This quiz is for anyone who has ever wondered what to say to someone who has lost. It focuses on letters, but may be helpful even if you choose not to write.
Average, 10 Qns, stuthehistoryguy,
May 14 18
Category:
Culture Mixes
Some great music if Top 40 radio isn't your thing.
Average, 10 Qns, stuthehistoryguy,
Dec 28 16
Category:
Alternative Rock
A quiz on the classic allegory of compassion, mercy, and the ethics of Christianity. All scripture references are from the NRSV (New Revised Standard Version).
Average, 10 Qns, stuthehistoryguy,
Jan 28 14
Category:
Matthew
A quiz on Kenyan history through the colonial period into the time of national consciousness and the cusp of violent revolution.
Average, 10 Qns, stuthehistoryguy,
Sep 05 14
Category:
Kenya
Some of the most notable figures in history knew how to handle themselves in a tussle! Can you identify these fine combatants who are better known for other things?
Average, 10 Qns, stuthehistoryguy,
May 06 16
Recommended for grades: 8,9,10,11,12
Category:
In Common
This quiz is dedicated to the transcendent Dos Equis spokesperson and the men who may have inspired him. Complete with quotes about The Most Interesting Man in the World.
Average, 10 Qns, stuthehistoryguy,
Dec 01 14
Category:
Mixed People
Lots of entries here in Quizzyland are loaded with what one may call trick questions. Not this one! Be careful, though--a lifetime of vigilance could be your downfall.
Tough, 10 Qns, stuthehistoryguy,
May 19 21
Category:
Mixed 10 Qn Tough A
For those who appreciate the finer things.
Average, 10 Qns, stuthehistoryguy,
Jul 14 21
Category:
S
This quiz traces connections that most decent people wish did not exist. I would say "have fun", but that might not be appropriate under the circumstances.
Tough, 10 Qns, stuthehistoryguy,
Apr 01 23
Category:
Serial Killers
The Hmong have survived millennia of assault by some of history's greatest powers. The open question is: can their unique way of life survive the modern world?
Average, 10 Qns, stuthehistoryguy,
Nov 13 13
Category:
Asian
A quiz on "Sail Away Sweet Sister", a sorely neglected cut that has been overshadowed by the great band's flashier tunes. Hope you like it as much as I do.
Average, 10 Qns, stuthehistoryguy,
May 12 08
Category:
Queen
A homily on the life and work of the immortal William Shatner.
Average, 10 Qns, stuthehistoryguy,
Nov 13 21
Category:
Celebrities Q-S
A quiz on series creator Jackson Publick's favorite "Venture Brothers" episode of season two - a tale of love, longing. . .and hobbits.
Average, 10 Qns, stuthehistoryguy,
Sep 13 07
Category:
Venture Brothers, The
Join me on my summer vacation through the wide open spaces of my motherland!
Average, 10 Qns, stuthehistoryguy,
Nov 02 19
Category:
Nebraska
This quiz focuses on the qualities and circumstances of the great guitarist's recorded music. Be careful--there are nuggets here to flummox even a devoted Hendrix fan!
Tough, 15 Qns, stuthehistoryguy,
Apr 24 14
Category:
Hendrix, Jimi
After a couple of years' experience and reflection, I realized I could do much worse.
Tough, 10 Qns, stuthehistoryguy,
Nov 22 21
Category:
Unacceptable Questions
Using your knowledge of vampire legends, answer these questions to diagnose, hunt, and destroy a vampire from traditional folklore!
Difficult, 10 Qns, stuthehistoryguy,
Jan 04 06
Category:
Vampires
A quiz on the sundry specimens that the several states have selected to symbolize their spirit.
Average, 10 Qns, stuthehistoryguy,
Oct 01 11
Category:
Paleontology
To borrow a phrase, "foes make the man". Test your knowledge of the men who faced Ric Flair throughout his superlative career. Whoooo!
Average, 10 Qns, stuthehistoryguy,
Nov 11 21
Category:
Flair, Ric
I was leafing through my new issue of 'Archaeology' and thought it would make a great quiz.
Average, 10 Qns, stuthehistoryguy,
Feb 17 14
Category:
Archaeology
Though less well-known than the campaigns against the Jews, the mass exterminations of European Gypsies during World War II were no less systematically brutal. I hope this quiz helps make this neglected example of inhumanity more clear.
Average, 10 Qns, stuthehistoryguy,
Mar 03 14
Category:
Holocaust
This quiz will test your general knowlege of Jimi Hendrix's life and music. Real Hendrix lovers will find this a snap!
Average, 10 Qns, stuthehistoryguy,
Oct 27 23
Category:
Hendrix, Jimi
A quiz on Dr. Seuss' first work for children. Most questions are direct quotes from the book. Enjoy!
Easier, 10 Qns, stuthehistoryguy,
Sep 14 23
Recommended for grades: 2,3,4
Category:
Seuss, Dr.
In his career of over 150 films, the Duke's interaction with "fallen" women was a recurring motif. How much do you remember about these classic, challenging films?
Average, 10 Qns, stuthehistoryguy,
Dec 27 07
Category:
Wayne, John
Another quiz on people and events that have challenged Western concepts of gender. ("Queer" in this context is not an insult; it is an omnibus term for those outside the dominant gender and sexuality paradigm.)
Tough, 10 Qns, stuthehistoryguy,
Mar 17 09
Category:
Gay History
A romp through the history of the most popular trivia game ever!
