Author Biography: mutchisman

1.

  Looking for Clues at Mythical Music Murder Scenes    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Joe "I'm Just Looking for Clues at the Scene of the Crime" Walsh left music to join MUSIC - Murders Unsolved Special Investigation Corps. Ten of his most famous cases; could you have solved them?

Average, 10 Qns, Mutchisman, Nov 15 18

Category: Crime and Punishment in Songs

Average
Mutchisman
27246 plays

2.

  A Musical Cricket Match    

Multiple Choice

 15 Qns

International music stars (some from beyond the grave) have gathered to participate in a celebrity cricket match. Can you guess who is playing and what is happening from the clues I give? All chart references etc are UK based, Have fun.

Average, 15 Qns, Mutchisman, Apr 07 13

Category: Sports in Songs

Average
Mutchisman
3629 plays

3.

  Animals in British Place Names    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Ten British places that have the name of a type of animal included in their name. You choose the correct answers from my lists.

Average, 10 Qns, Mutchisman, Mar 08 26

Category: United Kingdom

Average
Mutchisman
Mar 08 26
7487 plays

4.

  British Birds - Famous Namesakes    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

All of these British birds have a human namesake. I'll give a brief description of a bird and a cryptic clue of their famous counterpart (some may be fictitious), you choose the correct bird.

Easier, 10 Qns, Mutchisman, Jun 29 17

Recommended for grades: 6,7,8,9,10,11,12

Category: Wild Birds UK

Easier
Mutchisman
6874 plays

5.

  The Legends of King Arthur    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Nobody knows for certain whether King Arthur really existed but there are are some great stories about him and his court. How much do you know?

Easier, 10 Qns, Mutchisman, Dec 29 08

Category: Myths and Legends for Kids

Easier
Mutchisman
4119 plays

6.

  Why Do Birds?    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

A few general questions about birds mixed with some more specific details (and one music question).

Average, 10 Qns, mutchisman, Apr 30 19

Category: Wild Birds

Average
mutchisman
3722 plays

7.

  Named After English Counties    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

From Cornish Pasties to Cumberland Sausages, many items are named after English counties. Ten questions, not all about food, have fun.

Average, 10 Qns, Mutchisman, Nov 24 24

Category: Mixed England

Average
Mutchisman
Nov 24 24
6337 plays

8.

  Mutchisman's Muddled Music Mixture    

Multiple Choice

 15 Qns

Many thanks to all FunTrivia players who attempt my quizzes, especially the more obscure music ones. As this will be my fiftieth quiz I've decided I need "A Little Help from My Friends"! Have fun.

Average, 15 Qns, Mutchisman, Sep 03 11

Category: Music Grab Bag

Average
Mutchisman
4250 plays

9.

  Do You Know Cricket Terms?    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Most sports have their own terms and jargon, but few have as many or as obscure as cricket. Here are 10 cricketing terms and actions. How many can you identify?

Easier, 10 Qns, mutchisman, Dec 31 09

Category: Cricket

Easier
mutchisman
3687 plays

10.

  Fractured Dickens' Titles    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Here are some of Charles Dickens' best known novel titles in fractured form.

Average, 10 Qns, mutchisman, Apr 28 07

Category: Fractured Books

Average
mutchisman
6112 plays

11.

  Mathematical Terms in Popular Culture    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Terms from maths can turn up in unexpected places. Here are some from music, movies and the world of books. I'll describe a mathematical term and you choose the right title etc, have fun.

Average, 10 Qns, Mutchisman, Apr 16 20

Category: Math

Average
Mutchisman
Apr 16 20
5523 plays

12.

  Opening Lines of Classic Rock Songs    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

I'll give you the opening few lines of some of my favourite rock songs, see if you know the band? All tracks are from the late 'sixties/early 'seventies and most, but not all, are British acts.

Average, 10 Qns, Mutchisman, Feb 18 24

Category: First Lines of Songs

Average
Mutchisman
Feb 18 24
8032 plays

13.

  Take a Walk in My Shoes...    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

JuniorTheJaws' challenge led me along this path: solve the clues as to who a celebrity might be; then identify which type of footwear they might be paired with eg Shirley Temple - tap shoes. One or two specific UK references but most are well-known.

