1.
Lorena and John Wayne Bobbit
10 questions
Average, 10 Qns, Pagiedamon, Dec 03 08
In 1993, Lorena and John Wayne Bobbit's marital problems became front-page fodder. See how much you recall about the tumultuous trial that had feminists rallying and men sleeping on their stomachs for weeks.
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Pagiedamon
Dec 03 08
1464 plays
2.
I Wish That I Could Have Been There With Him
10 questions
Average, 10 Qns, ponycargirl, Feb 09 15
I was inspired to write this quiz after listening to the Ozark Mountains Daredevils' song, "Mr. Powell", which was recorded on their "Car Over the Lake Album".
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ponycargirl
Feb 09 15
378 plays
3.
Desmond Doss: Pacifist or Patriot?
10 questions
Average, 10 Qns, ponycargirl, Jul 19 17
While you may not recognize this man by his name, you may know his story, as told in "The Unlikeliest Hero". How does a pacifist serve his country during wartime without the use of a weapon? Desmond Doss found a way.
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ponycargirl
Jul 19 17
306 plays
4.
Things Famous People Say
10 questions
Average, 10 Qns, BettyBlue, Nov 06 07
Famous people are often responsible for some great quotations, but my favourites are the ones with a comic slant or those with a sting in the tail. Can you guess who said the following (mainly USA)?
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BettyBlue
Nov 06 07
4623 plays
5.
Independence and Patriotic Quotes
10 questions
Average, 10 Qns, lilady, Jun 16 09
As we commemorate our Independence Day, consider some prominent quotes that have inspired us to celebrate the 4th of July with eagerness and loyalty.
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lilady
Jun 16 09
1269 plays
6.
American Jewish Leaders
10 questions
Average, 10 Qns, Rehaberpro, Apr 04 12
American Jews have contributed much not only to the United States but internationally. Here are only a few.
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Rehaberpro
Apr 04 12
849 plays
7.
Americans Amok in Australia!
10 questions
Tough, 10 Qns, FussBudget, Sep 29 07
They came over here, some of them ingratiated themselves with the locals, but some ticked us off big time! What were they doing here and who were these Yanks anyway? And yes, some of the author content is very tongue in cheek!
Tough
FussBudget
Sep 29 07
642 plays
8.
Harry Truman Capote - A Before And After Quiz
10 questions
Average, 10 Qns, eauhomme, Oct 19 07
"After ending World War II as President, he wrote 'In Cold Blood." Who was this? Harry Truman Capote, of course! This quiz is about the accomplishments of two people in one. The middle initial is their shared name.
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eauhomme
Oct 19 07
1278 plays
9.
Talented Men of Southern United States
10 questions
Easy, 10 Qns, Rehaberpro, Mar 16 09
From the brief description, identify the individual from a southern state, either born there or closely associated.
Easy
Rehaberpro
Mar 16 09
1677 plays
10.
Irish in America
10 questions
Average, 10 Qns, ReginTollefsen, May 01 17
This quiz contains interesting facts and anecdotes about Irish people and their history and influence in America. I hope you enjoy it.
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ReginTollefsen
May 01 17
306 plays
11.
Famous Americans [ 1 ]
10 questions
Average, 10 Qns, blaxlaw, Feb 20 09
Test your knowledge of some famous Americans, past and present, who have left their mark on U.S. society and culture.
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blaxlaw
Feb 20 09
2505 plays
12.
Notable and Famous Italian Immigrants
25 questions
Difficult, 25 Qns, jouen58, Oct 11 03
Italian immigrants have made many invaluable and varied contributions to American life and culture. This quiz is in honor of my maternal grandparents Nicholas and Mary Scarpa. Enjoy!
Difficult
jouen58
Oct 11 03
780 plays
13.
U.S. Historical Figures and Their Accomplishments
10 questions
Easy, 10 Qns, patriots21, May 21 07
This quiz tests you on your 10th grade U.S. history skills. It asks questions over people like Paul Revere, Thomas Jefferson, Harriet Beecher Stowe, etc.
Easy
patriots21
May 21 07
4800 plays
14.
The Bierces: Ambrose and Lucius
10 questions
Average, 10 Qns, Rehaberpro, May 25 15
Lucius--adventurous, political, abolitionist; Ambrose--journalist, cynic, writer.
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Rehaberpro
May 25 15
207 plays
15.
