TV, Film & Music

Are you a pro at pop culture? Do your friends always turn to you when they can't remember what a song lyric is? Or what the name of Ross Geller's ex-wife was? If so, you'll want to try a few of our entertainment quizzes.

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What becomes of the broken-hearted? Well, they usually wade back out into that big sea of fish, but not before wallowing in depressing — or occasionally empowering — breakup songs. Test your heartache with this quiz.

By Kate Kershner

Are you ready to battle with history? From Casablanca to The Bridge on the River Kwai, see how far your memory can advance you on the definitive World War II movies quiz.

By Laurie L. Dove

AC/DC has sold millions of albums and continues to tour after more than four decades in the spotlight. Take our quiz to see how much you really know about this legendary band.

By Bambi Turner

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Kate Bush is an eclectic English singer-songwriter. Jane Eyre is the heroine in the eponymous novel by Charlotte Bronte. You might not think they have much in common, but see if you can match who said what.

By Maria Trimarchi

Can you spot the prescription drug names among Elf names from J.R.R. Tolkien's legendarium? Test your Elven race IQ with this HowStuffWorks quiz.

By Maria Trimarchi

The Rolling Stones are the longest-running rock band ever, going on 54 years in 2016. How much do you know about Mick, Keith and the rest of the band?

By Alison Cooper

In three decades in the biz, Bon Jovi went from big hair and crazy antics to more mellow adult-oriented tunes and a grown-up style. Test your knowledge of the band's music, members and greatest moments with our quiz!

By Bambi Turner

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J.R.R. Tolkien didn’t just invent cool sounding names for characters in "The Lord of the Rings" — he created entire linguistic systems. Are you a top notch Tolkienologist? Take this quiz on Middle-earth names to find out.

By Ed Grabianowski

Everybody knows your name at this watering hole, but how well do you know their names? Test your knowledge of Boston's quirkiest cast of characters in our "Cheers" quiz!

By Sarah Gleim

Mr. Dynamite. Godfather of Soul. You can earn a lot of nicknames in a career spanning half a century. Take our quiz to see how much you know about the music, life and troubles of the great James Brown.

By Bambi Turner

Looking back, it may seem that bands like The Beatles and The Rolling Stones have always been around. But they were part of a wave of British music that flooded the U.S. in the 1960s. See how much you know about the British Invasion with our quiz.

By Karen Kirkpatrick

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The Beach Boys' sunny, laid-back sound belied some major tension beneath the surface. How much do you know about The Beach Boys? Take this quiz to find out.

By Alison Cooper

'Supergirl' made it's debut 4 years ago, so in celebration, find out how well you know the popular CW superhero series! Take our latest quiz to see how much you know about the last daughter of Krypton. Good luck!

By Laurie L. Dove

Stephen Colbert killed it for nine years as the pompous host of "The Colbert Report." Let's see how well you know your Colbert.

By Alison Cooper

Are you a Steve Harvey fan? Whether you tune in to his talk show or game show, read his books or follow him online, this quiz will test your Steve Harvey trivia skills.

By Laurie L. Dove

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It may have been mostly about Alan Alda and Loretta Swit, but a host of supporting guest actors appeared on "M.A.S.H," some getting their break on this hit TV show. See if you know who shared scenes with Hawkeye, Maj. Houlihan and B. J. Hunnicutt.

By Sarah Gleim

Alrighty then! Jim Carrey transformed a stint on "In Living Color" into one of the most successful comedy careers in film history. Take out quiz to see how much you know about the man and his most famous flicks.

By Bambi Turner

You can hardly turn on the TV without running across a rerun of "MASH," that 1970s show about the 1950s Korean War that made people laugh, cry and think. See how much you remember about this groundbreaking sitcom with our "MASH" quiz.

By Karen Kirkpatrick

After more than two decades on the market, the PlayStation has captured the attention of multiple generations of gamers. Take our quiz to see how much your know about the history and development of this classic console system.

By Bambi Turner

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Quidditch may have started on the pages of Harry Potter, but fans who grew up with these books have transformed the game into a real-life sport for muggles and pure-bloods alike.

By Bambi Turner

When you play the "Game of Thrones," you win or you die, and there's been a lot more dying than winning on the hit HBO series. Can you remember how characters met their end? Take this quiz to find out.

By Ed Grabianowski

It'd be a bit of an understatement to say that Elvis Presley released a lot of songs in his 23-year career. And just a few of them became huge hits. Can you name the Elvis songs in this quiz?

By Alison Cooper

The tiny town of Forks has a secret — it's home to a gorgeous coven of vampires. Take our quiz to see how much you remember about the "Twilight" vampires in Forks and beyond.

By Bambi Turner

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The 1950s may seem like a sweet and innocent time, but rock 'n' roll took the world by storm during the decade, mixing with country and jazz and inspiring more diversity than you might expect. See how much you know about the decade's music.

By Karen Kirkpatrick

"The Sopranos" is a highly quotable show, but about 90 percent of it isn't fit for publication. We did a little digging, though, and found some fairly family-friendly quotes. See if you can guess which character said each line.

By Alison Cooper