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MotherGoose has been a FunTrivia author since May 03 02 and has written 184 quizzes. MotherGoose strongly focuses on quizzes in the fields of Literature, Sci / Tech, and General Knowledge, and has won 10 Editor's Choice awards on submitted quizzes.

  • is a member of the FunTrivia Editing staff, and is tasked with editing, reviewing, and maintaining FunTrivia quiz submissions.
  • has earned 15,795 excellent quiz ratings from quiz takers.
  • has adopted / renovated 12 quizzes that required editing work to date.
  • last seen online Oct 31 24, and most recent quiz went online Aug 21 24.

Hobbies: Trivia (naturally), scrapbooking and cardmaking, collecting thimbles.
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Quizzes / Other Works Authored by MotherGoose
1.
  Basic Forensic Science 2 editor best quiz   best quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A life of crime was a lot easier before the development of forensic science! No matter how clever they are, criminals always leave some evidence at the scene of a crime.
Difficult, 10 Qns, MotherGoose, Jul 25 20
Difficult
MotherGoose
Jul 25 20
25991 plays
2.
  Basic Forensic Science 1 editor best quiz   best quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Judging by the popularity of forensic detective programs and books, society has a fascination with death and crime. I took some university courses in forensics for interest, not for employment. This quiz is based on what I learned in those courses.
Difficult, 10 Qns, MotherGoose, Jul 25 20
Difficult
MotherGoose
Jul 25 20
24246 plays
3.
Mixed Bag: World History in Ten Objects
  World History in Ten Objects editor best quiz   best quiz  
Photo Quiz
 10 Qns
Comprising ten historical objects from ten countries, this quiz was inspired by the project "A History of the World in 100 Objects", a joint venture of the British Museum and BBC Radio 4.
Easier, 10 Qns, MotherGoose, Sep 22 23
Category: Mixed Bag
Easier
MotherGoose
Sep 22 23
3969 plays
4.
  Aussie Tucker Part 1 editor best quiz   best quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
That's Australian cuisine to those of you who weren't sure what 'tucker' meant.
Average, 10 Qns, MotherGoose, Feb 07 24
Category: Australian Foods
Average
MotherGoose
Feb 07 24
13233 plays
5.
  Medicine and Mythology editor best quiz   best quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A substantial number of medical terms are derived from the names of ancient Greek and Roman deities and other characters from their mythologies. The following questions demonstrate the links between medicine and mythology.
Tough, 10 Qns, MotherGoose, Feb 09 11
Tough
MotherGoose
11897 plays
6.
  Negative Reviews of Literary Classics editor best quiz   best quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Each of these ten classic novels has received negative, sometimes scathing, reviews by both literary critics and other authors. Can you identify them from the quotes and clues provided?
Easier, 10 Qns, MotherGoose, Jul 28 22
Category: Hit or Miss
Easier
MotherGoose
Jul 28 22
1175 plays
7.
  Famous and Infamous Patients editor best quiz   best quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
It is often the case that historical events are influenced by the state of health of the famous character in question. The source of information for this quiz is a series of books by Dr James Leavesley, a medical historian.
Tough, 10 Qns, MotherGoose, Dec 02 03
Category: Other People
Tough
MotherGoose
9136 plays
8.
  Murder by Poison editor best quiz   best quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Murder by poison was Agatha Christie's favourite theme. How much do you know about poisons, as used by Agatha Christie in her many works?
Tough, 10 Qns, MotherGoose, Dec 15 23
Category: Thematic Christie
Tough
MotherGoose
Dec 15 23
6421 plays
9.
  MotherGoose's "Mother Goose" Quiz editor best quiz   best quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Most of the information for this quiz came from the Mother Goose Society website. This society was founded in 1987 to promote the tradition of Mother Goose rhymes and tales. (Note: this quiz is not for children).
Tough, 10 Qns, MotherGoose, Aug 18 21
Tough
MotherGoose
Aug 18 21
6736 plays
10.
  Me, Myself and I - First Person Narratives editor best quiz   best quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a literary technique in which the plot is narrated by one (or more) characters who refers to himself or herself in the first person; that is, using the personal pronouns me, myself, mine or I.
