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What is Quote Quiz?

Choose a quotation set and enter the word that goes into EVERY quotation. 1 quotation from the set author If a man is proud of his wealth, he should not be _______ until it is known how he employs it. Mini-dictionary on? (demo with ~1000 words) Socrates BC 469-399, Greek Philosopher of Athens  The rewards for those who persevere far exceed the pain that must _______ the victory. Mini-dictionary on? (demo with ~1000 words) Ted W. Engstrom American Religion and Social Leader  There is no road too long to the man who advances deliberately and without undue haste; there are no honours too distant to the man who _______s himself for them with patience. Mini-dictionary on? (demo with ~1000 words) Jean De La BruyLre 1645-1696, French Classical Writer  In our day the conventional element in literature is elaborately disguised by a law of copyright _______ing that every work of art is an invention distinctive enough to be patented. Mini-dictionary on? (demo with ~1000 words) Northrop Frye 1912-1991, Canadian Literary Critic  Neither evil tongues, rash judgements, nor the sneers of selfish men, nor greetings where no kindness is, nor all the dreary intercourse of daily life, shall ever _______ against us. Mini-dictionary on? (demo with ~1000 words) William Wordsworth 1770-1850, British Poet  Do not be desirous of having things done quickly. Do not look at small advantages. Desire to have things done quickly _______s their being done thoroughly. Looking at small advantages _______s great affairs from being accomplished. Mini-dictionary on? (demo with ~1000 words) Confucius BC 551-479, Chinese Ethical Teacher, Philosopher  The things we fear most in organizations -- fluctuations, disturbances, imbalances -- are the _______ sources of creativity. Mini-dictionary on? (demo with ~1000 words) Margaret J. Wheatley   If a secret history of books could be written, and the author's _______ thoughts and meanings noted down alongside of his story, how many insipid volumes would become interesting, and dull tales excite the reader! Mini-dictionary on? (demo with ~1000 words) William M. Thackeray 1811-1863, Indian-born British Novelist  The basic principle of turning ideas into big money is to seize every money building idea and work with it until the idea fits your purpose, decide on the steps needed to make it work, and then _______ to do it as soon as possible. Mini-dictionary on? (demo with ~1000 words) Duane Newcomb   In Switzerland they had brotherly love, five hundred years of democracy and peace, and what did they _______? The cuckoo clock! Mini-dictionary on? (demo with ~1000 words) Orson Welles 1915-1985, American Film Maker  Quiz-list 1 Quiz-list 2 Quiz-list 3 Quiz-list 4 Quiz-list 5 Quiz-list 6 Quiz-list 7 Quiz-list 8 Quiz-list 9 Quiz-list 10 Quiz-list 11 Quiz-list 12 Quiz-list 13 Quiz-list 14 Quiz-list 15 Quiz-list 16 Quiz-list 17 Quiz-list 18 Quiz-list 19 Quiz-list 20 Quiz-list 21 Quiz-list 22 Quiz-list 23 Quiz-list 24 Quiz-list 25 Quiz-list 26 Quiz-list 27 Quiz-list 28 Quiz-list 29 Quiz-list 30 Quiz-list 31 Quiz-list 32 Quiz-list 33 Quiz-list 34 Quiz-list 35 Quiz-list 36 Quiz-list 37 Quiz-list 38 Quiz-list 39 Quiz-list 40 Quiz-list 41 Quiz-list 42 Quiz-list 43 Quiz-list 44 Quiz-list 45 Quiz-list 46 Quiz-list 47 Quiz-list 48 Quiz-list 49 Quiz-list 50 Quiz-list 51 Quiz-list 52 Quiz-list 53 Quiz-list 54 Quiz-list 55 Quiz-list 56 Quiz-list 57 Quiz-list 58 Quiz-list 59 Quiz-list 60 Quiz-list 61 Quiz-list 62 Quiz-list 63 Quiz-list 64 Quiz-list 65 Quiz-list 66 Quiz-list 67 Quiz-list 68 Quiz-list 69 Quiz-list 70 Quiz-list 71 Quiz-list 72 Quiz-list 73 Quiz-list 74 Quiz-list 75 Quiz-list 76 Quiz-list 77 Quiz-list 78 Quiz-list 79 Quiz-list 80 Quiz-list 81 Quiz-list 82 Quiz-list 83 Quiz-list 84 Quiz-list 85 Quiz-list 86 Quiz-list 87 Quiz-list 88 Quiz-list 89 Quiz-list 90 Quiz-list 91 Quiz-list 92 Quiz-list 93 Quiz-list 94 Quiz-list 95 Quiz-list 96 Quiz-list 97 Quiz-list 98 Quiz-list 99 Quiz-list 100 Quiz-list 101 Quiz-list 102 Quiz-list 103 Quiz-list 104 Quiz-list 105 Quiz-list 106 Quiz-list 107 Quiz-list 108 Quiz-list 109 Quiz-list 110 Quiz-list 111 Quiz-list 112 Quiz-list 113 Quiz-list 114 Quiz-list 115 Quiz-list 116 Quiz-list 117 Quiz-list 118 Quiz-list 119 Quiz-list 120 Quiz-list 121 Quiz-list 122 Quiz-list 123 Quiz-list 124 Quiz-list 125 Quiz-list 126 Quiz-list 127 Quiz-list 128 Quiz-list 129 Quiz-list 130 Quiz-list 131 Quiz-list 132 Quiz-list 133 Quiz-list 134 Quiz-list 135 Quiz-list 136 Quiz-list 137 Quiz-list 138 Quiz-list 139 Quiz-list 140 Quiz-list 141 Quiz-list 142 Quiz-list 143 Quiz-list 144 Quiz-list 145 Quiz-list 146 Quiz-list 147 Quiz-list 148 Quiz-list 149 Quiz-list 150 Quiz-list 151 Quiz-list 152 Quiz-list 153 Quiz-list 154 Quiz-list 155 Quiz-list 156 Quiz-list 157 Quiz-list 158 Quiz-list 159 Quiz-list 160 Quiz-list 161 Quiz-list 162 Quiz-list 163 Quiz-list 164 Quiz-list 165 Quiz-list 166 Quiz-list 167 Quiz-list 168 Quiz-list 169 Quiz-list 170 What is Quote Quiz? Quote Quiz is a unique reading comprehension game to test advanced English learners' understanding of original quotations of famous people. This game is also ideal for anyone with a bit of curiosity or playfulness. Teachers can now also create their own printable quotation sets. All you need to do is to register as a teacher (registration is free) and log in to the site. Follow the "QuoteQuiz" link from your personal page select the quotations you want to print. Copy and paste your choice of quotes into your favourite word processor and you will soon find out how great this tool is for intermediate and higher level students. In each quote set one word is missing. You need to find that ONE word. This is just a game so if you do not guess well, do not worry: nobody can see you. You can choose to get up to 25 quotations with the same missing keyword. If you refresh your browser for one set of quotations you may get completely different quotations. If you like this quiz, please recommend it to your friends. Happy learning! English is fun! Nonstop English Team

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