Home: Quiz List: Commission #29

1.

  You'll Never Finish Alive! - 10 questions - 4 mins

Finishing dead might be the only choice. These ten video games are notoriously difficult and, really, losing a life might be the pleasant option as opposed to throwing your controller at the screen in frustration. I know you've thought about it.

Average, 10 Qns, kyleisalive, Jul 17 22

Average
kyleisalive
Jul 17 22
313 plays

2.

  Do Not Pass Go - 10 questions - 3 mins

Please don't go rushing past GO. Stay and visit for a little while and learn something about things that start with these two letters.

Easier, 10 Qns, Christinap, Jun 03 23

Recommended for grades: 6,7,8,9,10

Easier
Christinap
Jun 03 23
2580 plays

3.

  Not On My Watch - 10 questions - 2 mins

Kids don't think about time much. And when they do, they'll just look at a digital clock. They don't even know how to tell time on an analog clock. Well I think it is time for them to find out don't you think?

Easier, 10 Qns, ccollins2, Aug 23 22

Recommended for grades: 2,3,4,5

Easier
ccollins2
Aug 23 22
1156 plays

4.

  No Retreat, No Surrender - 10 questions - 6 mins

Thesaurus.com has provided synonyms for some first person shooter and role-playing games (the kind that are synonymous for a no retreat, no surrender style of gameplay), can you guess the actual names of the games? No sequels are referred to.

Average, 10 Qns, lones78, Jul 05 13

Average
lones78
338 plays

5.

  Nothing Can Be Avoided - Murphy's Law - 10 questions - 6 mins

"If anything can go wrong, it will". What do you know of this and related pessimistic laws and concepts?

Tough, 10 Qns, looney_tunes, Jul 06 20

Tough
looney_tunes
Jul 06 20
1534 plays

6.

  Litotes Aren't That Bad - 10 questions - 3 mins

Litotes is an understatement used to emphasise the effect of ideas expressed in a phrase, sometimes by using the negative of a word to mean the opposite, e.g., "She is not unattractive". Play this quiz and you will find out that litotes aren't that bad!

Easier, 10 Qns, Plodd, Jul 10 13

Easier
Plodd
878 plays

7.

  Not In My Backyard! - 10 questions - 3 mins

Living in West Virginia, these are some animals I don't want to find in my backyard.

Very Easy, 10 Qns, pennie1478, Mar 16 22

Recommended for grades: 4,5,6

Very Easy
pennie1478
Mar 16 22
1086 plays

8.

  Hey, Don't Do That - 10 questions - 3 mins

This quiz is about the "Pretty Little Liars" series by Sara Shepard. It focuses in particular on all the lies and misdeeds in the first eight books. Warning: Contains Spoilers)

Average, 10 Qns, pokemonkid3, Jul 13 13

Average
pokemonkid3
288 plays

9.

  Not Tonight Josephine - 10 questions - 5 mins

This title was handed out to me in Commission XXIX. I decided not to write about the song by Slade, nor the band with the same name. What do you know about various people called Josephine?

Average, 10 Qns, JanIQ, Aug 18 13

Average
JanIQ
492 plays

10.

  Thank You For Not Smoking - 10 questions - 4 mins

Scaremongers in the Scientific World have suggested that smoking food and drinks is not always healthy. This is a quiz about foods that might or might not be smoked.

Average, 10 Qns, zippolover, Mar 04 14

Average
zippolover
894 plays

11.

  There's No Way Out of This Mess - 10 questions - 4 mins

Here are ten bizarre or unusual facts that have taken place over the years, usually with very unfortunate consequences. How many do you know?

Average, 10 Qns, Creedy, Jul 16 13

Average
Creedy
1388 plays

12.

  No, A Thousand Times No! - 10 questions - 4 mins

Does anyone say "NO" more often than a toddler during the "terrible twos" stage? Fair warning: In keeping with the topic, all questions will use the "NOT" phrase.

Easier, 10 Qns, mlcmlc, Mar 25 14

Easier
mlcmlc
2110 plays

13.

  Nevermore - 10 questions - 4 mins

Whether they changed their name, moved, or folded, here are some pro sports teams from around the world that are no more.

Average, 10 Qns, George95, Jul 18 13

Average
George95
352 plays

14.

  That's Not My Quote - 10 questions - 4 mins

"The thing about quotes on the Internet is you cannot confirm their validity" - Abraham Lincoln. A quiz on things people never actually said, but everyone thinks they did. Part of Commission XXIX.

Average, 10 Qns, parrotman2006, Jul 19 13

Average
parrotman2006
615 plays

15.

  Not In My House! - 10 questions - 3 mins

When I was a kid, I loved showing my mom my discoveries of nature. However, she never quite enjoyed them as much as I did!

Very Easy, 10 Qns, nautilator, Jul 22 13

Recommended for grades: 5,6,7

Very Easy
nautilator
1302 plays

16.

