Author Biography: lordprescott

1.

  Death Turns the Page    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

All too often a book character is faced with death. Here are 10 examples of literary characters that met their death. Can you discover the book that they are in based on the clues?

Average, 10 Qns, lordprescott, Feb 04 24

Category: Literary Death

Average
lordprescott
Feb 04 24
328 plays

2.

  Write Up My Alley!: Shakespeare in a Sentence    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

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
470 plays

3.

  Saint Lucia - True Or False    

Photo Quiz

 10 Qns

Welcome to the beautiful island of Saint Lucia! You're going to be stuck here awhile--at least as long as it takes to play this quiz--so how about getting to know it better? Learn a little about Saint Lucia, and hopefully have some fun along the way!

Average, 10 Qns, lordprescott, Nov 19 23

Recommended for grades: 9,10,11,12

Category: St Lucia

Average
lordprescott
Nov 19 23
169 plays

4.

  The Saga of Sega    

Ordering Quiz

 10 Qns

Sega History, 1940-2001

Sega is a well-known video game brand, but it didn't start that way! Here are ten events in the early history of Sega, from its beginnings to the start of the 21st century. Place them in the right order if you can!

Tough, 10 Qns, lordprescott, Nov 11 23

Category: Video Game Developers

Tough
lordprescott
Nov 11 23
53 plays

5.

  What Year Was It In?    

Classification Quiz

 10 Qns

Ten random classic movies are listed here, with seemingly nothing in common. But can you use your sheer knowledge and trivia skill to group them into which ones were set in the past, which were set in the then-present, and which went between both?

Average, 10 Qns, lordprescott, Jun 15 24

Category: Movies by Year

Average
lordprescott
Jun 15 24
1283 plays

6.

  Ukulele Mania    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Welcome to my quiz on one of the world's greatest, and zaniest, instruments: the ukulele. Good luck and have fun!

Average, 10 Qns, lordprescott, Nov 19 24

Recommended for grades: 9,10,11,12

Category: Strings

Average
lordprescott
Nov 19 24
143 plays

7.

  1980s Music Videos Medley    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Music videos became something of an art form in the 1980s. MTV's annual awards meant that creating a memorable music videos was a must for all hit songs! This quiz remembers ten greats.

Easier, 10 Qns, lordprescott, Jan 20 24

Category: Music Video

Easier
lordprescott
Jan 20 24
627 plays

8.

  A Time for Tea    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

A History of Tea

It's time to take a stroll through the eras of tea's history! If you have enough time to drink a cup, you certainly have enough time to take this quiz. Got a cup in front of you? Alright, now let's begin.

Average, 10 Qns, lordprescott, Dec 17 23

Category: Tea

Average
lordprescott
Dec 17 23
189 plays

9.

  For God's Sake, Do Something!    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

Saints and their Acts

These saints and holy people all did something for God's sake. Can you match them to their deed? All quotations are from the King James Bible.

Easier, 10 Qns, lordprescott, Nov 21 23

Category: Christian People / Saints

Easier
lordprescott
Nov 21 23
402 plays

10.

  My Name is Power    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

The Meaning of Men's Names

Many names have different meanings behind them. Here are ten men's names from A to J; see if you can match them to their other meanings!

Average, 10 Qns, lordprescott, Nov 22 23

Category: Male Names

Average
lordprescott
Nov 22 23
169 plays

11.

  We Last Saw Them in 2023 - Vol. III    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

Here is a tribute to 10 famous people who we last saw in 2023 and will never see again. Match the clue of the person's career with their name.

Easier, 10 Qns, lordprescott, Dec 20 23

Category: Died in the 2020s

Easier
lordprescott
Dec 20 23
776 plays

12.

  "The Search for Spock" Mix-Up    

Ordering Quiz

 10 Qns

"Star Trek III: The Search for Spock" is the second film in the classic "Star Trek" series beginning with "The Wrath of Khan" and ending with "The Voyage Home". Here are 10 events from the movie, but all out of order! Place them in the proper sequence.

Difficult, 10 Qns, lordprescott, Dec 19 23

Category: Star Trek III: The Search for Spock

Difficult
lordprescott
Dec 19 23
131 plays

13.

  Death Cuts the Film    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Unfortunately, the fate of many film characters is death. Here are 10 characters from 10 different movies who wind up kicking the bucket. Can you choose the right film that the character is in based on Death's descriptions?

