Trinidad and Tobago is the home of calypso music, steel bands and limbo. But that's not all there is to know about this tropical country - come and see.
Average, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
Oct 22 11
Category:
Trinidad and Tobago
Insomnia (having trouble sleeping) might explain why these animals are so active during the evening and night, rather than the day.
Easier, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
Mar 15 11
Recommended for grades: 6,7,8
Category:
Mixed Animals for Kids
The first episode of "I Dream of Jeannie", titled "The Lady in the Bottle", first aired on Sept. 18, 1965. We are introduced to the major characters and recurring interactions that will feature in the series.
Easier, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
Aug 17 18
Category:
I Dream of Jeannie
Igloos and related snow structures have featured in a number of movies over the years - let's look under the dome to view some of them. 
Average, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
Jul 02 20
Category:
Something in Common
Each question contains a fractured clue about a common Australian sight - come along, and help me interpret the tour guide's words. 
Average, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
Jul 23 14
Category:
Fractured Words
...and many more yellow objects will be found in this quiz. 
Average, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
Feb 16 23
Category:
Colours Photo Quizzes
Since didymous means occurring in pairs, this quiz (using a slightly ungrammatical title proposed by Plodd) will take a look at some of my personal favorite (yes, I know) examples of tautologies in common everyday use (again, I know). Average, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
Sep 24 20
Category:
Language Use
Tom Lehrer's 1953 song 'Lobachevsky', which he says was inspired by Danny Kaye's routine about Stanislavsky, mentions a number of locations in what was then the USSR. Let's visit ten of the places listed on his trail of mathematical plagiarism. Average, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
Oct 24 15
Category:
Mixed Geography Photo Quizzes
Shakespeare's plays are full of acts of betrayal (although not all are technically treason). Can you identify the plays where these examples occur? (Caution: spoilers ahead if you haven't read or seen the plays.)
Easier, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
May 07 22
Recommended for grades: 11,12
Category:
Name the Play
Racing of one sort or another features in all of these books, movies and shows seen on television. Can you match each title with its brief description?
Very Easy, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
Dec 30 17
Category:
Entertainment by Themes
They sing, they dance, they enchant the audience. Can you identify the actress who charmed us in each of these movies?
Very Easy, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
Jul 23 22
Category:
Dancing in Movies
Many common idioms include the name of a person, such as 'jack of all trades'. Each question has a clue to the name that is part of the idiom, along with one for the rest of the word or phrase and one for the full idiom. Can you name these idioms?
Average, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
Jun 03 23
Category:
In Other Words
It was a dark and stormy night when Brad and Janet experienced car problems, and had to look for help in a nearby castle. Do you remember what they encountered? Welcome to "The Rocky Horror Picture Show"!
Easier, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
Jul 03 10
Category:
Rocky Horror Picture Show .
In 2012, Sir David Attenborough hosted a television documentary about ten animals he would most like to see saved from extinction. He focused on some of the less well-known endangered species, with which you may or may not be familiar. Average, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
Aug 12 14
Category:
Endangered Species
Each of these locations can be found in the Los Angeles area (or at least, close enough for international tourists to plan to visit them while in LA). Can you identify each location from its description?
Easier, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
Jun 05 16
Recommended for grades: 9,10,11,12
Category:
Los Angeles Area
Outdoor Activities
Between the ages of 11 and 18, I spent eight weeks each summer at a camp on the shores of a lake in Maine, engaged in a plethora of activities, mostly taking advantage of the wonderful locale. Average, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
Dec 07 22
Category:
Mixed 10 Qn Average B
The term 'heavy metal' is not clearly defined, and can be used in reference to a large range of elements. This quiz explores ten elements which pose toxicity risks for humans, and looks at some reasons to love them.
Easier, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
Apr 27 23
Category:
Metals
I found a bewildering array of goods available when I went to rent some ski equipment for an upcoming trip to the snow. Can you help me make my decisions? Average, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
Sep 22 22
Category:
Skiing
The word kaleidoscope comes from Greek words meaning viewing beautiful shapes; figuratively it refers to a constantly changing pattern. Both uses are apt for Kosovo - let's explore. Average, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
Feb 16 20
Category:
Mixed Europe
The second chapter of the Gospel of Luke tells of the birth of Jesus. Can you identify in which Biblical book the second chapter matches these descriptions of its contents? All references are to the RSV Bible.
Easier, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
Dec 02 16
Category:
Single Common Number
The Imperial City of Huế has seen better days, but is still a popular tourist destination. Average, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
Sep 30 18
Category:
Buildings & Landmarks
This quiz has five cryptic anagram clues and five hidden word clues. Look for the indicator words to determine which type of cryptic clue is used for each question, then work out the answer.
Easier, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
Jun 05 23
Category:
Cryptics
Let's explore one of the most culturally, linguistically and geographically diverse nations in the world - Papua Niugini (to use their own name for themselves in the official language of Tok Pisin). Average, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
Feb 08 12
Category:
Papua New Guinea
It's never the llama, but in works of magical realism it could be.
