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spanishliz has been a FunTrivia author since Oct 10 00 and has written 307 quizzes. spanishliz writes for many different categories, but is most active in Movies, Brain Teasers, and General Knowledge, and has won 6 Editor's Choice awards on submitted quizzes.

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  • has earned 14,669 excellent quiz ratings from quiz takers.
  • has adopted / renovated 17 quizzes that required editing work to date.
  • last seen online Jul 26 24, and most recent quiz went online Jul 17 24.
Bio: After living in Spain for nearly 19 years, returned to Canada in autumn 2005. Looking forward to Spring! B.A. in History many years ago.
Hobbies: Photography, reading, scrapbooking and card making, learning, movies, making lists, writing quizzes, walking, exercise
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Quizzes / Other Works Authored by spanishliz
1.
  Counting Cryptically editor best quiz    
Ordering Quiz
 15 Qns
Solve the cryptic clues to find numbers, then order them consecutively, from smallest to largest.
Average, 15 Qns, spanishliz, Jul 04 24
Category: Cryptics
Average
spanishliz
Jul 04 24
131 plays
2.
Thematic Hats: Whose Hat Is That
  Whose Hat Is That? editor best quiz   best quiz  
Photo Match
 10 Qns
Real people and characters from fiction are often associated with a certain type of hat, as a sort of trademark or as part of a uniform. Your task is to match each image with the the person (or character) most likely to have worn that particular hat.
Easier, 10 Qns, spanishliz, Sep 29 23
Category: Thematic Hats
Easier
spanishliz
Sep 29 23
1855 plays
3.
  Tempest in a Teapot editor best quiz   top quiz  
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
Match the characters who took tea together in the course of their stories. Not every teatime was tempestuous, nor even traditional, but some of them certainly were.
Average, 10 Qns, spanishliz, May 20 18
Category: Food Themed
Average
spanishliz
May 20 18
1889 plays
4.
  An Old Postcard Album editor best quiz   top quiz  
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
An avid deltiologist might be both happy and a bit confused to find an album full of old postcards under the Christmas tree. Help out with the confusion by matching the greetings on the cards with the modern day country where the cards originated.
Average, 10 Qns, spanishliz, Sep 28 23
Category: Old Names/New Names
Average
spanishliz
Sep 28 23
1024 plays
5.
  Quirky Blue Jay Tidbits editor best quiz   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Try your luck on these ten questions, about some fairly useless, yet interesting, Blue Jays facts. The answer choices for each question all wore the same number as Blue Jays, which might help you narrow down the correct answer.
Average, 10 Qns, spanishliz, Jun 17 06
Category: Toronto Blue Jays
Average
spanishliz
2180 plays
6.
  Cryptic Garments editor best quiz   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The ten cryptic clues will lead you to the names of items of clothing.
Difficult, 10 Qns, spanishliz, Jun 20 04
Category: Cryptics for Experts
Difficult
spanishliz
5173 plays
7.
  Some Interesting People to Know   great trivia quiz  
Match Quiz
 15 Qns
Here are the names of famous people--the kinds of names that might ring a little bell far back in your mind. Do you know who they are? Have fun trying to guess their identities!
Average, 15 Qns, spanishliz, Apr 23 24
Category: Who Am I?
Average
spanishliz
Apr 23 24
259 plays
8.
  Proverbs 1   popular trivia quiz  
Fun Fill-It
 10 Qns
Fill in the blanks to complete the first ten verses of the first chapter of the Book of Proverbs, as found in the King James version of the Bible. The numbers refer to verses, not to questions.
Average, 10 Qns, spanishliz, Nov 13 23
Category: Proverbs
Average
spanishliz
Nov 13 23
157 plays
9.
  Familiar Actors, Small Roles   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
I will give you the character and movie, you give me the actor or actress that was uncredited (or low on the credit list) for the role. Some hints regarding other, more well-known roles, are also provided.
Average, 10 Qns, spanishliz, Apr 28 24
Category: Bit Parts
Average
spanishliz
Apr 28 24
346 plays
10.
