401.

  The Magic of Peter Benchley's "Jaws"    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

It's fair to say that many baby boomers have seen the 1975 movie "Jaws". How many have actually read Peter Benchley's book from which the movie screenplay was adapted? Increase your geekiness and catch the movie-only people out with this quiz.

Average, 10 Qns, 1nn1, Apr 30 24

Category: Benchley, Peter

Average
1nn1
Apr 30 24
231 plays

402.

  Girl with a Beatles' Connection Walks Into a Bar..    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

A function is being held at a large city bar. Any woman who has a name connected to a Beatles' song is invited: Living, dead, fictitious - all welcome. Let's see who came to the party...

Average, 10 Qns, 1nn1, Nov 26 18

Recommended for grades: 8,9,10,11,12

Category: Who Am I?

Average
1nn1
544 plays

403.

  Australian Leading Ladies' Flirtations With Oscar    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Australian Leading Ladies are a talented lot. Here is a short quiz about those who were talented enough to have been nominated for an Academy Award.

Average, 10 Qns, 1nn1, Feb 03 16

Category: Leading Ladies

Average
1nn1
442 plays

404.

  "New" City, Old Place, Same Name    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

"New" places are sometimes named after "old" places and become more prominent than their namesakes. Here are a ten questions about linked paired cities of the world.

Average, 10 Qns, 1nn1, Feb 17 26

Category: Cities of the World

Average
1nn1
Feb 17 26
855 plays

405.

  A Mixed Lot: Fun Trivia "Survivor-Style"    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Writing a mixed quiz, what better way to have a mixture of people than making the quiz a "Survivor" theme. Let's meet our diverse Fun Trivia contestants... (This is an Adventures in Authoring Quiz).

Average, 10 Qns, 1nn1, Dec 31 16

Category: Mixed 10 Qn Average A

Average
1nn1
377 plays

406.

  Tallinn, Not Just Another Baltic City    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Tallinn is a beautiful city in the newly independent country of Estonia. Come take a walk around the city with us...

Average, 10 Qns, 1nn1, Sep 23 18

Category: Estonia

Average
1nn1
237 plays

407.

  Postcards from Places that Don't Exist    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

The magic of books, movies, television shows and even history, is that they can transport us to places that don't exist. Or do they? Here are ten examples of postcards from places that do not exist or, if they do, they are somewhere else.

Average, 10 Qns, 1nn1, Apr 20 25

Category: Thematic Places

Average
1nn1
Apr 20 25
534 plays

408.

  Hot Dog, We're On A Roll!    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

This is a Quiz Commission. It must seem strange an Australian is reporting on a quintessential American food icon. Let's go...

Average, 10 Qns, 1nn1, Sep 03 23

Category: History of Food

Average
1nn1
Sep 03 23
567 plays

409.

  Classic Album Review: "Hotel California"    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

"Hotel California" was one of the biggest selling albums of all time and was critically acclaimed as well. This retrospective look back at one of the world's greatest enduring rock albums explores the album in the context of the Eagles' arc as a band.

Average, 10 Qns, 1nn1, Aug 25 18

Category: Eagles

Average
1nn1
307 plays

410.

  So You Think You Want to be a Blood Donor?    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Donating blood can save lives for some people. In others a blood donation can make them well again. Come inside and see what is involved.

Average, 10 Qns, 1nn1, Nov 14 18

Recommended for grades: 10,11,12

Category: Biology for Kids

Average
1nn1
458 plays

411.

  You Know They Got a Hell of a Band    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

"You Know They Got a Hell of a Band" is a Stephen King short story title. This quiz is about Rock and Roll Music, not Literature. Specifically this quiz is about Supergroups.

Average, 10 Qns, 1nn1, Jul 29 16

Category: Supergroups and Artist Movement

Average
1nn1
700 plays

412.

  The Lyrical Wonder of "The Shipping News"    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

The "Shipping" News" (1993) is a haunting, wonderful novel by Annie Proulx. Capturing its essence in a few quiz questions is almost impossible but here goes:-

Average, 10 Qns, 1nn1, Sep 30 13

Category: P

Average
1nn1
1838 plays

413.

  Draw Four: Missing Letters From World Cities    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

In this brain-teaser, four letters have been removed from well known cities. You must determine the city from the remaining letters and the clues given. It gets harder as the number of letters in the name decreases as the quiz number increases.

