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smpdit has been a FunTrivia author since Jun 21 08 and has written 45 quizzes. smpdit writes for many different categories, but is most active in General Knowledge, Geography, and Music, and has won 1 Editor's Choice award on submitted quizzes.

  • has earned 1,269 excellent quiz ratings from quiz takers.
  • last seen online Apr 04 25, and most recent quiz went online Jan 27 24.
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Quizzes / Other Works Authored by smpdit
1.
  That's One in the Eye! editor best quiz   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
People Getting the Upper Hand
Some people go to great and unusual lengths to regain the upper hand.
Average, 10 Qns, smpdit, Feb 09 25
Category: Deception and Secrecy
Average
smpdit
Feb 09 25
289 plays
2.
Italian Foods: Scenes from an Italian Restaurant
  Scenes from an Italian Restaurant   great trivia quiz  
Photo Match
 10 Qns
As part of Phoenix Rising's Global Tour the team visited an Italian restaurant for sustenance, culture, and a Billy Joel earworm.
Easier, 10 Qns, smpdit, Jan 27 24
Category: Italian Foods
Easier
smpdit
Jan 27 24
486 plays
3.
  Is There an Italian-American in the House?   top quiz  
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
Many TV shows feature a character who is an Italian-American. Can you match the character with the correct TV show?
Easier, 10 Qns, smpdit, Nov 18 22
Category: Things in Common
Easier
smpdit
Nov 18 22
887 plays
4.
  Any Mediterranean Port in a Storm   great trivia quiz  
Label Quiz
 15 Qns
Phoenix Rising's Red Crew invite you to see how many Mediterranean ports you can place correctly.
Easier, 15 Qns, smpdit, Aug 01 23
Category: Mediterranean Sea
Easier
smpdit
Aug 01 23
473 plays
5.
  Zippy Zooms II    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Another set of questions from Phoenix Rising, we hope they entertain you.
Average, 10 Qns, smpdit, Mar 27 23
Category: Zippy Zooms
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smpdit
Mar 27 23
226 plays
6.
  The Hidden Capitals of Europe    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Phoenix Rising's Red Crew are travelling around Europe. Help us locate the hidden capital cities.
Very Easy, 10 Qns, smpdit, Dec 16 22
Category: Geography Hidden Words
Very Easy
smpdit
Dec 16 22
291 plays
7.
Mixed Central America and Caribbean : Time in Trinidad and Tobago
  Time in Trinidad and Tobago   popular trivia quiz  
Photo Quiz
 10 Qns
I was lucky enough to visit the islands of Trinidad and Tobago in February 2020. Come with me on a whistle-stop tour of their attractions.
Easier, 10 Qns, smpdit, May 31 20
Category: Mixed Central America and Caribbean
Easier
smpdit
May 31 20
685 plays
8.
  United in Laughter   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Best of UK Comedy
Phoenix Rising's Red Crew visited the U.K. on their Global Tour. smpdit treated them to a symposium on the best of UK comedy. Pay attention: There WILL be questions!
Average, 10 Qns, smpdit, Feb 27 23
Category: UK Comedy
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smpdit
Feb 27 23
492 plays
9.
  Cool Zooms, Part XLVII    
Multiple Choice
 20 Qns
Daylight savings continued to cause havoc with our zooming; a bleary eyed, tired smpdit hosted this quiz in the early hours. It was still fun though!
Average, 20 Qns, smpdit, Apr 04 24
Category: Cool Zooms
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Apr 04 24
1276 plays
10.
  Cool Zooms, Part XXXII    
Multiple Choice
 20 Qns
Zoom continues to be a great way for Phoenix Rising to get together. This was our penultimate quiz of the year.
Average, 20 Qns, smpdit, Jul 15 24
Category: Cool Zooms
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smpdit
Jul 15 24
1245 plays
11.
  Cool Zooms, Part XIV    
Multiple Choice
 20 Qns
As Phoenix Rising continue to meet and quiz on Zoom, I decided to add in a little twist with my set by having an overarching theme. See if you can spot it as you answer the questions. All will be revealed in the answers. Bragging rights only!
Average, 20 Qns, smpdit, Feb 21 21
Category: Cool Zooms
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Feb 21 21
1448 plays
12.
  Cool Zooms, Part XXI    
Multiple Choice
 20 Qns
Once again Phoenix Rising Zoomed the night away. Keep an eye out for the link, all to be revealed!
Average, 20 Qns, smpdit, Jan 29 23
Category: Cool Zooms
Average
smpdit
Jan 29 23
1279 plays
13.
  Judged Celebrities    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Despite the pedestals upon which celebrities are placed, they sometimes reveal their feet of clay. Phoenix Rising's Red Crew delves into times when some celebrities have besmirched their reputations and have fallen from grace and been judged in Court.