Average, 10 Qns, mutchisman, Oct 11 21

Category: Thematic Footwear

Average
mutchisman
Oct 11 21
2077 plays

14.

  The English Coastline-And Your Point Is?    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Ten questions about the names of well-known English coastal headlands, most of which I've visited while bird-watching. I'll give you the location, you choose the right name.

Average, 10 Qns, Mutchisman, Apr 10 08

Category: England - General

Average
Mutchisman
4588 plays

15.

  "The Young Ones" on "University Challenge"    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

This is the one where "The Young Ones" represent Scumbag College in their match against Footlights College, Oxbridge! It was an episode packed with guest stars, how much do you remember?

Average, 10 Qns, Mutchisman, May 18 07

Category: Young Ones

Average
Mutchisman
1784 plays

16.

  Birmingham UK Landmarks    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

I'll give you ten famous Birmingham landmarks; do you know what they are? Should be easy for anyone familiar with Brum, if you're not, give it a go anyway: you probably know more than you think.

Average, 10 Qns, Mutchisman, Apr 29 25

Category: Central England

Average
Mutchisman
Apr 29 25
2747 plays

17.

  Still on First Name Terms with British Bands    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Still no points for knowing who John, Paul, George and Ringo were! Ten more sets of first names to identify. The answers are all well-known British bands.

Average, 10 Qns, Mutchisman, Feb 27 22

Category: Bands by Geographical Origin

Average
Mutchisman
Feb 27 22
3453 plays

18.

  You Know Rugby Union Terms?    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

I'll give you ten words or phrases connected with rugby union, you choose the correct definition. There are questions about player positions, general laws of the game and other terms in general use.

Easier, 10 Qns, Mutchisman, Jan 14 10

Category: Rugby Union

Easier
Mutchisman
2364 plays

19.

  On First Name Terms with British Bands    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

No points for knowing who John, Paul, George and Ringo were but do you know these bands? I'll give you the first names of members of ten classic British bands, simply choose the correct band name.

Average, 10 Qns, Mutchisman, Feb 27 22

Category: Bands by Geographical Origin

Average
Mutchisman
Feb 27 22
5315 plays

20.

  "The Office" (UK) - Minor Characters    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

This quiz is about some of the minor characters who appeared in "The Office", mostly in Series Two. Have fun.

Average, 10 Qns, Mutchisman, Sep 26 07

Category: The Office (UK)

Average
Mutchisman
1177 plays

21.

  British Wildlife 2- Swallows or Swallowtails?    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Swallows are birds, swallowtails are butterflies. Can you tell which of these are birds and which are butterflies from the lists I give you?

Average, 10 Qns, mutchisman, Aug 03 21

Category: UK

Average
mutchisman
Aug 03 21
3120 plays

22.

  Music Lessons    

Multiple Choice

 15 Qns

The story of a school day in song titles. A mixture of name the artist, name the song and identify the lyrics. All of the songs have some (loose) connection with school. All songs were hit singles in the UK.

Average, 15 Qns, Mutchisman, Apr 06 23

Category: Schools in Songs

Average
Mutchisman
Apr 06 23
2180 plays

23.

  Named After British Monarchs?    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Animals, vegetables and a wide variety of other items bear the name of English and British monarchs. Ten questions about the names of items named after ten different kings and queens. Unless otherwise specified all references are to British items.

Average, 10 Qns, Mutchisman, Jun 29 17

Category: Thematic Names

Average
Mutchisman
3134 plays

24.

  Tunes That Name Names    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

I'm sure you know that Lucy was "...in the Sky with Diamonds" but what were these title characters doing or being asked to do? All songs were hit singles in the UK, most from the '60s and '70s, have fun.

Average, 10 Qns, Mutchisman, Feb 27 09

Category: Names in Songs

Average
Mutchisman
3499 plays

25.

  'Don't Lose Your Head!'    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

A look at some of the unfortunate Britons who completely lost their heads after meeting the executioner. Not for the faint-hearted!

Average, 10 Qns, Mutchisman, Dec 14 06

Category: England

Average
Mutchisman
2341 plays

26.

