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stedman has been a FunTrivia author since Aug 02 02 and has written 218 quizzes. stedman is a generalist author, preferring to author quizzes across all categories, with the most common being Music, Literature, and General Knowledge, and has won 5 Editor's Choice awards on submitted quizzes.

  • is a member of the FunTrivia Editing staff, and is tasked with editing, reviewing, and maintaining FunTrivia quiz submissions.
  • has earned 15,979 excellent quiz ratings from quiz takers.
  • has adopted / renovated 37 quizzes that required editing work to date.
  • last seen online Apr 29 25, and most recent quiz went online Apr 11 25.

Bio: Life! Don't talk to me about life...
Hobbies: Beer and bell-ringing, though preferably not in that order.
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Quizzes / Other Works Authored by stedman
1.
  Australian Words - Aboriginal or Not? editor best quiz   great trivia quiz  
Collection Quiz
 15 Qns
Not surprisingly, many Australian words originate in Aboriginal languages. But beware - some common ones are from other languages instead. Can you work out which ones are which?
Tough, 15 Qns, stedman, Nov 01 23
Tough
stedman
Nov 01 23
414 plays
2.
  European Battles of World War Two editor best quiz   best quiz  
Label Quiz
 10 Qns
On this map of Europe, can you identify ten important battles or military operations during the Second World War?
Easier, 10 Qns, stedman, Jan 21 23
Category: European War
Easier
stedman
Jan 21 23
2691 plays
3.
What Animal Am I: Animals from Behind
  Animals from Behind editor best quiz   best quiz  
Photo Quiz
 10 Qns
Sometimes the easiest way to get close to an animal is to creep up on it from behind, so it can't see you coming. Can you recognise these animals from the rear?
Very Easy, 10 Qns, stedman, Mar 16 22
Recommended for grades: 3,4,5
Category: What Animal Am I?
Very Easy
stedman
Mar 16 22
5625 plays
4.
Name the Poet: Whos That Poet
  Who's That Poet? editor best quiz   best quiz  
Photo Quiz
 10 Qns
Can you identify these poets from their pictures? To help you, some clues about their life and works have been given as well.
Easier, 10 Qns, stedman, Oct 04 23
Category: Name the Poet
Easier
stedman
Oct 04 23
5475 plays
5.
  The History of the Chamberpot editor best quiz   best quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
In response to Rowena8482's Author Challenge, here it is - a quiz on the history of that useful object, the chamberpot.
Average, 10 Qns, stedman, Dec 29 12
Category: Social History
Average
stedman
2935 plays
6.
  Lobcocks And Forfexes    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Some odd English words
All of these are actual words in the English language. You just need to pick out the correct definition. I've also given you the pronunciations, in case that helps.
Average, 10 Qns, stedman, Apr 11 25
Average
stedman
Apr 11 25
128 plays
7.
  Odds And Ends   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
One-time FunTrivia writer dbljw made this general knowledge quiz in 2002. 21 years later, I've adopted and refreshed it. See how you do!
Average, 10 Qns, stedman, Nov 16 23
Category: Mixed 10 Questions
Average
stedman
Nov 16 23
985 plays
8.
  Wise And Witty Women   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Here are ten wise and witty things said by famous women. But do you know who said what?
Easier, 10 Qns, stedman, Nov 15 24
Category: Who Said It?
Easier
stedman
Nov 15 24
519 plays
9.
  Great 20th Century Plays   best quiz  
Mystery Sort
 16 Qns
Can you sort these sixteen twentieth century plays into the correct boxes? To make things slightly trickier, I've not given you the names of the four playwrights concerned.
Easier, 16 Qns, stedman, Dec 03 24
Category: Plays
Easier
stedman
Dec 03 24
197 plays
10.
Movies Grab Bag: Fun Film GrabBag
  Fun Film Grab-Bag   top quiz  
Photo Quiz
 10 Qns
One-time quiz-maker Vanoula wrote this mixed film quiz in 2002. I've adopted it and added pictures - some for fun, some as a little clue. See how you do!
Average, 10 Qns, stedman, Jan 10 24
Category: Movies Grab Bag
Average
stedman
Jan 10 24
804 plays
11.
  Christmas: The Aftermath   popular trivia quiz  
Ordering Quiz
 10 Qns
So what comes next after Christmas Day? Can you put these ten Christian Feast and Holy Days in chronological order, starting with the one that comes first after December 25th? All occur within the first six months of the year.
Average, 10 Qns, stedman, Nov 11 23
Average
stedman
Nov 11 23
390 plays
12.