  Point of No Return - 10 questions - 4 mins

The Free Dictionary defines "Point of No Return" as the "point in a course of action beyond which reversal is not possible." In such historic moments, the key players realize an inevitable outcome. Can you identify them? Quiz Commission XXIX (Negativity)

Easier, 10 Qns, shorthumbz, Sep 22 21

Easier
shorthumbz
Sep 22 21
1421 plays

17.

  Never Trouble Trouble - 10 questions - 4 mins

But if trouble troubles you, just use it as inspiration to write a hit song. All of the songs in this quiz contain lyrics relating to troubles and worries. Don't worry though, I'm sure this quiz won't be much trouble.

Average, 10 Qns, zorba_scank, Nov 21 18

Average
zorba_scank
Nov 21 18
486 plays

18.

  There's No Escape - 10 questions - 5 mins

The premise of many a good movie is that Act 1 introduces protagonists (we as movie-goers care about) work themselves into a hopeless situation where there is no escape (end of Act 2) but of course there is (end of Act 3). Here are ten no-escapers.

Average, 10 Qns, 1nn1, Aug 17 18

Average
1nn1
Aug 17 18
1651 plays

19.

  No Whistling Allowed! - 10 questions - 4 mins

No whistling allowed/aloud. But you can hum to yourself as you quiz.

Average, 10 Qns, alexis722, Jul 10 17

Average
alexis722
Jul 10 17
492 plays

20.

  Don't Come Around Here No More - 10 questions - 4 mins

All the people in this quiz spent time in exile. How many can you recognise?

Average, 10 Qns, rossian, Jul 25 13

Recommended for grades: 6,7,8,9,10

Average
rossian
1599 plays

21.

  Whatever You Do, Don't Take This Quiz! - 10 questions - 4 mins

If you can see this introduction then you did not heed the warning seen in the title of this quiz. So I guess I should tell you that this quiz is all about warning and uses American warnings. C'mon fearless quizmaster, you can't say I didn't warn you!

Average, 10 Qns, dcpddc478, Dec 04 22

Average
dcpddc478
Dec 04 22
3324 plays

22.

  Not On Your Nelly - 10 questions - 5 mins

That is what the people must have thought when someone told them about these discoveries. They seemed unbelievable, yet existed. See if you can recognize the scientists who created them, and made our life a lot easier.

Average, 10 Qns, remote9, Aug 08 13

Average
remote9
1526 plays

23.

  You Can't Get There From Here - 10 questions - 4 mins

I am using this typically Maine comment on travel directions, to highlight some unusual (mostly) film creation connections. Can you work out who are the links from the information provided?

Easier, 10 Qns, suomy, Aug 17 20

Recommended for grades: 6,7,8,9,10

Easier
suomy
Aug 17 20
687 plays

24.

  You Can't Have It All - 10 questions - 5 mins

This quiz is about ambitious movie megalomaniacs, terrorists or villains who wanted it all. These characters' ambitious or totalitarian goals were thwarted in the end.

Easier, 10 Qns, workisboring, Sep 27 13

Easier
workisboring
659 plays

25.

  Never on a Sunday - 10 questions - 3 mins

In countries where Christianity predominates, Sunday is seen as a day of rest; for the more religiously inclined, it is also a day to respect and worship God. These TV shows and movies would certainly not be on the traditional itinerary.

Easier, 10 Qns, jonnowales, Aug 03 13

Easier
jonnowales
2390 plays

26.

  No Way, Jose! - 10 questions - 3 mins

When people see "all of these" as an answer, their instinct is usually to always choose it. Upon learning it's incorrect, they might say "No way, Jose!" All questions in this quiz have "all of these" as a choice, but it's rarely the right answer.

Average, 10 Qns, Buddy1, Apr 01 21

Average
Buddy1
Apr 01 21
893 plays

27.

  Rain When I Die - 10 questions - 4 mins

"I think it's gonna rain when I die" says a song by Alice in Chains. In this quiz, I propose other conditions surrounding my eventual death, if I were to die in the manner of these literary characters. Spoilers abound (and the quiz is a bit morbid!)

Average, 10 Qns, guitargoddess, Sep 25 14

Average
guitargoddess
612 plays

28.

  Don't You Dare Suggest That! - 10 questions - 4 mins

These people dared to use the word "suggest" in their quotes. Can you tell who said what? Good luck!

Average, 10 Qns, Lpez, Aug 15 13

Average
Lpez
567 plays

29.

  No Country for Old Men - 10 questions - 4 mins

The Coen brothers weren't talking about the movie industry in the title of their 2007 film "No Country for Old Men". For good reason, too: there are a surprising number of celebrities who know that Hollywood _is_ country for old men (and women)!

Easier, 10 Qns, adams627, Aug 18 13

Easier
adams627
2588 plays

30.

  Don't Feed the Animals - 10 questions - 5 mins

How often have you watched a movie or TV show and thought that the animals were the best part, even if they were not the stars? Here are a few cases when the (human) actors might have thought "Don't feed the animals," because they might steal the show!