  The "Brum Beat"    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

The "Brum Beat" was a vibrant music scene in Birmingham UK in the '60s. How many of its major players can you identify from my condensed biographies?

Average, 10 Qns, Mutchisman, Sep 19 06

Category: UK Music

Average
Mutchisman
1369 plays

27.

  An American Werewolf in London    

Multiple Choice

 15 Qns

A classic movie, combining humour, pathos and genuine horror as well as ground-breaking special effects. Are you brave enough to try my 'monster' quiz?

Average, 15 Qns, Mutchisman, Mar 20 10

Category: American Werewolf in London, An

Average
Mutchisman
3937 plays

28.

  British Wildlife-Fish or Fowl?    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Some British ducks and freshwater fish have some very strange names. Can you sort out which are fish and which are fowl? Ten questions which are all multiple choice , good luck.

Average, 10 Qns, Mutchisman, Dec 30 22

Category: UK

Average
Mutchisman
Dec 30 22
3405 plays

29.

  Some Crazy British 'Sports'    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Forget football, cricket, and rugby. Here are some rather more eccentric sports which take place and/or were created in Britain. They are all genuine contests, honest, and to think people say we're mad?

Average, 10 Qns, Mutchisman, Aug 25 13

Category: UK

Average
Mutchisman
1531 plays

30.

  English Counties-Odd One Out    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

See if you can spot the 'odd one out' in these lists of English counties.

Average, 10 Qns, Mutchisman, Sep 16 07

Category: England - General

Average
Mutchisman
4093 plays

31.

  "The Young Ones" Episode Three "Boring"    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

The four students are bored to tears; so desperately bored that they even consider going to lectures! If only they would open their eyes to some of the strange things going on around them...

Average, 10 Qns, Mutchisman, Nov 19 09

Category: Young Ones

Average
Mutchisman
592 plays

32.

  Songs About Movie Stars    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

All of these songs contain references to famous movie stars; I will give you a mixture of name the song, name the artist and identify the lyrics. Most were hit singles in the UK plus a couple of well-known album tracks.

Average, 10 Qns, Mutchisman, Sep 04 10

Category: People in Songs

Average
Mutchisman
3883 plays

33.

  Animal Tales in "Fawlty Towers"    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Very few animals actually appear in this classic sitcom but there are many animal references and, of course, insults. Here are ten questions which shouldn't be too 'beastly' for "Fawlty Towers" fans.

Average, 10 Qns, Mutchisman, Oct 07 06

Category: Fawlty Towers

Average
Mutchisman
2573 plays

34.

  Dogs' Tales In Music    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Ten questions about songs or acts which have a reference to dogs or dog-related words. The majority of songs are from the '60s and '70s and I promise there's no mention of "Who let The Dogs Out?". All chart references are British-based, have fun.

Average, 10 Qns, Mutchisman, May 12 08

Category: Cats and Dogs in Songs

Average
Mutchisman
2016 plays

35.

  British Birds - 'So Good They Named Them Twice'    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

All living things have a unique Latin name. Here are ten British birds that have the same word repeated. don't worry if you're not familiar with Latin names, I'll give you plenty of other clues.

Average, 10 Qns, Mutchisman, Jun 04 22

Category: Wild Birds UK

Average
Mutchisman
Jun 04 22
3568 plays

36.

  Sighs Matters    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

A sigh; an audible exhalation of breath which might signify impatience, exasperation, delight, admiration or surprise depending on circumstance. A look at how the sigh has been interpreted by some literary greats.

Average, 10 Qns, mutchisman, Jan 04 23

Category: Literary Terms & Quotes

Average
mutchisman
Jan 04 23
692 plays

37.

  "The Young Ones" Episode Two "Oil"    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

In this episode the students move into their new house. First, they have to allocate the bedrooms and Mike discovers the place isn't exactly empty. Other surprises lurk around the house and Vyv claims to have discovered oil in the cellar!

Average, 10 Qns, Mutchisman, Jul 30 08

Category: Young Ones

Average
Mutchisman
705 plays

38.

  Multiple Choice Quiz about 'Blackadder Goes Forth'    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Possibly the funniest ever British TV sitcom, made all the more poignant by the tragic last scene. An excellent cast, all in brilliant form. How much do you remember?

