Author Biography: paulmallon

1.

  "Signature Songs" of Singers or Groups    

Multiple Choice

 15 Qns

Many great singers have recorded one particular tune with which they will long be associated. I'm going to give you the titles of fifteen songs and see if you can identify the singer or singers most popularly known for singing it.

Easier, 15 Qns, paulmallon, Aug 26 13

Category: Signature Songs

Easier
paulmallon
4892 plays

2.

  Memorable Movie Music-Great Songs from Hollywood    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Sometimes when you hear a song, you remember that you heard it in a particular movie. It may have been a background melody running throughout the picture, or sung more than once in the film. Here are ten such songs; can you name the movies?

Easier, 10 Qns, paulmallon, Apr 29 23

Category: Music from TV and Movies

Easier
paulmallon
Apr 29 23
2627 plays

3.

  "Signature Songs" of Singers or Groups-Part 4    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

This is a follow up to my "Signature Songs"- Part 3 quiz. Many singers have recorded one special tune with which they will long be associated. I'll give the titles of ten songs- see if you can name the artist most popularly known for singing it.

Easier, 10 Qns, paulmallon, Aug 26 13

Category: Signature Songs

Easier
paulmallon
2768 plays

4.

  "Rabbit Ears"-Favorite Old Time TV Shows    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Now we watch Hi-Def, 3D and 4K programs on various networks and platforms (including our phones)! In the early days of TV we were lucky to get five channels, all in glorious B&W. Here are some shows from "the good old days". Let's see how many you recall

Easier, 10 Qns, paulmallon, Aug 24 19

Category: Mixture: Classics

Easier
paulmallon
Aug 24 19
1458 plays

5.

  "Signature Songs"-Part 6: Novelty Tunes    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

My prior five "Signature Songs" quizzes have dealt with songs associated with a particular singer. This time I'm going to mix it up a bit and see if you can recall who sang these cute and sometimes (purposely) silly novelty tunes.

Average, 10 Qns, paulmallon, Aug 26 13

Category: Signature Songs

Average
paulmallon
1172 plays

6.

  But Who Starred in the Original Film?    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Over the years Hollywood has chosen to remake many films with a new cast of stars. Not all of them are "classics", but some are. I'll give you the names of the remakes and the actors in them. See if you can recall who starred in the originals.

Average, 10 Qns, paulmallon, Feb 14 14

Category: Remakes of Movies

Average
paulmallon
1517 plays

7.

  "Signature Songs" of Singers or Groups-Part 3    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

This is a follow up to my "Signature Songs, Part II". Many singers have recorded one special tune with which they will long be associated. I'll give you the title of a song. See if you can name the singer or group most popularly known for singing it.

Very Easy, 10 Qns, paulmallon, Aug 26 13

Category: Signature Songs

Very Easy
paulmallon
1174 plays

8.

  "Signature Songs" of Singers or Groups-Part 2    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

This is a follow up to my "Signature Songs" quiz. Many singers have recorded one special tune with which they will long be associated. I'll give you the titles of ten songs and see if you can name the singer or group most popularly known for singing them

Easier, 10 Qns, paulmallon, Aug 26 13

Category: Signature Songs

Easier
paulmallon
1479 plays

9.

  "Signature Songs" of Singers or Groups-Part 5    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

This is a follow up to my "Signature Songs"- Part 4 quiz. Many singers have recorded one special tune with which they will long be associated. I'll give the titles of ten songs- see if you can name the artist most popularly known for singing it.

Easier, 10 Qns, paulmallon, Aug 26 13

Category: Signature Songs

Easier
paulmallon
1470 plays

10.

  Celebrities' Personal Trademarks    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Who was known for yelling "Heeere's Johnny" on TV? Right, Ed McMahon. Who was famous for wearing one white glove? Yes, Michael Jackson. Many others are known for things they say, do, wear, etc. See if you can tell whose idiosyncrasies these are.

Average, 10 Qns, paulmallon, Jun 12 19

Category: Celebrity Notoriety

Average
paulmallon
Jun 12 19
1384 plays

11.

  Famous Cereal Brand Mascots    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Well folks, I know sometimes it's hard to drag yourself out of bed in the morning, but once you eat a nice bowl of cereal you probably feel better. Just about every cereal box has a mascot on it...let's see how many you can name, OK?

Easier, 10 Qns, paulmallon, Oct 18 23

Category: Breakfast Foods

Easier
paulmallon
Oct 18 23
2192 plays

12.

  Let's Go a "Carol"-ing: People, not Songs    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

The singing of carols is usually reserved for the holidays. However, these famous Carols, Carrolls, Karols, Carolyns and Carolines can be found in a quiz any time. Some are still popular performers, while others are either retired or have passed away.