Average, 10 Qns, spanishliz, Aug 17 13

Average
spanishliz
929 plays

31.

  Ha! There Is No Way You Could've Done That! - 10 questions - 6 mins

Because it's impossible! In the realm of video games, even human characters can do things not really possible in the real world.

Average, 10 Qns, salami_swami, Sep 28 18

Average
salami_swami
Sep 28 18
289 plays

32.

  Never Smile at a Crocodile - 10 questions - 4 mins

It wouldn't be a laughing matter if you were to run into a crocodile in the wild. Some of the crocodiles in popular culture aren't to be smiled upon either, while some are more fun. Ten crocodilian questions from various aspects of entertainment.

Average, 10 Qns, AlonsoKing, Aug 30 13

Average
AlonsoKing
501 plays

33.

  You Shall Not Pass! - 10 questions - 4 mins

Who can forget Gandalf's great quote when facing the Balrog? However, it could have been used in many other places in the trilogy. I have rewritten ten scenes for you - who "shall not pass" in each one?

Easier, 10 Qns, WesleyCrusher, May 22 16

Easier
WesleyCrusher
1183 plays

34.

  Never Before! - 10 questions - 3 mins

This quiz looks at 'firsts', events that had never happened before; a look at world changing events and some of the individuals involved in them.

Easier, 10 Qns, SisterSeagull, Feb 08 18

Easier
SisterSeagull
Feb 08 18
1300 plays

35.

  You Do It, Because I Won't - 10 questions - 5 mins

Anyone who knows me knows that I'm a colossal scaredy-cat. I cannot bring myself to play horror video games, despite numerous attempts by friends to change that. This quiz features ten video games that elicit a single-word reaction from me: nope.

Average, 10 Qns, eburge, Jul 17 22

Average
eburge
Jul 17 22
382 plays

36.

  Never Gonna Get It - 10 questions - 4 mins

In a game of tag, you're probably never gonna get "it" since that's not the point of the game! But "it" just might get you! See if you're fast enough to answer these questions.

Average, 10 Qns, nannywoo, Oct 23 13

Average
nannywoo
790 plays

37.

  No Way They Know - 10 questions - 6 mins

I have a cunning plan that's sure to work -- there's no way the heroes know what I'm up to! I'm beginning to be concerned that YOU might know, though. Let's find out...

Average, 10 Qns, CellarDoor, Oct 27 13

Average
CellarDoor
519 plays

38.

  Challenge Failed! - 10 questions - 5 mins

Human nature often finds us enthralled by those who have dared big and failed even bigger. Here's a motley selection of some of the most high profile!

Average, 10 Qns, Dreamcoat, Jul 10 17

Average
Dreamcoat
Jul 10 17
539 plays

39.

  You Can't Kill That Zombie - 10 questions - 5 mins

Do you believe you can't kill a zombie because he's already dead? Well, if you believe books and movies, there are ways to put zombies and other distasteful creatures out of commission...permanently! (Or not...)

Average, 10 Qns, mpkitty, Feb 25 22

Average
mpkitty
Feb 25 22
762 plays

40.

  No Way in Hell - 10 questions - 4 mins

Some prisons are notorious and are meant to be hell for the inmates with no way out. Here are some examples that may disprove that sentiment.

Average, 10 Qns, pollucci19, Aug 05 19

Average
pollucci19
Aug 05 19
361 plays

41.

  Miss You Like Crazy - 10 questions - 5 mins

This is a quiz about people or things that missed someone or something. Don't miss your chance to take this quiz!

Average, 10 Qns, FatherSteve, Jul 10 17

Average
FatherSteve
Jul 10 17
826 plays

42.

  And It's No, Nay, Never... - 10 questions - 4 mins

"The Wild Rover" is the song with the recognizable chorus beginning with "And it's no, nay, never..." Like the young man in the song, many protagonists in G.A. Henty's books leave home for adventure, then return to "play the wild rover no more".

Average, 10 Qns, Mariamir, Dec 31 13

Average
Mariamir
271 plays

43.

  Not Fair! - 10 questions - 3 mins

This quiz will explore some of the basic things in life that are simply not fair.

Very Easy, 10 Qns, lout62001, Feb 10 14

Very Easy
lout62001
1544 plays

44.

  Oh, No, Not You Again! - 10 questions - 7 mins

This is a quiz about people who have made miraculous comebacks, overcoming failure and adversity to finally achieve success, or who have otherwise distinguished themselves. How many do you know?

Average, 10 Qns, daver852, Feb 12 14

Average
daver852
741 plays

45.

  None of Your Business - 10 questions - 4 mins

This quiz will focus on businesses as portrayed in different TV shows throughout the years. How much do you remember about these shows? Good luck.

Average, 10 Qns, tazman6619, Feb 16 14

Average
tazman6619
940 plays