Author Biography: windrush

1.

  Where Did This Happen?: 1960s Edition    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Highlights of the 1960's decade are touched on in this quiz, which forms part of the 10 quiz series, "Where Did This Happen? 19x0s Edition", crafted by Team Blue in April 2019.

Easier, 10 Qns, windrush, Apr 05 19

Category: 1960s History

Easier
windrush
Apr 05 19
1963 plays

2.

  The Castor Oil Plant - Uses and Abuses    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

The castor oil, or castor bean, plant has been cultivated for millennia, and has many uses. What do you know about it?

Average, 10 Qns, windrush, Oct 05 25

Category: Botany

Average
windrush
Oct 05 25
1396 plays

3.

  "Remembrance of Things Past" in Geography    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

My small attempt to place the concrete remains of sites (and some still thriving places) around the world in their historic settings.

Easier, 10 Qns, windrush, Sep 07 18

Recommended for grades: 9,10,11,12

Category: Historical Geography

Easier
windrush
805 plays

4.

  Where, Why, What? Shakespeare's Questions    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

One of Shakespeare's techniques to engage his audience was to pose questions, sometimes in soliloquys, sometimes between his characters. See if you can match the question with its origin.

Very Easy, 10 Qns, windrush, Feb 26 19

Recommended for grades: 11,12

Category: Shakespeare Lines and Quotes

Very Easy
windrush
Feb 26 19
641 plays

5.

  Missing! Lost in the Mists of Time    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Folks have been losing things since prehistoric times. People have also disappeared without trace. Here are a few of those mysteries.

Average, 10 Qns, windrush, Apr 15 19

Category: Global Trivia

Average
windrush
Apr 15 19
934 plays

6.

  Gods and Stories and Beliefs, Oh My!    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

There are many varied religions in the world today. This quiz touches very lightly on the beliefs of some of them.

Easier, 10 Qns, windrush, Aug 31 18

Category: Religion Mixture

Easier
windrush
994 plays

7.

  Do You Know Who Said It ?    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Some last words and some words of wisdom (?) from some historical or hysterical characters.

Average, 10 Qns, windrush, Dec 21 24

Category: Who Said It?

Average
windrush
Dec 21 24
364 plays

8.

  Mince Pies and Christmas Lies    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

This quiz contains spoilers! There are many traditions and myths associated with Christmas. I've attempted to highlight a few. Please enjoy!

Easier, 10 Qns, windrush, Dec 18 19

Category: Christmas

Easier
windrush
Dec 18 19
1866 plays

9.

  Hobbies - the "No Worries!" Way    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Our team members would like to tell you about their interests and hobbies, past and present. Some of them may surprise you. Have fun!

Easier, 10 Qns, windrush, Aug 26 17

Category: Thematic Unique Ideas

Easier
windrush
893 plays

10.

  Little Black Project: Shadowy Surnames    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Can we write ten quizzes on one single colour? Yes we can, we already did. But here's another grand offering by Team Blue. This segment focuses on Celebrities whose surname means "Black".

Easier, 10 Qns, windrush, Aug 17 19

Category: Birth and Stage Name

Easier
windrush
Aug 17 19
751 plays

11.

  Can I Eat That Garden Plant?    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Many plants in the home garden are edible, but others can make the unwary nibbler very ill indeed. Help me to figure out whether a plant is safe or not. Take care out there!

Average, 10 Qns, windrush, Oct 09 18

Category: Flowers, Plants & Gardens

Average
windrush
746 plays

12.

  I Never Loved a Man (The Way I Love You)    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Tales of love and romance, some very familiar, others perhaps less so. I have made the more obscure questions more accessible by providing the author's name.

Easier, 10 Qns, windrush, Feb 26 22

Category: Romantic Fiction

Easier
windrush
Feb 26 22
733 plays

13.

  The Wrong Trousers: Clothing Through the Ages    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Clothing provides more than protection from the weather. Given that the human form has changed little over the millenia, it is not surprising that trousers (or pants in the USA) have been around since prehistoric times.

Average, 10 Qns, windrush, Nov 11 18

Category: Household Items

Average
windrush
592 plays

14.

  Salad...It Ain't Just Lettuce    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

When I was a kid, 'salad' meant lettuce, tomato and (sometimes) cucumber, usually without a dressing. Over the years I've learned a lot about salads. Here are a few of the more tasty ones.

Average, 10 Qns, windrush, Apr 26 20

Category: Thematic Vegetables

Average
windrush
Apr 26 20
738 plays

15.

  Beware the Lunar Light    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

...Because if you're not careful, you could stub your toe in the soft half-light. There is nothing to be afraid of, though, because this is a quiz about Edward Lear's nonsense poem, 'The Owl and the Pussy-cat'. You may want to read it first.

Easier, 10 Qns, windrush, Nov 28 21

Category: L Authors

Easier
windrush
Nov 28 21
196 plays

16.

