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Quizzes / Other Works Authored by shvdotr
51.
  Finding Entertainment in 19-Forty-Eight   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
My wife and I were both born in 1948, although we didn't know it at the time. I wonder what our parents did for entertainment while waiting for the blessed event. Here are some possibilities.
Average, 10 Qns, shvdotr, Dec 09 15
Category: The 1940s
Average
shvdotr
837 plays
52.
  African Independence Explosion: 1960   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
More than 15 African nations became independent in 1960. Here are 10 of them.
Easier, 10 Qns, shvdotr, Jun 29 16
Category: African
Easier
shvdotr
601 plays
53.
  More Bald Folks   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
I enjoyed wildebeest's 2003 quiz about bald folks ("Bald is Beautiful"), so I wanted to add another 10 people. I'm sure you know these celebrities. Have fun!
Easier, 10 Qns, shvdotr, Jul 28 16
Easier
shvdotr
1080 plays
54.
  It's Not a Tumor    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
I'll tell you what it's NOT and you tell me what it IS! Have fun!
Average, 15 Qns, shvdotr, Dec 07 17
Category: Mixed 15 Questions
Average
shvdotr
Dec 07 17
801 plays
55.
  I was Not the President   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
But he WAS my brother. Can you identify these siblings of US presidents?
Average, 10 Qns, shvdotr, Feb 11 15
Average
shvdotr
809 plays
56.
  48'ers: The Entertainers   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Many people born in 1948 are very well known today. Can you identify these from the entertainment industry?
Easier, 10 Qns, shvdotr, Jan 26 16
Easier
shvdotr
950 plays
57.
  Bits of Early German History   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Here are some questions about early German history, long before the modern German state was established in 1871. I hope you find it interesting. Thanks for playing!
Average, 10 Qns, shvdotr, Nov 26 15
Category: German
Average
shvdotr
385 plays
58.
  Historie enow t' Inspire the Bard   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Here are some historical questions from events and people that inspired some of Shakespeare's works. Have fun.
Average, 10 Qns, shvdotr, Dec 18 13
Category: European
Average
shvdotr
794 plays
59.
  Native American Resistance   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Although it ultimately failed, Native resistance to the takeover of tribal lands by whites produced instances of outstanding courage and daring leadership.
Average, 10 Qns, shvdotr, Nov 14 15
Category: Native American
Average
shvdotr
633 plays
60.
  Captains Courageous IV: World War II Movies   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
How well do you recognize the roles in World War II movies pertaining to people with the rank of captain? Here's another of my quizzes about captains in entertainment. Have fun!
Average, 10 Qns, shvdotr, Mar 06 17
Category: War in Movies
Average
shvdotr
456 plays
61.
  Into the Sunset II   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Here are some more stars of TV Westerns who have ridden into the sunset. Do you remember them? Have fun!
Average, 10 Qns, shvdotr, Oct 08 15
Category: Westerns
Average
shvdotr
643 plays
62.
  TV Title Character First Names   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
We're familiar with lots of TV characters after whom their shows are named, especially crime and/or detective shows, like "Mannix" or "Monk". But do you know the characters' first names?
Average, 15 Qns, shvdotr, Mar 13 22
Category: Mainly Characters
Average
shvdotr
Mar 13 22
994 plays
63.
  Baking Bread   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
When baking bread, you may get more than bread, eh? Let's look at some idioms involving bread. Have fun.
Average, 10 Qns, shvdotr, Mar 29 17
Average
shvdotr
727 plays
64.
  Sixties and Seventies Folk Albums, Solo   best quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
I was going through some albums I bought when I was in college and shortly after graduating in 1970. Can you identify some of the artists or albums? Have fun.
Average, 10 Qns, shvdotr, Jun 15 13
Category: Folk Music
Average
shvdotr
920 plays
65.
  TWTYTW 1948   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
That Was the Year that Was 1948. How much do you know about my birth year?
Average, 10 Qns, shvdotr, Feb 19 11
Category: 1940s History
Average
shvdotr
1406 plays
66.
  Who's the Boss?   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Here are some historical rulers from around the world who had absolute power. How many do you know?
Very Easy, 10 Qns, shvdotr, Nov 04 17
Recommended for grades: 10,11,12
Very Easy
shvdotr
Nov 04 17
677 plays
67.
  Foreign Language Lyrics   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Here are some of my favorite iTunes featuring foreign languages. All you have to do is identify the language. Have Fun!
Easier, 10 Qns, shvdotr, Nov 21 18
Easier
shvdotr
Nov 21 18
830 plays
68.
  Classic WWII Flicks   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Here are some of my favorite war movies I saw as a kid. All were released before I was 14, that is to say, prior to 1962. Do you remember these gems? Have fun!
