Author Biography: thegogga

1.

  Lewis Gordon Pugh: The Human Polar Bear    

Multiple Choice

 15 Qns

Lewis Gordon Pugh is often called the Human Polar Bear due to his ability to swim in freezing waters. He's also a well known polar explorer, pioneer, environmentalist and lawyer. Here's a quick quiz (my 50th!) on his life. Good luck!

Average, 15 Qns, thegogga, Jan 26 08

Category: People M-P

Average
thegogga
1606 plays

2.

  Disney- Or Not?    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

A great deal of wonderful animated movies have been made in the past few years that Walt Disney Studios have not always created and/or produced. Many other production companies have branched into kids' films. Can you tell Disney from non-Disney?

Average, 10 Qns, thegogga, Aug 04 07

Category: Kids and Animated Mixture

Average
thegogga
16094 plays

3.

  In Bed with Idioms    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

There are several idioms and proverbs that we use today that refer to beds. How many of them do you know?

Very Easy, 10 Qns, thegogga, May 21 08

Category: Household Items in Idiom

Very Easy
thegogga
8195 plays

4.

  Memorable Jack Sparrow Quotes    

Multiple Choice

 15 Qns

This quiz is about some of the absurd things said by none other than Captain Jack Sparrow. Knowledge of the first three movies is required. Savvy?

Tough, 15 Qns, thegogga, Sep 15 12

Category: Pirates of the Caribbean

Tough
thegogga
9899 plays

5.

  Some Devilish Idioms    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

The devil is fairly popular in idiomatic phrases... Which of these devilish idioms do you know?

Easier, 10 Qns, thegogga, Jan 07 21

Category: The Devil in Idiom

Easier
thegogga
Jan 07 21
6125 plays

6.

  So you Wanna get a Tattoo?    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Years ago, you were considered to be a "goth," a "weirdo," or a "rebel" if you were to get a tattoo. These days, tattoos are a fashion statement. But there are certain tips that one should follow before one decides to ink. Take this quiz to find out :

Easier, 10 Qns, thegogga, Jan 13 21

Category: Misc. Health Issues

Easier
thegogga
Jan 13 21
7080 plays

7.

  General Knowledge of the New Testament    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

This is just a general quiz on the New Testament. All quotes are taken from the New King James Version. Enjoy!

Average, 10 Qns, thegogga, Jul 06 23

Category: New Testament

Average
thegogga
Jul 06 23
9280 plays

8.

  Jesus' Parables    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Jesus often used parables to convey an important message to His followers. This quiz is on some of the better known parables. All quotes are taken from the New King James Version.

Average, 10 Qns, thegogga, Jun 01 13

Category: Gospel Mixture

Average
thegogga
5730 plays

9.

  Harry Potter Gryffindor Student Anagrams    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

In this quiz, unscramble the clues to find the name of a Gryffindor student from the Harry Potter series. Note the books go from Book One through to Book 6. Have fun!

Tough, 10 Qns, thegogga, May 13 07

Category: Harry Potter Wordplay

Tough
thegogga
11109 plays

10.

  Harry Potter Teachers & Ghosts Anagrams    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

This will be my fourth Harry Potter anagrams quiz. In this quiz, unscramble the words to get the names of either a teacher or a ghost. Note that the clues go from Book 1 through to Book 6, and no titles are used (e.g. "Professor.") Have fun!

Tough, 10 Qns, thegogga, Sep 23 14

Category: Harry Potter Wordplay

Tough
thegogga
8919 plays

11.

  Bread in the Bible    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Bread really does seem to crop up quite a bit in the Bible. Pit yourself against ten questions about this daily substance and associated trivia. A King James Version of the Bible was used.

Average, 10 Qns, thegogga, Oct 05 11

Category: The Bible

Average
thegogga
2635 plays

12.

  Harry Potter vs. Lord of the Rings    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

I'm a huge fan of both "Harry Potter" by J.K Rowling and "The Lord of the Rings" by J.R.R Tolkein, so it's hard not to draw some interesting parallels between them. Please note that this quiz is on the books, not the movies.

Average, 10 Qns, thegogga, May 04 17

Category: Fantasy

Average
thegogga
4054 plays

13.

  Proverbially Meowing...    

Multiple Choice

 20 Qns

As a follow up to my "Proverbially Barking" quiz, I realised afterwards that I had been a little unfair toward our feline friends, who also happen to have a lot of proverbs and idioms revolving around them. So here's my quiz on cats!

