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Author Biography: TheMats

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TheMats has been a FunTrivia author since Jun 11 05 and has written 13 quizzes.

  • has earned 381 excellent quiz ratings from quiz takers.

Bio: First the lights, then the collar goes up, and the wind begins to blow;
Turn your back on a pay-you-back, last call.
First the glass, then the leaves that pass, then comes the snow;
Ain't much to rake anyway in the fall
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Quizzes / Other Works Authored by TheMats
1.
  The Title In The Title   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Have you ever noticed the number of songs that have Miss, Mrs. and Mr. in the title? Well, I have. Here's a bunch you probably know. Enjoy...
Tough, 10 Qns, themats, Jun 19 10
Category: People in Songs
Tough
themats
3967 plays
2.
  Elliott Smith   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Elliott Smith is a critically acclaimed singer/songwriter. His songs are heard in several movies and one of his songs was nominated for an Academy Award. Sadly, Elliott died on 10/21/03. Perhaps this quiz will expose new listeners to his music...
Average, 10 Qns, themats, Oct 10 18
Category: Smith, Elliot
Average
themats
Oct 10 18
374 plays
3.
  Eight Days A Week   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Well there may be eight days a week, but there are only 12 Beatle songs that contain a day of the week in the lyrics. Since there are only 10 questions, I kept it simple and I didn't include "Searching" & "Don't Ever Change." You should know the rest.
Average, 10 Qns, themats, Sep 24 08
Average
themats
3552 plays
4.
  Wilco    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
From Alt-County to Kraut Rock, test your knowledge of one of America's emerging bands. Looks like this is the first Wilco quiz (of hopefully many), so it'll be an easy one. Roger, Wilco, Over and Out...
Easier, 10 Qns, themats, Mar 13 16
Category: W
Easier
themats
249 plays
5.
  Label Me This!    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
To paraphrase Dylan: I ain't looking to analyze you or catagorize you. But wait, I need to know if The Rolling Stones are from the British Invasion or Acid Rock? If you know the answer then this quiz was made for you. Good luck.
Average, 10 Qns, themats, Sep 27 05
Category: Rock and Roll Mix
Average
themats
815 plays
6.
  The Catcher In The Rye In Song    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
If you really want to know the truth, this quiz is about some lousy book called "The Catcher In The Rye" and how it's found in a bunch of crazy songs and all. I'd wish you good luck and all, but then I'd probably want to puke.
Average, 10 Qns, themats, Jan 06 08
Average
themats
517 plays
7.
  Tonight We Dream In Poems    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Whoa. What a curious dream. I'm sitting in this unfamiliar, grand dining room with settings for 12. In walk ten individuals, some I recognize and some I don't. They begin to talk in verse. I take a seat and invite you to join me...
Average, 10 Qns, themats, Dec 25 16
Category: Name the Poet
Average
themats
525 plays
8.
  Gender Benders    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Have you ever been unsure if he was a she, or she was a he? Well, you're not alone. A number of songs deal with this confusion and androgony in general. Time to mix it up...
Average, 10 Qns, themats, Aug 01 08
Category: People in Songs
Average
themats
1481 plays
9.
  I Love L.A.    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
The City of Angels has had thousands of songs written about it and here are a few of my faves. No need to live in L.A. to play this quiz. Have fun!
Average, 15 Qns, themats, Aug 05 05
Category: Cities in Song
Average
themats
603 plays
10.
  Greetings And Salutations    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Dear Quiz-Taker. Whether it's "Dear," "Hello" or some other form of acknowledgement, there's many a good songwriter who included these greetings and salutations in some of our favorite songs. Regards, TheMats. P.S. Have fun...
Average, 10 Qns, themats, Oct 27 20
Category: Grammar in Songs
Average
themats
Oct 27 20
580 plays
11.
  "King Of America" and "Blood & Chocolate"    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
1986 was an incredible year for Mr. Costello and saw the release of both "King Of America" and "Blood & Chocolate." A few facts, a bunch of lyrics and a whole lot of love for these two supreme albums.
Average, 10 Qns, themats, Jul 27 05
Category: Costello, Elvis
Average
themats
315 plays
12.
  My Top Ten Of 2005    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
2005 is shaping up as a good year for rock/indie rock and these are a few of my faves. A number of the questions can be answered without knowing anything about the artist, so play along. Enjoy the music and the quiz.
Difficult, 10 Qns, themats, Sep 20 05
Category: Music from 2005
Difficult
themats
1370 plays
13.
  Pop That Matters    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Power Pop so sweet that it'll give you a cavity. If you crave a good melody and go weak in the knees for a crafty hook, then this quiz is for you.
Very Difficult, 10 Qns, themats, Mar 02 07
Very Difficult
themats
511 plays