Thursday's Thoughts 10.22.09...Name That Castle

Today's quiz is on...

Castles
because who doesn't wish they had one?

1. This castle dates back to the time of William the Conqueror and it's the oldest castles still in occupation. Name this castle.


2. The buildings of this present castle date back to the 12th century and is it now the 2nd most popular tourist attraction in Scotland. Name this castle.


3. The original structure dated back to the 12th century as was built by the Normans but burned down in 1708. Instead, this new modern version was built in it's place. It's located in Ireland. Name this castle.

4. This castle located near the cathedral of Notre-Dame in Paris, France is a formal royal palace and prison. Name this castle.


5. This castle located in the old city of Segovia, Spain also dates back to the 12th century and was originally an Arab fort before it was taken back into Christian hands. It became a favorite of Spanish monarchs. Name this castle.

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• Everyone has until 11.05.09 to submit their answers for this quiz.

NOTE: Answers submitted to this quiz will be applied to entries for Wicked Wednesday Giveaway 10.21.09!

Thursday's Thoughts 10.15.09 ...The Scottish Experience

This week we chose to do our Thursday quiz on...

because we are hosting the blog tour for "A Highlander's Temptation" which takes place in 14th century Scotland and also because Isalys' will be visiting this beautiful land in about a week & a half :)

The Scottish Experience

1. What is Scotland's capital? (Another easy one :)

2. What is Scotland's longest river?

3. What is the largest fresh water lake in Scotland?

4. One of the oldest universities in existence was founded in 1411. Which one?

5. Which clans were involved in the infamous "Massacre of Glencoe"?

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• Everyone has until 10.28.09 to submit their answers for this quiz.

NOTE: Answers submitted to this quiz will be applied to entries for Wicked Wednesday Giveaway 10.14.09!

Thursday's Thoughts 10.08.09

In honor of Hispanic Heritage month and because both Vanessa & I are Cuban, today's quiz is about, you guessed it, Cuba :)

How much do you know about this little island in the Caribbean?

1. What's the island capital and also it's biggest city? (That's an easy one!)

2. Who 'discovered' and claimed Cuba and in what year?

3. How long did ___ have possession of Cuba?

4. Who led the rebellion that eventually resulted in Cuba's independence? (Tidbit: Isalys shares the same last name with this man!)

5. What was the name of this prolonged conflict?

6. Who is Jose Marti and why is he an important figure for the Cuban people?

7. What famous American author lived & wrote in Cuba?

8. Cuba excels in athletics, what is the dominant sport there?

9. Music is also one of Cuba's greatest expressions of our culture, name some popular forms of music (ie: dances) that originated there?

10. In addition to it's food, athletics and cuisine, what are some other products Cuba is known for? (ie: major exported goods)

Rules:

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• Each point is redeemable for an extra entry in the giveaways.
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• Everyone has until 10.14.09 to submit their answers for the "Hispanic Heritage Giveaway" and until 10.21.09 for "Beat The Reaper" and "Girl On Top".

NOTE: Answers submitted to this quiz will be applied to entries for
Hispanic Heritage Giveaway, Beat The Reaper, and Girl On Top.

Thursday's Thoughts 9.24.09...Earn Extra GA Pts

This week, we're giving away "The Historian" by Elizabeth Kostova.

But did you know that it has to do with the most infamous "vampire" of all, Dracula! Or rather, the person that the character of Dracula is based on...

How much do you know about Vlad The Impaler?

1. How did Vlad III get his surname "Dracula"?

2. Where is Vlad III believed to have been born and in what year?

3. What was his native country?

4. Who captured & imprisoned him and for how long?

5. What were the years of his reign?

6. The number of his victims [allegedly] range from ____ to ____?

7. His preferred and most famous method of torture was impalement, but what other methods did his practice?

8. How did he finally die?

9. Transylvania is credited with the legend of the vampire, but where did it truly originate? (Hint: It's a region, not a specific country)

10. Bram Stoker borrowed the name Dracul/Dracula for his novel, but who else is believed to have inspired the creature of his story? (Hint: Another historical figure)

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• Each point is redeemable for an extra entry in the giveaways.
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• Everyone has until Wednesday, 10.7.09 to submit their answers for this quiz.

