Since you've presumably never made a braided rug from cotton T-shirts, I've deliberately made this an easy quiz.
Average, 10 Qns, robynraymer,
Jun 01 21
Category:
Needlework
There are already some great quizzes on this movie. I hope fans of the film will enjoy this quiz, too.
Average, 20 Qns, robynraymer,
Feb 11 08
Category:
Talented Mr. Ripley, The
I give you, in fractured form, the name of a 2007 American Idol contestant in the Top 10. You type in the correct name. Example: Collie clerk's sin = Kelly Clarkson (the first American Idol winner, in 2002). Contains opinions (mine).
Tough, 10 Qns, robynraymer,
Jul 04 21
Category:
Fractured TV
Begin with A and continue on to Z. Use the clues to type words that begin with successive alphabet letters and end with the "ick" or "uck" sounds--spelled any number of ways.
Average, 25 Qns, robynraymer,
May 28 19
Category:
A to Z Word Quizzes
I give you, in fractured form, something one might say to a loved one on Valentine's Day or might write in a Valentine's Day card. Example: Eye loaf ewe = I love you. ABSOLUTELY NO PUNCTUATION!
Average, 15 Qns, robynraymer,
Oct 20 23
Category:
Fractured Words
I hope this will be fun for JA fans. I give you an Austen character's name in fractured form. You type in the correct name. Example: Illicit bits bonnet=Elizabeth Bennet. PS--please join Friends Group #116, the Jane Austen Lovers group (see homepage).
Average, 25 Qns, robynraymer,
Oct 01 08
Category:
Austen, Jane
This is a quiz about more or less antiquated words for household items.
Average, 10 Qns, robynraymer,
Jun 07 14
Category:
Words Formerly Used
This is a quiz about words that Dr. Seuss made up. Have fun!
Tough, 10 Qns, robynraymer,
Aug 18 03
Category:
Seuss, Dr.
You fill in the missing word that connects the two, creating idioms, compound words, and well-known expressions. Example: For Road _______ pie, you type "apple." Each answer has something to do with food.
Tough, 25 Qns, robynraymer,
Dec 27 08
Category:
Before and After for Experts
This quiz is about the comic strip "Pearls Before Swine" by Stephan Pastis.
Average, 10 Qns, robynraymer,
Jan 10 06
Category:
Comics L-R
With homage to Minch's quiz called "Authors' Initials." I give you a children's author's first two (or three) names. You type in the writer's surname. For example, if the clue is "Joanne Kathleen," you type "Rowling."
Average, 10 Qns, robynraymer,
Aug 03 18
Category:
Names and Pseudonyms
Memorizing legal two-letter words will make you a better Scrabble player. (IMPORTANT NOTE: These are U.S. rules, in case any Brits out there are taking the quiz! I think you guys have slightly different two-letter words.)
Tough, 25 Qns, robynraymer,
Mar 08 23
Category:
A to Z Word Quizzes
Begin with A and continue on to Z. Use the clues to find words that begin with successive alphabet letters and end with the 'knee' sound--spelled any number of ways. These quizzes are most fun if you go FAST! You can come back to the harder ones later.
Average, 25 Qns, robynraymer,
Jul 15 23
Category:
A to Z Word Quizzes
Crisw, one of the most popular quiz authors on funtrivia, created fractured word quizzes. After I took one of hers, I wrote MANY of them. Then many other quiz writers began to write them. FYI, the Guidelines have gotten stricter these days.
Average, 10 Qns, robynraymer,
Jan 18 16
Category:
Creating a Brain Teasers Quiz
Each one-word answer contains the word "con." With homage to Ravenskye's many Words Within Words quizzes (if you like vocabulary quizzes, you should check out this category).
Tough, 15 Qns, robynraymer,
Sep 03 09
Category:
Difficult Words Within Words
I give you, in fractured form, the name of a 2008 American Idol contestant in the Top 12. You type in the correct name. Example: Collie clerk's sin = Kelly Clarkson (the first American Idol winner, in 2002). Contains opinions (mine).
Tough, 10 Qns, robynraymer,
Jul 04 21
Category:
Fractured TV
'Mansfield Park' isn't my favorite JA novel, but it's a great one (like all her novels). I hope this will be fun to play. PS--please join Friends Group #116, the Jane Austen Lovers group (see homepage).
Average, 10 Qns, robynraymer,
Sep 06 05
Recommended for grades: 11,12
Category:
Mansfield Park
I just saw the movie 'Clueless' for the third time. This quiz is about the parallels between Cher Horowitz, Emma Woodhouse, and their worlds.