Easier, 10 Qns, paulmallon, Apr 19 14

Category: First Names C-D

Easier
paulmallon
1257 plays

13.

  Not So Happy Holidays-Famous Untimely Deaths    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Every year billions of people around the world happily celebrate joyous holidays and other special days. Unfortunately, death knows no holiday and has claimed many people on such occasions. Here are 10 who failed to make it through a final special day.

Average, 10 Qns, paulmallon, Jan 13 14

Category: Death Becomes Them

Average
paulmallon
1788 plays

14.

  "Signature Songs" of Singers or Groups-Part 7    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

This is a follow up to my "Signature Songs" -Part 6 quiz. Many singers have recorded one special tune with which they will long be associated. I'll give you the titles of ten songs. See if you can name the singer or group best known for singing them.

Easier, 10 Qns, paulmallon, Jul 19 18

Category: Signature Songs

Easier
paulmallon
Jul 19 18
1156 plays

15.

  If I Had Been Elvis    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

If I had been Elvis the first thing I'd do is say: "Thank you, thank you very much". I'd say it to my fans, and to the songwriters who gave me many memorable lyrics to sing. How many of my song titles can you name from the lyrics given?

Easier, 10 Qns, paulmallon, Mar 10 14

Category: Elvis Lyrics

Easier
paulmallon
789 plays

16.

  The Wondrous Works of Alfred Hitchcock    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Before coming to America in 1939, Alfred Hitchcock had established himself as one of the best in the business. He directed over 30 movies in Europe, and more than 25 in Hollywood. Let's see what you know about "The Master of Suspense" and his films.

Tough, 10 Qns, paulmallon, Nov 26 14

Category: Hitchcock, Alfred

Tough
paulmallon
627 plays

17.

  "Signature Songs" of Singers or Groups-Part 10    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

This is a follow up to my "Signature Songs"-Part 9 quiz. Many singers have recorded one special tune with which they will long be associated. I'll give you the titles of ten songs. See if you can name the singer or group best known for singing them.

Average, 10 Qns, paulmallon, Aug 26 13

Category: Signature Songs

Average
paulmallon
650 plays

18.

  Questionable Songs II. (Each title is a question)    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Songs can express an emotion, tell a secret, and even make the world go 'round. There are tunes that can also provide us with vital, as well as trivial information. See if you can come up with the answer to these musical questions.

Easier, 10 Qns, paulmallon, Feb 13 16

Category: Questions in Titles

Easier
paulmallon
592 plays

19.

  Don't Worry, Be Happy-Joyful Songs    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Songs are magical creations...they can make us sigh, make us cry, make us sad, and make us glad. These ten tunes were written to make us happy. So sit back and enjoy!

Easier, 10 Qns, paulmallon, Jan 25 16

Category: Emotion in Songs

Easier
paulmallon
671 plays

20.

  Play "Misty" for Me : Weather Related Songs    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Over the years many songs have been written that have a connection to the meteorological phenomenon known as weather. Let's see whether you can identify these ten terrific, timeless tunes. Remember: "Every cloud must have a silver lining." :-)

Average, 10 Qns, paulmallon, Mar 09 15

Category: Weather Songs

Average
paulmallon
2670 plays

21.

  "Signature Songs" of Singers or Groups-Part 13    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

This is a follow up to my "Signature Songs"-Part 12 quiz. Many singers have recorded one special tune with which they will long be associated. I'll give you the titles of ten songs. See if you can name the singer or group best known for singing it.

Average, 10 Qns, paulmallon, Mar 10 14

Category: Signature Songs

Average
paulmallon
680 plays

22.

  "Signature Songs of Singers and Groups"-Part 9    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

This is a follow up to my "Signature Songs"-Part 8 quiz. Many singers have recorded one special tune with which they will long be associated. I'll give you the titles of ten songs. See if you can name the singer or group best known for singing them.

Average, 10 Qns, paulmallon, Aug 26 13

Category: Signature Songs

Average
paulmallon
744 plays

23.

  Signature Songs of Singers or Groups-Part 15    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

This is a follow up to my "Signature Songs"-Parts 1-14 quizzes. Many singers have recorded a special tune with which they will long be associated. I'll give you the titles of ten songs. See if you can name the singer or group best known for singing it.

Average, 10 Qns, paulmallon, Mar 16 14

Category: Signature Songs

Average
paulmallon
603 plays

24.

  Every Calendar's Days Are Numbered    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Quick, how many months have 28 days? If you said 12, you're right, they all do. Let's take a look back and see what happened around the world on the 28th day of various months and years.

Average, 10 Qns, paulmallon, Mar 07 14

Category: Famous Dates

Average
paulmallon
1004 plays

25.