Average, 10 Qns, 1nn1, Oct 19 19

Category: Geography Missing Letters

Average
1nn1
Oct 19 19
686 plays

414.

  The Life and Works of The Supreme Diana Ross    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Diana Ross was unquestionably one of the most successful musical artists of all time. This quiz explores some of the aspects of Miss Ross' life and achievements.

Average, 10 Qns, 1nn1, May 09 19

Category: R

Average
1nn1
305 plays

415.

  Come On Baby, Light My Fire    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Man has been preoccupied by fire since pre-historic times. Even today we are prepared to pay good money to be entertained by the premise of fire. Here are a few examples...

Average, 10 Qns, 1nn1, Oct 03 17

Category: Fire, Air, Earth, Water in Entertainment

Average
1nn1
537 plays

416.

  Broken Canadian Provinces and Territories    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Canada is made up of 10 provinces and three territories. Ten of them are featured in this quiz. Your job is to determine their correct spelling. If you say the clue out loud you will have little trouble conquering the quiz. Enjoy.

Very Easy, 10 Qns, 1nn1, Oct 19 19

Recommended for grades: 5,6,7,8

Category: Geography Fractures

Very Easy
1nn1
Oct 19 19
664 plays

417.

  The Stellar Cast and Characters of "Heat" (1995)    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

"Heat" (1995) was such a great movie as it featured Pacino and De Niro in the same movie plus the shootout scene has been acclaimed as one of the best. This quiz is not about the movie but its cast.

Average, 10 Qns, 1nn1, Oct 20 13

Category: Something in Common

Average
1nn1
434 plays

418.

  Fire In the Belly: PR's Geographical Bucket List    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

While Phoenix Rising's team members span the globe, each of us has places in other lands on our bucket list that we really, really want to visit. Here is but ten of them...

Average, 10 Qns, 1nn1, Sep 10 16

Category: Where am I? Average

Average
1nn1
461 plays

419.

  An Australian in Texas    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Now that there are non-stop flights from Australia to Dallas-Fort Worth, I can meet my FT classmate - in his/her home state of Texas. This quiz is all about a little of America's second largest state.

Average, 10 Qns, 1nn1, Jul 03 14

Category: Texas

Average
1nn1
497 plays

420.

  All The Right Moves: The Co-Stars of Ryan Gosling    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

In the opening decade of the 21th century, Ryan Gosling became an A-list movie star. He has had a series of interesting (but perhaps not as well known as Gosling) co-stars, the basis of this quiz. This quiz is not easy. It contains *SPOILERS*.

Average, 10 Qns, 1nn1, May 16 15

Category: Celebrity Connections

Average
1nn1
624 plays

421.

  Australia: East to West Coast One Day at a Time    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Brisbane and Perth are the two capitals furthest apart in contiguous Australia. Come with my American friend, Spit, and I as we cross the continent by car: It's a big country!

Average, 10 Qns, 1nn1, Jan 04 18

Category: Australia

Average
1nn1
502 plays

422.

  In the Blood    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

When we cut ourselves, we see blood. It looks like a simple red liquid. However it is made up of thousands of compounds which keep us healthy. Let us look at exactly what is in the blood. (British spelling used).

Easier, 10 Qns, 1nn1, Aug 20 15

Recommended for grades: 10,11,12

Category: Biology for Kids

Easier
1nn1
685 plays

423.

  Religion in Cuba    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Religion normally transcends political boundaries but in Cuba, the state has had a major role in shaping its religious beliefs. Couple this with a rich African heritage and Cuba has a unique religious identity.

Average, 10 Qns, 1nn1, Oct 29 19

Category: World Religions

Average
1nn1
Oct 29 19
306 plays

424.

  The '80s Loved the Nintendo Entertainment System    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

In an era where games consoles are an everyday part of the teenager's household, in the '80s it was unknown. The Nintendo Entertainment System revolutionised video games at home and were the prototype for the sophisticated console systems to follow.

Average, 10 Qns, 1nn1, May 10 21

Category: NES Mixture

Average
1nn1
May 10 21
152 plays

425.

  Prime Trivia with a Twist    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Here are nine apparently random questions, each from a different Fun Trivia category, which are linked by a common bond that will become apparent as you answer the questions.

Tough, 10 Qns, 1nn1, Nov 21 21

Category: 10Q CB Tough

Tough
1nn1
Nov 21 21
2637 plays

426.