Average, 10 Qns, smpdit, Sep 03 22
Category: Celebrity Notoriety
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Sep 03 22
372 plays
14.
  Zooming in on Car Badges   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Car badges indicate the identity of the brand. Some have fascinating history behind them. Follow Phoenix Rising as we delve into their story.
Average, 10 Qns, smpdit, Nov 16 20
Category: Cars
Average
smpdit
Nov 16 20
509 plays
15.
  Diets - For Better or Worse    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
There have been many diets suggested for weight loss and good health, some work, others not so much. Can you put your nutritional knowledge to the test?
Average, 10 Qns, smpdit, Nov 21 24
Category: Mixed Food and Drink
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smpdit
Nov 21 24
462 plays
16.
  Religion in China    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Phoenix Rising's Red Crew took a peek at the different religions in China, and this was the result.
Average, 10 Qns, smpdit, Aug 24 22
Category: World Religions
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Aug 24 22
176 plays
17.
  A Whole Different Animal    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Join me in exploring the whys and wherefores of how animals became one of man's greatest assets and in doing so became a whole different animal.
Average, 10 Qns, smpdit, Jul 19 20
Category: Mixed Animal Trivia
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Jul 19 20
715 plays
18.
  Burning Tarmac   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Phoenix Rising asks you to join them as they speed through movies with epic car chases in them. Fasten your seat belts and see if you can identify the movie using the three clues provided.
Easier, 10 Qns, smpdit, Jul 13 17
Category: Cars in Movies
Easier
smpdit
437 plays
19.
  Queen Elizabeth II and her Royal Officers    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Queen Elizabeth II did not work alone. She had the support of special officers throughout her reign, royalty, nobility and military people who all had a role from her coronation to her funeral.
Average, 10 Qns, smpdit, Oct 09 22
Category: Elizabeth II
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smpdit
Oct 09 22
224 plays
20.
  Cool Zooms, Part LVII    
Multiple Choice
 20 Qns
Phoenix Rising met again for a fun filled Zoom call. We laugh, we bond, we do a little quizzing.
Average, 20 Qns, smpdit, Nov 18 22
Category: Cool Zooms
Average
smpdit
Nov 18 22
426 plays
21.
  Japanese Literature Explored    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A dip into the interesting world of Japanese literature
Average, 10 Qns, smpdit, Jul 03 22
Category: Literature by Region
Average
smpdit
Jul 03 22
154 plays
22.
  Fly by Night, Fly by Day, Aircraft Animals   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The aircraft of yesteryear had much more interesting names than the aircraft of today.
Average, 10 Qns, smpdit, Aug 03 22
Category: Aviation
Average
smpdit
Aug 03 22
184 plays
23.
  Bridges Under Troubled Water   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Lloyd, Beau and Jeff and Jordan Bridges - a talented family who have entertained through film, TV , music and literature. There has been a lot of water under these Bridges, troubled or not.
Average, 10 Qns, smpdit, Oct 10 22
Category: Celebrity Families
Average
smpdit
Oct 10 22
286 plays
24.
  Cool Zooms, Part LXI    
Multiple Choice
 20 Qns
Phoenix Rising still meet each week and have fun with trivia. Join us in our quiz.
Average, 20 Qns, smpdit, Jan 20 22
Category: Cool Zooms
Average
smpdit
Jan 20 22
351 plays
25.
Buildings Landmarks: The Buildings of Johor Bahru
  The Buildings of Johor Bahru   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Join us on a whistlestop tour of the wonderful architecture of the Malaysian city of Johor Bahru.
Average, 10 Qns, smpdit, Sep 14 22
Category: Buildings & Landmarks
Average
smpdit
Sep 14 22
96 plays
26.
  A Tour of Hudson Bay   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
As Phoenix Rising's Global Tour continues, Red team finds itself examining the Hudson Bay. Join us as we explore.
Average, 10 Qns, smpdit, Apr 20 22
Category: Canada - Bodies of Water
Average
smpdit
Apr 20 22
126 plays
27.
  Exploring The Korean Peninsula    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The Korean Peninsula is very interesting geographically. Come and explore.
Average, 10 Qns, smpdit, Jul 17 22
Category: Korea
Average
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Jul 17 22
149 plays
28.
  Boobies and Beyond: Birds of the Pacific Islands    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
Phoenix Rising's Red Crew decided to take a little boating side trip around the Pacific Islands and to do a little bird watching. We noticed that some of the birds had some slightly unusual names that we wanted to hunt down; come and join us.
Average, 15 Qns, smpdit, Jun 07 22
Category: Regional Quizzes
Average
smpdit
Jun 07 22
134 plays
29.
  Zooming In On Car Badges No.2    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Another foray by Phoenix Rising into the world of car badges.
