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What is another name for the "pipes" above the stage that can hold flying scenery, lights, or other stage props?




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  Words from the Names of Cities and Towns   best quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Some of the most interesting words in the English language are derived from the names of world cities, towns or village. See if you can't recognize some of these fascinating terms!
Average, 10 Qns, thejazzkickazz, Feb 02 26
Category: Place Names
Average
thejazzkickazz gold member
Feb 02 26
7640 plays
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  Wait, Eat, Sleep   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A clever little mnemonic I just made up for quiz writing (Write, Edit, Submit). Sure, that one obviously isn't common, but here are 10 mnemonics that are a little more popular.
Average, 10 Qns, George95, Aug 05 24
Category: Mnemonics
Average
George95 gold member
Aug 05 24
4212 plays
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  In Other Words, Dumb editor best quiz   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz features some of the more common and amusing expressions that are used to imply dim-wittedness. If you're "not all there", you should be here.
Easier, 10 Qns, Wizzid, Apr 04 24
Easier
Wizzid
Apr 04 24
9990 plays
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  Operatic Greek Myth   best quiz  
Multiple Choice
 25 Qns
Many classical operas are based upon tales deriving from Greek mythology. In this quiz, I'll discuss some of these operas. Most of the operatic facts are related in the "Grand Opera Book".
Average, 25 Qns, JanIQ, May 22 15
Category: Greek Myth
Average
JanIQ gold member
4054 plays
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  A Snail's Pace   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A mollusk of the class Gastropoda's rate of speed, or 'a snail's pace.' Can you identify the idiom written in other words?
Very Easy, 10 Qns, Sprink1234, Feb 02 24
Recommended for grades: 8,9,10
Category: Idiom Wordplay
Very Easy
Sprink1234
Feb 02 24
2230 plays
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  Musicals in Haiku   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Challenged during the FT Sprint Reloaded to create questions in haiku form, this quiz attempts to do just that. How many of the ten musical theatre shows can you identify from these clues?
Very Easy, 10 Qns, mlcmlc, Feb 17 23
Very Easy
mlcmlc gold member
Feb 17 23
4823 plays
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  Meet Tom Swifty editor best quiz   best quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Do you like puns? So you'll like this peculiar kind of word play called Tom Swifty. Explanation given in the first question.
Average, 10 Qns, zordy, Feb 25 23
Category: English
Average
zordy gold member
Feb 25 23
58779 plays
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  Straight from the Heart   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This multiple choice quiz covers old idioms or sayings relating to the most important organ in the body. So take heart!
Easier, 10 Qns, johnnycat777, Apr 28 14
Easier
johnnycat777 gold member
5825 plays
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Idioms and Proverbs: Book of Proverbs
  Book of Proverbs   best quiz  
Photo Quiz
 10 Qns
Searching through my local library I came across a picture book about proverbs. Let me tell you-- I've never had more trouble understanding a picture book. A picture is worth a thousand words, so can you help me out by making sense of these?
Very Easy, 10 Qns, kyleisalive, May 15 12
Very Easy
kyleisalive editor
6898 plays
10.
  Become a Better Writer   best quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Everyone needs to write sometimes. You might have to dispute a bill in writing or compose a self-evaluation. Or, you just might want to write a quiz at FunTrivia! Learn a few basics to becoming a better writer.
Average, 10 Qns, Pagiedamon, Jul 22 25
Category: English
Average
Pagiedamon gold member
Jul 22 25
6917 plays
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Pantomime in Britain is primarily associated with which holiday?

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