Tough, 10 Qns, stuthehistoryguy,
May 30 13
Category:
American Board Games
A quiz on Mark Twain's parable of patriotism and death. The reader is left to ponder this 1904 short story's continued relevance.
Average, 10 Qns, stuthehistoryguy,
Apr 18 08
Category:
Twain, Mark
A sideways glance at a great movie about the fascinating emperor penguins. Even if you haven't seen the film, these questions are for you if you like these black and white birdies.
Average, 10 Qns, stuthehistoryguy,
Jun 23 13
Category:
Penguins
Ten true-or-false questions on this under-appreciated force that was instrumental in fighting World War II. The answers may surprise you.
Average, 10 Qns, stuthehistoryguy,
Apr 30 18
Category:
U.S. Military
Identify these Negro League figures by the descriptions given. This quiz may be more challenging than my first, but a real fan will be up to it!
Average, 15 Qns, stuthehistoryguy,
Nov 01 07
Category:
Negro Leagues
For my fiftieth quiz, I wanted to share a few questions that might have been part of a great topical quiz, but didn't quite make it, or at least haven't yet. One question for every category in Quizzyland!
Tough, 20 Qns, stuthehistoryguy,
Nov 28 14
Category:
Mixed 20 Q. Tough
A tribute to the classic persona created by Boris Karloff and carried forward by Universal Studios. The series spanned eight films, seventeen years - and several other characters!
Average, 10 Qns, stuthehistoryguy,
Jan 03 07
Category:
Universal Horror Movies
A quiz on the lyrics to this classic "Sesame Street" song about finding the beauty and greatness in who you are. Your mom or dad might like this one, too.
Average, 10 Qns, stuthehistoryguy,
Aug 23 22
Recommended for grades: 1,2,3
Category:
Music for Kids
Another quiz on attractions that probably aren't on the front page of the AAA guide. Take the quiz, then make the trip!
Average, 10 Qns, stuthehistoryguy,
Sep 06 10
Category:
USA - Travel
In this episode, Jean-Luc Picard gets a chance to revisit his past and correct a fatal mistake. The question remains, however, whether it was a mistake at all.
Average, 10 Qns, stuthehistoryguy,
May 08 07
This is a quiz of basic facts on vampires of folklore. Be forewarned, though, that the "real" vampires were very different from the folks in today's movies and novels!
Very Difficult, 10 Qns, Stuthehistoryguy,
Nov 19 09
Category:
Vampires
A quiz on people and events that have challenged Western concepts of gender. (Please note that "queer" in this context is not an insult; it is an omnibus term for those outside the dominant gender and sexuality paradigm.)
Tough, 10 Qns, stuthehistoryguy,
May 11 14
Category:
Gay History
"Wrestlemania III" was the biggest and, some may say, the best event ever produced by the WWE. How much do you remember about this classic card?
Average, 10 Qns, Stuthehistoryguy,
Mar 06 19
Category:
WrestleMania - 1980s
A tribute to arguably the most beautiful of all insects. This quiz may be difficult without pictures, but the topic is well worth the effort!
Tough, 10 Qns, stuthehistoryguy,
Dec 03 17
Category:
Butterflies and Moths
A quiz on Bruce Springsteen's 1978 classic. Questions are gleaned from the album itself, the 2010 documentary on its composition, and several other sources.
Average, 10 Qns, stuthehistoryguy,
Mar 24 14
Category:
Springsteen, Bruce
Much of what most people think of as vampire folklore is actually the invention of fantasy writers from the UK and US. This quiz examines which is which.
Difficult, 10 Qns, stuthehistoryguy,
May 26 08
Category:
Vampires
A quiz on Peter Plogojowitz and Arnold Paole, two "real" vampires whose cases shocked Europe in the 1730s.
Average, 10 Qns, stuthehistoryguy,
Nov 21 13
Category:
Vampires
Most successful hurlers are taught to throw multiple types of pitches, but even those who successfully mix it up often rely on their favorite weapon.
Average, 10 Qns, stuthehistoryguy,
Jan 07 14
Category:
Pitching Records
A tribute to the great romantic poets, the masters of horror literature, and even the workmanlike hacks who mined the spirit of the undead to produce unforgettable characters and images.
Tough, 10 Qns, stuthehistoryguy,
Apr 06 07
Category:
Horror
There are some songs that touch the soul, some songs that conjure blissful days of first love, some that inspire people to great visions. Then there's this one. Enjoy!
Average, 10 Qns, stuthehistoryguy,
Jan 17 08
Category:
AC/DC Lyrics
A quiz on Springsteen's first album, a sorely underrated classic of urban songwriting.
Average, 10 Qns, stuthehistoryguy,
Jul 25 20
Category:
Springsteen, Bruce
I hope you enjoy this quiz - taken largely from Paul Radin's "African Folktales". Reading the book helps, but you may be able to get these regardless.
Average, 10 Qns, stuthehistoryguy,
Mar 30 09
Category:
World Myth
A quiz on this ethnic minority from Southeast Asia who have struggled to maintain their unique identity for centuries.
Average, 10 Qns, stuthehistoryguy,
Feb 01 08
Category:
Asian Cultures
Can you find the undead-related terms couched in these oblique clues? Take care not to stare too long into the rebus, for the rebus stares back at you.
Tough, 10 Qns, stuthehistoryguy,
Jul 08 15
Category:
Rebuses