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Quiz about Curling
Quiz about Curling

Curling! Trivia Quiz


This quiz contains basic questions about curling. Enjoy!

A multiple-choice quiz by nivla2. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
nivla2
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
251,379
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
614
Last 3 plays: Guest 129 (9/10), Guest 142 (6/10), Guest 198 (4/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. If a team's rock is the closest to this, that team scores points in that end. What is it? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. If a team accidentally touches a rock in play, that team has committed which rule infraction? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. How does international curling differ from Canadian curling when it comes to the dimensions of the sheet of ice? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. What is a bonspiel? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. There are two ways to score if you are playing a game that utilizes the skins format. One of which is to steal at least one point if you do not have hammer. What is the other? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. You have just blanked an end. What just happened? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. A right-handed curler just threw an out-turn. Which way is the rock rotating as it travels down the ice? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. It is mandatory that you use the hack when you throw your rock.


Question 9 of 10
9. The skip on your team has set their broom down as a target for you. You tell them that you need more ice. What did you just ask your skip to do? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Congratulations! Your team has just won the Brier! Which of the following is true? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. If a team's rock is the closest to this, that team scores points in that end. What is it?

Answer: Pin

It's a common misconception that the team closest to the button scores points. The pin is usually (although not always) in the center of the button.
2. If a team accidentally touches a rock in play, that team has committed which rule infraction?

Answer: Burning the rock

Another common misconception is that a burned rock is automatically removed from play. It is up to the opposing team whether the burned rock (and any other rocks affected) is removed and replaced to its original position.
3. How does international curling differ from Canadian curling when it comes to the dimensions of the sheet of ice?

Answer: It is wider

A wider sheet of ice promotes more exciting play.
4. What is a bonspiel?

Answer: A curling tournament

Bonspiels can be for fun, or it can be a major international event such as curling in the Winter Olympics.
5. There are two ways to score if you are playing a game that utilizes the skins format. One of which is to steal at least one point if you do not have hammer. What is the other?

Answer: Score at least two points with hammer

The skins format is most notably used in the Continental Cup of Curling.
6. You have just blanked an end. What just happened?

Answer: No points were scored in the end

Blanking an end is advantageous if you have hammer and cannot score at least two points.
7. A right-handed curler just threw an out-turn. Which way is the rock rotating as it travels down the ice?

Answer: Counter clockwise

The opposite is true for a left-handed curler. A rock rotates clockwise for a left handed curler if an out-turn is thrown.
8. It is mandatory that you use the hack when you throw your rock.

Answer: False

Believe it or not, there are no rules stating you must use the hack when throwing your stone. However, those who do not use the hack will be at a big disadvantage.
9. The skip on your team has set their broom down as a target for you. You tell them that you need more ice. What did you just ask your skip to do?

Answer: Move the broom further away from the intended final destination of the rock

If you ask for more ice, you believe that the rock will curl more than what your skip believes.
10. Congratulations! Your team has just won the Brier! Which of the following is true?

Answer: Your team has just won the Canadian men's curling championship

The counterpart to the Brier is the Scotties Tournament of Hearts.
Source: Author nivla2

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