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13 quizzes and 135 trivia questions.
1.
Marvelous M
  Marvelous M    
Photo Quiz
 10 Qns
This quiz will focus on the letter M in multiple categories. Enjoy!
Average, 10 Qns, RedHook13, Nov 10 19
Average
RedHook13 gold member
Nov 10 19
644 plays
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  Tiffany's 'M'-pactive Quiz   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
All the answers begin with the letter 'M'. Good luck and enjoy!
Average, 10 Qns, tiffanyram, Sep 01 19
Average
tiffanyram gold member
Sep 01 19
3907 plays
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  Mike's Merry Mayhem Manipulating 'M'   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Mike's malevolent, mischief-making mind has manufactured many (10) mental mazes. Your mission is to masterfully meld a methodical meaning, maneuvering past misleading millstones and mendacious material.
Average, 10 Qns, MikeMaster99, Nov 03 12
Average
MikeMaster99 gold member
1203 plays
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  Hello, Here is the Letter "M"    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
"M" , the thirteenth letter of the English alphabet, is the basis of this quiz. All questions or answers in this quiz refer to people, places, things beginning with the letter "M". Good luck.
Easier, 10 Qns, masfon, Jul 16 21
Easier
masfon gold member
Jul 16 21
600 plays
5.
  All About 'M'    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
All the answers begin with 'M'.
Average, 10 Qns, Rehaberpro, Mar 30 12
Average
Rehaberpro
1595 plays
6.
  Magnificent, Mighty "M"    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Here we are, the half way point in my alphabetics series. This time all answers begin with "M". May you enjoy your quiz taking experience.
Average, 10 Qns, Ilona_Ritter, Apr 23 21
Average
Ilona_Ritter gold member
Apr 23 21
5444 plays
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  "M"y goodness, they all start with "M"    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Ten questions on different topics and all the answers start with a "M". All you need to do is pick the correct "M". Pretty simple really.
Average, 10 Qns, zambesi, Nov 05 19
Average
zambesi
Nov 05 19
597 plays
8.
  'M' is the answer    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Another mixed bag where all the answers begin with the same letter. This time it's the letter 'M'
Tough, 10 Qns, Anagram2, Dec 29 07
Tough
Anagram2
5888 plays
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  All about ME    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
No, this isn't an egocentric quiz - this features words that start with the letters ME.
Difficult, 15 Qns, bullymom, Jul 01 17
Difficult
bullymom
Jul 01 17
3262 plays
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  A Double "M" Quiz    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz contains ten questions all of which relate to things containing two Ms.
Tough, 10 Qns, doublemm, Jul 06 13
Tough
doublemm gold member
796 plays
trivia question Quick Question
Who was the sixties UK Saturday afternoon bad boy wrestler, we all loved to hate?

From Quiz "M & M"




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  M & M    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a double M quiz, all answers contain at least two words that begin with the letter M. Hopefully at the end of the questions you might just be heard to say "mmm"
Average, 10 Qns, jimpimslim1, Aug 18 19
Average
jimpimslim1 gold member
Aug 18 19
1763 plays
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  Much Ado About M    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
We're halfway through the alphabet after this one. So will 100 points be added to you score? Find out!
Average, 10 Qns, jaydel, Sep 20 18
Average
jaydel
Sep 20 18
1135 plays
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  Mighty Monsterous Mysteries - the "M" Quiz    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Mystery? Monster? Not likely, just a quiz where the answers all begin with the letter "M". If you like the quiz, please rate it. If you don't, please let me know why. Thanks!
Very Difficult, 10 Qns, CariM0952, Nov 03 13
Very Difficult
CariM0952 gold member
936 plays

The Letter M Trivia Questions

1. What do the cities of Marbella, Marseille, Messina and Misurata have in common?

From Quiz
Hello, Here is the Letter "M"

Answer: They are all on the coast of the Mediterranean Sea

The Mediterranean Sea, although part of the Atlantic Ocean, is considered a separate body, connected to the ocean through the Strait of Gibraltar. It was, and is, a commercial, cultural and tourist route between continents. The Mediterranean Sea is surrounded by 19 countries and is home to the island countries Malta and Cyprus. Also two British Overseas Territories and Gaza Strip have coastlines on the Sea. The cities of Marbella, Marseille, Messina and Misurata lie on the Mediterranean coast in Spain, France, Italy and Libya, respectively.