Average, 10 Qns, lordprescott, Dec 13 23

Category: Movie Mixture

Average
lordprescott
Dec 13 23
1000 plays

14.

  To See You Again    

Classification Quiz

 10 Qns

A Very Quotable "Search for Spock"

"Star Trek III: The Search for Spock" is all about a quest to see Spock again! It also provided us with some great quotable quotes as we waited to see him again. Who said what in this classic film?

Average, 10 Qns, lordprescott, Dec 21 23

Category: Star Trek III: The Search for Spock

Average
lordprescott
Dec 21 23
412 plays

15.

  Making Masterpieces    

Photo Match

 10 Qns

Inventors and Inventions

Do you know who invented what? This quiz documents 10 inventions and their inventors.

Average, 10 Qns, lordprescott, Dec 24 23

Recommended for grades: 10,11,12

Category: Scientists & Inventors

Average
lordprescott
Dec 24 23
394 plays

16.

  Fall of the House of Cards    

Classification Quiz

 10 Qns

Card games can be a fun pastime for everyone. They fall into many different types, however. Try your "hand" at some of these!

Average, 10 Qns, lordprescott, Jan 22 24

Category: Games & Toys

Average
lordprescott
Jan 22 24
380 plays

17.

  My Name is Power II    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

More Meanings of Men's Names

We're back again with ten more men's names and what they mean. From K to W, can you match the men's names with the meaning behind them?

Average, 10 Qns, lordprescott, Jan 30 24

Category: Male Names

Average
lordprescott
Jan 30 24
146 plays

18.

  Banned    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Household Objects

"Hey, I don't see these things around anymore!" That might just be because they've been banned. Sometimes a thing is deemed too dangerous after it's been released to the public. But were these things really so harmful? You decide.

Average, 10 Qns, lordprescott, Feb 12 24

Category: Household Items

Average
lordprescott
Feb 12 24
811 plays

19.

  Glum Guitars    

Collection Quiz

 10 Qns

"Guitar Hero" Games

This video gamer is glum because he can't remember the names of his "Guitar Hero" games! Can you help him out?

Average, 10 Qns, lordprescott, Feb 18 24

Category: Guitar Hero

Average
lordprescott
Feb 18 24
85 plays

20.

  "Death in Paradise": DI Richard Poole    

Fun Fill-It

 15 Qns

From seasons 1 to 2, Detective Inspector Richard Poole was the main character in the series "Death in Paradise". Here is a little summary about Richard and his life in the show. Can you fill in the blanks? Have fun!

Very Easy, 15 Qns, lordprescott, Jun 14 24

Category: D

Very Easy
lordprescott
Jun 14 24
146 plays

21.

  October Sky, November Rain    

Fun Fill-It

 12 Qns

"The Months" by Sara Coleridge

Every month, the weather changes and the world looks different! Can you fill in the lines of this famous poem to describe the weather, month by month? Note: the weather described is for the Northern Hemisphere.

Easier, 12 Qns, lordprescott, Mar 18 24

Recommended for grades: 1,2,3

Category: Nursery Rhymes

Easier
lordprescott
Mar 18 24
282 plays

22.

  A Time to Kill, A Time to Heal    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

Killing and healing often go hand in hand. When wars loom, doctors step up to treat the wounded--and sometimes make history at the same time. Here are ten famous medical practitioners; can you match them to the war/s that they are associated with?

Easier, 10 Qns, lordprescott, May 26 24

Category: Occupational Trivia

Easier
lordprescott
May 26 24
354 plays

23.

  The Quotable Duke of Wellington    

Collection Quiz

 13 Qns

Lord Arthur Wellesley, the 1st Duke of Wellington, was a quotable guy. He also went down in history for being the British general who ousted Bonaparte at Waterloo in 1815. Can you sort through the quotes below into what he said and what he didn't?

Tough, 13 Qns, lordprescott, Jul 01 24

Category: Wellesley, Arthur

Tough
lordprescott
Jul 01 24
126 plays

24.

  Come Sit in My Tea Room    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Tea Party Manners

So you've been invited to a tea party! Can you navigate the etiquette to be able to enjoy yourself?

Average, 10 Qns, lordprescott, Jul 17 24

Category: Tea

Average
lordprescott
Jul 17 24
476 plays

25.

  Crime After Crime    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

The crime novel has seen many changes over the years, but classic crime mysteries are still perennial favorites. Can you match the author to the famous mystery novel?

