Author Biography: parrotman2006

1.

  My First Mystery Sort    

Mystery Sort

 16 Qns

SHOW me how much you know about Science Fiction FRANCHISES

Easier, 16 Qns, parrotman2006, Jan 31 24

Category: Mystery Sort

Easier
parrotman2006
Jan 31 24
400 plays

2.

  The Truth is in Here    

Multiple Choice

 25 Qns

What is the truth? It is many things to many people. But among the truths out there, some are in this quiz.

Tough, 25 Qns, parrotman2006, Jul 25 21

Category: Thematic Fun

Tough
parrotman2006
Jul 25 21
506 plays

3.

  The Rolling on the River Job    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

The team takes on a corrupt casino owner seeking to turn New Orleans into a gambling empire by ripping off local homeowners.

Average, 10 Qns, parrotman2006, Aug 06 21

Category: Leverage

Average
parrotman2006
Aug 06 21
101 plays

4.

  Who Fought When? Wars and Spain    

Classification Quiz

 15 Qns

Three famous Spanish conflicts and 15 historic figures are given. Can you match each person with their correct era?

Easier, 15 Qns, parrotman2006, Jan 04 24

Category: Spanish

Easier
parrotman2006
Jan 04 24
180 plays

5.

  Great Events in History    

Ordering Quiz

 10 Qns

This quiz is a review of events that have been designated as "Great." Can you put them in order by when they occurred?

Easier, 10 Qns, parrotman2006, Jan 26 23

Category: Pick The Year

Easier
parrotman2006
Jan 26 23
846 plays

6.

  Lady Liberty on the Silver Screen    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

The Statue of Liberty, one of the most iconic symbols of the United States, appears in a wide variety of films. Can you match up the Lady Liberty scene with the film it occurs in?

Very Easy, 10 Qns, parrotman2006, Apr 15 23

Category: Common Locations

Very Easy
parrotman2006
Apr 15 23
521 plays

7.

  "Great" Places Around the World    

Photo Quiz

 10 Qns

Each of these World Heritage sites has one thing in common - the word "great" in their name. See how much you know about these "great" places.

Average, 10 Qns, parrotman2006, Mar 22 24

Category: Mixed Sites by Theme

Average
parrotman2006
Mar 22 24
484 plays

8.

  Great Animals    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

The one thing these animals have is common is being designated "Great". Birds and dogs seem especially likely to be great.

Average, 10 Qns, parrotman2006, Jan 12 23

Category: Mixed Animal Trivia

Average
parrotman2006
Jan 12 23
1052 plays

9.

  Great Rulers    

Ordering Quiz

 10 Qns

The following ten political leaders have all been deemed by history to be "Great". Can you place them in order by when they were alive and being great?

Average, 10 Qns, parrotman2006, Feb 02 23

Category: Royalty & Monarchs

Average
parrotman2006
Feb 02 23
280 plays

10.

  The Fish of Wisconsin    

Photo Quiz

 10 Qns

With over 15,000 lakes, including Superior and Michigan, Wisconsin has lots of places to find fish. Discover more about some of Wisconsin's most popular game fish.

Average, 10 Qns, parrotman2006, Sep 30 23

Category: Fish

Average
parrotman2006
Sep 30 23
114 plays

11.

  Great Science Questions    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

The following scientific things have the word "great" in common. See how much you know about "great" science.

Average, 10 Qns, parrotman2006, Feb 16 23

Category: Miscellaneous Science

Average
parrotman2006
Feb 16 23
729 plays

12.

  There's a Famous Person on my Quarter    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

Several state quarters feature famous individuals. Match up the people with the state that recognizes them. Note: George Washington is on BOTH sides of only one state.

Easier, 10 Qns, parrotman2006, Nov 24 22

Category: State Quarters

Easier
parrotman2006
Nov 24 22
255 plays

13.

  Crooked Deals in Hollywood    

Photo Quiz

 10 Qns

Even a casual observer of the Academy Awards knows that sometimes the best film or best performance doesn't win - sometimes it even isn't nominated. Here are a few cases where Hollywood displayed questionable judgment.

