionized films and the film industry! Here are ten questions about the evolution of "talking pictures" and facts pertaining thereto.

Difficult, 10 Qns, lordprescott, Jan 25 23

Category: Specialized History

Difficult
lordprescott
Jan 25 23
41 plays

43.

  The John Wayneians - 10 questions - 4 mins

What do you know about John Wayne's co-stars? The Duke had many of them, and this quiz focuses on only some. Test your western knowledge of the Hollywood of the past!

Average, 10 Qns, lordprescott, Apr 08 22

Category: Wayne, John

Average
lordprescott
Apr 08 22
147 plays

44.

  All About "Rio Grande" - 10 questions - 3 mins

"Rio Grande" was one of John Wayne's Cavalry Trilogy of films, directed by John Ford. How well do you know the plot, the characters, and the actors? Try this quiz to find out!

Average, 10 Qns, lordprescott, Dec 16 22

Category: Ri - Rz Movies

Average
lordprescott
Dec 16 22
98 plays

45.

  Great Big Sea = Great Big Trivia - 10 questions - 3 mins

In Canada, we're pretty proud of our talent. The popular folk band Great Big Sea may have only been active for twenty years, between 1993 and 2013, but they are still loved. Take this quiz to test your knowledge on the band and their songs.

Average, 10 Qns, lordprescott, Sep 30 22

Category: Great Big Sea

Average
lordprescott
Sep 30 22
91 plays

46.

  All About Owls - 10 questions - 2 mins

Here are some facts on a truly fascinating bird. Test your owl knowledge and maybe learn something, too!

Average, 10 Qns, lordprescott, Oct 17 22

Category: Owls

Average
lordprescott
Oct 17 22
266 plays

47.

  Patrick O'Brian's "The Unknown Shore" - 10 questions - 3 mins

"The Unknown Shore" is one of Patrick O'Brian's lesser-known books. Known as the author of the Aubrey/Maturin series, O'Brian wrote "The Unknown Shore" years before that series. "The Unknown Shore" is practically unknown today--see how well you can do!

Average, 10 Qns, lordprescott, Jan 10 23

Category: O'Brian, Patrick

Average
lordprescott
Jan 10 23
27 plays

48.

  A Tale of Two Johns - 10 questions - 5 mins

Director John Ford and actor John Wayne worked together on many memorable films. This quiz pays tribute to only a few of them! Can you answer all the questions about these Ford & Wayne movies?

Tough, 10 Qns, lordprescott, May 06 22

Category: People Themed Groups

Tough
lordprescott
May 06 22
128 plays

49.

  A Cowboy's Dictionary - 10 questions - 4 mins

Some strange slang and terminology originated in the West of the 1800s. Can you translate these sentences accurately to read this cowboy's story?

Average, 10 Qns, lordprescott, May 09 22

Category: Varieties of English

Average
lordprescott
May 09 22
189 plays

50.

  All About "Breaking Away" - 10 questions - 4 mins

"Buongiorno, Mama! Buongiorno, Papa!" "Breaking Away" is my favorite coming-of-age movie, as well as one of my favorite "underdog" films. Take this quiz to see how well you know this classic film!

Average, 10 Qns, lordprescott, May 21 22

Category: Br - Bz Movies

Average
lordprescott
May 21 22
127 plays