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paulmallon has been a FunTrivia author since Feb 22 11 and has written 109 quizzes. paulmallon writes for many different categories, but is most active in People, Music, and Movies.

  • has earned 5,061 excellent quiz ratings from quiz takers.
  • last seen online Oct 31 24, and most recent quiz went online Aug 18 19.

Bio: Born in Brooklyn, lived in Princeton, NJ, and Chicago before moving south in 2004.
Hobbies: Reading, watching sports, writing trivia quizzes, playing trivia, & gettin' out with my good old boy buddies.
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1.
  "Signature Songs" of Singers or Groups   best quiz  
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
Many great singers have recorded one particular tune with which they will long be associated. I'm going to give you the titles of fifteen songs and see if you can identify the singer or singers most popularly known for singing it.
Easier, 15 Qns, paulmallon, Aug 26 13
Category: Signature Songs
Easier
paulmallon
4971 plays
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  Memorable Movie Music-Great Songs from Hollywood   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Sometimes when you hear a song, you remember that you heard it in a particular movie. It may have been a background melody running throughout the picture, or sung more than once in the film. Here are ten such songs; can you name the movies?
Easier, 10 Qns, paulmallon, Apr 29 23
Easier
paulmallon
Apr 29 23
2673 plays
3.
  "Signature Songs" of Singers or Groups-Part 4   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a follow up to my "Signature Songs"- Part 3 quiz. Many singers have recorded one special tune with which they will long be associated. I'll give the titles of ten songs- see if you can name the artist most popularly known for singing it.
Easier, 10 Qns, paulmallon, Aug 26 13
Category: Signature Songs
Easier
paulmallon
2802 plays
4.
  "Rabbit Ears"-Favorite Old Time TV Shows   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Now we watch Hi-Def, 3D and 4K programs on various networks and platforms (including our phones)! In the early days of TV we were lucky to get five channels, all in glorious B&W. Here are some shows from "the good old days". Let's see how many you recall
Easier, 10 Qns, paulmallon, Aug 24 19
Category: Mixture: Classics
Easier
paulmallon
Aug 24 19
1683 plays
5.
  "Signature Songs"-Part 6: Novelty Tunes   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
My prior five "Signature Songs" quizzes have dealt with songs associated with a particular singer. This time I'm going to mix it up a bit and see if you can recall who sang these cute and sometimes (purposely) silly novelty tunes.
Average, 10 Qns, paulmallon, Aug 26 13
Category: Signature Songs
Average
paulmallon
1192 plays
6.
  But Who Starred in the Original Film?   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Over the years Hollywood has chosen to remake many films with a new cast of stars. Not all of them are "classics", but some are. I'll give you the names of the remakes and the actors in them. See if you can recall who starred in the originals.
Average, 10 Qns, paulmallon, Feb 14 14
Category: Remakes of Movies
Average
paulmallon
1550 plays
7.
  "Signature Songs" of Singers or Groups-Part 3   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a follow up to my "Signature Songs, Part II". Many singers have recorded one special tune with which they will long be associated. I'll give you the title of a song. See if you can name the singer or group most popularly known for singing it.
Very Easy, 10 Qns, paulmallon, Aug 26 13
Category: Signature Songs
Very Easy
paulmallon
1272 plays
8.
  "Signature Songs" of Singers or Groups-Part 2   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a follow up to my "Signature Songs" quiz. Many singers have recorded one special tune with which they will long be associated. I'll give you the titles of ten songs and see if you can name the singer or group most popularly known for singing them
Easier, 10 Qns, paulmallon, Aug 26 13
Category: Signature Songs
Easier
paulmallon
1513 plays
9.
  "Signature Songs" of Singers or Groups-Part 5   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a follow up to my "Signature Songs"- Part 4 quiz. Many singers have recorded one special tune with which they will long be associated. I'll give the titles of ten songs- see if you can name the artist most popularly known for singing it.
Easier, 10 Qns, paulmallon, Aug 26 13
Category: Signature Songs
Easier
paulmallon
1525 plays
10.
  Celebrities' Personal Trademarks   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Who was known for yelling "Heeere's Johnny" on TV? Right, Ed McMahon. Who was famous for wearing one white glove? Yes, Michael Jackson. Many others are known for things they say, do, wear, etc. See if you can tell whose idiosyncrasies these are.
Easier, 10 Qns, paulmallon, Jun 12 19
Easier
paulmallon
Jun 12 19
1410 plays
11.
  Famous Cereal Brand Mascots   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Well folks, I know sometimes it's hard to drag yourself out of bed in the morning, but once you eat a nice bowl of cereal you probably feel better. Just about every cereal box has a mascot on it...let's see how many you can name, OK?