  Do You Know "Once In Royal David's City"   great trivia quiz  
Fun Fill-It
 17 Qns
"Once in Royal David's City" is one of the world's most popular Christmas carols, but how well do you remember all six verses? Can you fill in the blanks in the text with the correct words on the right?
Very Easy, 17 Qns, stedman, Dec 12 23
Category: Christmas Music
Very Easy
stedman
Dec 12 23
386 plays
13.
  Who Sang That In "Guys And Dolls"?   best quiz  
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
Can you match the song from the 1950 musical "Guys And Dolls" with the character or character who sings it? This is based on the original stage version, not the 1955 film.
Average, 10 Qns, stedman, Dec 07 23
Category: Guys and Dolls
Average
stedman
Dec 07 23
104 plays
14.
  How Well Do You Know "Ozymandias"?   top quiz  
Fun Fill-It
 14 Qns
Even after 200 years, "Ozymandias" remains one of Percy Shelley's best-known poems, but how well do you actually know it? Can you fill in the blanks in the text with the correct words on the right?
Very Easy, 14 Qns, stedman, Dec 10 23
Very Easy
stedman
Dec 10 23
169 plays
15.
  Who Painted What? The Post-Impressionists   great trivia quiz  
Classification Quiz
 10 Qns
Four great post-impressionist artists - but who painted what? Can you place each work with the correct artist?
Easier, 10 Qns, stedman, Feb 02 24
Easier
stedman
Feb 02 24
447 plays
16.
Place Names in Songs: Sing A Song Of Britain
  Sing A Song Of Britain   top quiz  
Photo Match
 10 Qns
Ten songs with a British place-name in their title - but can you match each song with a picture of that place?
Average, 10 Qns, stedman, Feb 26 24
Average
stedman
Feb 26 24
307 plays
17.
  Black And White Heroes   best quiz  
Collection Quiz
 16 Qns
Laurel and Hardy or Chaplin?
Laurel and Hardy and Charlie Chaplin all successfully made the transition from silent to talking pictures. But can you pick out the sixteen Laurel and Hardy films from this list, while avoiding the seven Chaplin ones?
Easier, 16 Qns, stedman, Mar 02 24
Category: Laurel & Hardy
Easier
stedman
Mar 02 24
580 plays
18.
  Do You Remember 1960s UK TV?   best quiz  
Classification Quiz
 12 Qns
Here are twelve classic television shows that could be seen on your old black-and-white set in 1960s Britain. But can you sort them by genre?
Very Easy, 12 Qns, stedman, May 15 24
Category: UK Classic TV
Very Easy
stedman
May 15 24
569 plays
19.
  Where's That UK Racecourse?   best quiz  
Label Quiz
 10 Qns
Horse racing, both flat and over the jumps, is an extremely popular sport in the UK. Can you work out where each of these ten racecourses are? A famous race is also given for each location.
Easier, 10 Qns, stedman, Apr 10 24
Category: UK
Easier
stedman
Apr 10 24
288 plays
20.
  Where Did You Get That Horse?   best quiz  
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
A horse isn't just a horse. Many unique breeds trace their origins to different countries around the world. Can you match ten breeds with their country of origin?
Very Easy, 10 Qns, stedman, Nov 24 24
Category: Horse Breeds
Very Easy
stedman
Nov 24 24
333 plays
21.
  Playing The Trump Card   best quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The 2024 US Presidential Election
As a Brit resident in the UK, I've tried to take a fairly neutral look at some facts and incidents related to the 2024 US presidential election campaign. How much can you bear to remember about it?
Easier, 10 Qns, stedman, Jan 13 25
Easier
stedman
Jan 13 25
384 plays
22.
  Can a Man Turn His Head?   best quiz  
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
He can if he sees an attractive woman, according to the idiom. Can you match each man with the woman who turned his head?
Very Easy, 10 Qns, stedman, Dec 07 24
Category: Famous People
Very Easy
stedman
Dec 07 24
770 plays
23.
  1000 Years of Animal Stories   top quiz  
Ordering Quiz
 10 Qns
Can you put these animal stories or poems in the order they were written? To help you, I've also given the name of the author.
Average, 10 Qns, stedman, Jan 31 25
Category: Animal Themes
Average
stedman
Jan 31 25
170 plays
24.
  Who Wrote These Operas?   best quiz  
Classification Quiz
 15 Qns
Here are fifteen operas, by five different composers. Can you identify who wrote which? There are five groups of three.
Easier, 15 Qns, stedman, Feb 05 25
Category: Opera
Easier
stedman
Feb 05 25
230 plays
25.
  Some Hope For The Future   best quiz  
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
Science Fiction of the Golden Age
The years between 1945 and 1965 are sometimes described as the "Golden Age" of science fiction, a time when it seemed possible to hope for a positive future for humanity. Can you match each of these famous works with its writer?