2. Miramax Films was founded by Bob and Harvey Weinstein and was derived by combining the names Miriam and Max. Who were Miriam and Max?

From Quiz A Double "M" Quiz

Answer: Bob and Harvey's parents

Miramax was founded in 1979 and was run by Bob and Harvey Weinstein until being sold to Disney in 1993. The brothers continued to have influence in the company until they left in 2005. Before their departure, they oversaw the distribution of films such as "Jackie Brown", "The Aviator" and "Gangs of New York". The company was sold by Disney in 2010 to Filmyard Holdings.

3. Which "famouse" murine character was introduced to the world in 1928 in the short, animated feature 'Steamboat Willie'?

From Quiz Mike's Merry Mayhem Manipulating 'M'

Answer: Mickey

'Steamboat Willie' was the third animated feature with Mickey Mouse and his girlfriend Minnie, but was the first to be distributed by the Walt Disney studio. It was directed by Disney himself and Ub Iwerks. Mickey was originally intended to be 'Mortimer' but Disney's wife, Lillian, convinced him to change it. Mortimer Mouse did appear later, at times as Minnie's uncle and in other roles as a competitor for Minnie's affections. Walt Disney provided the voice for Mickey from 1928 until 1947. That role was then taken over by Jimmy MacDonald (1947-1977), followed by Wayne Allwine until his death in 2009, after which Bret Iwan became Mickey.

4. Literature: Which of Shakespeare's plays have characters named Duke Vincentio, Angelo, Claudio, Mistress Overdone, and Juliet?

From Quiz All About 'M'

Answer: Measure for Measure

Duke Vincentio, saying that he is leaving the country, entrusts his dukedom to Angelo. Angelo is very strict and moralistic and uses his power to enforce laws dealing with sexual conduct. Claudio, he finds, has impregnated Juliet although the relationship was consensual. Angelo condemns Claudio to death as his punishment. Duke Vincentio, having remained in the country in disguise to observe what is occurring, tries to right the wrongs of Antonio. Although broadly classified as a comedy, it has a number of dark elements.

5. Who was the manager of the seventies English punk band the Sex Pistols?

From Quiz M & M

Answer: Malcolm McLaren

Malcolm McLaren catapulted the Sex Pistols to notoriety in 1977 by staging a live concert on a barge outside the Houses of Parliament. His management of the group was somewhat acrimonious and he was sued by band member John Lydon in the early '80s for mismanagement. Margaret Mitchell was the author of "Gone With The Wind". Outrageous musician Marilyn Manson took his name from a collaboration of Marilyn Monroe and murderer Charles Manson. Michael Martin was the Speaker of the House of Commons who was forced to resign in 2009.

6. To the pre-Columbian natives of Mesoamerica, the cacao bean was quite valuable. We all know and love the chocolate that these beans provide, but what else did the natives use them for?

From Quiz Tiffany's 'M'-pactive Quiz

Answer: money

The cacao bean was a staple food for the natives of Mesoamerica. They used it to make chocolate, in drink form, as well as to make mole, a chili and chocolate sauce served with meat. The bean was also used as money and the Aztecs would actually receive the cacao beans as tribute.

7. Sue Grafton's Milhone books: Grafton is halfway through her alphabetical Kinsey Milhone series. What is the title of the "M" book?

From Quiz Mighty Monsterous Mysteries - the "M" Quiz

Answer: M is for Malice

It's Malice - and in this case Kinsey has to find out if the black sheep of a wealthy family is still alive to inherit his share of his father's estate. You guessed it, someone is killed and maybe the prime suspect isn't the one who did it. Who did it? I'm not telling...

8. What US state has the postal abbreviation ME?

From Quiz All about ME

Answer: Maine

The beautiful state of Maine is in the far northeastern corner of the US. It's known for its lobster, lighthouses, and Acadia National Park.

