Truthfully, there might be some tears, if these French sportspeople haven't won their events. Match the people with the sport in which they made their name.
"Destry" (1954) was a remake 1939's "Destry Rides Again", and a 1932 film with the longer title, but a somewhat different plot. Test your knowledge of the newest version.
The answers to the first fourteen questions will help you to identify the famous person whose name is sought in question fifteen. This person did NOT gain fame as an entertainer.
This quiz in my 'oldies' series will focus on actors who were born in countries where English is not the first language. Characters may be of any nationality, and are from films released before 1980.
Sorry, but this is NOT about the 1943 movie, in which Lassie treks from Scotland in an effort to reach her home in England. It's about expatriate Scottish lassies, their occupations and the places from which they might come home.
Our small local library uses a somewhat simplified version of the Dewey Decimal System to classify our non-fiction books. Unfortunately we don't have a card catalogue. Could you find these books? (There is a pattern to help you.)
"Moonlight" tells the story of a young black man growing up gay in a tough district of Miami. Your task is to match the character descriptions with the correct name or nickname.
Participants in sports have long been given nicknames. Ski jumping is no exception. Here are a few questions about some of those jumpers, and their sobriquets, from the 1970s to the 2000s.
When playing "Angry Birds Friends" on Facebook, eight birds are definitely never enough for me to defeat all the piggies, at least not at the first attempt! Match the attributes described with the name of each bird.
Jimmy Rabbitte wanted to manage a band, so he recruited some and auditioned the rest and The Commitments started to rehearse. Here are some questions about the movie with the same name as the band.
One hears that "misery loves company" which could mean that it is better to share misfortune than to endure it alone. The questions in this quiz, however, will address one or the other with words hidden in each sentence.
The sixth RN vessel to bear the name of the scrappy, tenacious British bulldog was a destroyer that served throughout World War II. Here are a few questions about that ship.
Find the Christmas gifts with the help of the following clues. Some of the seven types of word play used have been repeated, but I'll tell you which you need to use.
Yes, we have no bananas...or infinitives for that matter, split or otherwise. What we do have are some merged movie titles for you to figure out from the clues. The answer will be the shared word; in the case of the quiz title this would be SPLIT.
Travel with me from Jaipur in India to Essen in Germany. We won't be taking airplanes, ships or trains, however, but journeying by way of word chain. Each word will begin with the last three letters of the word before.
Here are ten cryptic clues to the titles of nine different movies. Yes, one film is the answer to two clues, but you'll be given a hint as to which one it is. The time span covered is quite a large one, but dates are given as an extra clue.
Ross can be many things: a masculine first name, a surname, a place name and possibly even more. Here are some questions for you to answer, covering several categories, each somehow related to "Ross".
The name Jones is common in most English-speaking countries, and keeping up with them is a goal for many of us. The Jones boys (and girls) in this quiz have all set a pretty high standard. How many do you know?
Winning one's home GP has never been anything other than special to a driver. Here are some questions about home wins in the 'modern era'. Only races known by the country's name are included in calculating home victories.
Travelling around Europe is easier than it once was, but going the wrong way can complicate a journey. Please help me stay on track by telling me when I am going the wrong way.
The Blue Jays started their 25th season in April 2001, so it seemed appropriate to ask a few questions about their very first season (one question falls outside the first season).
Here are fifteen cryptic clues that will lead you to some fairly ordinary first names for boys and girls. The clues will tell you if the name is used for boys, girls or even both!
These are clues similar to the kind that appear in English cryptic crossword puzzles with a variety of possible tricks. The only thing that makes them harder is that you won't be able to get any of the letters from other clues!
The ten cryptic clues will lead you to different types of transportation, mainly specific vehicles. A hint is given as to whether used on land, at sea or in the air. Answers are in the singular unless otherwise indicated.
Three characters from TV or movies are listed. You choose the Robert who played those roles. Some of these should be very easy, others less so. Good luck.
Choose the John who played the three characters listed (from movies and TV). One has been around so long that he is the answer to two questions. There is a clue as to who this actor is.
A few questions about the early life of Sir Anthony Hopkins. Questions are based on information from 'Anthony Hopkins: The Authorised Biography' by Quentin Falk.
The first name of each of the people described is either Matthew, Mark, Luke or John (or a variant of one of these). Please note, this is not a Bible quiz.
For each question, three of the books listed have something in common. It may be subject matter or something to do with the author. In most cases you will be given a clue to help you choose the odd one out.
Planning what movies to watch on TV here in Spain can be a bit of a puzzle some days. Quite often the Spanish title bears little resemblance to the original. Sometimes a dictionary helps! Can you plan your viewing? (Titles may differ in South America.)
How much do you know about the medical profession as portrayed in various shows over the years? Series from both sides of the Atlantic, and beyond, will feature in this quiz, and the doctors may not be the central characters of the series involved.
Solve the cryptic clues to find the names of islands or island groups. A geographical hint is also given in the clues. Using the word "island", where appropriate, is optional.
While fracturing bones at the gym is something to be avoided, here we'll find some gym and exercise related items in fractured form. Saying the fractures out loud is always helpful.
The ten cryptic clues will lead you to the names of ten movies. A year is given as an extra clue to help you. The time span is from the 1930s through the early 2000s.
You are given the title of a movie *as listed in a Spanish TV guide*, the year and the names of two stars. Your task is to decide which movies you would see if you chose the ones listed. Knowledge of Spanish is not always an asset!