Home: Quiz List: Commission #29

1.

  You'll Never Finish Alive!    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

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
333 plays

2.

  Do Not Pass Go    

Photo Quiz

 10 Qns

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
2721 plays

3.

  Not On My Watch    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

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
1207 plays

4.

  No Retreat, No Surrender    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

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
349 plays

5.

  Nothing Can Be Avoided - Murphy's Law    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

"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
1579 plays

6.

  Litotes Aren't That Bad    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

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
998 plays

7.

  Not In My Backyard!    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

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
1140 plays

8.

  Hey, Don't Do That    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

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
295 plays

9.

  Not Tonight Josephine    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

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
503 plays

10.

  Thank You For Not Smoking    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

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
914 plays

11.

  There's No Way Out of This Mess    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

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
1464 plays

12.

  No, A Thousand Times No!    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

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
2212 plays

13.

  Nevermore    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

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
364 plays

14.

  That's Not My Quote    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

"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
636 plays

15.

  Not In My House!    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

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
1347 plays

16.

  Point of No Return    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

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
1484 plays

17.

  Never Trouble Trouble    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

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
503 plays

18.

  There's No Escape    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

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
1688 plays

19.

  No Whistling Allowed!    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

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

Average, 10 Qns, alexis722, Aug 18 24

Average
alexis722
Aug 18 24
501 plays

20.

  Don't Come Around Here No More    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

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
1673 plays

21.

  Whatever You Do, Don't Take This Quiz!    

Photo Quiz

 10 Qns

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, Aug 17 24

Average
dcpddc478
Aug 17 24
3710 plays

22.

  Not On Your Nelly    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

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
1586 plays

23.

  You Can't Get There From Here    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

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
729 plays

24.

  You Can't Have It All    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

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
684 plays

25.

  Never on a Sunday    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

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
2677 plays

26.

  No Way, Jose!    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

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
915 plays

27.

  Rain When I Die    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

"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
633 plays

28.

  Don't You Dare Suggest That!    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

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
610 plays

29.

  No Country for Old Men    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

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
2894 plays

30.

  Don't Feed the Animals    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

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
976 plays

31.

  Ha! There Is No Way You Could've Done That!    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

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
296 plays

32.

  Never Smile at a Crocodile    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

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
522 plays

33.

  You Shall Not Pass!    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

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
1297 plays

34.

  Never Before!    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

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, Aug 26 24

Easier
SisterSeagull
Aug 26 24
1433 plays

35.

  You Do It, Because I Won't    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

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
416 plays

36.

  Never Gonna Get It    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

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
799 plays

37.

  No Way They Know    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

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
537 plays

38.

  Challenge Failed!    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

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
570 plays

39.

  You Can't Kill That Zombie    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

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
786 plays

40.

  No Way in Hell    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

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
377 plays

41.

  Miss You Like Crazy    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

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
835 plays

42.

  And It's No, Nay, Never...    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

"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
273 plays

43.

  Not Fair!    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

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
1579 plays

44.

  Oh, No, Not You Again!    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

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
749 plays

45.

  None of Your Business    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

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
965 plays