9. Which U.S dramatist was once married to Marilyn Monroe?

From Quiz 'M' is the answer

Answer: Arthur Miller

His play 'The Death of a Salesman' won a Pulitzer Prize in 1949.

10. According to one myth, 10,000 lakes were created by the footprints of giant lumberjack Paul Bunyan and his pet, Babe the Blue Ox, as they wandered through a blizzard. Which state of the USA was the setting for this story?

From Quiz Mike's Merry Mayhem Manipulating 'M'

Answer: Minnesota

Minnesota's nickname is 'The Land of the 10,000 Lakes'. This is not hyperbole; according to Wikipedia there are over 11,800 lakes in the state that exceed 10 acres (0.040 km2) in size. The gigantic lumberjack figure and folklore hero, Paul Bunyan, first appeared in print in 1906 in a story by James MacGillivray. The stories became more popular after use in an advertising campaign for a logging company in 1914. The origin of the character is believed to be from French-Canadians during the Papineau rebellion in 1837. One of the rebels fighting the English with great effect was a giant bearded man named Paul Bonjean.

11. Humanities: What Latin phrase in modern usage means 'my mistake' or 'my fault'?

From Quiz All About 'M'

Answer: Mea Culpa

Mens rea means guilty mind. Me vexas pede means it annoys me at the foot. Metri causa means for the sake of the meter (poetry). The first known usage of the term "mea culpa" comes from the Catholic prayer of confession, the Confiteor.

12. Which music hall personality was known as "The Cheeky Chappie"?

From Quiz M & M

Answer: Max Miller

Max Miller was a 1930s English music hall comedian and singer known for his controversial jokes and outlandish attire. Michael Mols is a Dutch footballer who was seriously injured by Oliver Kahn in 1999 during a Champions League match between Glasgow Rangers and Bayern Munich. Mickie Most was a successful UK record producer. Malcolm Marshall was a fast bowling West Indian cricketer who died at the age of just 41.

13. Who was the fifth President of the United States of America?

From Quiz Much Ado About M

Answer: Monroe

James Monroe served two terms between 1817 and 1825. James Madison was his predecessor and was also eight years in office (1809-1817). William McKinley was the 25th president. He served his country from 1897 till 1901. Levi Morton was the vice-president under the 23rd President Benjamin Harrison from 1889 until 1893.

14. When dealing with law enforcement, you often hear the term "M.O." to refer to a criminal's pattern or style, but what does "M.O." stand for?

From Quiz Tiffany's 'M'-pactive Quiz

Answer: modus operandi

A criminal's 'modus operandi' is the method they use while committing crimes. Basically, in English, it means 'mode of operation'. While we mostly hear it used by law enforcement officials, it can be used in a non-criminal sense to describe a person's habits.

15. If music be the food of love, play on: Which composer had difficulty landing or staying in a job despite being considered one of the top composers of his time?

From Quiz Mighty Monsterous Mysteries - the "M" Quiz

Answer: Cristobal de Morales

Cristobal de Morales was born sometime around 1500 in Seville, Spain. A highly talented composer, he apparently was also arrogant - he didn't keep positions long, and often didn't get positions he sought. His works included many masses (22 of which are still known), over 100 motets, a number of Magnificats and Lamentations, hymns and a Requiem Mass. He died in Spain in 1553. Colin Muset was born c 1200 in the Lorraine, France. He was largely an itinerant entertainer, travelling between castles and manors to entertain, but also composed some of his own works. A number of them survive to this day. He died in 1250. Robert Morton came a bit later, being born in England between 1430 and 1440. He spent most of his known professional life at the court of the French Duke of Burgundy. There is speculation that he may have later become the Bishop of Worcester, but there is not definitive documentary evidence for or against this. His surviving works are all secular, but he was a priest and it is not unreasonable to presume that the bulk of his work was sacred. His date of death is not certain; estimates range from 1476 to 1497. Pierre a la Mire (or Alamire) was more of a Renaissance Man, in the colloquial meaning of the term - he was composer, merchant, engineer, musician, diplomat and spy, amongst other activities. In fact, he didn't even exist! It is believed that the name was a pseudonym for a German or Dutch copier of manuscripts, born around 1470. The music attributed to him was probably copies of pieces he encountered on his travels as a spy for Henry VIII. He died in 1536.