  "Signature Songs" of Singers or Groups-Part 16    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Many singers have recorded one special tune with which they will long be associated. I'll give you the titles of ten songs. See if you can name the singer or group best known for recording it. Enjoy the memories.

Average, 10 Qns, paulmallon, Mar 10 14

Category: Signature Songs

Average
paulmallon
526 plays

26.

  When I Grow Up, I Want To Be...    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

"Peter Pan" is the only kid I know of who never quite grew up. All the rest of us (me included) have gone from infants to teenagers to adults, just as you will someday. What kind of a job do you think you'd like to have when you grow up?

Very Easy, 10 Qns, paulmallon, Nov 20 13

Category: Occupations for Kids

Very Easy
paulmallon
1372 plays

27.

  Signature Songs of Singers and Groups-Part 8    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

This is a follow up to my "Signature Songs"-Part 7 quiz. Many singers have recorded one special tune with which they will long be associated. I'll give you the titles of ten songs. See if you can name the singer or group best known for singing them.

Average, 10 Qns, paulmallon, Nov 07 13

Category: Signature Songs

Average
paulmallon
798 plays

28.

  "Of All the Gin Joints in the World..."    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

The actual quote from "Casablanca" (1942) is: "Of all the gin joints in all the towns in all the world, she walks into mine," spoken by Humphrey Bogart as Rick Blaine. OK, that's an easy one. Let's see how many of these others you know.

Average, 10 Qns, paulmallon, May 12 13

Category: Movie Quotes Mixture

Average
paulmallon
928 plays

29.

  Now Why Didn't I Think of That?    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

I must admit, I have no idea who the genius was who invented the wheel. Many inventions can be attributed to one specific person, but some are pretty arcane. Let's see what you know about these ten innovative ideas.

Average, 10 Qns, paulmallon, Mar 04 14

Category: Inventors

Average
paulmallon
554 plays

30.

  Athlete's Feats - Can You Match Them?    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

The world of sports has provided many memorable feats. See if you can match the feat with the athlete.

Easier, 10 Qns, paulmallon, Dec 28 16

Category: USA by Player

Easier
paulmallon
938 plays

31.

  Famous Horses and their Famous Riders    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

For centuries a man's horse was what cars are now, and you couldn't get from here to there quickly without one. Whether you were a royal or a rebel, an emperor or a thief, you had the need for a steed. Try to match the horse with the rider.

Average, 10 Qns, paulmallon, Jan 20 17

Category: World History Specific

Average
paulmallon
833 plays

32.

  Questionable Songs (Each title is a question)    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Songs can express an emotion, tell a secret, and even make the world go 'round. Musical numbers can also provide us with vital, as well as trivial, information. See if you can answer these musical questions.

Average, 10 Qns, paulmallon, Feb 13 16

Category: Questions in Titles

Average
paulmallon
698 plays

33.

  Silly/Funny Worldwide City/Place Names    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

You're from where?! Seriously, these ten cities will have you scratching your head when you try to imagine what the folks who named them were thinking when they stuck them with their monikers. Don't expect to guess too many, just have fun.

Average, 10 Qns, paulmallon, Jun 14 14

Category: Place Names

Average
paulmallon
1346 plays

34.

  Ladies and Gentlemen: Mr. Neil Diamond    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Neil Diamond has been entertaining us for decades with his distinctive voice and style, but how much do you actually know about the man and his music? What do you say, let's find out, shall we?

Average, 10 Qns, paulmallon, Nov 06 12

Category: Diamond, Neil

Average
paulmallon
641 plays

35.

  What Elvis Movie is this Song From?    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

The King has made a lot of movies, and Lord knows he's sung a lot of songs. Can you match the Elvis song to the movie in which it was sung? If you don't at least try, you ain't nothin' but a hound dog.

Average, 10 Qns, paulmallon, Jul 17 12

Category: Presley, Elvis

Average
paulmallon
363 plays

36.

  Can you ID these World Cities by Their Nicknames?    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Many people know "The Big Apple" is New York City and "The Big Easy" is New Orleans. But other cities around the globe have sobriquets as well. Let's take a trip and see how many you know.

Average, 10 Qns, paulmallon, Jun 15 14

Category: Nicknames for Places

Average
paulmallon
1617 plays

37.

  Signature Songs-Part 20-The Finale    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Welcome to my 20th, and last "Signature Songs" quiz. Many singers have recorded a special tune with which they will long be associated. I'll give you the titles of ten songs. See if you can name the singer or group best known for singing them.

Average, 10 Qns, paulmallon, Jan 10 15

Category: Signature Songs

Average
paulmallon
679 plays

38.

  Mayhem, Murderers and Femme Fatales    

Multiple Choice

 15 Qns

History, movies, and even the Bible are full of criminals. Their misdeeds have lived on long after their deaths. Following is an eclectic group of fifteen crimes and criminals...see how many you can remember.