Average, 10 Qns, shvdotr, Oct 21 15
Category: War in Movies
Average
shvdotr
795 plays
69.
  It's Not "Ze plane! Ze plane!"    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
So how much do we really know about Tattoo from "Fantasy Island"? Here are some things that might excite him to shout something other than "Ze plane! Ze plane!". Do you know what he might say? Have fun choosing outbursts.
Easier, 10 Qns, shvdotr, Aug 26 17
Easier
shvdotr
Aug 26 17
547 plays
70.
  It's Not Dennis Day   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
We've had a lot of fun with Doris Day's name, how about some with her brother Dennis! (Now, don't write me, I know they're not related.)
Easier, 10 Qns, shvdotr, Aug 07 17
Recommended for grades: 6,7,8,9,10
Category: In Common
Easier
shvdotr
Aug 07 17
557 plays
71.
  Hall of Fame Baseball Biographies    
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
Here are ten biographies of Hall of Fame players, with one exceptional exception. Just match the main part of the title with the Hall of Famer whom the book is about. Have fun!
Average, 10 Qns, shvdotr, May 20 18
Average
shvdotr
May 20 18
308 plays
72.
  Coincidental Iowa Town Names   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
Can you name these Iowa towns or cities that coincidentally share their names with well-known people? Have fun!
Average, 15 Qns, shvdotr, May 12 14
Category: Iowa
Average
shvdotr
429 plays
73.
  A World of National Parks    
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
We Americans are very proud of our National Parks. But other countries have parks and reserves that are awesomely beautiful, as well. Can you match these unique parks with their nations? Have fun!
Easier, 10 Qns, shvdotr, Jun 03 18
Category: Where on Earth?
Easier
shvdotr
Jun 03 18
363 plays
74.
  It's Not Fay Wray   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
Fay Wray's name keeps popping up in my head lately. And each time, a question pops up, too! Can you supply some answers for me?
Average, 15 Qns, shvdotr, Jul 18 23
Category: Mixed 15 Questions
Average
shvdotr
Jul 18 23
1186 plays
75.
  The Places You Go   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 20 Qns
...When You Read. Can you identify these imaginary places from different types of literature? I'm sure you can. Have fun.
Average, 20 Qns, shvdotr, Jan 11 15
Average
shvdotr
1283 plays
76.
  Movies with "What" in the Title   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
One might ask, "What's in a name? A rose by any other name...." Well in this quiz, WHAT is IN the name of the movie. How many of these films do you recognize? Have fun!
Very Easy, 10 Qns, shvdotr, Jan 25 14
Category: Common Titles
Very Easy
shvdotr
1366 plays
77.
  Sports Halls of Fame    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
I'll give you four members of a Hall of Fame for a particular sport, and you need to name the sport/hall. Hope you have fun.
Average, 10 Qns, shvdotr, Apr 20 12
Category: Sports Mixed
Average
shvdotr
881 plays
78.
  The Battle of Bannockburn   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Another battle that deserves its own quiz is the Battle of Bannockburn. How much do you know about it? Have fun!
Average, 10 Qns, shvdotr, Jul 27 17
Average
shvdotr
Jul 27 17
406 plays
79.
  Colorful Classic Films   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Some classic films have a color as a significant part of their titles. Can you identify these?
Easier, 10 Qns, shvdotr, Apr 20 16
Easier
shvdotr
1120 plays
80.
  Faces on Cards 2: English Monarchs (9 for 10)    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Here's another people quiz based on a deck of cards. This is the "Royal Britain" deck printed by Lo Scarabeo in Turin, Italy. Each card shows an English monarch, from Alfred the Great to Elizabeth II. But you don't need to have the deck to play!
Easier, 10 Qns, shvdotr, Apr 10 20
Category: U.K. Royals
Easier
shvdotr
Apr 10 20
360 plays
81.
  James Garner: Big Screen and Small   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
I wanted to do another quiz about James Garner, this time focusing on his roles in the cinema and on television. I hope you enjoy it.
Average, 10 Qns, shvdotr, Mar 22 18
Category: Garner, James
Average
shvdotr
Mar 22 18
497 plays
82.
  Captains Courageous I   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
No, this is not about the Rudyard Kipling work, but rather a selection of captains from a wide range of entertainment genres. And no, these captains may not all be courageous. Have fun!
Easier, 10 Qns, shvdotr, Feb 22 17
Easier
shvdotr
566 plays
83.
  Archaic Occupations   best quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
While reading the Cadfael series by Ellis Peters, I came across medieval occupations. Some I knew, some I did not. So I wondered if my fellow trivialists would enjoy a look back at archaic occupations. I hope you have fun.