Easier, 10 Qns, lordprescott, Aug 13 24

Category: Mystery & Detective Fiction

Easier
lordprescott
Aug 13 24
250 plays

26.

  A Very Quotable "Back to the Future"    

Classification Quiz

 10 Qns

The "Back to the Future" series (1985-1989) is a classic in the movie industry. It also contains hundreds of quotable quotes! Match the quotation to the quipper to test your knowledge.

Easier, 10 Qns, lordprescott, Sep 10 24

Category: BTTF Quotes

Easier
lordprescott
Sep 10 24
603 plays

27.

  We Sail the Ocean Blue    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

The Royal Navy

"And our saucy ship's a beauty!" Do you guess the quote? I hope so, because you'll need to for this quiz! No matter, here's a collection of Naval-themed questions, mostly related to the British Navy during the Age of Sail. Have fun, matey!

Average, 10 Qns, lordprescott, Nov 22 24

Category: Royal Navy

Average
lordprescott
Nov 22 24
115 plays

28.

  A Rating at the Futtocks    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

Historic Royal Navy Terms

So, you're a Rating at the Futtocks. How would you have survived in the Napoleonic War-era British Royal Navy? Could you have avoided the Lubber's Hole, or a flogging round the fleet for shot rolling? If this isn't gibberish to you, this is your quiz!

Easier, 10 Qns, lordprescott, Dec 30 24

Category: Royal Navy

Easier
lordprescott
Dec 30 24
138 plays

29.

  "Iolanthe" In Order    

Ordering Quiz

 10 Qns

Gilbert and Sullivan's seventh operatic collaboration, "Iolanthe", first hit the stage in 1882. It's still a favorite of comic opera lovers today! Can you order the songs from this satirical romp in their proper order to piece together the story line?

Average, 10 Qns, lordprescott, Feb 01 25

Category: Iolanthe

Average
lordprescott
Feb 01 25
34 plays

30.

  Like a Diamond in the Sky    

Ordering Quiz

 10 Qns

The Lifetime of a Star

Hi, I'm Lucy, your friendly neighborhood high-mass Star! You see me twinkling and make wishes on me every night. Now, how much do you really know about me? Play this quiz to see if you can put my lifespan in the proper order.

Average, 10 Qns, lordprescott, Jan 22 25

Recommended for grades: 10,11,12

Category: Stars

Average
lordprescott
Jan 22 25
73 plays

31.

  Lost in England    

Collection Quiz

 10 Qns

So you've decided to pop into England for a holiday! But don't wander too far - you might just stray out of the country! Take your pick of these top sites and see if you manage to stay in England, or get a little bit lost along the way.

Very Easy, 10 Qns, lordprescott, Oct 28 23

Category: World Sites

Very Easy
lordprescott
Oct 28 23
752 plays

32.

  We Last Saw Them in 2023 - Vol. II    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

Many famous people have unfortunately passed away in 2023. Although we shall never see them again, in this quiz I remember 10 of those people. Can you match a clue about them to their name?

Easier, 10 Qns, lordprescott, Sep 08 23

Category: Died in the 2020s

Easier
lordprescott
Sep 08 23
893 plays

33.

  1960s TV Shows: One-Sentence Summary II    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

The 1960s was a decade of great television. This quiz continues my "One-Sentence Summary" quizzes with a second round of 1960s shows. Can you match the tongue-in-cheek summary with the show title? Have fun!

Very Easy, 10 Qns, lordprescott, Dec 16 24

Category: 1960s TV

Very Easy
lordprescott
Dec 16 24
4765 plays

34.

  A History Jumble    

Ordering Quiz

 10 Qns

What Event Came First?

The past has gotten a little mixed up! All of these historical events are out of order. Help me place them in the proper order, from the event that happened first to the event that happened last.

Very Easy, 10 Qns, lordprescott, Jun 19 24

Recommended for grades: 5,6,7,8

Category: History for Kids

Very Easy
lordprescott
Jun 19 24
1093 plays

35.

  1980s TV Shows: One-Sentence Summary II    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

Here are ten more beloved TV series of the 1980s. Simply match the name of the show to its tongue-in-cheek summary, and have fun!

Very Easy, 10 Qns, lordprescott, May 20 23

Category: 1980s TV

Very Easy
lordprescott
May 20 23
3911 plays

36.