15 Minutes in the Midwest During the 21st Century
10 questions
Average, 10 Qns, Spaudrey, Feb 14 11
Over time many people have been front and center in the news gaining their fifteen minutes of fame. Here are ten questions based on people who achieved their fame in the Midwest.
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Spaudrey
Feb 14 11
1134 plays
16.
Blacklisted!
10 questions
Average, 10 Qns, Rehaberpro, Nov 29 09
During the late 1940s and 1950s, many talented people in the arts, mainly writers, actors, and directors, were barred from their craft because of alleged association with groups that were labeled 'unamerican'. This is a quiz about a few of these.
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Rehaberpro
Nov 29 09
1047 plays
17.
Talented Men of Northeast United States
10 questions
Average, 10 Qns, Rehaberpro, Mar 01 09
From the brief description, identify the man from the Northeastern United States, either born there or closely associated with that state.
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Rehaberpro
Mar 01 09
1383 plays
18.
On the Fringe: Some American Radical Independents
25 questions
Average, 25 Qns, windswept, Jul 20 08
Here appear the names of some North American social bordercrossers--on the outside because of their politics, style, manners, statements. Let's see if you can recognize the names of this persistent "fringe" of "unaccceptables"?
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windswept
Jul 20 08
1128 plays
19.
They Helped Shape America - 2nd Edition
10 questions
Average, 10 Qns, blaxlaw, Aug 24 09
This is the second quiz about America's diverse cultural background. Whether you agree or disagree with them - approve or disapprove of them, they've made America what it is.
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blaxlaw
Aug 24 09
825 plays
20.
Famous American Firsts
10 questions
Difficult, 10 Qns, justinolson8, Feb 14 09
Some people are the first to do something by happenstance; others by design and hardwork. Each of these people is notable for having been the first American to do a specific thing; some on accident and some by force of will.
Difficult
justinolson8
Feb 14 09
963 plays
21.
Important People in American History: 3
10 questions
Average, 10 Qns, Disney101, Dec 17 05
This is Part 3 of my Important People in American History series. The basic pattern is a timeline through American History. Just a hint for you when you take it.
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Disney101
Dec 17 05
4158 plays
22.
Exceptionally Silly Americans
10 questions
Average, 10 Qns, coolupway, Nov 10 02
A recent fabricated geopolitical study suggests that the United States possesses approximately 66.4% of the world's untapped resources of idiocy. What has been mined here in the past?
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coolupway
Nov 10 02
3231 plays
23.
Famous Americans [ 2 ]
10 questions
Tough, 10 Qns, blaxlaw, Feb 19 10
This is my second quiz regarding famous Americans. Put on your history thinking caps and have a go at it...
Tough
blaxlaw
Feb 19 10
630 plays
24.
Difficult
doodlebop100
Sep 09 07
948 plays
25.
Notable Hoosiers: Part One
10 questions
Average, 10 Qns, YourLordship, Aug 16 16
Welcome to my quiz about achievers who have some connection to the great state of Indiana. I wrote a quiz on criminals with ties to Indiana, and a quiz taker and fellow Hoosier suggested I write one on positive examples from our state. Here it is!
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YourLordship
Aug 16 16
198 plays
26.
Great American Speeches
10 questions
Difficult, 10 Qns, pugslyandpolly, Jul 08 06
See if you recognize these quotes from ten very well known American speeches of the 20th century.
Difficult
pugslyandpolly
Jul 08 06
768 plays
27.
Some Famous Past Americans
10 questions
Very Easy, 10 Qns, rainbowgirl44, Dec 11 06
This is about famous Americans and what they did. I hope you like it!
Very Easy
rainbowgirl44
Dec 11 06
3933 plays
28.
Important People in American History: 4
10 questions
Average, 10 Qns, Disney101, Jan 25 06
The end has come. This is the 4th and final quiz of this series. Hope you enjoyed the series of these quizzes.
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Disney101
Jan 25 06
1620 plays
29.
Use of U.S. Presidential Names
10 questions
Average, 10 Qns, grisham, Jun 27 10
Presidential names pop up and are used throughout American history by different people. Some are quite obscure like Thomas Jefferson Beale, and others more famous like - wait! you'll see inside. Good luck.
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grisham
Jun 27 10
888 plays
30.
Who are These People?
10 questions
Tough, 10 Qns, jubal, May 12 06
Some of these people are well-known, and some not. Some were famous once, but with time their fame has declined. See if you know who they are.
Tough
jubal
May 12 06
948 plays
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