PS--please join Group #116 (Jane Austen Lovers) in the Friends section of Funtrivia.
Average, 10 Qns, robynraymer,
Jun 11 04
Category:
Emma
Certain types of quiz questions drive me nuts. Can you guess which ones? I'm using "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" and "Friends" as examples. Beware of spoilers!
Average, 10 Qns, robynraymer,
Apr 17 23
Category:
Unacceptable Questions
I dedicate this quiz to my beloved cat, Missy Raymer, who died on 6-12-01 at age 18. Hope she's snoozing in the sun somewhere in the Happy Hunting Grounds. Each one-word answer begins with 'cat.' Like this one? Try 'Ax Me No Questions.'
Tough, 15 Qns, robynraymer,
Feb 01 12
Category:
Starting With ...
This is a quiz about my favorite JA novel. It also happens to be the first funtrivia quiz I wrote, in May of 2001. PS--please join Friends Group #116, the Jane Austen Lovers group (see homepage).
Average, 10 Qns, robynraymer,
Jun 11 04
Category:
Persuasion
I'll name a Seuss character. You tell me which book he, she, or it appears in. If you've read a lot of Dr. Seuss books and want a more challenging quiz, please take my Fractured Seuss Books one under Brain Teasers under Fractured Words.
Difficult, 10 Qns, robynraymer,
Oct 13 14
Category:
Seuss, Dr.
I give you, in fractured form, names and terms from J.K. Rowling's seventh Harry Potter book. You type in the correct spellings. Example: Fold dim moored = Voldemort. WARNINGS: SPELLING COUNTS! NO PUNCTUATION WHATSOEVER! SPOILERS!
Tough, 15 Qns, robynraymer,
Mar 08 09
Category:
Fractured Books
This beautifully written novel takes place in a small German town during World War II. It shows Nazi Germany from the POVs of ordinary and extraordinary Germans.
Average, 20 Qns, robynraymer,
Feb 04 07
Category:
H
A quick and easy vocabulary quiz. Begin with A and continue on to Z. Use the clues to find words that begin with successive alphabet letters and end with -ation. If you like this one, please try 'From Arrow to Zydeco'.
Average, 25 Qns, robynraymer,
Dec 25 21
Category:
A to Z Word Quizzes
I give you, in fractured form, the name of a 2005 American Idol contestant in the Top 20. You type in the correct name. Example: Collie clerk's sin = Kelly Clarkson (the first American Idol winner, in 2002).
Difficult, 15 Qns, robynraymer,
Jul 04 21
Category:
Fractured TV
I give you a candidate's name in fractured form. You type in the correct name. Example: My cull dew caucus = Michael Dukakis. Spelling counts! No abbreviations in titles. These people ran for the U.S. Democratic Presidential nomination in 2003-4.
Average, 10 Qns, robynraymer,
Feb 21 22
Category:
Fractured People
Each answer is a word containing 'per.' Most (but not all) begin with 'per'. If you like this one, please try 'Get a Good Tan!'
Tough, 25 Qns, robynraymer,
Jul 22 15
Category:
Difficult Words Within Words
Starting with A and continuing on to Z, use the clues to find words beginning with successive letters of the alphabet and ending with the long 'o' sound--spelled any number of ways. If you like this one, please try 'From Alimony to Zabaione.'
Average, 25 Qns, robynraymer,
Feb 07 11
Category:
A to Z Word Quizzes
This album, his first since 1997, came out towards autumn of 2002. I've been a JT fan since the early 70s when I saw him perform in a small L.A. club with Carole King. In my opinion, "October Road" is just fabulous.
Tough, 15 Qns, robynraymer,
Jun 25 03
Category:
Taylor, James
For each of the first ten questions, remember the first letter; put them together to find the answer to question 15.
Tough, 15 Qns, robynraymer,
Mar 29 24
Category:
Writers & Authors
I give you the name, in fractured form, of a Best Supporting Actress Oscar winner. You type in the correct name. Example: Root gorgon=Ruth Gordon. Spelling counts!
Tough, 25 Qns, robynraymer,
Jan 31 04
Category:
Fractured Celebrities
I give you, in fractured form, the name of a 2010 American Idol judge or contestant in the Top 12. You type in the correct name. Example: Collie clerk's sin = Kelly Clarkson (the first American Idol winner, in 2002). Contains opinions (mine).