Average, 10 Qns, shvdotr, Jan 08 10
Category: Obsolete Jobs
Average
shvdotr
1845 plays
84.
  America's Political Olympians - Presidents   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Can you identify which US President won the election in the years that I identify by the Summer Olympics site? Have fun.
Average, 10 Qns, shvdotr, Sep 01 22
Category: Who Was In Office?
Average
shvdotr
Sep 01 22
511 plays
85.
  Which Month is That?   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Can you identify some of these observances we have for the various months in the US?
Average, 10 Qns, shvdotr, Feb 23 17
Category: Holidays - General
Average
shvdotr
1037 plays
86.
  You Don't Know Me   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
No, it's not the 1955 Eddy Arnold hit. After over 90 quizzes online, I decided to write a quiz about myself. Don't worry, you don't have to know me to get these general questions correct. Just relax and have fun!
Average, 10 Qns, shvdotr, Apr 27 15
Average
shvdotr
942 plays
87.
  Els' Bells   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
How many of these people, places and things whose "first names" are "El" ring a bell for you? I'm sure many will be familiar. Have fun.
Average, 15 Qns, shvdotr, Jun 14 15
Category: Thematic Names
Average
shvdotr
404 plays
88.
  Revolving Restaurants   popular trivia quiz  
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
Of the over 200 revolving restaurants in the world, just match these, all located on towers, with their locations. Have fun!
Easier, 10 Qns, shvdotr, May 29 17
Category: Pubs & Restaurants
Easier
shvdotr
298 plays
89.
  The Great Chiefs II   top quiz  
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
This is a follow-up on my first Great Chiefs matching quiz, this time with some lesser known Native Americans who led their peoples during very trying times.
Average, 10 Qns, shvdotr, Aug 23 17
Category: Native American
Average
shvdotr
Aug 23 17
214 plays
90.
  Animal Pals in Books and Movies   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Reading books and watching movies with my grandchildren have exposed me to many memorable animal characters. I hope you recognize them, too.
Easier, 10 Qns, shvdotr, Aug 22 13
Category: Famous Animals
Easier
shvdotr
1055 plays
91.
  It's Not Chuck Norris   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
It's not Chuck Norris, but who, what, or where IS it? I hope you have fun.
Average, 10 Qns, shvdotr, Jul 09 17
Category: Thematic People
Average
shvdotr
Jul 09 17
563 plays
92.
  Go, State! But Where?   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
How many of these US "State" universities can you correctly match with their campus locations? Have fun!
Average, 10 Qns, shvdotr, Nov 17 13
Category: US Colleges
Average
shvdotr
1505 plays
93.
  Captains Courageous III: TV Captains   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
These captains are all leading characters from various television programs. However, not all of them may be necessarily courageous. This is the third in a series of quizzes about captains in entertainment.
Easier, 10 Qns, shvdotr, Feb 20 19
Category: Professions on TV
Easier
shvdotr
Feb 20 19
529 plays
94.
  Iowa Celebrities   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Yes, little ole Iowa has produced some celebrities. Can you guess them if I give you a few clues about each? Good luck and have fun.
Average, 10 Qns, shvdotr, Apr 16 11
Category: USA Celebs
Average
shvdotr
786 plays
95.
  The Airing of Grievances   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
How much do you know about the List of Grievances in the Declaration of Independence? Have fun!
Average, 10 Qns, shvdotr, Feb 19 14
Average
shvdotr
678 plays
96.
  My Favorite "Presidential" Tunes   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
I'll give you a potpourri of tunes, and you'll match them up with a U.S. presidential name they are connected with in some way. Confused? No worries, you'll catch on fast. Have fun!
Average, 10 Qns, shvdotr, Dec 11 18
Category: Political Songs
Average
shvdotr
Dec 11 18
370 plays
97.
  Folk Trios   best quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
I'm sure you remember these great folk trios from the Fifties through the Seventies. Have fun!
Average, 10 Qns, shvdotr, Dec 07 15
Category: Folk Music
Average
shvdotr
507 plays
98.
  Location Location Location   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Some of my favorite films in which the hero's experience and character are profoundly influenced by the story's location.
Average, 10 Qns, shvdotr, Mar 11 16
Category: Name the Movie
Average
shvdotr
641 plays
99.
  My Favorite Martin   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Ray Walston and Bill Bixby are not included here. These questions are people named Martin, not Martians! Have fun!
Easier, 10 Qns, shvdotr, Feb 14 15
Category: Name Game
Easier
shvdotr
870 plays
100.
  Provinces and Regions of Western Europe    
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
Match the state, province, county, department, or other political division with its Western European country. Have fun.
Average, 10 Qns, shvdotr, Apr 18 16
Category: Europe - Regions
Average
shvdotr
510 plays
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