Average, 10 Qns, smpdit, Nov 25 20
Category: Cars
Average
smpdit
Nov 25 20
428 plays
30.
  The Wrong Place: The Geography of Film Locations    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Tolkien's Middle Earth doesn't exist sadly, so the film makers had to find somewhere to give the impression it does. The same is true of many films. Test your knowledge of where in the world these films were actually shot.
Average, 10 Qns, smpdit, Sep 09 22
Category: Film: Industry and Craft
Average
smpdit
Sep 09 22
232 plays
31.
  "I feel the need ..." "... the need for speed!"    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Whether you like Tom Cruise or not, nearly every one of his movies has great music. Here are ten great songs bookended by the two "Top Gun" movies and everything in-between.
Average, 10 Qns, smpdit, Oct 21 22
Category: Music from TV and Movies
Average
smpdit
Oct 21 22
210 plays
32.
  The British Crown Jewels   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Kept safe in the Tower of London, What do you know about these priceless gems?
Tough, 10 Qns, smpdit, Feb 19 09
Category: UK History
Tough
smpdit
1081 plays
33.
  The White Cliffs of Dover   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Immortalised in song, and a striking visual entrance to England, this quiz explores the White Cliffs of Dover.
Average, 10 Qns, smpdit, Dec 17 14
Category: Southeast England
Average
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1357 plays
34.
  American Things that go Bump in the Night    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
While Phoenix Rising's Red Team were on their road trip around America, talk around the evening campfire turned towards the weird and wonderful cryptids that places had to offer. Follow in Bigfoot's rather large footprints and explore.
Average, 10 Qns, smpdit, May 03 22
Category: Cryptozoology and Monsters
Average
smpdit
May 03 22
265 plays
35.
  In Your Absinthe   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
In your absinthe, a set of wild puns appeared. Can you catch them all?
Very Easy, 10 Qns, smpdit, May 23 16
Category: Humor, Puns and Word Play
Very Easy
smpdit
765 plays
36.
  An Italian Medley    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A little side trip around the less well-known parts of Italy.
Average, 10 Qns, smpdit, Nov 20 22
Category: Mixed Italy
Average
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Nov 20 22
152 plays
37.
  The Trans-Tasman Sporting Rivalry    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The rivalry between Australia and New Zealand occurs in many situations and is often seen between the two nations in sport. It's friendly.. but fierce!
Average, 10 Qns, smpdit, Oct 05 22
Category: Australia
Average
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Oct 05 22
172 plays
38.
  Regional Delicacies of Africa    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
On Phoenix Rising's whirlwind tour of Africa on its Global Tour Red Crew visited over 20 counties but still had time to sample the cuisine of another ten African countries
Average, 10 Qns, smpdit, Oct 09 22
Category: Food Around the World for Experts
Average
smpdit
Oct 09 22
183 plays
39.
  Sang Like A Canary    
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
Linked by the colour yellow, can you match the song to the artist?
Average, 10 Qns, smpdit, Apr 30 16
Category: Individual Colours
Average
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549 plays
40.
  Can't Win 'em All    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
It's more likely you will remember the 'winners', the 'firsts', and the 'chosens'. In this quiz however, you need to find the 'also rans', the 'seconds', the 'losers'.
Average, 10 Qns, smpdit, Apr 25 21
Category: Errors and Losses
Average
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Apr 25 21
314 plays
41.
  Sourdough, A Well Bred Bread    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Sourdough, earliest of breads, a delight to the senses, takes time and patience and is endlessly rewarding. There are many variations in method, recipe and flavours. Here I shall take you step by step through the process that works for me.
Average, 10 Qns, smpdit, Jul 26 20
Category: Breads and Grains
Average
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Jul 26 20
238 plays
42.
  White Hot Cool Songs    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Ever seen something so hot it burns white? Join Phoenix Rising on a trip through some cool tunes with a white connection.
Average, 10 Qns, smpdit, May 19 16
Category: Individual Colours
Average
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326 plays
43.
  It's Not Easy Being Green    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Singers and songs related by the colour green. The link may not be immediately obvious, but stay with me, it really wasn't easy being green.
Tough, 10 Qns, smpdit, May 07 16
Category: Individual Colours
Tough
smpdit
467 plays
44.
  The Phoenix Also Rises    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Join Phoenix Rising as we go seeking the phoenix as it rises through an assortment of literary works.
Average, 10 Qns, smpdit, Jun 30 16
Category: Animal Themes
Average
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182 plays
45.
  When is Sport like Food?    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
I am not a sports lover, but I do like food. There are some sporting terms that can be confused with food. Can you name the sport these terms come from?
Tough, 10 Qns, smpdit, Feb 07 09
Category: Name The Sport
Tough
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1168 plays