Easier, 10 Qns, stedman, Feb 13 25
Category: Science Fiction
Easier
stedman
Feb 13 25
208 plays
26.
  The Country and the Book   best quiz  
Label Quiz
 10 Qns
Can you match the novel with the country in which it is primarily set? To avoid potential confusion between books with similar titles, I've given the author in each case.
Very Easy, 10 Qns, stedman, Mar 24 25
Very Easy
stedman
Mar 24 25
673 plays
27.
  Where Are These Ten Operas Set?   best quiz  
Label Quiz
 10 Qns
Can you match the opera with the country in which it is primarily set? The name of the composer is also given: as a clue, none of them are native to the country where their opera takes place.
Average, 10 Qns, stedman, Mar 24 25
Recommended for grades: 10,11,12
Category: Opera
Average
stedman
Mar 24 25
188 plays
28.
  "Les Misérables" - Fill In The Songs    
Fun Fill-It
 17 Qns
Prologue and Act One
I've given you a summary of the plot of the first half of "Les Misérables", but can you fill in the songs where they occur? For reasons of space, I've had to simplify the plot quite a lot, as well as leave out a few of the songs. Bonne chance!
Average, 17 Qns, stedman, Apr 07 25
Category: Les Miserables
Average
stedman
Apr 07 25
58 plays
29.
  How's Your Vocabulary?   best quiz  
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
Come and test your vocabulary! I'll give you fifteen interesting words, see if you know what they mean.
Easier, 15 Qns, stedman, Oct 27 23
Category: Definitions
Easier
stedman
Oct 27 23
1234 plays
30.
  Sort Them To Solve Them 2   top quiz  
Mystery Sort
 16 Qns
Can you sort these sixteen items into four groups of four? Careful - some items may seem to fit in more than one box, but only one solution works for all sixteen.
Easier, 16 Qns, stedman, Oct 18 23
Category: Mystery Sort
Easier
stedman
Oct 18 23
759 plays
31.
  Shakespeare or Marlowe?   top quiz  
Collection Quiz
 15 Qns
Shakespeare wrote around 37 plays, Marlowe wrote a mere six. But can you pick out 15 of Shakespeare's, while avoiding Marlowe's works?
Very Easy, 15 Qns, stedman, Sep 25 23
Category: Shakespeare
Very Easy
stedman
Sep 25 23
578 plays
32.
  Cook Or Caribbean?   great trivia quiz  
Collection Quiz
 15 Qns
The Cook Islands are a group of 15 islands in the South Pacific Ocean. But can you pick out each one, leaving six other islands all of which can be found in the Caribbean region between North and South America?
Very Easy, 15 Qns, stedman, Oct 04 23
Category: Cook Islands
Very Easy
stedman
Oct 04 23
326 plays
33.
  Sort Them To Solve Them    
Mystery Sort
 16 Qns
Can you sort these sixteen items into four groups of four? Careful though - some items may seem to fit in more than one box, but only one solution works for all sixteen. Slight British bias in a couple of the categories!
Average, 16 Qns, stedman, Sep 29 23
Category: Mystery Sort
Average
stedman
Sep 29 23
425 plays
34.
  Pick Out The English Composers   great trivia quiz  
Collection Quiz
 15 Qns
England has produced many distinguished composers of classical music, while numerous foreign composers have been regular visitors. But can you identify the 15 actually born in England, leaving unclicked the five who came from elsewhere in Europe?
Very Easy, 15 Qns, stedman, Sep 29 23
Recommended for grades: 10,11,12
Category: Composers Mixture
Very Easy
stedman
Sep 29 23
343 plays
35.
  Test Your General Knowledge   best quiz  
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
Fifteen questions on a range of subjects, hopefully not too difficult. How many can you get right?
Average, 15 Qns, stedman, Apr 18 23
Category: Mixed 15 Questions
Average
stedman
Apr 18 23
10140 plays
36.
  Thematic Fun: Pub Signs Can Be Educational
  Pub Signs Can Be Educational   best quiz  
Photo Quiz
 10 Qns
You can learn a lot from pub signs, with some well-chosen photographs and a little imagination!
Average, 10 Qns, stedman, Aug 26 17
Category: Thematic Fun
Average
stedman
11425 plays
37.
 World Flags: What Flag is That
  What Flag is That?   best quiz  
Photo Quiz
 10 Qns
See what you know about the flags of ten countries from around the world, with the added bonus of pictures of them.
Average, 10 Qns, stedman, Aug 15 16
Category: World Flags
Average
stedman
9585 plays
38.