  Pacino in Other Words   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Al Pacino Movies
See if you can guess which Al Pacino movie is described here in other words. Good luck and enjoy!
Average, 10 Qns, spanishliz, Nov 18 23
Category: Movie Synonyms
Average
spanishliz
Nov 18 23
147 plays
11.
  Air Aces by Conflict   popular trivia quiz  
Classification Quiz
 15 Qns
This is a quiz about men who were called 'aces' because of their heroic actions during war time. Although the actual number could differ, it is generally accepted that five air to air victories are required to call a flier an ace.
Average, 15 Qns, spanishliz, Mar 02 24
Category: War History
Average
spanishliz
Mar 02 24
203 plays
12.
1998 Nagano: Winter Olympics 1998
  Winter Olympics 1998   top quiz  
Photo Quiz
 10 Qns
At the Winter Olympics in Nagano, Japan in 1998, six countries each won only a single medal. One of these was Denmark, whose women's curling team won silver. Answer a few questions about the curlers, the other five countries, their medallists and more.
Average, 10 Qns, spanishliz, Apr 24 24
Category: 1998 Nagano
Average
spanishliz
Apr 24 24
154 plays
13.
  Authors, also Known as ....   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Famous authors, less famously known as......
Average, 10 Qns, spanishliz, May 25 24
Category: Names and Pseudonyms
Average
spanishliz
May 25 24
208 plays
14.
  Broadway Musicals Match Up   top quiz  
Match Quiz
 15 Qns
Match the song to the Broadway musical. This one's for the hardcore musical theatre lovers. Good Luck!
Average, 15 Qns, spanishliz, Apr 27 24
Category: Musicals Mixture
Average
spanishliz
Apr 27 24
186 plays
15.
Unusual and Obscure Words: Medieval Words and Concepts
  Medieval Words and Concepts    
Photo Match
 10 Qns
"Here are some of my favorite Medieval words...I hope you enjoy the particularly bizarre terminology. Enjoy!" - original author, thejazzkickazz
Tough, 10 Qns, spanishliz, Nov 28 23
Category: Unusual and Obscure Words
Tough
spanishliz
Nov 28 23
152 plays
16.
  Hardness of Rocks and Minerals   top quiz  
Ordering Quiz
 10 Qns
The Mohs Scale of Hardness
"Hi! Hope you have a good time. You might say this quiz is 'Hard as Diamond'". This was the original intro to what was then a 5 question, multiple choice, quiz. Place these ten minerals in their order of hardness according to the Mohs scale.
Average, 10 Qns, spanishliz, Nov 11 23
Category: Geology
Average
spanishliz
Nov 11 23
339 plays
17.
  Canadian Connections   great trivia quiz  
Mystery Sort
 16 Qns
Canadians have made their mark in many fields over the years. Your task is to sort them into cohesive groups, based on their accomplishments.
Easier, 16 Qns, spanishliz, Nov 21 23
Category: Canadians
Easier
spanishliz
Nov 21 23
157 plays
18.
  Cross Country Journey   best quiz  
Ordering Quiz
 10 Qns
Starting with the city that is farthest west, put these places in order from coast to coast.
Easier, 10 Qns, spanishliz, May 07 24
Recommended for grades: 10,11,12
Category: USA - Cities
Easier
spanishliz
May 07 24
609 plays
19.
  Hang On a Minute...   best quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
An Ordinary Common Bond
The answers to the first nine questions will lead you to the identity of the common bond, which is a common item that almost everyone has used.
Easier, 10 Qns, spanishliz, Nov 09 23
Category: Common Bond 10 Questions
Easier
spanishliz
Nov 09 23
1139 plays
20.
  Finding a Place Called Christmas    
Label Quiz
 10 Qns
Many places worldwide have names associated with Christmas. Here we will visit some of them, and find them on the map of the world.
Average, 10 Qns, spanishliz, Dec 02 23
Category: Where on Earth?