Easier, 10 Qns, paulmallon, Oct 18 23
Category: Breakfast Foods
Easier
paulmallon
Oct 18 23
2238 plays
12.
  Let's Go a "Carol"-ing: People, not Songs   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The singing of carols is usually reserved for the holidays. However, these famous Carols, Carrolls, Karols, Carolyns and Carolines can be found in a quiz any time. Some are still popular performers, while others are either retired or have passed away.
Easier, 10 Qns, paulmallon, Apr 19 14
Category: First Names C-D
Easier
paulmallon
1287 plays
13.
  Not So Happy Holidays-Famous Untimely Deaths   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Every year billions of people around the world happily celebrate joyous holidays and other special days. Unfortunately, death knows no holiday and has claimed many people on such occasions. Here are 10 who failed to make it through a final special day.
Average, 10 Qns, paulmallon, Jan 13 14
Average
paulmallon
1801 plays
14.
  "Signature Songs" of Singers or Groups-Part 7   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a follow up to my "Signature Songs" -Part 6 quiz. Many singers have recorded one special tune with which they will long be associated. I'll give you the titles of ten songs. See if you can name the singer or group best known for singing them.
Easier, 10 Qns, paulmallon, Jul 19 18
Category: Signature Songs
Easier
paulmallon
Jul 19 18
1176 plays
15.
  If I Had Been Elvis   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
If I had been Elvis the first thing I'd do is say: "Thank you, thank you very much". I'd say it to my fans, and to the songwriters who gave me many memorable lyrics to sing. How many of my song titles can you name from the lyrics given?
Easier, 10 Qns, paulmallon, Mar 10 14
Category: Elvis Lyrics
Easier
paulmallon
808 plays
16.
  The Wondrous Works of Alfred Hitchcock   best quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Before coming to America in 1939, Alfred Hitchcock had established himself as one of the best in the business. He directed over 30 movies in Europe, and more than 25 in Hollywood. Let's see what you know about "The Master of Suspense" and his films.
Average, 10 Qns, paulmallon, Nov 26 14
Category: Hitchcock, Alfred
Average
paulmallon
644 plays
17.
  "Signature Songs" of Singers or Groups-Part 10   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a follow up to my "Signature Songs"-Part 9 quiz. Many singers have recorded one special tune with which they will long be associated. I'll give you the titles of ten songs. See if you can name the singer or group best known for singing them.
Average, 10 Qns, paulmallon, Aug 26 13
Category: Signature Songs
Average
paulmallon
671 plays
18.
  Questionable Songs II. (Each title is a question)   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Songs can express an emotion, tell a secret, and even make the world go 'round. There are tunes that can also provide us with vital, as well as trivial information. See if you can come up with the answer to these musical questions.
Easier, 10 Qns, paulmallon, Feb 13 16
Easier
paulmallon
602 plays
19.
  Don't Worry, Be Happy-Joyful Songs   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Songs are magical creations...they can make us sigh, make us cry, make us sad, and make us glad. These ten tunes were written to make us happy. So sit back and enjoy!
Easier, 10 Qns, paulmallon, Jan 25 16
Category: Emotion in Songs
Easier
paulmallon
702 plays
20.
  Play "Misty" for Me : Weather Related Songs    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Over the years many songs have been written that have a connection to the meteorological phenomenon known as weather. Let's see whether you can identify these ten terrific, timeless tunes. Remember: "Every cloud must have a silver lining." :-)
Average, 10 Qns, paulmallon, Mar 09 15
Category: Weather Songs
Average
paulmallon
2685 plays
21.
  "Signature Songs" of Singers or Groups-Part 13   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a follow up to my "Signature Songs"-Part 12 quiz. Many singers have recorded one special tune with which they will long be associated. I'll give you the titles of ten songs. See if you can name the singer or group best known for singing it.
Average, 10 Qns, paulmallon, Mar 10 14
Category: Signature Songs
Average
paulmallon
695 plays
22.
  "Signature Songs of Singers and Groups"-Part 9   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a follow up to my "Signature Songs"-Part 8 quiz. Many singers have recorded one special tune with which they will long be associated. I'll give you the titles of ten songs. See if you can name the singer or group best known for singing them.
Average, 10 Qns, paulmallon, Aug 26 13
Category: Signature Songs
Average
paulmallon
764 plays
23.
  Signature Songs of Singers or Groups-Part 15   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a follow up to my "Signature Songs"-Parts 1-14 quizzes. Many singers have recorded a special tune with which they will long be associated. I'll give you the titles of ten songs. See if you can name the singer or group best known for singing it.
Average, 10 Qns, paulmallon, Mar 16 14
Category: Signature Songs
Average
paulmallon
616 plays
24.
