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It’s pleasant here at the park...Sit down on the grass, take out your virtual pencil and put on your thinking cap. Ready? Let’s put your knowledge to the test! Most of our quizzes are listed in the menu on the left side of the page. Click here or pick “Choose a quiz” in the menu to select from a full list. Cruise literary history with our Authors Quiz!
Question 1: The ancient Greek poet Tryphiodorus is famed for having written an epic poem of 24 books, in which each book:
A) Consists of 24 stanzas, with exactly 24 lines in each
B) Describes the poet’s thoughts during one of the 24 hours of the day C) Is a monologue about human folly and virtue by one of 24 Greek gods D) Was written without using a particular one of the 24 Greek letters Click an answer above or go to the Authors Quiz introduction page. Lots more quizzes — try these! Christmas quizzes: Novice, Regular or Expert. Test your knowledge of Christmas past and present, at home and around the world. General knowledge: Our Daily Knowledge Quiz plus two extra rounds of hot trivia action! The AHA! Science Quiz: Can you answer these questions from the world of science? The Explorers Quiz: Weigh anchor, hoist sails, head out in the wake of Columbus and Cook! The World Geography Quiz: Small world? Sure, but how well do you know your way around? And a special quiz from the land of Faerie: Who was Whuppity Stoorie? What was odd about Snow White? Who didn’t eat Tom Thumb? Even more of our inimitable quizzes! Afflicted love
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NEWISH! Try our Biography Quiz Question 1: The great medieval mathematician known as Fibonacci produced a series of important works in the early 13th century. One important innovation in his writings was...
A) Failing to include a specifically religious preface
B) Using Arabic numeric notation instead of Roman C) Using his native Italian instead of Latin or Greek D) Using specially trained scribes to ensure accuracy Click an answer above or go to the Biography Quiz introduction page. Drop by daily for the latest Daily Knowledge Quiz question! NOT OLD! Try our Technology Quiz Question 1: To whom was the first patent for a technical invention awarded?
A) Christiaan Huygens, mathematician and engineer
B) Filippo Brunelleschi, architect and engineer C) Leonardo da Vinci, artist and inventor D) Sir Christopher Wren, architect and scientist Click an answer above or go to the Technology Quiz introduction page. |