Average, 10 Qns, mutchisman, Sep 10 06

Category: 'Blackadder' - Series and Episodes

Average
mutchisman
2027 plays

39.

  "The Fast Show" - Catchphrases    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Many shows have catchphrases; the brilliant BBC sketch series "The Fast Show" had dozens of them! How many of these do you remember? (This show was broadcast as "Brilliant!" in the US)

Average, 10 Qns, Mutchisman, Jul 03 15

Category: F

Average
Mutchisman
699 plays

40.

  Some Naked Truths    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

A brief look at some famous unclothed images in fact and fiction. I'll give you an imaginary newspaper headline regarding a story, can you work out which incident I'm referring to? Most are British references but are well-known around the world.

Average, 10 Qns, Mutchisman, Feb 10 25

Category: Thematic Adjectives

Average
Mutchisman
Feb 10 25
2027 plays

41.

  British Wildlife 3- 'Which Family are We?'    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Common and natterjack are two species of toad found in the UK. Can you identify which families these following sets of animals belong to just by their 'first' names? Strictly vertebrates only, so nothing to 'bug' you.

Average, 10 Qns, Mutchisman, Dec 02 06

Category: UK

Average
Mutchisman
2895 plays

42.

  Woman! That Music's Good    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

A follow-up to "Man! That Music's Good"; same format, I'll give you a song with 'woman' in the title, you choose the act that sang it. All songs were hit singles in the UK.

Average, 10 Qns, Mutchisman, Jul 16 24

Category: GIrl or Woman in Title

Average
Mutchisman
Jul 16 24
2643 plays

43.

  Warwickshire UK    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Think of Warwickshire and you'll probably think of William Shakespeare but there is much more to the county than the Bard of Avon. Ten questions about places, people and customs of Warwickshire.

Average, 10 Qns, Mutchisman, Jan 02 07

Category: Central England

Average
Mutchisman
1731 plays

44.

  Characters from British Comedy Sketch Shows    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

I'll give you the name(s) of a sketch show character or characters, you say whether they appear in "The Fast Show", "Little Britain", "The League of Gentlemen" or "The Catherine Tate Show".

Average, 10 Qns, Mutchisman, Dec 31 14

Category: UK Comedy

Average
Mutchisman
1047 plays

45.

  UK Number Ones-Odd One Out    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Here are 40 songs which all reached number one in the UK singles charts; can you pick the odd-one-out in each of my categories?

Tough, 10 Qns, Mutchisman, Mar 13 14

Category: UK Number Ones

Tough
Mutchisman
2392 plays

46.

  A Colourful Bunch of British Birds    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

A variety of questions about British birds which have a colour in their name (redwing, blackbird, etc). The birds featured range from very familiar species through to some of the rarer UK birds. Have fun.

Average, 10 Qns, Mutchisman, Nov 16 23

Category: Wild Birds UK

Average
Mutchisman
Nov 16 23
2033 plays

47.

  "The Young Ones" Episode 1 "Demolition"    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

"Demolition" was the first episode of "The Young Ones" to be shown on British TV. How much do you remember about this ground-breaking episode?

Average, 10 Qns, mutchisman, Apr 18 07

Category: Young Ones

Average
mutchisman
1333 plays

48.

  Ian Dury; The Man and His Music    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Ian Dury was the man who coined the phrase "Sex and Drugs and Rock 'n' Roll". Ten questions about the man and his music, any chart references etc are UK based, have fun.

Average, 10 Qns, Mutchisman, Jun 09 08

Category: D

Average
Mutchisman
386 plays

49.

  Having Fun with 101    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Ten questions, each one from a different FT category, based around the number 101. One or two are specifically British but I'll give you plenty of clues. Why 101? Well it's my 101st quiz, have fun.

Average, 10 Qns, Mutchisman, Jan 09 24

Category: 101+

Average
Mutchisman
Jan 09 24
1598 plays

50.

  Rik Mayall    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Rik Mayall; one of the original British 'alternative comedians' of the 'eighties, star of many TV productions and movies and a guy with a number one hit single to his name. How well do you know him?

Average, 10 Qns, Mutchisman, May 30 09

Category: Celebrities M-P

Average
Mutchisman
679 plays