The Classic Quiz Book 1

The Classic Quiz Book 1

This completely revised edition of Winslow¹s bestselling Quiz Book contains more than 2,000 questions categorised into 40 stimulating subjects.

Features questions that are all realistically within the scope of the average person. Designed for those who use quizzes as a group activity, the questions are grouped into three ability levels with a layout that enables the organiser to rapidly locate the required topic.

Chapters:

•  Introduction
•  Sport
•  Popular music
•  What is it?
•  Air / water
•  All to do with numbers
•  Inventions / discoveries
•  Homes
•  Do-it-Yourself
•  Famous men
•  Famous women
•  Places of interest
•  Collective nouns
•  Pastimes
•  Leisure pursuits
•  Pets
•  Gardening
•  Entertainers
•  Similes
•  Science nature
•  Myths / tales / legends
•  Capital cities
•  Animals
•  Birds
•  Proverbs / sayings
•  Art
•  Design
•  Spelling
•  Medical matters
•  Male/female genders
•  Bible
•  Literature
•  The World Wars
•  Classical music
•  Abbreviations
•  Parts of the human body
•  History
•  Cookery
•  Rhymes poetry
•  Geography
•  General knowledge.

Who Will Benefit from this Activity?

The Classic Quiz Book 1 will be most enjoyed by people in the early to moderate stages of dementia.  People in the later stages of dementia will benefit from the interaction and conversation of the activity, providing the group size is kept small so that he or she does not become overstimulated and agitated as a result of too much going on around them.

The outcome of the activity may vary depending on the person’s ability, however for people with dementia, it is important to remember that when participating in the activity, the focus should not be about the activity itself, but the quality and enjoyment of the interaction.  It is the enjoyment of the activity that will contribute to their overall sense of happiness and well-being.  Those in the later stages of dementia may not be able to participate fully, however they will benefit from the interaction and conversation of the activity.

If you need help choosing an appropriate activity for someone affected by dementia, click here to view our guidelines.