  Billion $$ Video Game Characters: Humble Origins    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

It is no surprise that some of the most successful video games are character-driven. Here are a few examples of how billion dollar media franchises grew out of rudimentary animated characters. Humble origins indeed.

Average, 10 Qns, 1nn1, May 04 19

Category: Video Games Mixture

Average
1nn1
291 plays

427.

  Won By a Short Head    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Sport by its very nature means there are going to be some very close finishes. This quiz examines a few such events.

Average, 10 Qns, 1nn1, Jul 21 19

Category: They Came Second

Average
1nn1
Jul 21 19
277 plays

428.

  Take It For Granite    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

You might take it for granted that a quiz called "Take it for Granite" is about a bunch of rocks. Well you would be half-right. Come inside and find out...

Easier, 10 Qns, 1nn1, Sep 15 18

Category: Thematic Earth

Easier
1nn1
285 plays

429.

  NFL 2021-22: From Playoffs to the Super Bowl    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

After a COVID-spoiled 2020 season, the return of crowds to the NFL punctuated an exciting season. At the end of the regular season only 14 from 32 teams were left to fight their way to Super Bowl LVI. This quiz is about the NFL post-season for 2021/2.

Average, 10 Qns, 1nn1, Feb 18 22

Category: Super Bowl 2020s

Average
1nn1
Feb 18 22
163 plays

430.

  Sherbet - A Quintessential Australian Pop Band    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Sherbet were a distinctly Australian band that had its heyday in the 70s. They played a sophisticated brand of pop that appealled to teenagers and their success can be attributed to the exposure from television appearances as much as musical talent.

Average, 10 Qns, 1nn1, Jul 01 19

Category: Sherbet

Average
1nn1
Jul 01 19
165 plays

431.

  10 INP (Ten Increasing Number Phrases)    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Determine what words are represented by the letters given in the clue. Use numerals rather than writing out the number in letters: Example - "12 S of the Z" translates as "12 Signs of the Zodiac".

Average, 10 Qns, 1nn1, Mar 26 22

Category: Number Phrases

Average
1nn1
Mar 26 22
480 plays

432.

  Bafflement & Bewilderedness in Buenos Aires    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

In Quiz #2 in this series you are required to find related smaller words that connect to a parent word (or two). In this case you will be using the letters from "BUENOS AIRES". Let's Tango...

Average, 10 Qns, 1nn1, Dec 03 17

Category: Thematic Word Hunt

Average
1nn1
225 plays

433.

  A Potted History of the Toilet et al    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

In this Amazing Race 4 quiz, The Drop Bears are looking at the development of the flush toilet and its requisite accompaniments. Warning: Toilet humour is a distinct possibility.

Average, 10 Qns, 1nn1, Apr 26 22

Category: Toilets & Toilet Paper

Average
1nn1
Apr 26 22
284 plays

434.

  The Magic Pudding    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

"The Magic Pudding" by Lindsay Norman is a favourite Australian children's book. See how much you can remember.

Easier, 10 Qns, 1nn1, May 09 19

Recommended for grades: 6,7,8,9

Category: Lindsay, Norman

Easier
1nn1
208 plays

435.

  Two Peas in an iPod    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

This is an Author Challenge. My iPod is quite old and no longer displays the artist, only the song. That's a problem as there are few covers on my iPod. I have lots of different songs with the same title but completely different songs. Can you help?

Tough, 10 Qns, 1nn1, Aug 08 15

Category: Same Title

Tough
1nn1
317 plays

436.

  A Different Insight Into Australia    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

An insight into Australian geography and history is obtained when you examine Australia's electoral system. An unusual feature is that electorates are often named after famous Australians or places. This is an Australian Players' quiz.

Average, 10 Qns, 1nn1, Jun 02 14

Category: Mixed Australia

Average
1nn1
971 plays

437.

  Calling Elvis    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Perhaps the measure of a legacy a musician leaves isn't so much the quality of the music he/she recorded but it's the lengths in which their name becomes entrenched in popular culture. This quiz examines the pop culture of Elvis (no surname required).

Average, 10 Qns, 1nn1, Jul 08 17

Category: Thematic Men's Names

Average
1nn1
448 plays

438.

  Hot On Our Own Heels    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Come with us on Phoenix Rising's own Amazing Race as we visit landmarks near individual team mates' hometowns. Seat belts on! It's going to be a fast trip around the world.