Average, 10 Qns, parrotman2006, Jun 09 23

Category: Oscars - General Trivia

Average
parrotman2006
Jun 09 23
504 plays

14.

  Kids Who Made History    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Throughout history, young people have done remarkable things. Here are ten of the more famous young men and women who created history.

Average, 10 Qns, parrotman2006, Nov 01 22

Recommended for grades: 4,5,6

Category: Historical People for Kids

Average
parrotman2006
Nov 01 22
415 plays

15.

  Greta Thunberg, Climate Champion    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Since very few people have brought more hope to the world than climate activist Greta Thunberg, she seems like a good candidate for a "Heal the World" quiz

Average, 10 Qns, parrotman2006, Mar 01 21

Category: People T-Z

Average
parrotman2006
Mar 01 21
1199 plays

16.

  Well Red    

Photo Quiz

 10 Qns

This particular Adventures in Authoring challenge has me seeing red. Fortunately, it only took me three red herrings to figure it out. Here are ten colorful phrases.

Average, 10 Qns, parrotman2006, Apr 10 19

Category: Colours Photo Quizzes

Average
parrotman2006
Apr 10 19
459 plays

17.

  Dying to Get An Oscar: Actress    

Photo Quiz

 10 Qns

While many actresses would kill to get an Academy Award, this quiz focuses on actresses who won (and a few who were only nominated) for playing characters who died. Warning: Some spoilers.

Average, 10 Qns, parrotman2006, Oct 14 14

Category: Oscars - Best Actress

Average
parrotman2006
1491 plays

18.

  Great Literature    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Ten literary works that have one thing in common - the word "Great" in their title. See how much you know about "great" literature.

Average, 10 Qns, parrotman2006, Dec 25 22

Category: Literary Titles

Average
parrotman2006
Dec 25 22
456 plays

19.

  Great Legends    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

Each of these people from myth and legend have been described as "Great". Can you determine where they were idolized?

Easier, 10 Qns, parrotman2006, Feb 05 23

Category: Something in Common

Easier
parrotman2006
Feb 05 23
208 plays

20.

  Find the Fact    

Photo Quiz

 10 Qns

Even some of the best historical dramas can make mistakes. Can you figure out what the filmmakers got right?

Tough, 10 Qns, parrotman2006, Feb 08 19

Category: History in Movies

Tough
parrotman2006
Feb 08 19
339 plays

21.

  Women at the US Capitol    

Photo Quiz

 10 Qns

Only 10 woman have been honored with statues in the US Capitol. See how much you know about these distinguished women.

Average, 10 Qns, parrotman2006, Jul 10 23

Category: Statues

Average
parrotman2006
Jul 10 23
273 plays

22.

  Songs that are Going Places    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

Each of these songs (in one case, lyrics) is about traveling to a particular place. Match up the song with the musical artist who performed it.

Average, 10 Qns, parrotman2006, Dec 30 22

Category: Transport in Songs

Average
parrotman2006
Dec 30 22
793 plays

23.

  Great Films    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

These films have one thing in common - the word "Great" in their title. Some really are great, the others simply good.

Average, 10 Qns, parrotman2006, Oct 27 22

Category: Common Titles

Average
parrotman2006
Oct 27 22
591 plays

24.

  My Travels in South America    

Photo Quiz

 10 Qns

Back in 2010, I visited Venezuela and Ecuador. Here are some of the pictures I took, along with some of the things I saw and learned on my trip.

Average, 10 Qns, parrotman2006, Jun 11 23

Category: South America Photo Quizzes

Average
parrotman2006
Jun 11 23
188 plays

25.

  The Ultimate Cows Quiz    

Photo Quiz

 20 Qns

Here we go, a celebration of all things cow to mark finishing my great cow quiz quest.

Average, 20 Qns, parrotman2006, Oct 31 21

Category: Thematic Cows

Average
parrotman2006
Oct 31 21
236 plays

26.

  How to get a Great Brain    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Starting with the word "Great" and work your way to the "Brain." You're welcome.