  The Battle of the Books   best quiz  
Classification Quiz
 10 Qns
Books About War
Each of these ten books deals with war and its impact on the characters depicted therein. But can you match each one to the correct conflict?
Easier, 10 Qns, stedman, Apr 27 23
Easier
stedman
Apr 27 23
596 plays
39.
  A Christian Pilgrimage Around Europe   best quiz  
Label Quiz
 10 Qns
For centuries, Christians have made pilgrimages to places of special religious significance. Can you correctly place these Christian religious sites on the map of Europe?
Easier, 10 Qns, stedman, May 14 23
Category: Religious Sites
Easier
stedman
May 14 23
537 plays
40.
  Old or New Testament or Apocrypha?   top quiz  
Classification Quiz
 10 Qns
As well as the conventional Old and New Testaments, some editions of the Protestant Bible include several additional books usually known as the Apocrypha. Can you put these ten books into the correct category?
Easier, 10 Qns, stedman, Jan 16 23
Category: The Bible
Easier
stedman
Jan 16 23
2739 plays
41.
  Which Musical Are We In?   great trivia quiz  
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
I'll give you three characters; you just need to match them with the stage musical in which they appear.
Very Easy, 10 Qns, stedman, Apr 17 23
Very Easy
stedman
Apr 17 23
733 plays
42.
    Fish: The Cold the Wet and the Ugly
  The Cold, the Wet and the Ugly   best quiz  
Photo Quiz
 10 Qns
Let's face it, there's no such thing as a pretty fish. They are all basically cold, wet and ugly. But what do you know about these ten examples?
Average, 10 Qns, stedman, Oct 16 21
Category: Fish
Average
stedman
Oct 16 21
7967 plays
43.
Spaniels: Whats That Spaniel
  What's That Spaniel?   best quiz  
Photo Quiz
 10 Qns
Spaniels were originally bred as gun dogs and were used to either flush out gamebirds or retrieve them once they had been shot. The Kennel Club recognises 24 different breeds of spaniel. What do you know about just ten of them?
Easier, 10 Qns, stedman, Feb 21 23
Category: Spaniels
Easier
stedman
Feb 21 23
783 plays
44.
Colours Photo Quizzes: Tickled Pink
  Tickled Pink   best quiz  
Photo Quiz
 10 Qns
I hope you have fun with this mixed bag of questions, all of which have something to do with the word "pink".
Average, 10 Qns, stedman, Dec 17 21
Average
stedman
Dec 17 21
9871 plays
45.
  Dinosaur Diets   best quiz  
Classification Quiz
 10 Qns
Some dinosaurs were mostly carnivorous (meat-eaters). Others survived on an herbivorous (vegetable) diet. But can you sort these beasts into the correct category?
Easier, 10 Qns, stedman, Dec 12 22
Category: Dinosaurs
Easier
stedman
Dec 12 22
718 plays
46.
  How Well Do You Know "Jerusalem"?   popular trivia quiz  
Fun Fill-It
 16 Qns
William Blake's "Jerusalem" is well known as both a poem and a hymn (as set to music by Sir Hubert Parry). Can you fill in the blanks in the text with the correct words on the right?
Very Easy, 16 Qns, stedman, Dec 09 23
Category: B
Very Easy
stedman
Dec 09 23
204 plays
47.
Human Body: Systems of the Human Body
  Systems of the Human Body   best quiz  
Photo Quiz
 10 Qns
The human body is an amazingly complex structure, whose functions can be divided into a number of systems. This quiz touches on ten of the main ones.
Easier, 10 Qns, stedman, Oct 25 16
Category: Human Body
Easier
stedman
5612 plays
48.
Cities by Photo: A River Runs Through It
  Questions on A River Runs Through It   best quiz  
Photo Quiz
 10 Qns
Many of the world's great cities grew up as trading centres on the banks of major rivers. This quiz is about just ten of them.
Average, 10 Qns, stedman, Jun 06 15
Category: Cities by Photo
Average
stedman
4663 plays
49.
  Dropped Letters - the Ultimate Quiz   best quiz  
Multiple Choice
 25 Qns
In a blatant attempt to have the last word in "dropped letters" quizzes, I offer this 25-question extravaganza.
Easier, 25 Qns, stedman, Nov 30 07
Category: Dropped Letters
Easier
stedman
12738 plays
50.
Composers Mixture: Whos that Composer
  Who's that Composer?   best quiz  
Photo Quiz
 10 Qns
In this Photo Quiz, can you identify these composers from their portraits? I've given you a few other clues as well!
Easier, 10 Qns, stedman, Sep 23 23
Recommended for grades: 10,11,12
Category: Composers Mixture
Easier
stedman
Sep 23 23
3936 plays
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