quiz on

quiz (one) on (something)

To test one's knowledge about something. Would you mind quizzing me on corporate tax law? I have an exam tomorrow. The teacher stood me up in front of the whole class and quizzed me on the periodic table of elements.
See also: on, quiz
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

quiz someone on someone or something

to give someone a quiz or test over the subject of someone or something. The teacher quizzed the students on the chapter she had assigned for homework. I hope they quiz me on George Washington. I am prepared.
See also: on, quiz
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • quiz (one) about (something)
  • quiz (one) on (something)
  • quiz about
  • beat (something) into (someone's) head
  • beat into one's head
  • drum (something) into (one's) head
  • bomb out on (something)
  • another bite at the cherry
  • another bite of the cherry
  • a second bite at the cherry