Easier, 20 Qns, thegogga, Jul 02 21

Category: Animals in Idiom

Easier
thegogga
Jul 02 21
5217 plays

14.

  Proverbially Barking...    

Multiple Choice

 15 Qns

I noticed the other day that we use a HECK of a lot of idioms and proverbs with dogs in them... So, I figured I'd make a quiz on it. Enjoy!

Easier, 15 Qns, thegogga, Jan 13 17

Category: Animals in Idiom

Easier
thegogga
5238 plays

15.

  Dead Men Walking    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Dead men tell no tales, right? Wrong! The Bible is full of dead men who were brought back to life, or who were seen as spirits. This quiz deals with some of these famous (and not-so-famous) stories. Good luck!

Average, 10 Qns, thegogga, Dec 27 19

Category: The Bible

Average
thegogga
Dec 27 19
1989 plays

16.

  Bizarre Bible    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Bet you never knew there were streakers in the Bible! The Bible may be one of the primary holy books, but there is some mightily kooky stuff in there. Brace yourself for some truly weird Biblical trivia! A King James Bible was used.

Average, 10 Qns, thegogga, Jan 06 16

Category: Bible Oddities

Average
thegogga
2420 plays

17.

  Climb Ev'ry Mountain    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Mountains seem to crop up quite a bit in the Bible. Take this quiz to find out all about these geographical features in the Christian holy book. Have fun! A King James Bible was used.

Average, 10 Qns, thegogga, Apr 06 09

Category: Geography of the Bible

Average
thegogga
1630 plays

18.

  Simply Swaziland    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

This quiz tests players' knowledge on the lesser known, but very beautiful African country Eswatini, once known as Swaziland. Good luck!

Average, 10 Qns, thegogga, Oct 03 20

Category: eSwatini

Average
thegogga
Oct 03 20
4281 plays

19.

  Rasputin: The Mad Monk of Russia    

Multiple Choice

 15 Qns

Rasputin was without a doubt one of the most infamous and enigmatic characters of the Russian Revolution. This quiz takes a brief look at this fascinating man. Good luck!

Tough, 15 Qns, thegogga, Mar 10 18

Category: People Q-S

Tough
thegogga
Mar 10 18
1545 plays

20.

  Myths & Legends for the Dogs!    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

I love dogs, and have always been particularly interested in some of the myths and legends surround canines. So curl up with your pooch, and take this quiz on some mythological and legendary dogs!

Tough, 10 Qns, thegogga, Oct 21 17

Category: Mythical Dogs

Tough
thegogga
Oct 21 17
2506 plays

21.

  The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse    

Multiple Choice

 15 Qns

The book of Revelation has always been one of my favourite books of the Bible, and I've always had a particular interest in the Four Horsemen mentioned in it. This quiz hones in on the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse. I used a NKJV. Enjoy!

Average, 15 Qns, thegogga, May 23 10

Category: Revelation

Average
thegogga
2753 plays

22.

  Biblical Seconds    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Everyone who does things first, or comes out on top always gets all the glory! But what about all those people and things who came second, hmmm? Take this quiz to find out about those who came second. All quotes from NKJV.

Average, 10 Qns, thegogga, Nov 28 20

Category: Single Common Number

Average
thegogga
Nov 28 20
2751 plays

23.

  Harry Potter Miscellaneous Characters Anagrams    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

This is my fifth installment of Harry Potter anagrams. I've had lots of fun creating these! In the clues, unscramble the letters to find the name of a miscellaneous (i.e. not at Hogwarts) character in the series, however minor they may be. Have fun!

Very Difficult, 10 Qns, thegogga, Dec 16 13

Category: Harry Potter Wordplay

Very Difficult
thegogga
5687 plays

24.

  Crime & Punishment in the Bible    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Punishments seem to have been issued quite a bit in the Bible, both to people who did deserve it, and those who didn't. Let's take a look at some of the punishments imposed in the Bible. A KJV Bible was used.

Average, 10 Qns, thegogga, Feb 01 22

Category: Bible Friends and Foes

Average
thegogga
Feb 01 22
2029 plays

25.

  Bloody Murder! Infamous Bible Murders    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

There were a lot of not-nice people in the Bible. How much do you know about these infamous murderers and murders from the Bible? All Biblical quotes and references are from the New King James version.

Average, 10 Qns, thegogga, Nov 26 16

Category: Bible Life and Death

Average
thegogga
3071 plays

26.