NOTE: Answers submitted to this quiz will be applied to entries for
The Historian and The Smart One and The Pretty One

Thursday's Thoughts...Earn extra giveaway pts

This week's quiz is about

Answer these questions about some of the most popular beliefs from around the world

1. (Greek) According to Greek mythology, who was the first woman on Earth?

2. (Roman) How many members of the Consentes Dii are there on the Forum Romanum?

3. (Norse) Who were the Valkyries (or Valkyja) and where did they live?

4. (Anglo-Saxon) Tristram (or Tristan) comes to a tragic end when he falls in love with ___ ?

5. (Chinese) Which figure of ancient Chinese history and mythology was said to have invented the Chinese script?

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• Each question is worth 1 extra point for a potential maximum of 10 points.
• Each point is redeemable for an extra entry in the giveaways
(that's up to 10 extra entries)
• Everyone has until Wednesday, 8.19.09 to submit their answers for this quiz.

NOTE: Answers submitted to this quiz will be applied to entries for
Lucan Blog Tour & Giveaway

Have fun!

Thursday's Thoughts 9.3.09 on Friday - oops!

So the craziness continues and we weren't able to post yesterday's quiz so I hope you don't mind that we do it first thing this morning! We didn't want you guys to miss out on the chance to earn extra points :)

Since we are giving away some very COOL books based on Egyptian history, it makes sense to do this week's quiz on just that...

Ancient Egypt
Gods and Goddesses

1. Who was the Goddess of Motherhood?

2. Isis was both the sister to and wife of which god?

3. Anubis, the God of Embalming, had the body of a human, but the head of a ____ ?

4. Who was the Goddess of Writing?

5. The god Horus was what kind of animal?

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• Everyone has until Wednesday, 9.16.09 to submit their answers for this quiz.

NOTE: Answers submitted to this quiz will be applied to entries for

Wicked Wednesday Giveaway 9.2.09 and NutureShock Blog Tour.

Thursday's Thoughts 8.13.09...Earn extra giveaway points

Today's quiz is about

Designer Handbags :)
Match up the handbags pictured below to it's corresponding designer listed at the bottom of this post.

A. B.

C. D.
E. F.

G. H.

I. J.

Your Choices are:

1. Louis Vuitton, 2. Coach, 3. Burberry, 4. Juicy Couture, 5. Stella McCartney, 6. Chanel, 7. Fendi, 8. Dooney & Burke, 9. Betsey Johnson, 10. Givenchy

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• Everyone has until Wednesday, 8.19.09 to submit their answers for this quiz.

NOTE: Answers submitted to this quiz will be applied to entries for
Grand Sophy Blog Tour and Dark Hunger Blog Tour

Thursday's Thoughts 8.6.09...Earn extra giveaway points

Today's quiz is about

Global Top of the Charts

Can you guys guess what the number 1 song is in Belgium or maybe Japan?
How about France?

Well give it a shot :)

1. USA (That's an easy one!)
2. Argentina
3. Belgium
4. Canada
5. Denmark
6. Germany
7. Finland
8. France
9. Italy
10. Japan

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• Everyone has until Wednesday, 8.19.09 to submit their answers for this quiz.

NOTE: Answers submitted to this quiz will be applied to entries for
Wicked Wednesday Giveaway 8.5.09

Thursday's Thoughts 7.30.09...Earn extra giveaway points

While on yesterday's discussion topic of Vampires, we thought we'd make today's quiz about them too :)

1. Who was the Hungarian countess who killed young women to bathe in their blood, believing this would keep her eternally youthful?
2. This fictional character was frequently played by Bela Lugosi?
3. This vampire first appeared in Ann Rice's "Interview With the Vampire"?
4. This character appeared in the 1922 German silent film "Nosferatu, eine Symphonie des Grauens"?
5. This character was created in 1981 as a hostess for the horror movie program "Movie Macabre"?
6. This female vampire is the title character in the novelette by British writer Sheridan Le Fanu?
7. What historical figure did Bram Stoker base his character of Dracula upon?
8. In the movie "The Lost Boys" which character was the head vampire?
9. Which character in Poppy Z. Brite's "Lost Soul"' was not a vampire?
10. Who was the vampire in the 1960s' soap opera "Dark Shadows"?