Very Easy, 10 Qns, parrotman2006, Nov 06 22

Category: Change a Letter

Very Easy
parrotman2006
Nov 06 22
298 plays

27.

  The Truth Was Out There    

Photo Quiz

 10 Qns

Mulder and Scully did an awful lot of traveling during "The X-Files". Do you remember where they went?

Average, 10 Qns, parrotman2006, Dec 17 18

Category: X-Files

Average
parrotman2006
Dec 17 18
303 plays

28.

  Four Decades of Democratic Conventions    

Photo Quiz

 10 Qns

I have been attending Democratic Conventions since 1988. Here are some questions related to recent conventions to celebrate the upcoming 2020 convention.

Easier, 10 Qns, parrotman2006, Mar 02 24

Category: Campaigns & Elections

Easier
parrotman2006
Mar 02 24
230 plays

29.

  Apocalypse Where?    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

Can you match up the dystopian film with the city where it takes place? Note: Knowledge of the landmarks and geography of the various cities will come in useful.

Average, 10 Qns, parrotman2006, Mar 01 23

Category: Sci-Fi Mixture

Average
parrotman2006
Mar 01 23
139 plays

30.

  Blood Red Television    

Photo Quiz

 10 Qns

Is it just me, or has television gotten more violent in recent years? Here's a look at shows that weren't afraid to show guts and gore. Warning: some spoilers.

Average, 10 Qns, parrotman2006, May 11 19

Category: Mixture: Drama

Average
parrotman2006
May 11 19
364 plays

31.

  Best Movie Endings of All Time    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

These are all films with great endings. Whether I correctly chose the ten best I leave to you. Warning: MONSTER SPOILERS AHEAD

Average, 10 Qns, parrotman2006, Jun 07 22

Category: Something in Common

Average
parrotman2006
Jun 07 22
534 plays

32.

  The End of the Road    

Photo Quiz

 10 Qns

Even the longest of highways eventually end somewhere. Come along and check out what's at "the end of the road".

Tough, 10 Qns, parrotman2006, Apr 18 19

Category: U.S. Roads & Highways

Tough
parrotman2006
Apr 18 19
378 plays

33.

  Divine. Or Not?    

Classification Quiz

 10 Qns

Pick the roles played by Divine

Divine was the stage name of Harris Glenn Milstead, probably the most famous drag queen of the 20th Century. Can you determine which roles were played by Divine and which were played by other actors?

Average, 10 Qns, parrotman2006, Jul 11 23

Category: D - People Themed

Average
parrotman2006
Jul 11 23
101 plays

34.

  Great Places in America    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Ten locations in the United States that share the word "great". How much do you know about these "Great" places?

Average, 10 Qns, parrotman2006, Jan 06 23

Recommended for grades: 5,6

Category: USA

Average
parrotman2006
Jan 06 23
558 plays

35.

  Las Vegas Wedding Blues    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

Sometimes eloping in Las Vegas is a really bad idea. Match up the brides and grooms whose marriages crashed and burned after a Las Vegas wedding.

Easier, 10 Qns, parrotman2006, Sep 22 19

Category: Celeb Couples

Easier
parrotman2006
Sep 22 19
612 plays

36.

  Moo Plus One: "Cow Words"    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

Adding one letter to cows' favorite phrase creates a variety of words. Match up the four letter word with the clue.

Easier, 10 Qns, parrotman2006, May 31 21

Category: Something in Common

Easier
parrotman2006
May 31 21
596 plays

37.

  Highest Grossing Film: The "9" Years    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Years ending in "9" tended to be big box office years. A look at high grossing films from the silent era through 2009. Note: Knowledge of box office receipts and Oscar wins is needed for some questions.

Average, 10 Qns, parrotman2006, Dec 22 20

Category: Movies by Year

Average
parrotman2006
Dec 22 20
590 plays

38.

  A Walking Tour of Cardiff    

Photo Quiz

 10 Qns

Cardiff, the capital of Wales, is a lovely place to take a walking tour. Follow along and see how much you recognize of this historic city.

Tough, 10 Qns, parrotman2006, Feb 26 17

Category: Wales

Tough
parrotman2006
399 plays

39.