Average, 10 Qns, MotherGoose, Sep 01 19
Average
MotherGoose
Sep 01 19
5057 plays
11.
  A Journey Through Exodus   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Questions on the Old Testament book of Exodus, the story of the 40-year journey of the Hebrews out of Egypt to the Promised Land under the leadership of Moses. Original quiz by seaninlv, adopted by MotherGoose.
Average, 10 Qns, MotherGoose, Feb 27 24
Category: Exodus
Average
MotherGoose
Feb 27 24
326 plays
12.
  Multiple Choice Quiz about Australian History   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A mixture of questions on Australian history. Original author was Trishek; quiz adopted by MotherGoose.
Average, 10 Qns, MotherGoose, Jan 27 24
Category: Australian History
Average
MotherGoose
Jan 27 24
216 plays
13.
  Biblical Idioms and Metaphors   top quiz  
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
Idioms and metaphors are parts of speech that have a non-literal meaning, such as the expression, "He is the salt of the earth". Many are derived from the Bible. Match the expression with the Biblical character associated with that idiom or metaphor.
Easier, 10 Qns, MotherGoose, Feb 15 24
Category: Religious Language
Easier
MotherGoose
Feb 15 24
480 plays
14.
  Are Medical Eponyms a Backhanded Compliment?   best quiz  
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
Having a horrible disease named after you really doesn't seem all that flattering to me. Match the doctor with the description of the unpleasant medical condition named after them.
Easier, 10 Qns, MotherGoose, Jan 31 24
Category: Diseases
Easier
MotherGoose
Jan 31 24
490 plays
15.
  Basic Medical Terminology - J-K   best quiz  
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
Match the following medical words, word parts or abbreviations to their meaning.
Easier, 10 Qns, MotherGoose, Feb 17 24
Easier
MotherGoose
Feb 17 24
605 plays
16.
  Christmas Music Revisited   top quiz  
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
This quiz was originally created by editor ralzzz who deserves full credit for the interesting information. It appeared in the 2013 Advent Calendar in a multiple choice format. We revisit it now in a match format.
Easier, 10 Qns, MotherGoose, Dec 09 23
Category: Christmas Music
Easier
MotherGoose
Dec 09 23
494 plays
17.
  Murder by the Book   top quiz  
Classification Quiz
 16 Qns
Which Agatha Christie detective belongs to which book? Classify the books by their featured sleuth(s).
Average, 16 Qns, MotherGoose, Dec 06 23
Recommended for grades: 12
Average
MotherGoose
Dec 06 23
395 plays
18.
  Use Your Little Grey Cells   best quiz  
Collection Quiz
 15 Qns
"If the little grey cells are not exercised, they grow the rust". Good advice from Agatha Christie's beloved detective!
Average, 15 Qns, MotherGoose, Jan 16 24
Category: Hercule Poirot
Average
MotherGoose
Jan 16 24
521 plays
19.
  There's a Gut Feeling About This Quiz   great trivia quiz  
Ordering Quiz
 13 Qns
The human alimentary canal is about 30 feet or 9 metres long. Can you name its basic regions in their correct order?
Average, 13 Qns, MotherGoose, Jan 23 24
Average
MotherGoose
Jan 23 24
594 plays
20.
  Aussie Tucker Part 2   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A second installment about some iconic Aussie foods.
Average, 10 Qns, MotherGoose, Feb 16 24
Category: Australian Foods
Average
MotherGoose
Feb 16 24
165 plays
21.
  Australia's Kelly Country   popular trivia quiz  
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
Ned Kelly was Australia's most (in)famous bushranger. This quiz takes you on a trip through Melbourne and the magnificent area of rural Victoria known as "Kelly Country". Match the town with its significance in the life of Ned Kelly.
Tough, 10 Qns, MotherGoose, Jun 23 24
Category: Victoria
Tough
MotherGoose
Jun 23 24
57 plays
22.
  "Green Acres" Theme Song   best quiz  
Fun Fill-It
 14 Qns
Can you remember all the lyrics to the theme song for the television sit-com, "Green Acres"?
Very Easy, 14 Qns, MotherGoose, Feb 15 24
Category: Green Acres
Very Easy
MotherGoose
Feb 15 24
536 plays
23.
