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Snooker Lovers [2] Trivia Quiz

My second quiz about snooker. Again, it should'nt be very hard. Good luck and have fun.

A multiple-choice quiz by tipsykane. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
tipsykane

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
184,304

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
969

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Question 1 of 10

1. Mark Williams was born in which country? Hint

Scotland

England

Wales

Ireland

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Question 2 of 10

2. In which year did Jimmy White turn Professional? Hint

1984

1981

1980

1982

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who won the 2003/04 Welsh Open? Hint

Steve Davis

Ronnie O Sullivan

Dominic Dale

Marco Fu

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which country won the Nations Cup in the 2000/01 season? Hint

Wales

Republic of Ireland

England

Scotland

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which is Terry Griffiths' birthdate? Hint

16th October, 1947

16th June, 1947

16th May, 1947

16th September, 1947

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which of these titles did Dennis Taylor never win? Hint

Embassy World Championship

China Open

B&H Masters

Tokyo Masters

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Question 7 of 10

7. In what year did James Wattana turn pro? Hint

1988

1989

1987

1990

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Question 8 of 10

8. At the start of each frame, which ball is placed just underneath the pack of reds near the top of the table? Hint

Blue

Pink

White

Black

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Question 9 of 10

9. Jimmy White won the 2003/04 Scotland open.

True

False

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Question 10 of 10

10. Ken Doherty was the Embassy World Champion in 2003.

True

False

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Mark Williams was born in which country?

Answer: Wales

Mark Williams was born on 21st March, 1975, in a small town called Cwm, which is in South Wales.

2. In which year did Jimmy White turn Professional?

Answer: 1980

In his first professional season, he got a title under his belt, winning the Laing's Scottish Masters, beating Cliff Thorburn in the final.

3. Who won the 2003/04 Welsh Open?

Answer: Ronnie O Sullivan

Davis looked set to clinch the Welsh Open when he led 8-5 but O'Sullivan won the last four frames to land the �52,000 top prize a 9-8 winner.

4. Which country won the Nations Cup in the 2000/01 season?

Answer: Scotland

Scotland's dream team of Stephen Hendry, John Higgins and Alan McManus lifted the Coalite Nations Cup at Reading's Hexagon Theatre that year.

5. Which is Terry Griffiths' birthdate?

Answer: 16th October, 1947

Griffiths' moment of glory came when he defeated Dennis Taylor to become World champion in 1979.

6. Which of these titles did Dennis Taylor never win?

Answer: China Open

Taylor won the Embassy World Championship in 1985, the B&H Masters in 1987 and the Tokyo Open, also in 1987.

7. In what year did James Wattana turn pro?

Answer: 1989

James Wattana or Wattana Pu-Orb-Orm to give him his proper name was born in Bangkok, Thailand on 17th January, 1970. His nickname is the Thai-Phoon.

8. At the start of each frame, which ball is placed just underneath the pack of reds near the top of the table?

Answer: Black

The yellow, green and brown are placed in the baulk end (near the bottom of the table) the blue is placed in the centre of the table, the pink is placed just above the reds, and the black is placed just below the pack of reds.

9. Jimmy White won the 2003/04 Scotland open.

Answer: True

It was White's first ranking final victory in 12 years. He beat Paul Hunter 9-7 in the final.

10. Ken Doherty was the Embassy World Champion in 2003.

Answer: False

Mark Williams became World Champion in this year. He beat Stuart Pettman 10-2 in round 1, Quinten Hann 13-2 in round 2, Stephen Hendry 13-7 in the Quarter Finals, Stephen Lee 17-8 in the Semi Final and went on to beat Ken Doherty 18-16 in the Final.

Source: Author tipsykane

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