Each of these actresses has at least four Academy Award nominations. But sometimes Hollywood overlooked their work. Can you pick the roles that were snubbed?
Average, 10 Qns, parrotman2006,
Sep 17 19
Category:
Oscars - Best Actress
Since the Oscar snubs quizzes seem popular, here's one about Supporting Actors. Pick the role that Academy voters ignored.
Average, 10 Qns, parrotman2006,
Oct 14 19
Category:
Oscars - Best Supporting Actor
A quiz about some of the best (or maybe worst) films never made. A look at the familiar Hollywood trope of fictional films within films.
Average, 10 Qns, parrotman2006,
Apr 23 21
Category:
Only in the Movies
The great state of Wisconsin is occasionally mentioned in songs. Here are some of the more notable ones.
Average, 10 Qns, parrotman2006,
May 24 22
Category:
Place Names in Songs
Wisconsin has seen all sorts of religious activity over the last 400 years. See how much you know about Bibles and Badgers.
Average, 10 Qns, parrotman2006,
Jul 31 22
Category:
Thematic Religious Mixture
During his 35 years as host of "Jeopardy!" Alex Trebek frequently ventured outside into other parts of the television and even cinematic universe. See how well you remember his cameos.
Tough, 10 Qns, parrotman2006,
Nov 10 20
Category:
Characters and Actors
Even the greatest "Jeopardy!" players of all time had that one question that stumped them. Can you match up these champions with the subject of the question that ended their run?
Tough, 10 Qns, parrotman2006,
Feb 14 22
Category:
Jeopardy
This is a followup to "Sacred Cows", focusing on cows that appear in folklore and mythology.
Average, 10 Qns, parrotman2006,
Aug 04 19
Category:
Mythology & Legends
Cows have played an important role in human development throughout world history. Check out some of these cow related events.
Average, 10 Qns, parrotman2006,
Jan 25 23
Category:
Thematic Cows
The humble cow has been important to the scientific community, especially the field of medicine. See how much you know about cows and science.
Average, 10 Qns, parrotman2006,
Apr 28 21
Category:
Miscellaneous Science
Every now and then, cows come up in conversation. See if you can determine who was talking about our bovine friends.
Average, 10 Qns, parrotman2006,
Jun 08 21
Category:
Who Said It?
Bears have been seen in many films since the 1960s. Sometimes they are gentle, sometimes they're not. Warning: Some behind the scenes knowledge may be required.
Average, 10 Qns, parrotman2006,
Jun 14 21
Category:
Animals in Movies
Over the years, filmmakers have chosen Wisconsin as a theme in their films. See if you can remember these films with a Badger State link.
Average, 10 Qns, parrotman2006,
Aug 11 22
Category:
Common Locations
This is it, the last quiz in my Wisconsin series. Enjoy this celebration of all things Badger.
Average, 20 Qns, parrotman2006,
Sep 01 22
Category:
Mixed Wisconsin
This is my first common bond quiz. I describe nine things. If you've seen enough films, you should have no problem figuring out who number ten is.
Average, 10 Qns, parrotman2006,
Jul 07 14
Category:
Common Bond Entertainment
"The thing about quotes on the Internet is you cannot confirm their validity" - Abraham Lincoln. A quiz on things people never actually said, but everyone thinks they did. Part of Commission XXIX.
Average, 10 Qns, parrotman2006,
Jul 19 13
Category:
Quotes
While many actors would kill to get an Academy Award, this quiz focuses on actors who won for playing characters who died. Warning: Some spoilers.
Tough, 10 Qns, parrotman2006,
Oct 18 13
Category:
Awards and Festivals
A landmark film on race relations, "In the Heat of the Night" (1967) is also a great mystery thriller. How much do you remember about it? Warning: Major spoilers
Average, 10 Qns, parrotman2006,
Aug 10 14
Category:
I
Apes have been a staple in films since the earliest days of the talking era. Here is a look at films which starred our primate friends.
Average, 10 Qns, parrotman2006,
Jul 25 19
Category:
Animals in Movies
Wisconsin has been the scene of action for both novels and non-fiction. Here are some of the more notable authors who have written about the Badger State.
Average, 10 Qns, parrotman2006,
Apr 07 24
Category:
Places in Literature
Every now and then, the humble cow will make headlines. See how much you know about famous cows.
Average, 10 Qns, parrotman2006,
Jun 07 23
Category:
Famous Animals
After eight long months, The Doctor is back! Season 8 of "Doctor Who" began with a new Doctor visiting some old friends. How closely did you watch?
Average, 10 Qns, parrotman2006,
Oct 05 14
Category:
Doctor Who - Series 8
"There's trouble at the mill" as the Doctor and Clara battle evil forces in a Victorian era company town. Grab a chair and see how much you remember.
Average, 10 Qns, parrotman2006,
Oct 04 14
Category:
Doctor Who - Series 7
This is based on Malachi, the last book of the Old Testament. I used the New International Version to create the questions. It covers different territory than ilona_ritter did, which was tough, because Malachi is only 53 verses long.
Average, 10 Qns, parrotman2006,
May 07 21
Category:
Malachi
"Doctor Who" celebrated its 50th Anniversary in style, with no less than three Doctors joining together for an epic adventure. Warning: Huge spoilers ahead!
Average, 15 Qns, parrotman2006,
Oct 05 14
Category:
Doctor Who - Series 7
Wisconsin has a variety of official animals. See how much you know about them.