Average
spanishliz
Dec 02 23
267 plays
21.
  The Easy Way or the Hard Way   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Straight Clues or Cryptic Clues
Newspapers sometimes publish a crossword with both easy, or "straight" clues and harder cryptic ones. This quiz does the same, so you have two chances to solve each question. The answers all relate somehow to the words "easy" or "hard".
Average, 10 Qns, spanishliz, Nov 17 23
Category: Cryptics
Average
spanishliz
Nov 17 23
132 plays
22.
  Flurry of Christmas Sports Stars   great trivia quiz  
Classification Quiz
 16 Qns
Some time ago I wrote a quiz about sporting events that happen around the Christmas to New Year holiday period. This quiz looks at some of the outstanding players who have participated in some of those events.
Easier, 16 Qns, spanishliz, Dec 08 23
Category: Wide World of Sports
Easier
spanishliz
Dec 08 23
272 plays
23.
  My Fair Match-Up   great trivia quiz  
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
Based on George Bernard Shaw's "Pygmalion", "My Fair Lady" is full of memorable characters, most of whom we will meet here. With music by Frederick Loewe and lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner, the film is altogether delightful.
Average, 10 Qns, spanishliz, Dec 12 23
Category: My Fair Lady .
Average
spanishliz
Dec 12 23
395 plays
24.
Nostalgia: Picture Some Christmas Memories
  Picture Some Christmas Memories    
Photo Match
 10 Qns
Some time ago I wrote a quiz recalling toys, books and events of my childhood and youth, in the 1950s through the early 1970s. We'll revisit some of those memories here, this time with pictures! Lateral thinking is an asset here.
Tough, 10 Qns, spanishliz, Dec 23 23
Category: Nostalgia
Tough
spanishliz
Dec 23 23
345 plays
25.
  A Seasonal Common Bond   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The answers to the first nine questions will suggest the common bond, which is something entertaining, about which one might dream.
Easier, 10 Qns, spanishliz, Dec 16 23
Category: Common Bond 10 Questions
Easier
spanishliz
Dec 16 23
499 plays
26.
  Show Me the Funny!   best quiz  
Classification Quiz
 15 Qns
Reading the funnies in the newspaper has been part of my routine since I was a child. Show me the funny in which these characters regularly appear.
Easier, 15 Qns, spanishliz, Jan 24 24
Category: Newspaper Comics
Easier
spanishliz
Jan 24 24
575 plays
27.
  Chase the Common Bond   best quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The answers to the first nine questions should lead you to the identity of the bond, in this case a person. There's a clue in the title as well.
Easier, 10 Qns, spanishliz, Jan 29 24
Category: Common Bond 10 Questions
Easier
spanishliz
Jan 29 24
718 plays
28.
  A Puzzling Collection   top quiz  
Collection Quiz
 10 Qns
There are ten types of puzzles or word play in this collection for you to find. The twist is that they are in anagram form, and you must choose them whilst avoiding the anagrams of words unrelated to puzzles.
Average, 10 Qns, spanishliz, Jan 13 24
Category: Anagrams
Average
spanishliz
Jan 13 24
447 plays
29.
  Guitar, Banjo or Ukulele   top quiz  
Classification Quiz
 10 Qns
Guitars and their relatives turn up in lots of places, not just folk groups or around campfires. Sort the people and things to the instrument with which they are associated. Some connections might be in name only.
Average, 10 Qns, spanishliz, Feb 09 24
Category: Thematic Musical Instruments
Average
spanishliz
Feb 09 24
196 plays
30.
  I'm Sorry, I Can't Find These Characters   best quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Will You Help?
Ten video game characters have become lost in these sentences, and I need some help to find them. They have strayed from only a few different games, and need guidance to return safely to them.
Easier, 10 Qns, spanishliz, Feb 18 24
Category: Video Games Wordplay
Easier
spanishliz
Feb 18 24
168 plays
31.