Average, 10 Qns, 1nn1, Sep 20 17

Category: Where am I? Average

Average
1nn1
359 plays

439.

  STRL WTHT VWLS (Australia Without Vowels)    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Here are ten questions about Australia where all the vowels have been removed from the required word. You need to determine what the entire word is. There are worked examples in the questions to demonstrate how this works. Good Luck!

Average, 10 Qns, 1nn1, Dec 05 13

Category: Missing Letters

Average
1nn1
740 plays

440.

  10 DNP Ten Decreasing Number Phrases    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

This quiz is a follow-up to 10 INP (10 Increasing Number Phrases). Determine what words are represented by the letters given in the clue. Follow the hints for each question to help correct annotation. Eg: "12 MoTY" translates as "12 Months of the Year"

Average, 10 Qns, 1nn1, Jul 17 20

Category: Number Phrases

Average
1nn1
Jul 17 20
328 plays

441.

  Australia: Broken All Over    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Australia is the world's sixth biggest country yet it only has six states, two (internal) territories and a few external territories. How many can you pick from these fractured words?

Easier, 10 Qns, 1nn1, Oct 19 19

Recommended for grades: 9,10,11,12

Category: Geography Fractures

Easier
1nn1
Oct 19 19
748 plays

442.

  Fifty / Fifty: Nevada    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

A Globetrot Challenge. The second in an occasional series where you get a fifty / fifty chance of getting it right. This time we look at the 36th State - Nevada

Average, 10 Qns, 1nn1, May 22 18

Category: Nevada

Average
1nn1
347 plays

443.

  Arc-Aztec-Ture    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

In this Author Challenge, (only Kyleisalive could have dreamed up such a title), we look at the majestic architecture of the Aztec civilisation.

Average, 10 Qns, 1nn1, Jul 09 19

Category: Architecture

Average
1nn1
Jul 09 19
234 plays

444.

  The Dance of the Dragonflies    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

In this Commission 49 Quiz, you are required to find words with letters from "Dragonfly" or "Dragonflies". All of the needed words are connected to these 'parent' words no matter how vaguely. Let's dance.

Easier, 10 Qns, 1nn1, May 23 20

Category: Thematic Word Hunt

Easier
1nn1
May 23 20
304 plays

445.

  Te Reo: The Māori Language of New Zealand    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

The Māori language is spoken in New Zealand and is a unique and important component of its history and culture. Let's explore:-

Average, 10 Qns, 1nn1, Apr 27 20

Category: Pacific Islands Languages

Average
1nn1
Apr 27 20
180 plays

446.

  Right! 10 Questions, 10 Categories. Let's Go!    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Do you want a really quick quiz as a warm-up for the tough quizzes ahead? You've come to the right place. Don't worry about re-filling your coffee cup: your coffee will be too hot to drink after you finish this quiz...

Average, 10 Qns, 1nn1, Aug 09 14

Category: Mixed 10 Qn Average A

Average
1nn1
885 plays

447.

  Oxymoron Antonyms: Why Say Two Words ...    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

A pleonasm is the opposite of an oxymoron (which involves contradicting terms used together). Pleonasms are redundant phraseology. If the title of this quiz was "Pleonasms and Redundant Phrasing", this would be a pleonasm.

Average, 10 Qns, 1nn1, Sep 23 17

Category: Synonyms and Antonyms

Average
1nn1
816 plays

448.

  Par For The Course    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

"Par for the course" is an idiom or cliche about things in life being ordinary. In this quiz, we investigate, across a swag of sports, extraordinary scoring occasions that are anything but par for the course.

Average, 10 Qns, 1nn1, Feb 05 21

Category: Wide World of Sports

Average
1nn1
Feb 05 21
489 plays

449.

  Evolution of the Human Heart: One Beat at a Time    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

The heartbeat is the very essence of life. As long as you have a heartbeat you are alive. However how the human heart evolved and works is a masterpiece of complexity. Here is how it all unfolded...

Average, 10 Qns, 1nn1, Oct 09 20

Category: Evolution

Average
1nn1
Oct 09 20
260 plays

450.

  Sisters Are Doin' It for Themselves    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

This quiz is dedicated to the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin, who passed away in August 2018. One of her best known songs is "Sisters Are Doin' It For Themselves".

Average, 10 Qns, 1nn1, Aug 26 18

Category: Thematic Family Members

Average
1nn1
253 plays