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pusdoc has been a FunTrivia author since May 22 07 and has written 63 quizzes. pusdoc is a generalist author, preferring to author quizzes across all categories, with the most common being Sci / Tech, Hobbies, and Animals, and has won 1 Editor's Choice award on submitted quizzes.

  • has earned 2,810 excellent quiz ratings from quiz takers.
  • has adopted / renovated 4 quizzes that required editing work to date.
  • last seen online Aug 07 26, and most recent quiz went online Jul 24 26.

Bio: My motto: Life is too short to eat bad food.
Hobbies: scrapbooking, photography, reading, cooking, eating, traveling, Soduko, crossword puzzles, trivia, board games, ballroom
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Quizzes / Other Works Authored by pusdoc
1.
  Chinese Musical Instruments editor best quiz   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz focuses on classical Chinese musical instruments, which often use a pentatonic scale rather than the heptatonic scale more common in Western music. Chinese instruments often influenced the development of similar instruments elsewhere.
Average, 10 Qns, pusdoc, Aug 22 22
Recommended for grades: 8,9,10,11,12
Average
pusdoc
Aug 22 22
207 plays
2.
  Death of the Author   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz covers works where death (or "dead") appears in the title. Hopefully your experience revisiting these books, essays and plays will be more lively than their titles!
Average, 10 Qns, pusdoc, Mar 24 26
Average
pusdoc
Mar 24 26
257 plays
3.
  Great Characters and the Actors Who Played Them    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is an adopted quiz - the original failed the Bechdel test, and many of the roles were more obscure so it has been updated. Each question involves at least 3 characters and the actor that portrayed them. Grab your popcorn and go!
Average, 10 Qns, pusdoc, Mar 17 26
Average
pusdoc
Mar 17 26
416 plays
4.
  Famous Jews, Part 2    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is an adopted quiz; it was originally the second installment in the author's (tumblre) Famous Jews series. I have added more interesting information, added updated celebrities and varied the question format somewhat to make them more accessible.
Average, 10 Qns, pusdoc, Jun 23 26
Average
pusdoc
Jun 23 26
281 plays
5.
  Beatrix Potter Characters   popular trivia quiz  
Collection Quiz
 12 Qns
Beatrix Potter wrote 23 children's books, with many animal characters. Animals appear in many tales written for kids - can you find the ones she created and skip the rest?
Easier, 12 Qns, pusdoc, Jul 22 25
Category: Potter, Beatrix
Easier
pusdoc
Jul 22 25
334 plays
6.
Birds for Kids: Types of North American Birds
  Types of North American Birds   popular trivia quiz  
Photo Match
 15 Qns
Birds are wild animals that are easy to see in nature. To learn the birds, it helps to know which general type you are seeing. See how many you recognize by their photos! Birds shown all live in the United States.
Easier, 15 Qns, pusdoc, Jul 30 25
Category: Birds for Kids
Easier
pusdoc
Jul 30 25
435 plays
7.
  Everything's Coming Up Roses   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Beyond the fragrant flower, plenty of roses appear in popular culture as people, characters or as a word in titles. How many can you sniff out?
Average, 10 Qns, pusdoc, Oct 23 25
Category: Thematic Roses
Average
pusdoc
Oct 23 25
244 plays
8.
  Which Bird Eats What?   great trivia quiz  
Classification Quiz
 20 Qns
Birds occupy different ecological niches. Many are omnivores, but this quiz focuses on birds which are somewhat specialized and predominantly consume one type of food - they may include other items in their diet, but the answer is their primary diet.
Easier, 20 Qns, pusdoc, Aug 12 25
Category: Wild Birds USA
Easier
pusdoc
Aug 12 25
365 plays
9.
National Symbols: National Birds Across The World
  National Birds Across The World   great trivia quiz  
Photo Match
 10 Qns
Many countries have officially adopted a wild bird native to that area as a national symbol. Match the photo of the bird to the country it represents.
Average, 10 Qns, pusdoc, Jan 02 26
Category: National Symbols
Average
pusdoc
Jan 02 26
119 plays
10.
  Cranial Nerve Collection   great trivia quiz  
Collection Quiz
 12 Qns
Cranial nerves emerge directly from the brain and exit through special tunnels or holes (foramina). They are numbered I-XII in the order as they start from the brain in front proceeding to the back. Can you select the 12 cranial nerves from these options
Easier, 12 Qns, pusdoc, Apr 01 26
Easier
pusdoc
Apr 01 26
336 plays
11.
  History of Juneteenth    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Juneteenth is the newest US federal holiday. Do you know how it came to be and what it commemorates? Its history begins with the US Civil War, so that's where the questions in this quiz begin as well.