  Beginning Afrikaans    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Afrikaans is one of the 11 official languages of South Africa. As of now, there is only one other quiz on it, so I figured it'd like some company. This is Afrikaans for beginners. Enjoy!

Average, 10 Qns, thegogga, Dec 12 07

Category: Afrikaans

Average
thegogga
1407 plays

27.

  10 Questions: Great Balls of Fire! Multiple Choice Quiz    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Fires are often overlooked in history - and yet they have proved again and again that they are a destructive force to be reckoned with, often shaping history into what it is. How much do you know about these famous historical flames?

Average, 10 Qns, thegogga, Dec 12 08

Category: Fires

Average
thegogga
1321 plays

28.

  42: The REAL Meaning of Life    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Yes. I'm a Douglas Adams fan. And I felt that my 42nd quiz here was really a milestone that I should appreciate and honour. Thus, a quiz revolving around 42 (the REAL meaning of life) was created. Enjoy!

Tough, 10 Qns, thegogga, Dec 10 07

Category: 11-50

Tough
thegogga
991 plays

29.

  Apartheid and its Resistance Heroes in Music    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Apartheid was one of South Africa's darkest eras, and only a few musicians were brave enough to express their feelings. A tribute quiz to all those who fought against Apartheid. Best of luck!

Average, 10 Qns, thegogga, Jul 31 08

Category: History in Songs

Average
thegogga
419 plays

30.

  Not Your Average Joes    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

The Bible is positively teeming with people named Joseph. This quiz focuses on five of the Josephs of the Bible, two questions on each. Good luck! A New International Bible was used.

Average, 10 Qns, thegogga, Jun 15 09

Category: Bible People

Average
thegogga
2395 plays

31.

  Songs of Peace, Politics & Protest Part I    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Music has played a great part in peace-keeping, political situations and protests. This quiz will explore some of those songs. Enjoy!

Average, 10 Qns, thegogga, Jul 10 21

Category: Political Songs

Average
thegogga
Jul 10 21
1463 plays

32.

  "Raven's Gate" by Anthony Horowitz    

Multiple Choice

 25 Qns

Anthony Horowitz is one of my favourite authors, and I noticed that there weren't any quizzes on his series, "The Power of Five." So here's mine... hope you enjoy it!

Tough, 25 Qns, thegogga, Jan 03 17

Category: Horowitz, Anthony

Tough
thegogga
714 plays

33.

  "Evil Star" by Anthony Horowitz Part 2    

Multiple Choice

 20 Qns

This quiz takes off from where my other one left off, so this is on the second half of the book. Same thing applies; if you have not read the book, there are SPOILERS...nevertheless, enjoy!

Average, 20 Qns, thegogga, Nov 01 14

Category: Horowitz, Anthony

Average
thegogga
557 plays

34.

  Gogga's Lose-a-Letter IV    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

This is my fourth "Drop A Letter" style quiz, but with a slight twist. Start with a word, then lose a letter and rearrange the remaining letters as you go down. When you get to the middle, start working your way up again, adding letters as you go. Enjoy!

Average, 10 Qns, thegogga, Sep 04 14

Category: Drop a Letter 10 Questions

Average
thegogga
2087 plays

35.

  More Miscellaneous Harry Potter Character Anagrams    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

It's been a while since I last did an "HP Anagrams" quiz, and I figured it would be nice to start thinking and doing another one. This one is on some of the miscellaneous characters that appear in the books. Have fun!

Difficult, 10 Qns, thegogga, Jun 08 08

Category: Harry Potter Wordplay

Difficult
thegogga
4066 plays

36.

  Songs About Jane - Quite Literally!    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Who is this Jane person, and what makes her so irresistible to musicians? This quiz will look at songs, in which this Jane person, is mentioned in the title and lyrics. PS. Apologies to all Maroon 5 fans who might have been hoodwinked by the title!

Average, 10 Qns, thegogga, Oct 03 09

Category: Female Names in Songs

Average
thegogga
1531 plays

37.

  OMG! Twilight!    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

"OMG! Twilight!" many a fan has squealed in delight. This quiz takes a look at all things twilight in a miscellany of topics... non-vampire related, that is (sorry to all you Twi-hards out there - go play in the Literature section). Best of luck!

Average, 10 Qns, thegogga, Jul 10 17

Category: Thematic Time

Average
thegogga
Jul 10 17
546 plays

38.