  "The Addams Family" Theme Song   best quiz  
Fun Fill-It
 10 Qns
Can you remember all the lyrics to the theme song for the television sit-com, "The Addams Family"?
Very Easy, 10 Qns, MotherGoose, Mar 04 24
Category: Addams Family, The
Very Easy
MotherGoose
Mar 04 24
487 plays
24.
  Third Girl (1966)   popular trivia quiz  
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
Match the major characters in this Agatha Christie novel with their descriptions. (NO SPOILERS)
Average, 10 Qns, MotherGoose, Jul 31 24
Average
MotherGoose
Jul 31 24
67 plays
25.
Australia Photo Quizzes: Way Out West  Part 2
  Way Out West - Part 2   best quiz  
Photo Quiz
 10 Qns
Way out west - Western Australia, that is - my home state. Here are some reasons why you might enjoy visiting us.
Average, 10 Qns, MotherGoose, Aug 21 24
Average
MotherGoose
Aug 21 24
93 plays
26.
  Eponymous Movie Titles   best quiz  
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
Name of movie is name of the main character
The name of the movie is the name of the main character. Match the movie title (or main character) to the name of the actor/actress who portrayed them.
Very Easy, 10 Qns, MotherGoose, Oct 12 23
Very Easy
MotherGoose
Oct 12 23
1027 plays
27.
  Medical Terminology for Malingerers   best quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
No malingerer can get along without some impressive medical terms in his/her vocabulary. Just make sure the boss doesn't know what they really mean!
Average, 10 Qns, MotherGoose, Jul 02 17
Average
MotherGoose
24761 plays
28.
  A Christie for Christmas   best quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
It might be the season for peace on earth and goodwill towards men but sometimes there's nothing better than a good murder mystery for Christmas.
Easier, 10 Qns, MotherGoose, Jan 01 23
Category: Thematic Christie
Easier
MotherGoose
Jan 01 23
674 plays
29.
  Medical Maladies of the Rich and Famous   best quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Can you match the symptoms and famous patients with the disease or disorder?
Average, 10 Qns, MotherGoose, Aug 20 21
Category: Diseases
Average
MotherGoose
Aug 20 21
13540 plays
30.
Whether big or small, wild or domestic, all members of the feline family have "cattitude". Match each cat to its description.
Easier, 10 Qns, MotherGoose, Nov 05 22
Category: Cats
Easier
MotherGoose
Nov 05 22
1485 plays
31.
  Medical Meanings: Names of Bones   best quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Have you ever wondered "Why did they call it THAT?"? This quiz explores the meanings behind the names of some of the 206 bones which make up your skeleton.
Average, 10 Qns, MotherGoose, Feb 05 07
Category: Skeletal System
Average
MotherGoose
16403 plays
32.
  Medical Meanings: Names of Diseases   best quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Have you ever wondered "Why did they call it THAT?"? Here's your chance to find out about the meanings behind the names of some common diseases.
Tough, 10 Qns, MotherGoose, Jan 15 05
Tough
MotherGoose
17255 plays
33.
  Cryptic Christmas Crossword Clues   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Each question is in the form of a cryptic crossword puzzle-style clue. All you have to do is give me the answers. Original author was Shadowsil; adopted by MotherGoose.
Easier, 10 Qns, MotherGoose, Jul 20 23
Easier
MotherGoose
Jul 20 23
398 plays
34.
  Who Said That?   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Who said that? Match the quotes to their (alleged) sources - some might give you a laugh. This is an adopted quiz; the original author was WinkyEliza.
Easier, 10 Qns, MotherGoose, Jul 20 23
Easier
MotherGoose
Jul 20 23
420 plays
35.
  Am I a Fish or Not?   best quiz  
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
Can you match each of the following "fishy" creatures with their description? Some are fish and some are not - don't be fooled by their names.
Very Easy, 10 Qns, MotherGoose, Oct 28 22
Recommended for grades: 1,2,3,4,5
Category: Biology for Kids
Very Easy
MotherGoose
Oct 28 22
748 plays
36.