  "Quartet": a Swansong    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

The 2012 movie "Quartet" is liberally laced with humour and biting wit. A commentary on former celebrities being thrust into anonymity and coping with ageing, it features some major British stars.

Average, 10 Qns, windrush, Feb 21 19

Category: Q

Average
windrush
Feb 21 19
141 plays

17.

  Quite Quirky Quiz    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Geniuses, masters of their art, many famous people had strange quirks or habits, some of which make fascinating reading. I hope you enjoy my quiz.

Average, 10 Qns, windrush, Feb 09 19

Category: Mixed People

Average
windrush
Feb 09 19
388 plays

18.

  "A Fistful of Dollars"-Spaghetti and Sushi Western    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

"A Fistful of Dollars" (1964) was one of the first 'Spaghetti Westerns' to receive international acclaim. It was, however, a direct interpretation of a Japanese film made by a different company the year before. You may want to Google the back story.

Average, 10 Qns, windrush, Feb 10 20

Category: Fistful of Dollars, A

Average
windrush
Feb 10 20
531 plays

19.

  Why Are You So Wet?    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

This is a quiz about people who have distinguished themselves in one way or another by being very wet indeed.

Average, 10 Qns, windrush, Jan 21 20

Category: Other People

Average
windrush
Jan 21 20
581 plays

20.

  Birds of a Black Feather    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

People often tend to wax lyrical chirping the merits of the more colorful birds. This quiz relates to birds whose color schemes consist of black plumage, perhaps mixed with other colors. I have used common names for my answers.

Average, 10 Qns, windrush, Aug 21 16

Category: Wild Birds

Average
windrush
481 plays

21.

  Nicknames by Region    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

Nicknames are often given to people purely by virtue of where they live. Sometimes there is an obvious link with their town or region; sometimes the origin of the name is less clear.

Average, 10 Qns, windrush, Mar 15 19

Category: Nicknames & Aliases

Average
windrush
Mar 15 19
608 plays

22.

  Beehive and Kicking    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

I have a couple of beehives - I'm still discovering the basics of beekeeping. Help me answer a few questions about this fascinating colony creature.

Average, 10 Qns, windrush, Dec 03 17

Category: Bees and Wasps

Average
windrush
594 plays

23.

  ...and Then the Lights Went Out    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

What is darkness? Merely the absence of light. Perhaps you can cast some light on this often misunderstood topic.

Average, 10 Qns, windrush, Feb 06 25

Category: Bright and Dark

Average
windrush
Feb 06 25
290 plays

24.

  Flying to a Goal    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Since the Wright Brothers showed that it was possible to use powered flight as a means of transport, there have been many advances - and a few setbacks - in aviation history. This quiz on air transport covers just a few of these.

Average, 10 Qns, windrush, Sep 26 18

Category: Aircraft

Average
windrush
485 plays

25.

  The Gold Rush Down Under    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

Just like North America, Australia was in the grip of gold fever from its earliest days.

Average, 10 Qns, windrush, Feb 01 19

Category: Gold Rush

Average
windrush
Feb 01 19
221 plays

26.

  The Great White Part 8: Fair Furs    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Team Blue's Great White quiz authoring challenge explores animals - specifically animals or other creatures which are predominantly white.

Average, 10 Qns, windrush, May 13 19

Category: Animal Colors

Average
windrush
May 13 19
535 plays

27.

  What Will You Find in South Australia?    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

I live in South Australia, and I have invited my American friend Emma and her mother to visit me. I hope they will have a great time, seeing some new things.

Easier, 10 Qns, windrush, Apr 27 19

Category: Something in Common

Easier
windrush
Apr 27 19
494 plays

28.

  A Quiz on This and That    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

I've written a few crosswords on this and that, so I thought I'd write a General Knowledge quiz on the same lines.

Tough, 10 Qns, windrush, May 23 19

Category: Mixed 10 Qn Tough A

Tough
windrush
May 23 19
524 plays

29.

  One Day Cricket (Next Day, Who Knows?)    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

A quiz dealing with One Day International Cricket, including the Cricket World Cup. I attempt to shed some light on the history of the modern form of a sport steeped in tradition.

Average, 10 Qns, windrush, Sep 27 18

Category: ODIs

Average
windrush
382 plays

30.

  Give Up The Bird    

Multiple Choice

 15 Qns

The birds listed in this quiz were on endangered lists as at 2018. See if you can identify them.

Average, 15 Qns, windrush, Jan 24 19

Category: Wild Birds

Average
windrush
Jan 24 19
385 plays

31.

  Did I Spell That Right?    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Some of the simplest words in the English language can leave a person wondering whether they spelled them correctly. No matter how often you see them, they somehow don't look "right". Here are ten examples.

Average, 10 Qns, windrush, Oct 10 19

Category: Spelling Bee

Average
windrush
Oct 10 19
562 plays

32.

  Women with the Wow! Factor    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

I would like to draw attention to some of the women whose names have made the history books (there are undoubtedly many who should have, but fame, until recently, eluded all but a very few remarkable females). The ones I refer to are a feisty bunch.