Average, 10 Qns, pusdoc, Jun 24 26
Category: U.S. Holidays
Average
pusdoc
Jun 24 26
172 plays
12.
  Wild Birds UK: Avian Ambassadors
  Avian Ambassadors    
Photo Quiz
 10 Qns
Birds Shared Between the UK and USA
Several species enjoyed by British birders range across the pond to the US; others were introduced there, and there's the rare example of a US bird introduced to the UK. Can you recognize these avian ambassadors?
Average, 10 Qns, pusdoc, Jul 16 26
Category: Wild Birds UK
Average
pusdoc
Jul 16 26
202 plays
13.
  How Long, Habakkuk?    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Habakkuk is one of the "minor prophets," a set of 12 books in the Old Testament of the Bible. These books tend to be shorter than those of the "major prophets." This quiz relies on the NIV (New International Version) translation.
Average, 10 Qns, pusdoc, Jul 24 26
Category: Habakkuk
Average
pusdoc
Jul 24 26
41 plays
14.
  Jesus, Man of Action!   popular trivia quiz  
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
Verbs in John, Chapter 1
We hear a lot about the sayings of Jesus, this is about the doings! Match the verb to the rest of the quote from John chapter 1, NIV translation.
Easier, 10 Qns, pusdoc, Mar 22 23
Category: John
Easier
pusdoc
Mar 22 23
548 plays
15.
  Body Parts with Silly Names   best quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Anatomists often had vivid imaginations when they named structures in the human body. The ones in this quiz evoke visual images that make me giggle.
Tough, 10 Qns, pusdoc, Feb 21 14
Category: Human Body
Tough
pusdoc
13784 plays
16.
  Hebrews: The Biblical Hall of Faith   best quiz  
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
Chapter 11 of the New Testament book of Hebrews lists biblical heroes who acted on faith during trying times. The book's author uses these examples to exhort the reader to "keep the faith" and persevere. All quotes are from the NIV translation.
Easier, 10 Qns, pusdoc, Oct 22 22
Category: Bible People
Easier
pusdoc
Oct 22 22
691 plays
17.
  Diseases A to Z   best quiz  
Multiple Choice
 25 Qns
An alphabetical amalgam of annoyances. Pick the pestilence that is portrayed.
Tough, 25 Qns, pusdoc, Apr 23 13
Category: Diseases
Tough
pusdoc
9456 plays
18.
  The Pie's the Limit   popular trivia quiz  
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
Do you know what's in the pie you're eating? Match the filling ingredients with the type of pie. For most, assume you are using a standard pastry crust. Variations exist, but these ingredients appear in most recipes. Try not to salivate on your computer.
Average, 10 Qns, pusdoc, Mar 21 23
Category: Desserts
Average
pusdoc
Mar 21 23
684 plays
19.
  Wearing Many Hats   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Hats show up in many places besides the top of your head - in geographic names, titles, idioms and more. Answer 10 questions about different hats!
Average, 10 Qns, pusdoc, May 09 23
Category: Thematic Hats
Average
pusdoc
May 09 23
408 plays
20.
  Diseases Named for Places   popular trivia quiz  
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
Although currently frowned upon, previously it was common to name a condition for the location where it first emerged or was recognized. Can you match the description of a disease and the location which lent its name to the malady?
Average, 10 Qns, pusdoc, Jun 30 23
Category: Diseases
Average
pusdoc
Jun 30 23
374 plays
21.
 Wild Birds USA: Duck Duck Goose
  Duck, Duck, Goose!    
Photo Quiz
 15 Qns
Learn about ducks and geese found in the US. Not a single mallard included - you know those, the ones with the green heads. Come learn some new waterfowl!
Average, 15 Qns, pusdoc, Jan 19 23
Category: Wild Birds USA
Average
pusdoc
Jan 19 23
453 plays
22.
  Japan: Hokkaido Holiday
  Hokkaido Holiday   top quiz  
Photo Quiz
 10 Qns
Hokkaido is the most northern island of Japan and forms the largest prefecture. Despite this, fewer tourists visit this beautiful region. Come see some of the sights!
Average, 10 Qns, pusdoc, Mar 10 23
Category: Japan
Average
pusdoc
Mar 10 23
121 plays
23.
  The Phoenix Flies to Madagascar   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The Red Crew started Phoenix Rising's Global Tour 2022 in Johannesburg, South Africa and opted to fly their Airbus 300 straight to Antananarivo, Madagascar. Come with us and learn more about this fascinating land!
Average, 10 Qns, pusdoc, Mar 20 22
Recommended for grades: 12
Category: Mixed Africa
Average
pusdoc
Mar 20 22
844 plays
24.
  Anzac Day   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
April 25, Anzac Day, is celebrated in some countries. Come learn more about it!