16. Which "M" state in the US comes first alphabetically?

From Quiz Magnificent, Mighty "M"

Answer: Maine

The "M" states in alphabetical order are: Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, and Montana. The capital of Maine is Augusta. It was entered the union on March 15, 1820. It is the 23rd state. This information came from www.50states.com.

17. What is a mangabey?

From Quiz 'M' is the answer

Answer: Monkey

A slender monkey with a long tail and pronounced whiskers on the sides of its face. Named after a region of Madagascar.

18. One "M" from the M&M candy is named for Bruce Murrie (of Hershey's chocolate, who originally supplied the candy's filling during World War II). Who is the second "M" named for?

From Quiz A Double "M" Quiz

Answer: Forrest Mars, who developed the idea

Forrest Mars (of Mars Company) wanted to create a chocolate pellet that would not melt and was inspired by soldiers in the Spanish civil War who consumed chocolate pellets that were surrounded by a tempered layer of chocolate. Mars and Murrie collaborated to create what was to become known as the M&M. Murrie originally had a 20% stake in the candy, with his company (Hershey's) providing the chocolate filling. Murrie was eventually bought out by Mars, but his last initial persists in the name.

19. Those men in their flying machines travelling from London to Paris 'go up diddley up-up, they go down diddley down-down'. But what adjective was used to describe these intrepid aviators?

From Quiz Mike's Merry Mayhem Manipulating 'M'

Answer: Magnificent

'Those Magnificent Men in their Flying Machines' subtitled 'Or How I Flew from London to Paris in 25 Hours 11 Minutes' is an English comedic film released in 1965. It starred Stuart Whitman, James Fox, Robert Morley and Sarah Miles. The premise behind the storyline is that a member of the English gentry, Lord Rawnsley, offers a very large reward to the winner of the air race from London to Paris. The comedy arises from the completely overblown racial stereotypes and ludicrously funny madcap scenarios, brilliantly played by the main cast and great support including Eric Sykes, Benny Hill, Tony Hancock and Gert Fröbe playing a Prussian Officer. Naturally there's a love triangle, featuring Lord Rawnsley's daughter (Miles), a British army officer (Fox) and the upstart American cowboy (Whitman). There are lots of shots of wonderful early aircraft too (this was set only seven years after Kittyhawk).

20. Religion: In Islam 'Hadj" means a pilgrimage to the sacred city. What is that city?

From Quiz All About 'M'

Answer: Mecca

Muslims face Mecca in their five daily prayers. The city of Mecca welcomes about three million visitors a year. Non-Muslims are not allowed to view any of the ceremonies at Mecca. The pilgrimage is considered one of the Five Pillars of the Faith. It is required by all Muslims who can afford to go.

21. Who was the sixties UK Saturday afternoon bad boy wrestler, we all loved to hate?

From Quiz M & M

Answer: Mick McManus

Wrestler, Mick McManus's dirty tricks and dubious tactics led to him often being billed as, "The Man You Love To Hate". Michael Miles was a front man of sixties UK quiz game "Take Your Pick". Mark McCormack is a sports agent who made his name when he signed up his first client golfer Arnold Palmer in 1960. Michael Manley led the socialist People's National party to power in Jamaica in 1972, 1976 and 1989.

22. According to Aztec legend, what was the name of Huitzilopochtli's sorceress sister?

From Quiz Tiffany's 'M'-pactive Quiz

Answer: Malinalxochitl

Malinalxochitl means "wild grass flower". While the Aztecs were traveling from their legendary homeplace, Aztlan, she and her followers were abandoned by her brother Huitzilopochtli, the Aztec god of war. She was known to be a sorceress and was the goddess of sorcery, snakes, and insects. She and her followers are said to have settled in Malinalco after being abandoned. Later, Copil, one of her descendants, fought against Huitzilopochtli.