Average, 10 Qns, parrotman2006,
May 29 22
Category:
USA
If you want to learn about Ethiopia, what better place than an Ethiopian restaurant? Come along on my visit to the Red Sea Restaurant and find out more about this fascinating country.
Average, 10 Qns, parrotman2006,
Oct 23 21
Category:
Mixed Africa
A look at roller coasters with "great" in their names. Some are huge and fast, a few are kiddie roller coasters. There are even a couple outside the United States.
Average, 10 Qns, parrotman2006,
Feb 09 23
Category:
Roller Coaster Mixture
Cows have appeared in quite a lot of films in recent years. Much of the time, things turn out badly for them.
Tough, 10 Qns, parrotman2006,
May 15 13
Category:
Animals in Movies
While they may be porcelain or plastic, many people enjoy collecting cows. Here are some of the more notable cases of collectible bovines.
Average, 10 Qns, parrotman2006,
May 21 21
Category:
Collectibles
In 1999, Aaron Sorkin created "The West Wing". The show has had a major culture legacy in the years since, appearing in a wide variety of spaces on television.
Tough, 10 Qns, parrotman2006,
Apr 09 22
Category:
TV Trivia for Experts
In the wake of immigration debates, the 1883 poem by Emma Lazarus has been getting new attention. How much do you know about it?
Average, 10 Qns, parrotman2006,
Sep 02 19
Category:
L
Vice Presidents sometimes make appearances on television screens. Match up the actor with the Vice President they played. Half are historical Vice Presidents, the other half are fictional.
Average, 10 Qns, parrotman2006,
Jun 28 21
Category:
Professions on TV
"What's Up Doc?" is a comedy classic, named on two AFI 100 lists. See how much you can remember about this 1972 film.
Average, 10 Qns, parrotman2006,
Aug 23 19
Category:
What's Up Doc?
Fans of Wikipedia are familiar with disambiguation. It is used to clarify when a name or phrase can refer to multiple people, places or things.
In this quiz, you have to disambiguate names from four descriptions. Which one fits?
Tough, 10 Qns, parrotman2006,
Jan 22 21
Category:
For Experts
Nobody's done a Wisconsin history quiz yet? Time to fix that! Ten questions on people and places that made Wisconsin famous.
Tough, 10 Qns, parrotman2006,
Feb 18 11
Category:
Wisconsin
Not a quiz about ouzo or retsina, but about Greek gods who personified different traits.
Tough, 10 Qns, parrotman2006,
Sep 20 13
Category:
Greek Myth
There are 62 points in the United States where three states meet. This focuses on the ones east of the Mississippi River.
Average, 10 Qns, parrotman2006,
Sep 24 13
Category:
USA - Travel
Before they got the top job, each of these US Presidents lost at least one election along the way. Match up the President with the person who defeated them.
Average, 10 Qns, parrotman2006,
May 10 21
Category:
Presidential Trivia
A quiz based on Bill and Ted's favorite number. Ten different questions about things related to the number 69.
Average, 10 Qns, parrotman2006,
Apr 18 21
Category:
51-100
"Raging Bull" (1980) is widely regarded as one of the greatest sports films of all time, and was named #4 on the AFI list of Top 100 films. I was surprised nobody had done a quiz yet... so here we go.
Average, 10 Qns, parrotman2006,
Jul 16 14
Category:
Ra - Rh Movies
Follow along as the Doctor and Clara visit "the most dangerous place in the universe." Note: Definite spoilers.
Average, 10 Qns, parrotman2006,
Oct 05 14
Category:
Doctor Who - Series 8
Because they seem to be popular, more Academy Award snubs. This time I look at directors whose work is a little more recent.
Tough, 10 Qns, parrotman2006,
Sep 13 19
Category:
Oscars - General Trivia
Match the "Star Trek" episode with the historical era where it takes place.
Average, 10 Qns, parrotman2006,
Jan 15 20
Category:
Star Trek Universe
While not as high profile as President, Vice Presidents (both real and fictional) sometimes appear in films. Can you match up the actor with the Veep they played on-screen? Half are historical, the other half are fictional.
Average, 10 Qns, parrotman2006,
Jun 27 21
Category:
Movie Occupations
Harold Sakata entered film history as Odd Job in "Goldfinger." Here's a look at his life and career.
Average, 15 Qns, parrotman2006,
Feb 08 10
Category:
Celebrities Q-S
Peter Davison recruits Colin Baker and Sylvester McCoy in a hilarious quest to appear in the 50th Anniversary "Doctor Who" special. Warning: Some Spoilers
Average, 10 Qns, parrotman2006,
Oct 05 14
Category:
The Series (2005-)
Another place cows have made frequent appearances in advertising. Apparently people believe consumers are more likely to buy their product if it is associated with bovines.
Average, 10 Qns, parrotman2006,
Jan 06 15
Category:
Marketing
Each of these actresses received at least three Best Supporting Actress Oscar nominations. Can you pick the role that was ignored by Academy voters?
Average, 10 Qns, parrotman2006,
Sep 05 19
Category:
Oscars - Best Supporting Actress
The 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing saw some incredible accomplishments, including the breaking of several world records. What do you remember about these amazing feats?
Average, 10 Qns, parrotman2006,
Feb 26 22
Category:
2022 Beijing