"The Bells of St John" began the second half of season 7 of the rebooted "Doctor Who". The Doctor gets a new companion. Warning: Plot Spoilers!
Average, 10 Qns, parrotman2006,
Oct 05 14
Category:
Doctor Who - Series 7
You're so vain, you probably think this quiz is about you. A look at where most people's favorite sin shows up in pop culture (and elsewhere).
Average, 10 Qns, parrotman2006,
Aug 25 17
Category:
Thematic Emotions
The title pretty much says it all, doesn't it? The Doctor and Clara fight an unstoppable ancient monster in outer space (in other words, a classic "Doctor Who" episode). How much do you remember? Start the clock....
Average, 10 Qns, parrotman2006,
Nov 17 14
Category:
Doctor Who - Series 8
New Doctor with new Companions. No TARDIS, no screwdriver, just empty pockets. But she still saves the day.
Average, 10 Qns, parrotman2006,
Nov 05 18
Category:
Doctor Who - Series 11
Motion pictures frequently reference other films, many times on marquees. Can you name the films mentioned within other films?
Tough, 10 Qns, parrotman2006,
Mar 29 21
Category:
Movies in Movies
Wisconsin is home to all sorts of championship sports teams - even if it only happens now and then. Test your knowledge of Badger State teams.
Average, 10 Qns, parrotman2006,
Sep 19 22
Category:
USA by Locality
"In the Forest of the Night" features a school field trip, more Danny and Clara, and trees, lots and lots of trees. Can you separate the forest from the trees?
Average, 10 Qns, parrotman2006,
Oct 28 14
Category:
Doctor Who - Series 8
Noah Wyle returns as Librarian Flynn Carsen, this time on a quest to save three potential Librarians from evil ninjas. How much can you remember about episode 1 of "The Librarians"?
Average, 10 Qns, parrotman2006,
Dec 24 14
Category:
L
Every now and then, authors have been inspired by our friend the cow. Here is a look at some bovine-themed books.
Average, 10 Qns, parrotman2006,
Feb 26 22
Category:
Animal Themes
Just another quiz on places in the great state of Wisconsin. Hopefully you'll learn something new about the Badger State.
Average, 10 Qns, parrotman2006,
Jun 23 22
Recommended for grades: 11,12
Category:
Wisconsin
The critical battle which ended the Second Punic War. See how much you know about this ancient conflict.
Average, 10 Qns, parrotman2006,
Sep 13 13
Category:
Ancient Wars
"The Night of the Doctor" is a mini-episode released one week in advance of the 50th Anniversary of "Doctor Who." It features the re-appearance of a past Doctor.
Average, 10 Qns, parrotman2006,
Oct 05 14
Category:
Doctor Who - Series 7
"Midnight Cowboy" may well be the most psychedelic film to ever win the Best Picture Oscar. See how much you can remember about this legendary film.
Average, 10 Qns, parrotman2006,
Jul 30 14
Category:
Mi - Mo Movies
For whatever reason, game designers appear to be fans of the humble cow. Here are a few cases where cows can be found in the video game universe. (Wide range of platforms, including PC, Game Boy, Playstation and Xbox)
Average, 10 Qns, parrotman2006,
Sep 28 18
Category:
Animals in Video Games
After months of speculation on who will replace Jodie Whitaker, the BBC confirmed it will be Ncuti Gatwa. Find out more about the Next Doctor.
Average, 10 Qns, parrotman2006,
Mar 20 24
Category:
Celebrities E-G
Many authors of children's books have set their stories in Wisconsin. Learn some more about these Badger based books.
Average, 10 Qns, parrotman2006,
Jul 31 22
Category:
Authors and Their Works
"The Last Picture Show", Peter Bogdanovich's first major film, is a nostalgic look at small town America in the 1950s. How much do you recall about this classic film? Warning: Spoilers.
Average, 10 Qns, parrotman2006,
Aug 16 14
Category:
La - Lh Movies
The world's most famous architect, Frank Lloyd Wright, was a native of Wisconsin, born in Richland Center. Match up his buildings with the Wisconsin community they are located in.
Average, 10 Qns, parrotman2006,
Jun 24 22
Category:
Architects
A commission based on the first line of "The Raven". A review of works based on trochaic octameter. Seriously.
Average, 10 Qns, parrotman2006,
Dec 25 16
Category:
Poetic Genres
River Song is back, and she is magnificent. Steven Moffat ends 2015 with an episode that is both funny and poignant. And as River would say - SPOILERS! (Big ones)
Average, 15 Qns, parrotman2006,
Jan 07 16
Category:
Doctor Who - Series 9
US Route 2 takes you across the northernmost parts of the USA. Find out about the scenic places you can visit along the way.
Average, 10 Qns, parrotman2006,
Apr 01 19
Category:
U.S. Roads & Highways
"Harry Who?" While you may not know Harry Warren's name, you almost certainly know his songs. Discover more about one of Hollywood's most prolific songwriters.
Tough, 10 Qns, parrotman2006,
Nov 22 19
Category:
W - People Themed
Aaron Sorkin must have written when he was hungry, because food pops up quite frequently in the 'West Wing.' Here are some of the more memorable instances from season 1.
Average, 10 Qns, parrotman2006,
Jan 29 10
Category:
'West Wing' - Season 1
A follow-up to the Disambiguity quiz, with different names. Pay close attention to the spelling!
Average, 10 Qns, parrotman2006,
Feb 25 10
Category:
Mixed People
A quiz on Guy Fawkes Night, an unusual British celebration with its origins in a failed assassination plot.
Average, 10 Qns, parrotman2006,
Aug 09 18
Category:
November & December
US 6 once stretched from the Atlantic to the Pacific. It is still one of the longest highways in the United States. Come along!