23. Languages of the world: This language of Papua New Guinea was spoken by about 300 people in the Madang Province in 1981.

From Quiz Mighty Monsterous Mysteries - the "M" Quiz

Answer: Murupi

Mewari is a language of India, spoken by over 1 million people in Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and surrounding areas. The Bhil Gametia tribe uses it as their first language. Manipa is an Indonesian language found on Manipa Island. Approximately 1500 people spoke the language in 1983, when it was last surveyed. Mota is heard on Mota Island, Vanatu, spoken by the island's population of about 450.

24. Who is the Roman god of war?

From Quiz Magnificent, Mighty "M"

Answer: Mars

Mars was the god of war and agriculture. Mercury was the god of trade and profit.

25. This 'me' word is a type of jellyfish, a roller coaster, and a figure from Greek myth.

From Quiz All about ME

Answer: Medusa

Most people are familiar with the image of Medusa, she of the perpetual bad hair day, with snakes flying around her head. In Greek myth she was one of three Gorgons, beheaded by the heroic Perseus. Seems a fitting name for a roller coaster... there are a couple of Six Flags roller coasters named Medusa in existence. The Medusa at Six Flags Great Adventure in New Jersey is the world's first floorless coaster. In zoology, the word Medusa refers to one of two principal body types of jellyfish.

26. What was the name of the ship in which the Pilgrim Fathers sailed to America?

From Quiz 'M' is the answer

Answer: Mayflower

In a ship only 90ft in length 102 people set sail from Plymouth, England in 1620 on a voyage to the New World that took 66 days.

27. This next double M was, rather surprisingly, involved in an on-screen punch up with Arnold Schwarzenegger in the film "End of Days". Who is this feisty thespian?

From Quiz A Double "M" Quiz

Answer: Miriam Margolyes

"End of Days" sees Satan (played by Gabriel Byrne) come to Earth to claim his bride. In a rather comical scene, policeman Jericho Cane enters the house where Satan's intended bride is staying in order to save her. However, the punchy Miriam Margolyes (whose character name is Mabel and who is a servant of the Prince of Darkness) puts up a good fight and almost bests ex-Mr. Universe, before being knocked unconscious. The Devil kills Mabel for her failure. All in all, it was a pretty close fight.

28. 'You're as dead as a dodo' is a relatively common phrase describing an unfortunate outcome. In which island nation were those original dodos found prior to their extinction?

From Quiz Mike's Merry Mayhem Manipulating 'M'

Answer: Mauritius

The dodo (Raphus cucullatus) was a real, flightless bird found on the island of Mauritius. Adult birds stood about 3 feet (1 m) tall and weighed 20-40 lbs (9 - 18 kg). Dutch sailors were the first to report the existence of the dodo to the outside world in 1598, with the last creditable sighting only 64 years later. The dodo was part of the pigeon family and one theory suggests that over a long period it lost the ability to fly as there were abundant food supplies and no predators on Mauritius. The island was also uninhabited until the middle ages when Arab sailors arrived. The dodo's extinction was due to hunting by humans, their domesticated animals (notably cats and pigs which destroyed the on-ground nests) and introduced invasive species including rats. Loss of jungle habitat through land clearing exacerbated the problem.

29. World: What airline is the national airline of Lebanon?

From Quiz All About 'M'

Answer: Middle East Airlines

Operating out of Beirut, the company was first organized in 1945 and adopted its present name in 1975. Middle East Airlines flies to 31 destinations in the Middle East, Europe and West Africa including Copenhagen, Nice, and Düsseldorf. MEA has charter flights to leisure destinations in various countries such as Sharm El Sheikh, Sarajevo, Antalya, Bodrum, Dalaman, and Rhodes.

30. Which Irish Colleen has a statue in Dublin known to the locals as "The Tart with the Cart"?

From Quiz M & M

Answer: Molly Malone

Molly Malone, although thought to be mythical is immortalised in an Irish song. She has a statue in tribute to her exploits sited in Grafton Street Dublin. Martine McCutcheon is an English singer come actress. Mother Macree is another Irish song. "Maggie May" is a traditional folk song from Liverpool.

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