People M-P Trivia Quizzes

Lord Nelson is one of the most famous British people in history. What do you know about him?

Dennis Potter is mainly remembered as an author of television drama. The quiz title is related to one of his plays. Much of his work was innovative. What can you recall of his life and work?

Were they crazy? Were they naive? Or, as Evelyn Waugh put it, merely 'fun'? Here's a quiz about one of England's most hated families.

This quiz is on the life of Samuel Pepys, the Englishman whose famous diary gives a candid view of life during the Restoration.

This quiz tests players' knowledge of the author Chaim Potok. Best of luck!

Thomas Nashe is one of the most interesting, not to mention funny, of all Elizabethan writers. He was rash, egotistical, and nearly always broke and in some kind of trouble. A man after my own heart.

Leading a tumultuous life and dying young, Modigliani has often come to embody the cliché of 'peintre maudit' (hence his nickname 'Modì'). Let's explore his life and his innovating, unique art.

A quiz about British serial killer of the late 1970s and early 1980s, Dennis Nilsen.

Samuel Pepys was a Londoner who famously documented many of England's troubles during the Restoration. However, his personal life is equally fascinating. How much do you know about him?

This a general quiz that tests you on what you know about the "Pioneer of Civil Rights." This should be relatively easy if you know your Black History. This is my first quiz so bear with me here. Enjoy!

This quiz is all about convicted murderer John du Pont. The man lead a long life prior to committing the heinous act.

Once Charles Darwin was asked what was the most important discovery in the nineteenth century. He replied, it was 'painless surgery'. The advent of anaesthesia has revolutionized modern medicine. This quiz is a tribute to the man who started it all.

George R. R. Martin has been called the modern Tolkien due to his penchant for writing gritty, realistic fantasy / sci-fi / horror. See how much you know about his life and works.

A challenger for Leonardo's title of "Renaissance Man", Michelangelo left the world a legacy of great buildings and magnificent artworks.

This quiz is a tribute to a creative man Oliver Postgate (1925-2008) who gave me fun and interest when I was growing up and delight and joy when together with my children and later their children I re-watched his animated creations on the TV.

More than a century ago, a lovely young woman became a martyr to the cause of finding a cure for yellow fever. This is her story.

Gabriel Garcia Marquez is one of the most distinguished writers in history. Find out more about him.

This quiz is dedicated to Ana Mendieta, an extremely talented artist taken before her time. Don't forget to rate the quiz! Enjoy!

This quiz concerns Thomas More, who was the subject of the play and 1966 movie of the same name.

Cecilia Helena Payne-Gaposchkin is another female astronomer that is relatively unknown. Take this quiz to learn about her contributions.

This is my first quiz, a quiz about the French author Molière.

This quiz is about the life of John Milton, the English poet and civil servant.

A colossal figure in the art world of the early 20th century, French artist Henri Matisse helped shape the direction of the avant-garde movement for decades to come. You can learn more about this extraordinary gentleman here...enjoy!

I have always been fascinated by Claude Monet and the period of the Impressionists. Here are a few aspects on the life of the founder of this art movement.

Dorothy Parker once wrote "I don't care what is written about me, so long as it isn't true." Sorry, Dorothy.

This quiz deals with Samuel Morse and the development of the telegraph.

I can't belive there are no quizzes on Karl Marx. Whether you agree with his ideas or not he was one of the most influential 19th century philosophers. Let me correct this oversight with this quiz on his life.

Ralph Nader is in the opinion of many one of the greatest reformers in American History. For nearly fifty years, Nader has fought against corporate power and worked on causes such as consumer protection, environmentalism and openness in government.

Grayson Perry is one of the most well-known and popular contemporary British artists. His work is multi-media and he's also become a TV and radio broadcaster. He's also a transvestite. How much do you know about him?

So here's a little quiz about my favourite historical figures - Marco Polo.

What do you know about this Fritz?

We all know she wrote a great novel set during the Civil War...but what else do you know about her?

Niccolo Machiavelli was a philosopher and statesman as well an author. The term "Machiavellian" has become synonymous with cynicism and immorality in politics and just, in general, being sneaky.