Locations: It Isnt Dixon of Dock Green
  It Isn't "Dixon of Dock Green"   great trivia quiz  
Photo Match
 10 Qns
Crime Show Locations
You won't find London-based "Dixon of Dock Green" in this quiz, but there are ten other crime shows represented. Your task is to match them to the photo of the city most associated with the programme.
Tough, 10 Qns, spanishliz, Mar 15 24
Category: Locations
Tough
spanishliz
Mar 15 24
51 plays
32.
  Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus...   top quiz  
Ordering Quiz
 12 Qns
All you must do here is continue naming the books of the Old Testament, in order, as given in the King James version. They're in groups of three to keep this quiz a reasonable size.
Easier, 12 Qns, spanishliz, Apr 14 24
Category: Old Testament / Tanakh
Easier
spanishliz
Apr 14 24
289 plays
33.
  More than Just Hastings    
Collection Quiz
 10 Qns
Battles on (or adjacent to) British Soil
The Battle of Hastings in 1066 is well known for the victory of William the Conqueror, whose invasion from France was the last successful invasion of Britain in the millennium.
Easier, 10 Qns, spanishliz, Jul 17 24
Category: British Battles
Easier
spanishliz
Jul 17 24
231 plays
34.
  He's A Prince of a Fellow   top quiz  
Classification Quiz
 10 Qns
Which Ones Became King?
Here you'll find ten princes (or equivalent), all of whom might have expected to become king/supreme ruler of their country. Not all of them did, however, and your task is to sort them into those who did and those who didn't.
Average, 10 Qns, spanishliz, Jun 10 24
Category: Royalty & Monarchs
Average
spanishliz
Jun 10 24
294 plays
35.
  You May Be Mistaken   best quiz  
Collection Quiz
 10 Qns
You may be mistaken unless you choose the words that relate to being mistaken. Confused? Better check the instructions.
Very Easy, 10 Qns, spanishliz, Jun 10 24
Category: Synonyms and Antonyms for Kids
Very Easy
spanishliz
Jun 10 24
577 plays
36.
  A Japanese Collection   best quiz  
Collection Quiz
 10 Qns
Pick the items and/or people connected to Japan, whilst avoiding those who are not.
Very Easy, 10 Qns, spanishliz, Jun 12 24
Category: Mixed Japan
Very Easy
spanishliz
Jun 12 24
354 plays
37.
  Senior and Junior   top quiz  
Collection Quiz
 10 Qns
Celebrities sometimes are credited as Joe Blow Sr. or Joe Blow Jr. to differentiate between father and son. From the celebrity names listed here, please choose those that have ever been credited with (or known by) either, or both, of these qualifiers.
Average, 10 Qns, spanishliz, Jun 14 24
Category: Celebrity Families
Average
spanishliz
Jun 14 24
481 plays
38.
  Where Is the Problem?   best quiz  
Label Quiz
 10 Qns
Where is the problem? It is your task to identify the area of the body that is affected by each of the listed conditions or ailments. Numbers are placed as close to the affected area as possible.
Very Easy, 10 Qns, spanishliz, Aug 27 23
Category: Health and Human Biology
Very Easy
spanishliz
Aug 27 23
2877 plays
39.
  Dogs and Their Owners (on TV)   top quiz  
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
Match the dogs, on the right, to their owners, listed on the left. An additional clue is given, though not the name of the show.
Average, 10 Qns, spanishliz, Nov 04 23
Category: Animals On TV
Average
spanishliz
Nov 04 23
255 plays
40.
World Flags: Flag Miscellany With Images
  Flag Miscellany, With Images   great trivia quiz  
Photo Quiz
 10 Qns
Take this quiz to test your knowledge on some interesting, but possibly little-known, facts and details about all kind of flags from around the world. Have fun!
Average, 10 Qns, spanishliz, Nov 08 23
Category: World Flags
Average
spanishliz
Nov 08 23
361 plays
41.
  Solve the Mystery   best quiz  
Mystery Sort
 15 Qns
Place the words in groups of five, based on how they are related to other words in the group. Don't overthink it, and have fun!