  Medical Terminology for Malingerers 2   best quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The further medical misadventures of the master malingerer, Bruce Bludger (by request).
Tough, 10 Qns, MotherGoose, Oct 08 17
Tough
MotherGoose
13901 plays
37.
  Not Just an Olympian   best quiz  
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
This quiz is about Olympic athletes who were famous for their expertise in areas other than their Olympic sport.
Very Easy, 10 Qns, MotherGoose, Oct 09 21
Category: Olympic Games
Very Easy
MotherGoose
Oct 09 21
507 plays
38.
  Sherlock Holmes versus Hercule Poirot   best quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz was inspired by the thread in the Book Corner forum and compares Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's detective, Sherlock Holmes, and Agatha Christie's Hercule Poirot.
Average, 10 Qns, MotherGoose, Mar 19 24
Average
MotherGoose
Mar 19 24
5050 plays
39.
  Forensic Dentistry   best quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Criminals can lie through their teeth but their teeth rarely lie! How much do you know about teeth and forensic dentistry?
Average, 10 Qns, MotherGoose, Dec 14 18
Average
MotherGoose
Dec 14 18
8999 plays
40.
  Opposite Gender Pseudonyms   best quiz  
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
Sometimes female authors adopt male pen-names, and vice versa. Can you match the authors with their opposite gender pseudonyms?
Easier, 10 Qns, MotherGoose, Nov 02 22
Easier
MotherGoose
Nov 02 22
224 plays
41.
  Basic Medical Terminology - N   best quiz  
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
Match the following medical words, word parts or abbreviations to their meaning.
Very Easy, 10 Qns, MotherGoose, Aug 24 19
Very Easy
MotherGoose
Aug 24 19
1466 plays
42.
  Basic Medical Terminology - R   best quiz  
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
Match the following medical words, word parts or abbreviations to their meaning.
Very Easy, 10 Qns, MotherGoose, Jan 12 20
Very Easy
MotherGoose
Jan 12 20
1110 plays
43.
  Ken's Movie Taglines 2   best quiz  
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
Here is the second installment of Ken's Movie Taglines. See if you can match these movies with their advertised taglines.
Very Easy, 10 Qns, MotherGoose, Jan 09 22
Category: Movie Taglines
Very Easy
MotherGoose
Jan 09 22
547 plays
44.
  Basic Medical Terminology - P (Part 1)   top quiz  
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
Match the following medical words, word parts or abbreviations to their meaning.
Very Easy, 10 Qns, MotherGoose, Oct 15 19
Very Easy
MotherGoose
Oct 15 19
987 plays
45.
  Basic Medical Terminology - H   best quiz  
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
Match the following medical word parts to their meaning.
Very Easy, 10 Qns, MotherGoose, Jun 18 19
Very Easy
MotherGoose
Jun 18 19
954 plays
46.
  Basic Medical Terminology - C   best quiz  
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
Match the following medical words or word parts to their meaning.
Very Easy, 10 Qns, MotherGoose, May 29 19
Very Easy
MotherGoose
May 29 19
1034 plays
47.
  Basic Medical Terminology - T (Part 1)   top quiz  
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
Match the following medical words, word parts or abbreviations to their meaning.
Very Easy, 10 Qns, MotherGoose, Mar 06 20
Recommended for grades: 11,12
Very Easy
MotherGoose
Mar 06 20
924 plays
48.
  Basic Medical Terminology - M (Part 2)   best quiz  
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
Match the following medical words, word parts or abbreviations to their meaning.
Very Easy, 10 Qns, MotherGoose, Aug 04 19
Very Easy
MotherGoose
Aug 04 19
868 plays
49.
  Who Said It - Holmes or Poirot?   top quiz  
Classification Quiz
 10 Qns
Assign the following quotes to either Hercule Poirot or Sherlock Holmes.
Average, 10 Qns, MotherGoose, Mar 04 23
Average
MotherGoose
Mar 04 23
380 plays
50.
  Basic Medical Terminology - P (Part 2)   best quiz  
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
Match the following medical words, word parts or abbreviations to their meaning.
Easier, 10 Qns, MotherGoose, Nov 28 19
Easier
MotherGoose
Nov 28 19
816 plays
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