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• Everyone has until Wednesday, 8.12.09 to submit their answers for this quiz.

NOTE: Answers submitted to this quiz will be applied to entries for
Wicked Wednesday Giveaway 7/29 - 8/12

Thursday's Thoughts 7.23.09...Earn extra giveaway points

Today's quiz is about

Disney's Alice in Wonderland

1. What English childhood actress provided the voice of Alice?
2. While Alice is up in the tree, what lesson is her sister trying to get her to pay attention to?
3. In the flower garden, what is the Rose's child's name?
4. What was the Caterpillar's height?
5. By what name does the White Rabbit call Alice while she is passing by his house?
6. After the doormouse hears the word 'cat', what do the Mad Hatter and March Hare have to put on his nose to calm him down?
7. According to the song 'A World of My Own', how will cats and rabbits be dressed up?
8. In the very beginning of the movie, what does Alice, concealed in a bottle, have to float in?
9. The Cheshire Cat shows Alice a shortcut to the Queen of Hearts' castle. What did she have to go through?
10. After the Walrus and the Carpenter, the Tweedles tried to do another skit for Alice, but she left. Do you remember the name of this second skit?

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Wicked Wednesday Giveaway 7.23.09

Here's the link to the trailer for Tim Burton's version due to
hit theaters on March 10, 2010.
You Tube

Thursday's Thoughts 7.16.09...Earn extra giveaway points

Today's quiz is about

The British Experience

1. Perhaps one of the best known sights in London is the clock tower of the Houses of Parliament, Westminster. What is the affectionate name, which was originally given to the big bell within, of this national landmark?

2. A place of interest to many visitors to the UK is the Imperial War Museum at Lambeth Road, London. here you can see the history of conflicts involving Britain and the Commonwealth from the First World War through to the most recent events. Much of the museum is dedicated to World War II which was a particularly tough yet heroic time for the British Isles. During the War Britain needed a resolute political leader to plan strategy, maintain moral and inspire the people. Name this British war-time Prime Minister, famous for his "V" for victory salute and smoking fat cigars.

3. Myths and legends abound in the UK, many tales with their origins deep in the mist of time. According to one legend a Lady rode naked through the streets of the English city of Coventry. What was that Lady's name?

4. According to legend Robin Hood roamed a wooded area of the UK stealing from the rich and giving to the poor. In which of these forests did Robin Hood and his Merry Men perform their philanthropic deeds?

5. Each part of the UK maintains its own identity, each has their own flag, emblems and patron saint. Which of these is the patron saint of Wales?

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• Everyone has until Wednesday, 7.29.09 to submit their answers for this quiz.

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Wicked Wednesday Giveaway 7/15 - 7/19

Thursday's Thoughts 7.9.09...Earn extra giveaway points

Today's quiz is about

You guys have to try to guess which state each law is from!
Some of these are real winners, LOL!
Have fun :)

1) A man can legally beat his wife, but not more than once a month.

2) It is a misdemeanor to shoot at any kind of game from a moving vehicle, unless the target is a whale.

3) You may not fart in a public place after 6 PM.

4) Law forbids eating in a place that is on fire.

5) Children may smoke, but they may not purchase cigarettes.

6) Benches may not be placed in the middle of any street.

7) A person may not walk around on Sundays with an ice cream cone in his/her pocket.

8) A recently passed anti-crime law requires criminals to give their victims 24 hours notice, either orally or in writing, and to explain the nature of the crime to be committed.

9) Women must obtain written permission from their husbands to wear false teeth.

10) X-rays may not be used to fit shoes.

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• Everyone has until Wednesday, 7.22.09 to submit their answers for this quiz.

NOTE: Answers submitted to this quiz will be applied to entries for
Wicked Wednesday 7.8.09 Giveaway

Thursday's Thoughts 7.2.09...Earn extra giveaway points

Today's quiz is about

Unscramble these WINE names :)

1. Nopti Rnio
2. Lemtro
3. Ginslire
4. Lemsoel
5. Fizldenan
6. Bislcah
7. Nebterca Govsauinn
8. Mervtuho
9. Gusaniovn Nclab
10. Scomota

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• Everyone has until Wednesday, 7.15.09 to submit their answers to this quiz.

