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As a stage direction, 'Exit, pursued by a bear' gives a clear indication of how terrified one would look running from the stage. Imagine, if you would, coming face to face with these fierce bears and deities of myth and legend. How fast would you run?

Many sociocultural groups have (or have had) specific rites that are completed either to earn one's place as an adult, or to celebrate that fact. Which of these terms represents one of them?

Cultures all over the world have mythologized the power of the voice. Voices can heal the sick, derange the sane, move the Earth, or outrage Heaven. This quiz samples these enchanting voices from all throughout folklore and myth.

This quiz was written for Commission 83. When I received my title for it, I immediately thought of rock stars and some of the egregious incidents involving them. See if you can tell which one is responsible for which. Good luck!

I will provide you with the names of 12 royals from four different countries, and you match each royal to the correct country (three to each country).

The weighty themes of aging, death and loss have provided an endless source of inspiration to poets throughout the centuries. Can you match each of these excerpts with the poem from which it is taken?

Back in the '90s and '00s, digital tickets weren't a thing, so music fans bought paper tickets instead. I kept several of mine. Here's a story about some of the gigs I went to in my youth - can you work out which bands I'm referring to? Note: UK bias!

Some children's books have been further elevated by being turned into animated movies either in theaters or for television. Pick the correct entries and learn a bit more about the books and their subsequent films.

Look, up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's a seer! It's a set of scales! Constellations are our way of understanding the stars as we see them, and we get their identities from all kinds of stories...

These Easter eggs were made by Peter Carl Faberge's studios from 1885 to 1917. The best-known were the fifty Imperial eggs created for the Romanovs and given as Easter gifts.

Some people are determined to realise their goals and this quiz explores people who achieved a first in their field of expertise. Match the date of their achievement to the successful person.

The Bible throws up many tales that show that no matter how honourable and venerable an individual may be they can still find themselves in positions they are prone to regret. This quiz looks at a situation that caused Judah some embarrassment.

In this quiz, try to identify some real animals by their Latin taxonomic names (also known as binomial nomenclature). These animals were chosen to represent ten prominent "Looney Tunes" characters.

Get ready to use your giant brain to answer these questions. I'm trumpeting through facts about these majestic giants, from their legendary memory to their magnificent trunks. No heavy lifting required, just big answers! Elephants, yeah!

Many works of literature involve people going on a journey and we'll look at a few of these here. In some cases the 'road' may be watery instead of gravel or asphalt. Match the travellers with the image of the end of their road.

The animal kingdom is full of oddities, and here in this quiz, you'll have to keep your own eyes on just a handful of creatures who have quirks pertaining to their eyes. Good luck!

What do these have in common? Swedish Fish, Turkish Delight, English muffin. They're named after their place of origin. This quiz isn't that. Foods here, like Jordan almonds, French toast and Russian dressing, did not originate with their place names.

Elmo and his friends from "Sesame Street" are embarking on an exciting adventure around the world. Join them in figuring out the home country of each landmark. Good luck!

These cryptic clues all lead to synonyms of the word 'enlightenment' found in my thesaurus. How many can you work out? Will you have a light-bulb moment, or ten? For example, 'Bides odd manners about enlightenment (5-10)' leads to broad-mindedness.

In this Commission 83 quiz, we examine elephants, arguably the most recognisable mammalian species. With emphasis on this animal's anatomy and physiology, let's explore the uniqueness and some fun facts about this gentle giant.

Dealing with the limits of human knowledge can seem daunting. Hopefully, we can make some sense of some of the deeper thoughts we have. Have fun, and good luck!