Very Easy, 15 Qns, spanishliz, Sep 26 23
Category: Mystery Sort
Very Easy
spanishliz
Sep 26 23
654 plays
42.
  Canadian Capitals   top quiz  
Collection Quiz
 14 Qns
Canadian capital cities include provincial and territorial capitals, as well as the national capital. Use caution as you choose from amongst this stew of Canadian cities, as the capital is not always the "obvious" choice.
Average, 14 Qns, spanishliz, Oct 03 23
Category: Canada - Cities
Average
spanishliz
Oct 03 23
420 plays
43.
Celebrities MP: Behind Blue Eyes
  Behind Blue Eyes   best quiz  
Photo Quiz
 10 Qns
A Bit about Paul Newman
Paul Newman's blue eyes were one of his trademarks, essential to his good looks. What was behind those blue eyes, however? Here we will look at some aspects of Newman's life, both personal and professional, with the help of some photographic hints.
Easier, 10 Qns, spanishliz, Sep 02 23
Category: Celebrities M-P
Easier
spanishliz
Sep 02 23
533 plays
44.
  I'm a Celebrity...   top quiz  
Classification Quiz
 15 Qns
Really! All of the people here are celebrities of some sort. Your task is to sort them into groups, according to their "claim to fame".
Average, 15 Qns, spanishliz, Aug 02 23
Category: TV Stars Mixed
Average
spanishliz
Aug 02 23
1099 plays
45.
  Colourful Anagrams   popular trivia quiz  
Classification Quiz
 10 Qns
The anagrams represent both things and phrases, each of which is associated with one colour more than others. Solve the anagrams, then place them in the appropriate colour classification.
Average, 10 Qns, spanishliz, Sep 01 23
Category: Anagrams
Average
spanishliz
Sep 01 23
329 plays
46.
Mixed Animal Trivia: Life on the Pond
  Life on the Pond   best quiz  
Classification Quiz
 15 Qns
All of the creatures in this quiz can be found living in or around ponds, though not necessarily all in the same pond. Your task is to sort them into amphibians, fish, insects, mammals and "other".
Easier, 15 Qns, spanishliz, Apr 01 23
Category: Mixed Animal Trivia
Easier
spanishliz
Apr 01 23
1099 plays
47.
  One Escaped to Spain   best quiz  
Collection Quiz
 14 Qns
Actors in "The Great Escape"
The one who escaped to Spain was played by one of the actors listed here, as were other escapers, prisoners and guards. Your task is to say which actors appeared in "The Great Escape".
Easier, 14 Qns, spanishliz, Sep 22 23
Category: Great Escape, The .
Easier
spanishliz
Sep 22 23
266 plays
48.
Phobias: Phobia Photos
  Phobia Photos   great trivia quiz  
Photo Match
 10 Qns
Are you scared of anything, beyond reason? Perhaps you suffer from one of these phobias. Match the name of the phobia to the image that would terrify a person who suffers from that particular phobia. Clicking on the photo will enlarge it if needed.
Easier, 10 Qns, spanishliz, Jul 06 23
Category: Phobias
Easier
spanishliz
Jul 06 23
512 plays
49.
  Family Members in Other Roles   best quiz  
Match Quiz
 15 Qns
Whether in folklore, movies, literature, real life or some other medium, it is common to find people, places, ideas and such described as Mother This or Brother That. Your task is to match the descriptions on the left and "family members" on the right.
Very Easy, 15 Qns, spanishliz, Mar 01 23
Category: Thematic Family Members
Very Easy
spanishliz
Mar 01 23
545 plays
50.
  Movies at the Olympics   great trivia quiz  
Ordering Quiz
 10 Qns
There have been a number of movies over the years that are at least partly set during a celebration of the Olympic games. Your task is to place the listed films in chronological order of the Olympics portrayed.
Tough, 10 Qns, spanishliz, Sep 04 23
Category: Sports in Movies
Tough
spanishliz
Sep 04 23
210 plays
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