Easier, 10 Qns, pusdoc, Jun 16 22
Recommended for grades: 6,7,8,9,10
Easier
pusdoc
Jun 16 22
628 plays
25.
  Women of Which Bible Book?   best quiz  
Match Quiz
 15 Qns
Old Testament Matching Quiz
The Biblical narrative wouldn't move forward without women fulfilling roles as rulers, mothers, enemies and lovers. Can you match these women with the Old Testament books in which they first appear? Quotes are from the New International Version.
Average, 15 Qns, pusdoc, Feb 17 23
Average
pusdoc
Feb 17 23
115 plays
26.
  Where's My Wine From?   great trivia quiz  
Label Quiz
 10 Qns
French Appellations
France is famous for wine production, with varied "terroir" or land characteristics that influence the flavors of the wine from that region. Do you know where these famous appellations are within France? Choose the correct area from the map provided.
Average, 10 Qns, pusdoc, Dec 19 22
Category: Wines
Average
pusdoc
Dec 19 22
252 plays
27.
  Italy is Hiding!   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Ten words related to Italy are hidden in these sentences! The answers may hide in more than one word, and may have punctuation in between, but the letters will always be next to each other without words in between. Good luck finding hidden Italy!
Easier, 10 Qns, pusdoc, Nov 17 22
Recommended for grades: 4,5,6,7
Easier
pusdoc
Nov 17 22
253 plays
28.
  Millennium Milestones in Order   popular trivia quiz  
Ordering Quiz
 10 Qns
Longest, shortest, oldest, youngest and more superlatives from the first two millennia AD. Your task, place them in order by date of occurrence. This is an adopted quiz, original by TeaBrielle.
Average, 10 Qns, pusdoc, May 05 23
Category: Historical Firsts
Average
pusdoc
May 05 23
94 plays
29.
  Now Playing in Africa   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Phoenix Rising's Red Crew is visiting the continent of Africa on the Global Tour 2022. For this quiz, we share ten movies set in Africa.
Easier, 10 Qns, pusdoc, Oct 06 22
Category: Common Locations
Easier
pusdoc
Oct 06 22
225 plays
30.
Austria: Virtual Vienna
  Virtual Vienna   popular trivia quiz  
Photo Quiz
 10 Qns
While "sheltering in place" during the COVID-19 pandemic, my mind returned to Vienna; I had a business meeting there that coincided with a milestone birthday. Travel back with me, virtually!
Average, 10 Qns, pusdoc, Nov 23 20
Category: Austria
Average
pusdoc
Nov 23 20
215 plays
31.
  Elements Named for Places   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
As new elements are identified/discovered, the people who describe them are given the opportunity to name them. Often the names thus chosen relate to the site of discovery. Which places have been immortalized in the names assigned to elements?
Average, 10 Qns, pusdoc, May 25 22
Category: Mixed Elements
Average
pusdoc
May 25 22
418 plays
32.
  Sipping and Sailing in the Mediterranean   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Phoenix Rising's Red Crew has so much fun together we chartered a ship for a private cruise around the Mediterranean. We sampled local foods and learned that many countries produce fine liqueurs too. Thirsty for knowledge, we've studied them as well!
Average, 10 Qns, pusdoc, Nov 01 22
Average
pusdoc
Nov 01 22
294 plays
33.
  Texas Is Revolutionary!   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Texas broke away from Mexico in 1836. People and places are still remembered for their role in the revolutionary idea of a Texas Republic, and Texas is still a pretty revolutionary state! This quiz focuses on events in 1835, leading up to war.
Average, 10 Qns, pusdoc, Jan 21 23
Category: Texas
Average
pusdoc
Jan 21 23
456 plays
34.
  American Rats   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz focuses on people suspected of or convicted of crimes against the United States, rats against the country. Some were subsequently pardoned; some were punished for their crimes.
Average, 10 Qns, pusdoc, Feb 02 23
Category: U.S.A. People
Average
pusdoc
Feb 02 23
394 plays
35.
Africa: African Aviary
  African Aviary   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The "big five" for an African safari refers to large mammals. Phoenix Rising's Red Crew went on an avifauna safari instead while visiting the African continent on the Global Tour 2022. Come learn about 10 birds we hope to see on a visit!
Average, 10 Qns, pusdoc, Oct 06 22
Category: Africa
Average
pusdoc
Oct 06 22
233 plays
36.
  Newer Books that Inspired Operas   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The books that were adapted into opera classics are not widely read now. Knowing the story portrayed in an opera enhances the experience - here are ten books published since 1970 that have been the basis for new operas. Bet you've read at least one!
Average, 10 Qns, pusdoc, Nov 15 22
Average
pusdoc
Nov 15 22
227 plays
37.
