Author & Editor Biography: stedman

1.

  Australian Words - Aboriginal or Not?    

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

Category: Borrowed Words and Phrases

Tough
stedman
Nov 01 23
606 plays

2.

  European Battles of World War Two    

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
4111 plays

3.

  Animals from Behind    

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
5787 plays

4.

  Who's That Poet?    

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
5631 plays

5.

  The History of the Chamberpot    

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
3031 plays

6.

  Booze 'N' Snacks    

Classification Quiz

 12 Qns

I'm having a party! I need a selection of drinks - beer and spirits - a few snacks, plus some medication for the morning after. Can you put these essential items into the correct category?

Very Easy, 12 Qns, stedman, Nov 17 25

Category: Wines, Beers and Spirits

Very Easy
stedman
Nov 17 25
862 plays

7.

  Do You Know Mary Shelley?    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

There's much more to author Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley than just one book. What else do you know about her life and works?

Average, 10 Qns, stedman, Feb 07 26

Category: People Q-S

Average
stedman
Feb 07 26
99 plays

8.

  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

Category: Unusual and Obscure Words

Average
stedman
Apr 11 25
248 plays

9.

  Odds And Ends    

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
1160 plays

10.

  Wise And Witty Women    

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
635 plays

11.

  UK Museums and Galleries    

Photo Match

 10 Qns

Can you identify ten UK museums and galleries, matching the names with pictures of them?

Average, 10 Qns, stedman, Dec 25 25

Category: Museums & Art Galleries

Average
stedman
Dec 25 25
45 plays

12.

  The Mill Doesn't Care    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Dutch Proverbs and their Meanings

I will give you a Dutch proverb or idiom and a literal translation in English. But can you work out its idiomatic meaning?

Average, 10 Qns, stedman, Nov 26 25

Category: Dutch

Average
stedman
Nov 26 25
153 plays

13.

  Great 20th Century Plays    

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
244 plays

14.

  Fun Film Grab-Bag    

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
898 plays

15.

  Christmas: The Aftermath    

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

Category: Christian Holidays and Feasts

Average
stedman
Nov 11 23
409 plays

16.

  Do You Know "Once In Royal David's City"    

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
460 plays

17.

  Who Sang That In "Guys And Dolls"?    

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
108 plays

18.

  How Well Do You Know "Ozymandias"?    

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

Category: Shelley, Percy Bysshe

Very Easy
stedman
Dec 10 23
173 plays

19.

  Who Painted What? The Post-Impressionists    

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

Category: Matching Artist and Art

Easier
stedman
Feb 02 24
499 plays

20.

  Sing A Song Of Britain    

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

Category: Place Names in Songs

Average
stedman
Feb 26 24
321 plays

21.

  Black And White Heroes    

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
704 plays

22.

  Do You Remember 1960s UK TV?    

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
699 plays

23.

  Where's That UK Racecourse?    

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
337 plays

24.

  Where Did You Get That Horse?    

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
379 plays

25.

  Playing The Trump Card    

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

Category: Campaigns & Elections

Easier
stedman
Jan 13 25
477 plays

26.

  Can a Man Turn His Head?    

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
1105 plays

27.

  1000 Years of Animal Stories    

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
211 plays

28.

  Who Wrote These Operas?    

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
352 plays

29.

  Some Hope For The Future    

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
364 plays

30.

  The Country and the Book    

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

Category: Literature by Region

Very Easy
stedman
Mar 24 25
955 plays

31.

  Where Are These Ten Operas Set?    

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
297 plays

32.

  "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
99 plays

33.

  Selfies Through History    

Photo Match

 10 Qns

Artist Self-Portraits

Can you match these self-portraits with the artist who painted him or herself in each one?

Average, 10 Qns, stedman, May 03 25

Category: Matching Artist and Art

Average
stedman
May 03 25
243 plays

34.

  1000 Years of "66"    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

It is a curious fact that three of the most important events in English history happened in years ending in "66". See if you can match them up, along with events in seven other centuries, all of which took place in a year ending in "66".

Easier, 10 Qns, stedman, May 18 25

Category: UK History

Easier
stedman
May 18 25
428 plays

35.

  Don't Panic, I Will Say This Only Once    

Classification Quiz

 16 Qns

Classic David Croft Sitcom Characters

All of these characters come from one of four classic British sitcoms jointly written by David Croft. Can you put them in the right programme?

Easier, 16 Qns, stedman, Jun 09 25

Category: UK Comedy

Easier
stedman
Jun 09 25
377 plays

36.

  Poets Laureate of the United Kingdom    

Ordering Quiz

 10 Qns

From 1668 to 2025, 21 British poets have held the post of Poet Laureate. Can you order ten of the better-known ones, starting with the first?

Easier, 10 Qns, stedman, Sep 10 25

Category: Poetry

Easier
stedman
Sep 10 25
207 plays

37.

  Music For A Laugh    

Ordering Quiz

 10 Qns

Can you put these pieces of comical or light-hearted music in the order they were written or first performed, starting from the earliest?

Average, 10 Qns, stedman, Oct 10 25

Category: Comedy

Average
stedman
Oct 10 25
106 plays

38.

  A Musical Theatre Tour of Europe    

Label Quiz

 10 Qns

Can you match each of these musicals with the European country in which they are set?

Easier, 10 Qns, stedman, Oct 23 25

Category: Musicals Mixture

Easier
stedman
Oct 23 25
248 plays

39.

  400 Years Of Ballet    

Ordering Quiz

 10 Qns

Can you place these ten classical ballets in the order in which they were composed, from the earliest to the most recent? To avoid possible confusion, I've included the composer as well.

Average, 10 Qns, stedman, Nov 01 25

Category: Ballet

Average
stedman
Nov 01 25
37 plays

40.

  Visiting "Clarkson's Farm"    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

"Clarkson's Farm" is a popular TV series in the UK and elsewhere. Can you match the characters (human and animal) with their role on the show?

Average, 10 Qns, stedman, Nov 03 25

Category: c ... Ca-Cm

Average
stedman
Nov 03 25
46 plays

41.

  14 Words From 14 Lines    

Fun Fill-It

 14 Qns

Shakespeare's Sonnet number 130

Shakespeare's Sonnet number 130 is one of his best-known poetic works. Can you fill in the blanks in the text with the correct words on the right?

Very Easy, 14 Qns, stedman, Dec 14 25

Category: Shakespeare

Very Easy
stedman
Dec 14 25
178 plays

42.

  Who's in "Blazing Saddles"?    

Collection Quiz

 13 Qns

Can you remember the names of the main characters in Mel Brooks' film "Blazing Saddles"?

Easier, 13 Qns, stedman, Jan 06 26

Category: Blazing Saddles .

Easier
stedman
Jan 06 26
373 plays

43.

  "Ooh, ah, ee, ah, ooh, ah!"    

Photo Match

 10 Qns

"Ooh, ah, ee, ah, ooh, ah, I've been bitten by this nasty thing!" Can you identify ten things that might bite you, if you're unlucky?

Very Easy, 10 Qns, stedman, Feb 19 26

Category: Mixed Animals for Kids

Very Easy
stedman
Feb 19 26
262 plays

44.

  How's Your Vocabulary?    

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
1472 plays

45.

  Sort Them To Solve Them 2    

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
799 plays

46.

  Shakespeare or Marlowe?    

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
644 plays

47.

  Cook Or Caribbean?    

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
355 plays

48.

  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
455 plays

49.

  Pick Out The English Composers    

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
448 plays

50.

  Test Your General Knowledge    

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
10393 plays