Average, 10 Qns, windrush, Feb 20 22

Category: Famous Women

Average
windrush
Feb 20 22
736 plays

33.

  (Almost) Everything - the No Worries! Way    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

If you've tried No Worries!' earlier quizzes you'll know we're from all over, and our questions tend to be all over the place too. Just a reflection of our varied interests. We hope you'll enjoy playing our mixed quiz.

Average, 10 Qns, windrush, Feb 11 18

Category: Mixed 10 Qn Average C

Average
windrush
648 plays

34.

  Lavender, Queen of Herbs    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

There are many species of lavender, most of which are both wonderfully attractive and fragrant, while many are also very useful plants. I invite you to sniff out the answers. to some questions on my favourite herb.

Average, 10 Qns, windrush, Apr 27 19

Category: Botany

Average
windrush
Apr 27 19
258 plays

35.

  Secret Services and Spycraft: A Necessary Evil?    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

We tend to think of Secret Police and spying organisations as modern day institutions. In fact, they've been around throughout history.

Average, 10 Qns, windrush, Dec 03 18

Category: Global Issues

Average
windrush
646 plays

36.

  Heroes and Amazons    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

This quiz deals mostly with the interaction between a number of the Greek Heroes and strong women, including those elusive female warriors, the Amazons.

Average, 10 Qns, windrush, Oct 17 25

Category: Men and Gods

Average
windrush
Oct 17 25
453 plays

37.

  A Lot of Firth    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

This is a quiz about the actor Colin Firth, star of many films, later to become a producer, author and social activist.

Average, 10 Qns, windrush, Mar 20 24

Category: Firth, Colin

Average
windrush
Mar 20 24
308 plays

38.

  Poldark Places: the Books    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

How much do you recall of Poldark? Though this quiz is based on the book series by Winston Graham, either TV series should provide the answers.

Average, 10 Qns, windrush, May 10 19

Category: G

Average
windrush
May 10 19
117 plays

39.

  Long Way From Home    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Here are some questions on entertainment featuring people (or characters) who found themselves a long way from home.

Average, 10 Qns, windrush, Jul 29 19

Category: Outer Space, Planets, etc in Entertainment

Average
windrush
Jul 29 19
414 plays

40.

  Legends Told in Tara's Halls    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

Ireland has a rich mythology, with heroes and Immortals, and thrilling tales of battles, love and betrayal. Match the brief descriptions to the characters.

Average, 10 Qns, windrush, Aug 31 18

Category: Irish Myth

Average
windrush
487 plays

41.

  Live or Die    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

It's a dangerous world out there, especially for creatures lower on the food chain than the top predators. Here are a few strategies they employ to protect themselves. Keep safe!

Average, 10 Qns, windrush, Feb 12 19

Category: Specific Topic Animal Trivia

Average
windrush
Feb 12 19
387 plays

42.

  Inside the Hive    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

After a couple of seasons with my hives, I've discovered a few more facts about my bees. I hope my quiz will give you a buzz.

Average, 10 Qns, windrush, Jan 17 19

Category: Bees and Wasps

Average
windrush
Jan 17 19
355 plays

43.

  Places that Tickle Your Funny Bone    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Have you ever seen a town or village name that made you smile or laugh out loud? These are a few of the No Worries team favourites.

Average, 10 Qns, windrush, Sep 27 22

Category: Global Trivia

Average
windrush
Sep 27 22
686 plays

44.

  Daniel    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

I remember singing along to "Daniel", by Elton John, whenever I heard it on the radio. Here is a quiz about the song.

Average, 10 Qns, windrush, Jan 29 19

Category: John, Elton

Average
windrush
Jan 29 19
427 plays

45.

  Defining Words Cryptically    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

This is a cryptic puzzle. I provide the definition at either the beginning or end of the clue. All words are six letters, and the second letter is A, the last letter is T.

Average, 10 Qns, windrush, Feb 23 19

Category: Cryptics

Average
windrush
Feb 23 19
274 plays

46.

  A Prayer but no Wing    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Like some other pilots I know, I used to have occasional nightmares of falling to Earth without a functioning wing or parachute. A number of people have actually done just that and lived to tell the tale.

Average, 10 Qns, windrush, Dec 24 17

Category: Other People

Average
windrush
561 plays

47.

  Aswan Dam - Taming the Nile    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

The Nile has been the main sustainer of life down its long course for millennia. This quiz is mostly about the Aswan High Dam, built in the 20th century.

Average, 10 Qns, windrush, Apr 14 19

Category: Canals & Dams

Average
windrush
Apr 14 19
155 plays

48.

  How to Crack a Cryptic Crossword    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

If you've ever looked at a cryptic crossword and wondered how to go about solving it, this quiz is for you. If you're an expert, you may find it too simple. It contains samples of the most common types of clue, and breaks it down into its components.

Tough, 10 Qns, windrush, Sep 06 21

Category: Cryptics for Experts

Tough
windrush
Sep 06 21
159 plays