  Work with Sorkin, Get Nominated    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

The writing of Aaron Sorkin has helped to get many actors nominated for an Academy Award. Can you match up the actor with the role that Sorkin had them in?

Easier, 10 Qns, parrotman2006, Mar 30 22

Category: Oscars - General Trivia

Easier
parrotman2006
Mar 30 22
203 plays

40.

  Great Things in The Bible    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

The Bible describes many things as "great" -- some based on their size or number, others based on being impressive or powerful. See if you can keep these "great" things straight. Note: I used the King James version for this quiz

Average, 10 Qns, parrotman2006, Feb 18 23

Category: Bible Word-Themed

Average
parrotman2006
Feb 18 23
146 plays

41.

  The French Connection    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

"The French Connection" (1971) set the gold standard for chase scenes and is one of the best police dramas ever. See how much you remember about Popeye Doyle and company. Warning: Spoilers.

Average, 10 Qns, parrotman2006, Aug 14 14

Category: Fn - Fz Movies

Average
parrotman2006
1889 plays

42.

  Second Choice Oscars: Classic Women    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

A continuation on the theme of second choice Academy Award winners. This time on women in films from 1940 to 1980. If you know your Best Actress winners, you will be fine.

Very Easy, 10 Qns, parrotman2006, Dec 13 20

Category: Oscars - Best Actress

Very Easy
parrotman2006
Dec 13 20
600 plays

43.

  Oscar Winners on "SVU"    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

"Law and Order: SVU" has attracted lots of big name guest stars over the years. Can you match up these Academy Award winners with the characters they played on "SVU"?

Average, 10 Qns, parrotman2006, Apr 11 23

Category: Law And Order: SVU

Average
parrotman2006
Apr 11 23
206 plays

44.

  Second Choice Oscar Winners: Women    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Each of the following roles earned an Academy Award for the actress playing them. But they weren't the first choice. Can you name who wound up with the Oscar. Warning: Spoilers

Easier, 10 Qns, parrotman2006, Jul 30 19

Category: Oscars - Best Actress

Easier
parrotman2006
Jul 30 19
539 plays

45.

  Live From the Oval Office: Presidents on "SNL"    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

Starting in 1975, "Saturday Night Live" has spanned nine presidential administrations. Can you match up the actors with the president (and one vice president) they played? The years after each president do matter in matching things up.

Average, 10 Qns, parrotman2006, May 17 21

Category: Saturday Night Live

Average
parrotman2006
May 17 21
267 plays

46.

  Which of these celebrities is from Wisconsin?    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Wisconsin has been the birthplace of a variety of celebrities. Can you determine which ones can proudly call themselves Badgers?

Average, 10 Qns, parrotman2006, Jun 20 22

Category: USA Celebs

Average
parrotman2006
Jun 20 22
268 plays

47.

  God Bless the First Amendment    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Thanks to the First Amendment, the United States has been a breeding ground for unusual religions. Here is a look at some of the more different religious movements to have their origins in the USA.

Average, 10 Qns, parrotman2006, Jan 24 23

Category: Alternative Religions

Average
parrotman2006
Jan 24 23
188 plays

48.

  Second Choice Oscar Winners: Men    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

The correct answers won Academy Awards for their roles, yet they weren't necessarily the first choice to play them. Can you select the actor who finally got chosen for these iconic characters?

Very Easy, 10 Qns, parrotman2006, Jul 22 19

Category: Oscars - Best Actor

Very Easy
parrotman2006
Jul 22 19
623 plays

49.

  Words found in Wisconsin    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

All of the answers can be found from the letters in the word WISCONSIN.

Easier, 10 Qns, parrotman2006, Jun 06 22

Category: Thematic Word Hunt

Easier
parrotman2006
Jun 06 22
404 plays

50.

  The Nadir of Race Relations    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Historians have defined 1890 to 1940 as the "Nadir of Race Relations" in the United States. Learn more about this shameful era of American history.

Tough, 10 Qns, parrotman2006, Jul 20 13

Category: African-American

Tough
parrotman2006
539 plays