  Antibiotics   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Although reliable plumbing and vaccination have probably saved more lives, antibiotics were a welcome addition to healthcare in the 20th century. How much do you know about these wonder drugs?
Difficult, 10 Qns, pusdoc, Dec 08 21
Category: Prescription Drugs
Difficult
pusdoc
Dec 08 21
3607 plays
38.
  That's a Prawn, Not a Shrimp!    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
An Aussie Barbecue (or Barbie, given the Australian habit of brevity) is a familiar ritual that will make your mouth water. Come see what's on the menu!
Average, 10 Qns, pusdoc, Jul 20 22
Category: Australian Foods
Average
pusdoc
Jul 20 22
312 plays
39.
  The Rust Belt Never Sleeps   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The Rust Belt describes an area in the northeastern and midwestern US that depended economically on manufacturing, only to see the factories become outmoded and labor shift overseas.
Average, 10 Qns, pusdoc, May 02 22
Category: U.S. History
Average
pusdoc
May 02 22
340 plays
40.
Specific Country Government: Malaysian Government
  Malaysian Government    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
During the Phoenix Rising Global Tour 2022, the Red Crew visited Malaysia. One topic we reviewed was the structure and function of government in Malaysia - this quiz shares what we learned!
Average, 10 Qns, pusdoc, Sep 11 22
Recommended for grades: 12
Average
pusdoc
Sep 11 22
171 plays
41.
  Kosher, Halal, Both or Neither?   great trivia quiz  
Classification Quiz
 10 Qns
Israeli and Arabic foods have been deeply influenced by neighboring Mediterranean cultures and the diaspora. Religious dietary laws - halal for Islam, kashrut for Judaism - determine what is permitted (halal vs. kosher). Which is which?
Average, 10 Qns, pusdoc, Oct 18 22
Average
pusdoc
Oct 18 22
207 plays
42.
  Childhood Rashes   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Children get all sorts of illnesses, many of which are accompanied by blotches and bumps. How many rashes can you spot?
Average, 10 Qns, pusdoc, Dec 21 25
Category: Diseases
Average
pusdoc
Dec 21 25
3212 plays
43.
  From Malaysia to Singapore    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
On the Phoenix Rising Global Tour 2022, the Red Crew visited both Malaysia and Singapore during one leg. This drop a letter quiz will take you along that route, ending in a final multiple choice question!
Easier, 15 Qns, pusdoc, Sep 22 22
Easier
pusdoc
Sep 22 22
200 plays
44.
  Galatians Grab Bag    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The New Testament book of Galatians is a six chapter harangue by the apostle Paul, bolstering his authority and condemning those who put extra requirements on those following Christ. Quotes are from the New International Version.
Average, 10 Qns, pusdoc, Feb 23 23
Category: Galatians
Average
pusdoc
Feb 23 23
209 plays
45.
  A Stroll through a Japanese Forest   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
In English, many trees and shrubs from the land of the rising sun have the word "Japanese" in their common name, or the species is 'japonica', again indicating that it is a Japanese plant. Here are 10 questions about these beautiful and useful plants!
Average, 10 Qns, pusdoc, Oct 05 23
Category: Regional Botany
Average
pusdoc
Oct 05 23
145 plays
46.
  Parasite    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz is about the blockbuster movie, "Parasite", the first South Korean film to win the Palme d'Or at Cannes, and the first foreign language film to win the Academy Award's Best Picture Oscar. Review of the credits will help!
Average, 10 Qns, pusdoc, Jul 22 22
Category: Pa - Pm Movies
Average
pusdoc
Jul 22 22
271 plays
47.
  Doctors in Song   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Doctors are popular on TV, but they show up in music often as well. These songs or bands have something to do with doctors.
Average, 10 Qns, pusdoc, Oct 20 24
Average
pusdoc
Oct 20 24
3740 plays
48.
  History of Shoes   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Footwear ranges from practical to fashionable to a fetish. How much do you know about the history of shoes?
Tough, 10 Qns, pusdoc, Sep 04 07
Category: Footwear
Tough
pusdoc
1311 plays
49.
  Stephanie Plum's Lucky 13   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Janet Evanovich's bounty hunter heroine, Stephanie Plum, is back in her 13th adventure - "Lean, Mean Thirteen". Did you pay attention while you read the book? Warning: spoilers ahead.
Average, 10 Qns, pusdoc, Jul 02 07
Category: Evanovich, Janet
Average
pusdoc
1364 plays
50.
  Whining and Complaining in the Bible    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Bible characters range from saints to sinners, and in between those extremes are folks like you and me who might complain now and again. Quotes are from the New International Version.
Average, 10 Qns, pusdoc, Oct 15 10
Category: Bible People
Average
pusdoc
633 plays
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