  Every Calendar's Days Are Numbered   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Quick, how many months have 28 days? If you said 12, you're right, they all do. Let's take a look back and see what happened around the world on the 28th day of various months and years.
Average, 10 Qns, paulmallon, Mar 07 14
Category: Famous Dates
Average
paulmallon
1013 plays
25.
  "Signature Songs" of Singers or Groups-Part 16   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Many singers have recorded one special tune with which they will long be associated. I'll give you the titles of ten songs. See if you can name the singer or group best known for recording it. Enjoy the memories.
Average, 10 Qns, paulmallon, Mar 10 14
Category: Signature Songs
Average
paulmallon
540 plays
26.
  When I Grow Up, I Want To Be...    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
"Peter Pan" is the only kid I know of who never quite grew up. All the rest of us (me included) have gone from infants to teenagers to adults, just as you will someday. What kind of a job do you think you'd like to have when you grow up?
Very Easy, 10 Qns, paulmallon, Nov 20 13
Very Easy
paulmallon
1387 plays
27.
  Signature Songs of Singers and Groups-Part 8   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a follow up to my "Signature Songs"-Part 7 quiz. Many singers have recorded one special tune with which they will long be associated. I'll give you the titles of ten songs. See if you can name the singer or group best known for singing them.
Average, 10 Qns, paulmallon, Nov 07 13
Category: Signature Songs
Average
paulmallon
806 plays
28.
  "Of All the Gin Joints in the World..."   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The actual quote from "Casablanca" (1942) is: "Of all the gin joints in all the towns in all the world, she walks into mine," spoken by Humphrey Bogart as Rick Blaine. OK, that's an easy one. Let's see how many of these others you know.
Average, 10 Qns, paulmallon, May 12 13
Average
paulmallon
952 plays
29.
  Now Why Didn't I Think of That?   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
I must admit, I have no idea who the genius was who invented the wheel. Many inventions can be attributed to one specific person, but some are pretty arcane. Let's see what you know about these ten innovative ideas.
Average, 10 Qns, paulmallon, Mar 04 14
Category: Inventors
Average
paulmallon
566 plays
30.
  Athlete's Feats - Can You Match Them?   popular trivia quiz  
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
The world of sports has provided many memorable feats. See if you can match the feat with the athlete.
Easier, 10 Qns, paulmallon, Dec 28 16
Category: USA by Player
Easier
paulmallon
967 plays
31.
  Famous Horses and their Famous Riders   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
For centuries a man's horse was what cars are now, and you couldn't get from here to there quickly without one. Whether you were a royal or a rebel, an emperor or a thief, you had the need for a steed. Try to match the horse with the rider.
Average, 10 Qns, paulmallon, Jan 20 17
Average
paulmallon
840 plays
32.
  Questionable Songs (Each title is a question)   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Songs can express an emotion, tell a secret, and even make the world go 'round. Musical numbers can also provide us with vital, as well as trivial, information. See if you can answer these musical questions.
Average, 10 Qns, paulmallon, Feb 13 16
Average
paulmallon
702 plays
33.
  Silly/Funny Worldwide City/Place Names   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
You're from where?! Seriously, these ten cities will have you scratching your head when you try to imagine what the folks who named them were thinking when they stuck them with their monikers. Don't expect to guess too many, just have fun.
Average, 10 Qns, paulmallon, Oct 07 24
Category: Place Names
Average
paulmallon
Oct 07 24
1516 plays
34.
  Ladies and Gentlemen: Mr. Neil Diamond   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Neil Diamond has been entertaining us for decades with his distinctive voice and style, but how much do you actually know about the man and his music? What do you say, let's find out, shall we?
Average, 10 Qns, paulmallon, Nov 06 12
Category: Diamond, Neil
Average
paulmallon
659 plays
35.
  What Elvis Movie is this Song From?   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The King has made a lot of movies, and Lord knows he's sung a lot of songs. Can you match the Elvis song to the movie in which it was sung? If you don't at least try, you ain't nothin' but a hound dog.
Average, 10 Qns, paulmallon, Jul 17 12
Category: Presley, Elvis
Average
paulmallon
390 plays
36.
  Can you ID these World Cities by Their Nicknames?    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Many people know "The Big Apple" is New York City and "The Big Easy" is New Orleans. But other cities around the globe have sobriquets as well. Let's take a trip and see how many you know.
Average, 10 Qns, paulmallon, Jun 15 14
Average
paulmallon
1623 plays
37.
  Signature Songs-Part 20-The Finale   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Welcome to my 20th, and last "Signature Songs" quiz. Many singers have recorded a special tune with which they will long be associated. I'll give you the titles of ten songs. See if you can name the singer or group best known for singing them.
Average, 10 Qns, paulmallon, Jan 10 15
Category: Signature Songs
Average
paulmallon
687 plays
38.