Average, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
Feb 11 19
Category:
Latin American Literature
Or so the national motto decrees. Come explore this country located where Europe and Asia meet, and find out why Georgia is on my mind. Average, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
Oct 15 12
Category:
Georgia
Ralph the Llama has travelled around the world in previous quizzes with his team, Revenge of the Llamas; now it's time for him to explore South America on his own! Average, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
May 18 13
Category:
South America Photo Quizzes
Ralph the llama has decided to visit some cousins who live in central Australia. Help him explore the region. Average, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
Jun 10 22
Category:
Ecology
The first sentence of a book may be what draws the reader in, but it is the closing sentence that makes many books memorable. Here are a few examples.
Easier, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
Jul 29 21
Category:
Famous Last Lines
As its national motto indicates, Mauritius considers itself to be the star of, and the key to, the area where it is found. Happy exploring! Average, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
Jun 27 23
Category:
Mixed Mauritius
Perhaps the world's most famous mausoleum, and one of the finest extant examples of Mughal architecture, can be found in the Indian city of Agra, on the south bank of the Yamuna River. Average, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
Jan 29 18
Category:
Buildings & Landmarks
Here are some fairly uncommon words, but you have a 50-50 chance of selecting the correct one if you don't already know it.
Very Easy, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
Apr 13 22
Category:
Definitions
Turdus merula is also called the Eurasian blackbird, to distinguish it from several North American bird species also called blackbirds. These ten questions link to make a blackbird chain. Average, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
Mar 03 15
Category:
Specific Bird Species
We'll start with some heart, and see where it ends. Come along for the ride! Easier, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
Jul 08 15
Category:
Mixed Word Puzzles
Each of these castles is a much-visited tourist destination. Do you know where you need to go to visit each one?
Very Easy, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
Jul 30 18
Recommended for grades: 9,10,11,12
Category:
Castles & Palaces
Okay, it's an island nation. What else do you know, or can you deduce, about Saint Vincent and the Grenadines?
Average, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
Apr 18 21
Category:
St Vincent & the Grenadines
The fynbos is part of the Cape Floristic Region, an area of biodiversity in South Africa that includes a number of unique plants. Nearly 200 plants are endemic to the city of Cape Town. Average, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
Apr 05 18
Category:
Ecology
Philadelphia is one of the few cities to have teams in all five major leagues: baseball, football, basketball, hockey and soccer. What do you know about these teams?
Easier, 15 Qns, looney_tunes,
Jun 04 23
Category:
Pennsylvania
A number of dogs who featured in movies over the years were also found in other media forms. How many of these make you want to woof nostalgically?
Easier, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
Jan 30 11
Category:
Dogs in Entertainment
Join me as I fly around the globe, receiving flight directions from my helpful navigator. (Note that all coordinates have been rounded to the nearest degree). You can see the maps! Average, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
Apr 01 20
Category:
Mixed Geography Photo Quizzes
It may or may not be a pain in the neck, but the last two letters of each answer will be the first two letters of the following answer. Average, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
Feb 18 16
Category:
Something in Common
Match each of these 19th or 20th century novels with its American or European author. In most cases, the author's name will be more familiar than that of the book.
Easier, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
Jan 04 22
Category:
Authors and their Works
'Bewitched', which originally aired from 1964 to 1972, starred Elizabeth Montgomery as Samantha Stephens, a witch married to a mortal. Do you remember the actor/s who played each of these memorable characters?
Easier, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
Nov 08 16
Category:
Bewitched
You may or may not remember reading these classic poems in school. Can you match each with its author?
Easier, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
Mar 29 22
Recommended for grades: 11,12
Category:
Name the Poet
Texas claims as its own a number of people who gained the eyes not only of Texas, but of the entire world. Can you identify these famous (or infamous) Texans from their descriptions?
Very Easy, 15 Qns, looney_tunes,
May 06 16
Category:
Texas
Can you identify the Canadian (or Canadian-born) author who wrote each of these books?
Easier, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
Jul 10 17
Category:
Canadian Literature
According to the 1941 song, Frank Sinatra bought violets for his lover's furs, and brightened up their winter day. Things were not so bright for whichever animal supplied the fur! Let's look at some of the candidates.
Easier, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
Jul 01 10
Recommended for grades: 6,7,8,9,10,11,12
Category:
Mixed Animal Trivia
Such is the official motto of the Islamic Republic of Iran. This quiz explores the geography, rather than the culture and history, of this ancient country referred to (from the 6th century BCE until 1935) in most European languages as Persia.
Average, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
Nov 18 21
Category:
Iran
Do you take zippers for granted? Let's have a look at their history.
Average, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
May 20 12
Category:
Clothes Specific
Competitors in a number of different sports wear green, often as part of a team uniform. The most successful are the envy of their competitors, as they try to conserve their superior status. How many of them can you recognize?
Easier, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
Aug 18 17
Category:
Wide World of Sports
Agatha Christie's novels featured the sleuthing skills of Hercule Poirot, Jane Marple, and the Beresfords (among others). Can you identify the detective who was successful in each of these cases?
Easier, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
Mar 11 19
Category:
Christie, Agatha