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These quizzes were all the result of an exercise in the Authors' Lounge called "The Homonymous Endeavour." Authors first thought of all the possible meanings of the word "beat" and then wrote one quiz for each.

List created by player FatherSteve.

This list has been completed and claimed by 44 players.

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1.
  Hal Has The Beat!   top quiz  
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
Hal Blaine was a member of the Wrecking Crew, a group of studio musicians who played for many well-known groups in the 60s and 70s. He played drums on 40 number one hit singles. See if you can match the song with the group who sang it.
Very Easy, 10 Qns, ponycargirl, Sep 24 18
Very Easy
ponycargirl
Sep 24 18
585 plays
2.
  U.S. Senators: Who Did They Beat?    
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
Many U.S. senators have remained relatively obscure, while others have become nationally known figures or have had interesting elections. Can you match these 10 U.S. Senators to the candidates they defeated to win the office?
Easier, 10 Qns, Joepetz, May 10 21
Easier
Joepetz
May 10 21
330 plays
3.
  Pounding a Beat - Print Journalism    
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
Match the famous journalist to the publication they are most known for writing/editor for. Some of these may surprise you.
Average, 10 Qns, Shadowmyst2004, Oct 27 18
Recommended for grades: 10,11,12
Average
Shadowmyst2004
Oct 27 18
291 plays
4.
  Pounding a Beat - Broadcast Journalism    
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
Match the famous journalist to the TV show they are most known for working with. Some of these may surprise you.
Average, 10 Qns, Shadowmyst2004, Oct 04 18
Average
Shadowmyst2004
Oct 04 18
339 plays
5.
  Pounding a Beat - Radio Journalism    
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
Match the famous journalist to the radio show they are most known for working with. Some of these may surprise you.
Average, 10 Qns, Shadowmyst2004, Oct 15 18
Recommended for grades: 9,10,11,12
Average
Shadowmyst2004
Oct 15 18
258 plays
6.
  Foods that Take a Beating   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Food is beaten vigorously to mix ingredients, incorporate air, and produce a smooth, light result. How much do you know about these foods which are beaten?
Average, 10 Qns, FatherSteve, Oct 29 18
Average
FatherSteve
Oct 29 18
540 plays
7.
  Beat-'Em-Up!    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Kicking and punching will actually get you far! In this quiz, take a look at ten different video games in the 'Beat-'em-up' subgenre of fighters and platformers. Good luck!
Average, 10 Qns, kyleisalive, Jul 17 22
Average
kyleisalive
Jul 17 22
176 plays
8.
  A Furious Beating of Wings   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The beating of the wings of insects, birds, and bats is a marvelous thing. Here's a quiz to celebrate this feat of natural bioengineering and the members of the animal kingdom who achieve it.
Average, 10 Qns, gracious1, Jul 20 22
Average
gracious1
Jul 20 22
427 plays
9.
  Not Green and Sweet, but Tired and Beat   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The word "Beat" has many meanings, one of which is feeling completely worn out. Can you work out these other ten words that also mean you're absolutely knackered? Stay awake though.
Average, 10 Qns, Creedy, Apr 11 19
Average
Creedy
Apr 11 19
312 plays
10.
  Beating the Wind   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Basics of the "beating" sailing maneuver
If you want to go sailing, you're going to be beating a lot. So you should take a look at what it is, why you do it and some related maneuvering. Have fun!
Average, 10 Qns, WesleyCrusher, Dec 07 22
Average
WesleyCrusher
Dec 07 22
265 plays
11.
  Beating Around 'Em    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
American history, politics, and popular culture are often shaped by famous figures, and I'm going to do my best to dodge around a particular dynastic family while providing you with a mix of trivia questions. Please clap.
Average, 10 Qns, kyleisalive, Apr 14 20
Average
kyleisalive
Apr 14 20
341 plays

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