  Mayhem, Murderers and Femme Fatales   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
History, movies, and even the Bible are full of criminals. Their misdeeds have lived on long after their deaths. Following is an eclectic group of fifteen crimes and criminals...see how many you can remember.
Average, 15 Qns, paulmallon, Jul 10 17
Category: Thematic People
Average
paulmallon
818 plays
39.
  "Signature Songs" of Singers or Groups-Part 11    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a follow up to my "Signature Songs"-Part 10. Many singers have recorded one special tune with which they will long be associated. I'll give you the titles of ten songs. See if you can name the singer or group best known for singing them.
Average, 10 Qns, paulmallon, Mar 10 14
Category: Signature Songs
Average
paulmallon
592 plays
40.
  Elvis Didn't Die Alone: Ten August 16 Deaths   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Throughout the ages many thousands have gone to the heartbreak hotel on August 16. The King is perhaps the most well known, but a lot of other famous folks left us crying in the chapel on the same date. Here are ten who got us all shook up!
Average, 10 Qns, paulmallon, May 22 12
Average
paulmallon
716 plays
41.
  A Trip to The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame is reserved for the best of the best...songs, singers, groups, songwriters, record producers, musicians, and DJs, etc. In 1982, Joan Jett sang, "I Love Rock & Roll". I'm guessing you do too. Let's visit.
Tough, 10 Qns, paulmallon, Jan 17 15
Tough
paulmallon
657 plays
42.
  The Marvelous Music of Irving Berlin   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Irving Berlin, born Israel Isidore Beilin (Russia, 1888), was one of the most prolific songwriters of all time. He wrote well over 1,000 tunes, 25 of which became number one hits. I'll give you some lyrics-see if you can tell what songs they are from.
Average, 10 Qns, paulmallon, Sep 20 13
Category: Berlin, Irving
Average
paulmallon
330 plays
43.
  The Final Curtain: Actors & Actresses Last Roles   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
All good things must come to an end, including the careers of Hollywood stars. Whether by retirement, illness, or death, each must eventually face "The Final Curtain". Here are 10 famous stars last roles; can you choose what film they took place in?
Average, 10 Qns, paulmallon, Sep 06 14
Category: Name the Movie
Average
paulmallon
707 plays
44.
  Hey, Hey, It's ...   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Hey, Hey, It's ... the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, N.Y. The greats in this quiz have been voted a Most Valuable Player (MVP) in consecutive years. See if you can name the first player at each position to have done so.
Average, 10 Qns, paulmallon, May 13 14
Average
paulmallon
478 plays
45.
  Dead Too Soon: Famous Folks Who Died Young   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
An old adage says "Life begins at 40" but a lot of quite famous (and some infamous) folks never even got close. Some you'll know and some will posssibly surprise you. It might be a good idea to take this quiz FAST!
Tough, 10 Qns, paulmallon, Feb 20 22
Category: Died Young
Tough
paulmallon
Feb 20 22
1377 plays
46.
  Let's Start With an Easy One! For Kids    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
When I was a kid one of the things I loved to do was play sports. Back then only boys could play Little League baseball. Now girls can also play and they even have their own leagues. And that's true of other sports too. Let's talk sports, OK?
Easier, 10 Qns, paulmallon, Jul 07 13
Category: Sports for Kids
Easier
paulmallon
1013 plays
47.
  Let's Spend Some TIME at The Movies   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
All the questions in this quiz are about chronologically-titled films. Some will be about specific times or parts of days, others about certain days of the week, month or year. Just take your time and enjoy!
Average, 10 Qns, paulmallon, Nov 07 12
Category: Common Titles
Average
paulmallon
603 plays
48.
  Sock it To Me!    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Pugilism, "The Sweet Science": Boxing! Wait for the bell and protect yourself at all times. I hope you don't go down for the count, as many of these fight losers did, some never to rise again.
Average, 10 Qns, paulmallon, Apr 13 14
Category: Boxing
Average
paulmallon
283 plays
49.
  Goodbye Cruel World: Folks Who Committed Suicide   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Many people, rich or poor, have taken their own lives for reasons sometimes known only to themselves, sometimes for reasons they shared. Can you answer these questions about who, where, when or why they said "goodbye cruel world"?
Tough, 10 Qns, paulmallon, Oct 22 17
Tough
paulmallon
1112 plays
50.
  For He's a Jolly Good Felon...    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
People can be labelled felons for a variety of crimes. Some men who landed in the hoosegow weren't all bad. In fact they were thought to be jolly old boys by many at one time. Here are ten such folks. Enjoy the quiz but no cheating!
Average, 10 Qns, paulmallon, Apr 26 13
Category: Felons & Criminals
Average
paulmallon
607 plays
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