  Jesus Freaks    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

"Jesus Freaks" was the name given to those involved in the Jesus Movement during the 60s and 70s. Some questions in this quiz are based on the book "Jesus Freaks" by DC Talk and "Voice of the Martyrs".

Average, 10 Qns, thegogga, Dec 03 17

Category: Christian People / Saints

Average
thegogga
Dec 03 17
1427 plays

39.

  "Nightrise" by Anthony Horowitz Part 3    

Multiple Choice

 20 Qns

"Night Rise" is the third installment of Anthony Horowitz's "The Power of Five" series. This is the third and final quiz of a three part quiz about the book. How well did you read it?

Average, 20 Qns, thegogga, Jun 14 13

Category: Horowitz, Anthony

Average
thegogga
433 plays

40.

  "Nightrise" by Anthony Horowitz Part 1    

Multiple Choice

 15 Qns

"Night Rise" is the third installment of Anthony Horowitz's "The Power of Five" series. This is the first quiz of a three part quiz about the book. How well did you read it?

Average, 15 Qns, thegogga, Oct 30 12

Category: Horowitz, Anthony

Average
thegogga
452 plays

41.

  "Nightrise" by Anthony Horowitz Part 2    

Multiple Choice

 20 Qns

"Night Rise" is the third installment of Anthony Horowitz's "The Power of Five" series. This is the second quiz of a three part quiz about the book. How well did you read it?

Average, 20 Qns, thegogga, Aug 25 07

Category: Horowitz, Anthony

Average
thegogga
384 plays

42.

  The Beat of the Djembe Drum    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

I've been a member of an amateur djembe band for the past three years, and thought it was high time that more people found out about this wonderful instrument. Enjoy!

Average, 10 Qns, thegogga, Apr 24 08

Category: Percussion

Average
thegogga
260 plays

43.

  Allusions to Drugs in Music    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Many songs these days are about substance abuse; some pro, some anti; some very upfront about it in the song, while some are incredibly subtle. Let's take a look at some of those songs (and there's nothing about "Puff the Magic Dragon!")

Difficult, 10 Qns, thegogga, Jan 06 08

Category: Drugs in Songs

Difficult
thegogga
1618 plays

44.

  Pink "I'm Not Dead" Lyrics    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

I think "I'm Not Dead" is one of Pink's best albums to date, so this is just a quiz on the lyrics off the album. Have fun!

Average, 10 Qns, thegogga, Apr 20 07

Category: Pink

Average
thegogga
3000 plays

45.

  Songs of Peace, Politics & Protest Part III    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Music has played a great part in peace-keeping, political situations and protests. This quiz will explore some of those songs. Enjoy!

Tough, 10 Qns, thegogga, Mar 29 09

Category: Political Songs

Tough
thegogga
692 plays

46.

  Songs of Peace, Politics & Protest Part II    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Music has played a great part in peace-keeping, political situations and protests. This quiz will explore some of those songs. Enjoy!

Average, 10 Qns, thegogga, Mar 29 09

Category: Political Songs

Average
thegogga
568 plays

47.

  Apocalypse Now... Or Never?    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

If you're reading this, it means you've survived all the various end-of-the-world predictions. Congratulations to you. How well do you know these prophecies of impending doom?

Average, 10 Qns, thegogga, Aug 25 17

Category: Thematic Death

Average
thegogga
Aug 25 17
316 plays

48.

  The END is Nigh!    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Each word begins with, ends with, or contains the word "end". Find this word with help from the clues, e.g. "To protect from attacks, harm, or danger" -- "defEND". Best of luck!

Average, 10 Qns, thegogga, Oct 15 17

Category: Words in Common

Average
thegogga
Oct 15 17
544 plays

49.

  "Evil Star" by Anthony Horowitz Part 1    

Multiple Choice

 15 Qns

This is Anthony Horowitz's second installment of "The Power of Five," series, which takes off from where "Raven's Gate" left off. Considering it's a fairly long book, I've only done questions on the first half of the book! Enjoy!

Average, 15 Qns, thegogga, Mar 07 07

Category: Horowitz, Anthony

Average
thegogga
523 plays

50.

  The Huntsman Spider    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

One of these little blighters scared the absolute bejesus out of me in my shower the other day. This quiz pays tribute to the terrifying, yet morbidly beautiful huntsman spider.

Average, 10 Qns, thegogga, Dec 22 23

Category: Arachnids

Average
thegogga
Dec 22 23
1489 plays