Average, 15 Qns, paulmallon, Jul 10 17

Category: Thematic People

Average
paulmallon
Jul 10 17
811 plays

39.

  "Signature Songs" of Singers or Groups-Part 11    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

This is a follow up to my "Signature Songs"-Part 10. Many singers have recorded one special tune with which they will long be associated. I'll give you the titles of ten songs. See if you can name the singer or group best known for singing them.

Average, 10 Qns, paulmallon, Mar 10 14

Category: Signature Songs

Average
paulmallon
576 plays

40.

  Elvis Didn't Die Alone: Ten August 16 Deaths    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Throughout the ages many thousands have gone to the heartbreak hotel on August 16. The King is perhaps the most well known, but a lot of other famous folks left us crying in the chapel on the same date. Here are ten who got us all shook up!

Average, 10 Qns, paulmallon, May 22 12

Category: Death Becomes Them

Average
paulmallon
712 plays

41.

  A Trip to The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame is reserved for the best of the best...songs, singers, groups, songwriters, record producers, musicians, and DJs, etc. In 1982, Joan Jett sang, "I Love Rock & Roll". I'm guessing you do too. Let's visit.

Tough, 10 Qns, paulmallon, Jan 17 15

Category: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Tough
paulmallon
600 plays

42.

  The Marvelous Music of Irving Berlin    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Irving Berlin, born Israel Isidore Beilin (Russia, 1888), was one of the most prolific songwriters of all time. He wrote well over 1,000 tunes, 25 of which became number one hits. I'll give you some lyrics-see if you can tell what songs they are from.

Average, 10 Qns, paulmallon, Sep 20 13

Category: Berlin, Irving

Average
paulmallon
327 plays

43.

  The Final Curtain: Actors & Actresses Last Roles    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

All good things must come to an end, including the careers of Hollywood stars. Whether by retirement, illness, or death, each must eventually face "The Final Curtain". Here are 10 famous stars last roles; can you choose what film they took place in?

Average, 10 Qns, paulmallon, Sep 06 14

Category: Name the Movie

Average
paulmallon
698 plays

44.

  Hey, Hey, It's ...    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Hey, Hey, It's ... the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, N.Y. The greats in this quiz have been voted a Most Valuable Player (MVP) in consecutive years. See if you can name the first player at each position to have done so.

Average, 10 Qns, paulmallon, May 13 14

Category: MLB Hall of Fame

Average
paulmallon
464 plays

45.

  Dead Too Soon: Famous Folks Who Died Young    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

An old adage says "Life begins at 40" but a lot of quite famous (and some infamous) folks never even got close. Some you'll know and some will posssibly surprise you. It might be a good idea to take this quiz FAST!

Tough, 10 Qns, paulmallon, Feb 20 22

Category: Died Young

Tough
paulmallon
Feb 20 22
1363 plays

46.

  Let's Start With an Easy One! For Kids    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

When I was a kid one of the things I loved to do was play sports. Back then only boys could play Little League baseball. Now girls can also play and they even have their own leagues. And that's true of other sports too. Let's talk sports, OK?

Easier, 10 Qns, paulmallon, Jul 07 13

Category: Sports for Kids

Easier
paulmallon
1002 plays

47.

  Let's Spend Some TIME at The Movies    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

All the questions in this quiz are about chronologically-titled films. Some will be about specific times or parts of days, others about certain days of the week, month or year. Just take your time and enjoy!

Average, 10 Qns, paulmallon, Nov 07 12

Category: Common Titles

Average
paulmallon
600 plays

48.

  Sock it To Me!    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Pugilism, "The Sweet Science": Boxing! Wait for the bell and protect yourself at all times. I hope you don't go down for the count, as many of these fight losers did, some never to rise again.

Average, 10 Qns, paulmallon, Apr 13 14

Category: Boxing

Average
paulmallon
275 plays

49.

  Goodbye Cruel World: Folks Who Committed Suicide    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Many people, rich or poor, have taken their own lives for reasons sometimes known only to themselves, sometimes for reasons they shared. Can you answer these questions about who, where, when or why they said "goodbye cruel world"?

Tough, 10 Qns, paulmallon, Oct 22 17

Category: Famous Deaths - Difficult

Tough
paulmallon
Oct 22 17
1103 plays

50.

  For He's a Jolly Good Felon...    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

People can be labelled felons for a variety of crimes. Some men who landed in the hoosegow weren't all bad. In fact they were thought to be jolly old boys by many at one time. Here are ten such folks. Enjoy the quiz but no cheating!

Average, 10 Qns, paulmallon, Apr 26 13

Category: Felons & Criminals

Average
paulmallon
595 plays