  1980s TV Shows: One-Sentence Summary    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

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
4845 plays

37.

  Where Am I Saying?    

Photo Match

 10 Qns

Place-Themed Terms

Take a trip with me around the world, sampling common terms as we go! Just match the place name with a word to form a common term, for example, match "Brazil" and a picture of a nut to form Brazil Nut! Have fun!

Very Easy, 10 Qns, lordprescott, Apr 22 25

Category: Thematic Places

Very Easy
lordprescott
Apr 22 25
1143 plays

38.

  Making Sense of Shakespeare    

Photo Quiz

 10 Qns

We all know our Shakespeare...don't we? If you think it's time you brushed up on the Bard, then look no further. Use the clues provided, as well as the photo, to name the correct play!

Easier, 10 Qns, lordprescott, Jul 07 23

Recommended for grades: 10,11,12

Category: Name the Play

Easier
lordprescott
Jul 07 23
593 plays

39.

  We Last Saw Them in 2023 - Vol. I    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

Many famous people die every year. Here are ten faces that we lost in 2023 and will never see again. Match the description to the name!

Very Easy, 10 Qns, lordprescott, May 08 23

Category: Died in the 2020s

Very Easy
lordprescott
May 08 23
1094 plays

40.

  1970s TV Shows: One-Sentence Summary    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

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, Sep 30 24

Category: 1970s TV

Very Easy
lordprescott
Sep 30 24
7878 plays

41.

  A Very Quotable "Voyage Home"    

Classification Quiz

 15 Qns

"Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home" (1986) is considered one of the most classic "Star Trek" films. It also contains some of the franchise's most quotable quotes! Can you match the quip to the character in this quiz?

Average, 15 Qns, lordprescott, Oct 03 23

Category: ST Quotes

Average
lordprescott
Oct 03 23
215 plays

42.

  1990s TV Shows: One-Sentence Summary    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

Many popular TV shows ran throughout the 1990s. For this quiz, simply match the tongue-in-cheek plot description with the title of the show that it describes. Have fun!

Easier, 10 Qns, lordprescott, Apr 14 23

Category: 1990s TV

Easier
lordprescott
Apr 14 23
2603 plays

43.

  A Soup and Aside    

Photo Quiz

 10 Qns

A quiz based around soups and side dishes, with thematic asides along the way. Have fun as we sample our way through ten popular dishes!

Easier, 10 Qns, lordprescott, Sep 02 23

Category: Thematic Food

Easier
lordprescott
Sep 02 23
592 plays

44.

  Bible Trivia Mixup    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Try your hand at these random questions on the Bible - some are toughies. All translations are from the King James Bible. Hope you enjoy!

Average, 10 Qns, lordprescott, Jun 09 23

Category: Old and New Testament Trivia

Average
lordprescott
Jun 09 23
913 plays

45.

  Caught in the Reign    

Classification Quiz

 10 Qns

The line of succession in U.K. royalty isn't always smooth! Here are 10 rulers; do you know which ones were born to rule and which ones became the heir unexpectedly? Have fun!

Average, 10 Qns, lordprescott, Aug 09 23

Category: U.K. Royals

Average
lordprescott
Aug 09 23
386 plays

46.

  A Cupboard of Collections    

Photo Match

 10 Qns

I've found a cupboard in my attic, full of strange and interesting collections! To continue these collections, I find I've suddenly gained a bunch of new names--referring to collectors of different items! Can you use the photos to see what I've become?

Easier, 10 Qns, lordprescott, May 05 23

Category: Collectibles

Easier
lordprescott
May 05 23
302 plays

47.

  1960s TV Shows: One-Sentence Summary    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

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
5619 plays

48.

  Circles 'Round the Sun    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

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?

Easier, 10 Qns, lordprescott, Oct 26 22

Recommended for grades: 7,8,9,10

Category: European Overseas Empires

Easier
lordprescott
Oct 26 22
627 plays

49.

  We Last Saw Them in 2022 -- Vol. 2    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

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
1212 plays

50.

  The Battle of Britain in Blanks    

Fun Fill-It

 15 Qns

The Battle of Britain was a difficult moment in Britain's history. Bombed repeatedly, the British showed incredible spirit as World War II dragged on. Fill in the blanks in this simple little history lesson all about this famous battle.

Easier, 15 Qns, lordprescott, Jul 14 23

Category: Battle of Britain

Easier
lordprescott
Jul 14 23
537 plays