Average, 15 Qns, parrotman2006,
Apr 08 19
Category:
U.S. Roads & Highways
Everybody's favorite rhino thug cops are back, and they're near a moon, or a lagoon. Plus some huge surprises.
Average, 10 Qns, parrotman2006,
Jan 28 20
Category:
Doctor Who - Series 12
The humble cow has been a muse for sculpture for many decades, often as advertising for the dairy industry. This covers some of the more notable cow statues around the United States.
Average, 10 Qns, parrotman2006,
Mar 25 21
Category:
Statues
Apparently Aaron Sorkin remained hungry as he was writing the fourth season of "West Wing", because food references continue. See how well you remember them.
Average, 10 Qns, parrotman2006,
Oct 09 19
Category:
'West Wing' - Season 4
Come to Paris and meet Phillipe Mauvaise, the world's worst tour guide. Only occasionally does he stumble across the truth, and your job is to figure out when.
Tough, 10 Qns, parrotman2006,
Sep 24 18
Category:
Mixed Sites in Europe
"Sullivan's Travels" (1941) is one of the best films ever made about Hollywood and film making. Come learn more about this comedic gem.
Average, 10 Qns, parrotman2006,
Jul 18 15
Category:
Sr - Sz Movies
The Doctor's back, and there's gonna be trouble (for the Time Lords). Were you able to keep up with all the action?
Average, 15 Qns, parrotman2006,
Dec 06 15
Category:
Doctor Who - Series 9
The humble cow has been celebrated in songs across many musical genres. A look at songs (and one band) with the word cow in their titles.
Average, 10 Qns, parrotman2006,
Aug 06 19
Category:
Animals in Songs
Fans of "Pulp Fiction" won't find much help from Samuel L Jackson's monologue for this quiz. Better read your Bible. Note: Based on the New International Version of Ezekiel.
Average, 10 Qns, parrotman2006,
Oct 29 22
Category:
Ezekiel
A quick look at some of the Americans who won (and sometimes didn't) at the 2010 Winter Games.
Tough, 10 Qns, parrotman2006,
Sep 20 11
Category:
USA
Setting the gold standard for portraits of dysfunctional marriage, "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?" (1966) was the first film to have every member of its cast nominated for an Academy Award. Take a look at this landmark drama. Warning: Major Spoilers.
Tough, 10 Qns, parrotman2006,
Aug 07 14
Category:
Wa - Wh Movies
"Swing Time" (1936) is a delightful romantic comedy starring Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers. By the way, there is some dancing, if you enjoy that sort of thing. A few spoilers.
Average, 10 Qns, parrotman2006,
Aug 13 14
Category:
Sr - Sz Movies
Some TV shows are so bad, or so unlucky, that they only get aired once before being canceled. See how much you know about ten of the most unfortunate shows in TV history.
Difficult, 10 Qns, parrotman2006,
Mar 29 15
Category:
Failures and Cancellations
More Academy Award snubs, this time for some of Hollywood's most notable directors. Can you pick out the not-even-chosen amidst the nominees?
Difficult, 10 Qns, parrotman2006,
Sep 12 19
Category:
Oscars - General Trivia
Many celebrities like to get away from it all on farms, and some of them even have cows. See if you can match up celebrities with places where they have had close encounters with bovines.
Average, 10 Qns, parrotman2006,
May 20 21
Category:
Celebrity Grab Bag
Food has made a wide variety of appearances during the Eleventh Doctor's tenure. Come along and see what he's been eating.
Average, 10 Qns, parrotman2006,
Jun 25 13
Category:
Doctor Who - Mixture
With the Fiftieth Anniversary of "Doctor Who", it seems a good time to look back at the role food has played in the series over the years.
Average, 10 Qns, parrotman2006,
Jul 26 13
Category:
'Dr Who' - The Doctors
"Mr. Smith Goes to Washington" (1939) is Frank Capra's love letter to American democracy. See how much you remember about one of the greatest political films ever made. Warning: Definite spoilers.
Tough, 10 Qns, parrotman2006,
Jul 17 14
Category:
Mp - Mz Movies
The Doctor fights Robin Hood, and Clara flirts with the "Prince of Thieves". Let's see how much you remember about their adventures in Nottingham.
Average, 10 Qns, parrotman2006,
Oct 05 14
Category:
Doctor Who - Series 8
The Doctor gave the Cyberium to the Lone Cyberman, and travels into the future to discover the consequences. How closely did you follow the Ascension?
Tough, 10 Qns, parrotman2006,
Jun 06 20
Category:
Doctor Who - Series 12
A routine field trip turns into a death-defying adventure for the Doctor and Clara. How closely did you watch?
Average, 10 Qns, parrotman2006,
Oct 05 14
Category:
Doctor Who - Series 7
"Dark Water" contains exactly the types of shocking twists and turns a season finale should have. Warning: Serious spoilers.
Average, 10 Qns, parrotman2006,
Nov 11 14
Category:
Doctor Who - Series 8
A lot of authors of children's literature have chosen to focus on the humble cow. Here are a few children's books with cows as heroes.
Tough, 10 Qns, parrotman2006,
May 02 21
Recommended for grades: 5,6,7
Category:
Animals in Kids Books
In honor of 30 years of Golden Raspberry Awards (1980-2010), a celebration of films that are (in the words of Roger Ebert) "Awesome in their badness".
Average, 10 Qns, parrotman2006,
Feb 21 10
Category:
Awards and Festivals
The guys from "South Park" skewer both American jingoism and Hollywood liberals. Writing a quiz about this 2004 movie without using swear words is a challenge.
Average, 10 Qns, parrotman2006,
Sep 04 15
Category:
Team America: World Police