Tough, 10 Qns, robynraymer,
Jul 04 21
Category:
Fractured TV
Thanks to crisw for thinking up fractured quizzes. I give you a famous animal's name in fractured form, e.g. Ran Tan Ten=Rin Tin Tin. These are all fictional animals. You type in the name.
Average, 10 Qns, robynraymer,
Feb 21 22
Category:
Fractured Animals
I give you, in fractured form, a trite and preachy saying. You type in the correct saying. NO PUNCTUATION EXCEPT APOSTROPHES! Example: Waist knot walnut=Waste not want not
Average, 10 Qns, robynraymer,
Nov 20 12
Category:
Fractured Words
I give you, in fractured form, the name of a 2011 American Idol judge or contestant in the Top 11. You type in the correct name. Example: chin knee fur low paths = Jennifer Lopez. Contains opinions (mine).
Tough, 10 Qns, robynraymer,
Jul 04 21
Category:
Fractured TV
This fictional family was my absolute favorite when I was 9-11. I still read the Melendy family books sometimes--and I'm in my 40s!
Average, 10 Qns, robynraymer,
Mar 12 03
Category:
E Authors
This will be FAR easier than my Bookbag quiz. Also try my Tailspin quiz under Word Play. Fill in the missing word: Coffee _____ dance. The answer is 'break.' (Coffee break, break dance.) An additional hint might be 'clean' (clean break).
Difficult, 25 Qns, robynraymer,
May 08 06
Category:
Before and After for Experts
I give you, in fractured form, a catch-phrase or name associated with the war in Iraq that began in March of 2003. You type in the correct words. Spelling counts, but no punctuation is necessary. Don't worry about capitalization or lower-casing, either.
Tough, 10 Qns, robynraymer,
May 09 06
Category:
Fractured Words
I give you, in fractured form, a word or phrase related to February 14th. You type in the correct spelling. Example: Hobby balance thyme stay = Happy Valentines Day. NO PUNCTUATION OF ANY KIND!
Average, 10 Qns, robynraymer,
Jan 10 06
Category:
January & February
For those who've read MANY Dr. Seuss books. I give you a Dr. Seuss title in fractured form. Example: Yore lonely ode wince=You're Only Old Once! You type in the correct name. Hint: The publisher often lists 44 Seuss titles on the back cover.
Tough, 25 Qns, robynraymer,
Mar 20 10
Category:
Fractured Books
Although I rarely buy anything from them, I love to browse through mail-order catalogues. Bourgeois that I am, it gives me a sense of well-being. I give you a name in fractured form. You type in the correct name: Ill ale being=L.L. Bean. No ampersands.
Tough, 10 Qns, robynraymer,
Jul 23 07
Category:
Fractured Words
I give you, in fractured form, the name of a celebrity who appeared on Fox's 2003 American Idol show. You type in the correct name. Example: Sigh moan growl=Simon Cowell.
Average, 10 Qns, robynraymer,
Jul 04 21
Category:
Fractured TV
Although Condi and I are from opposite camps politically, I admire her. She is only 12 days older than I, but has achieved much, much more. Still, I don't know if I'd trade places. (And I've written more funtrivia.com quizzes than she has!)
Difficult, 10 Qns, robynraymer,
Oct 08 05
Category:
Other U.S. Politicians
Dr. Seuss made up names for people, places, plants, animals--you name it. His imagination never ran dry. I hope this quiz is fun to take!
Tough, 10 Qns, robynraymer,
Aug 18 03
Category:
Seuss, Dr.
I give you a 2008 nominee's name or title in fractured form. You type in the correctly spelled name with NO PUNCTUATION. Example: Chew know = Juno. (The Academy nominated this film for Best Picture and nominated its star for Best Actress.)
Tough, 10 Qns, robynraymer,
Jul 04 21
Category:
Movie Fractures
With homage to crisw. I give you a writer's name in fractured form, e.g. Phil yum sheiks pier=William Shakepeare. Sometimes I use rhymes. You type in the name. I've included writers of all different types of literature, including children's lit.
Difficult, 25 Qns, robynraymer,
Feb 21 22
Category:
Fractured People
This quiz is about the characters in "Pearls Before Swine." I will describe them, and you will have to pick which is the right character for the description.
Average, 10 Qns, robynraymer,
Apr 11 06
Category:
Comics L-R
Each one-word answer begins with tan. Have fun, and thanks for playing!
Tough, 10 Qns, robynraymer,
Dec 17 16
Category:
Starting With ...