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Wicked Wednesday 7.1.09 Giveaway

Thursday's Thoughts 6.25.09...Earn extra giveaway points

Today's quiz is about

1) What are the names of the Owens sisters played by Nicole Kidman and Sandra Bullock?

2) What are the names of the aunts?

3) What would happen to any man who fell in love with an Owens woman?

4) What song was Jimmy singing the night he died that haunted Gillian and Sally?

5) What tradition was carried out on occasion at the aunts' house?

*Bonus Question: When the sisters went to live with their aunts, what were they promised for breakfast everyday?

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• The bonus question is worth an additional 5 points for a potential total of
15 points.
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(that's up to 15 extra entries)
• Everyone has until Wednesday, 7.8.09 to submit their answers to this quiz.

NOTE: Answers submitted to this quiz will be applied to entries for
Wicked Wednesday 6.24.09 Giveaway

Thursday's Thoughts 6.17.09...Earn extra giveaway points

Today's quiz is about



Quotes from Shakespeare's Plays

1) All the world's a stage

2) One that loved not wisely but too well

3) Neither a borrower nor a lender be

4) Lord, what fools these mortals be!

5) Speak low if you speak of love

*Bonus: Finish this line from the "Twelfth Night".
"Be not afraid of greatness: _____ "

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• The bonus question is worth an additional 5 points for a potential total of
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(that's up to 15 extra entries)
• Everyone has until Wednesday, 7.1.09 to submit their answers to this quiz.

NOTE: Answers submitted to this quiz will be applied to entries for
Wicked Wednesday's 6.17.09 Giveaway

Have Fun!!

Thursday's Thoughts...Earn extra giveaway points :)

Today's quiz is about



Fractured Words: Name that Movie!

1) Quay Oat Tie Ogle Lea

2) Lay Gull Lee Be Lawn Duh

3) Roe My Oar Aunt Jew Lea Ate

4) Shay Cuss Beer Ink Loaf

5) Fore Wade Tins Ant Of Urn Reel

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• Everyone has until Wednesday, 6.24.09 to submit their answers to this quiz.

NOTE: Answers submitted to this quiz will be applied to entries for
Wicked Wednesday's 6.10.09 Giveaway.

Have Fun!!

Thursday's Thoughts 6.4.09...Earn extra giveaway points

We've decided to make some changes to "Thursday's Thoughts". Rather than doing the "whats your opinion?" type question, we're going to give you guys some fun quizzes. We're also going to give you the opportunity to earn extra points to every giveaway that you're entered in.

Today's quiz is about



The name of a Twilight character is HIDDEN in each sentence. Name that character!

1) She rang the church bell after she saw the sparkling vampire running at her, full speed.

2) This vampire loves the smell of roses.
3) When the werewolf family went to Karaj, a cob of corn was sitting on the border.

4) This vampire was admitted to the Padded Ward in the psych unit.

5) Al, ice is very cold; but so are vampires!

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• Everyone has until Wednesday 6.10.09 to submit their answers to this quiz.

NOTE: Answers submitted to this quiz will be applied to entries for
Wicked Wednesday's 6.3.09 Giveaway.

Have Fun!!

Thursday's Thoughts 5.21.09

Today's question is: Who is your favorite Jane Austen character and why?

Here are the answer's to Manic Monday's Pop Quiz :) How many did you get correct?

1. Eleanor Dashwood
2. Wymouth
3. Mansfield Park
4. Northanger Abbey
5. Derbyshire
6. Sanditon
7. First Impressions
8. Frederick Wentworth
9. At Steventon rectory on December 16, 1775
10. She died of Hodgkin's Lymphona on July 18, 1817. She was 41 years old.
    

Thursday's Thoughts 5.14.09

Every Thursday we will be posting a discussion question that everyone can participate in and today is the first of many.

Today's question is: What is your favorite book or novel and why?

If you answer this question, we will give you the option of getting an extra entry in the Wicked Wednesday Giveaway. If you want to be given an extra entry, please say so in your comment.