Grandma Moses was a famous American artist who achieved success late in life, but her works proved to be valuable (both artistically, and in the business sense). I made this quiz with my grandma and we don't want to give away too much so good luck!

The life of Horatio Nelson.

Nostradamus is a prophet known far and wide. Here are some general knowledge questions and some pertaining to certain prophecies from the great Nostradamus.

How much do you know about the life of Pulitzer Prize winning author, James A. Michener?

Sylvia Plath led a fascinating life that ended in tragedy. This is a quiz dedicated to her life, her work, and her brilliance.

Terry Pratchett came to my life and stayed there. It was love at first read. This quiz is dedicated to a great author.

How much do you know about the famous Russian dancer Anna Pavlova?

Christopher Marlowe was quite a character: A short life, a great Elizabethan talent, a belief (by some) that he wrote Shakespeare's works - and a very curious death.

Before there were computer hackers, there were phone phreaks. Kevin Mitnick was one of these. Lots of his fellow "phone hackers" went on to great lives in the computer industry today, and barely remember their humble beginnings.

I am a big fan of this writer. A rare man who rose from adversity in his childhood to become someone who has been lauded by people like Stephen King.

This is a ten question quiz about the life of Georgia O'Keeffe.

This is a quiz about the alleged Craigslist Killer, Philip Markoff who committed his crimes in 2009.

"The fruit of my experience has this bitter aftertaste ... Capital punishment in my view, achieved nothing except revenge." (Albert Pierrepoint, 1974). Let's find out more about this man.

Here are some easy questions about Montale's life and works. How much do you know about him?

Test your knowledge on the true life of the "Changeling" murderer,Gordon Stewart Northcott!

The Life and Works of Thomas Paine : a radical thinker, inspirational writer and social-reformer, Thomas Paine's works influenced both the American independence movement and The French Revolution, yet he died in virtual obscurity.

Marcel Proust - an influential French writer on literature around the world.

Vladimir Nabokov (1899-1977) is one of the 20th Century's most important writers. His novels, such as 'Lolita' and 'Pale Fire,' are considered classics, and monumental artistic achievements. Test your knowledge of the life of Nabokov with this quiz.

A familiarity with the 1980 movie may be of some benefit but this quiz is based primarily on written accounts of The Elephant Man.

You've probably heard of Philip Marlow, one of vintage detective fiction's most well-known characters. But how much do you know about Raymond Chandler, the "slumming angel" behind the sarcastic prose?

Sir Joseph Paxton was a Victorian architect, gardener and designer.

John Nash is one of the greatest mathemeticians of the 20th century, and is the subject of the film "A Beautiful Mind." Here are some more facts about this gifted man.

The only unelected, unappointed official in U.S. History. Who is this guy? Join me and find out!

The artist Berthe Morisot. Morisot is the sixth of nineteen focus artists featured in the 2001-2002 US Academic Decathlon curriculum and her featured work is Woman At Her Toilette.

Lets see how much you know about one of the greatest scientists of all times.

I have a huge amount of respect for Emmeline Pankhurst and all that she acheived. I hope you can enjoy this quiz, and perhaps even learn something about the woman I admire most.

This quiz deals with the life (and art) of the extraordinary Georgia O'Keeffe. Enjoy!

George Ohr was a potter who worked in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He is one of the most respected potters in the U.S. today, and if you have one of his items, you have one of the earliest abstract pieces ever to be made!

The name of the quiz says it all, Pran is arguably one of India'a greatest cartoonists and writers. He took India by storm with his unique characters like Chacha Chaudhry and Sabu when India was totally tending towards the West.

Katherine Mansfield was one of the most innovative short-story writers of the 20th century, and there doesn't seem to be a quiz on her here, so here goes... All the questions are multiple choice.

This quiz is about the terror of the Spanish Main, Sir Henry Morgan.

Nadar was a colorful 19th-century figure in the art world of Paris and in particular, the 'Impressionists'. Here are a few questions concerning him.