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Tough Dallas Cowboys Quiz | 10 Questions | Sports

This quiz is about the Dallas Cowboys in general, their players, and some of their achievements. Anyway, have fun!

A multiple-choice quiz by iggy4. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
iggy4

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
209,003

Updated
Jul 23 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
2275

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 174 (5/10), Guest 104 (5/10), Guest 35 (3/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. What former Dallas Cowboy was shot and killed in May of 2005?

Answer: (Two words or just surname)

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which of these wide receivers graduated from Texas Christian? Hint

Brandon Middleton

Cedric James

Antonio Bryant

Terry Glenn

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which Super Bowl did the Dallas Cowboys have their first victory? Hint

VII

VIII

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Question 4 of 10

4. Charlie Waters set a record for the most interceptions in NFL history.

True

False

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which three Super Bowls in the 1990s did the Cowboys win? Hint

XXX, XXV, and XXVII

XXVII, XXVIII, and XXX

XXVI, XXVII, and XXV

XXV, XXIV, and XXVIII

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Question 6 of 10

6. In which NFL season did Emmitt Smith break Walter Payton's record for career rushing yards? Hint

2001-02

2002-03

2000-01

2003-04

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which Dallas Cowboys coach was replaced in February 1989? Hint

Don Perkins

Jimmy Johnson

Tom Landry

Jerry Jones

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Question 8 of 10

8. Bob Lilly was the 13th player overall to be selected by Dallas Cowboys in a NFL draft.

True

False

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who did the Dallas Cowboys defeat in 1996 to win their fifth division title in a row? Hint

Philadelphia Eagles

Indianapolis Colts

Washington Redskins

New England Patriots

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Question 10 of 10

10. On Monday, January 3, 1983, Tony Dorsett ran a 99-yard touchdown, which set a NFL record.

True

False

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What former Dallas Cowboy was shot and killed in May of 2005?

Answer: Lang

David Lang was the Cowboys' running back during the 1995 season and won a Super Bowl ring. He was killed during a shooting near his home in Atlanta. He also played for the Los Angeles Rams.

2. Which of these wide receivers graduated from Texas Christian?

Answer: Cedric James

Cedric James graduated from Texas Christian, Antonio Bryant graduated from Pittsburgh, Brandon Middleton graduated from Houston, and Terry Glenn graduated from Ohio State.

3. Which Super Bowl did the Dallas Cowboys have their first victory?

Answer: VI

The Cowboys beat the Miami Dolphins 24-3. They were the first team to win a Super Bowl and not let their opponent score a touchdown.

4. Charlie Waters set a record for the most interceptions in NFL history.

Answer: False

Charlie Waters set a record for the most interceptions in NFL "postseason" history.

5. Which three Super Bowls in the 1990s did the Cowboys win?

Answer: XXVII, XXVIII, and XXX

The Cowboys won two Super Bowls in a row, then the 49ers won Super Bowl XXIX. The Cowboys came back next season and won Super Bowl XXX.

6. In which NFL season did Emmitt Smith break Walter Payton's record for career rushing yards?

Answer: 2002-03

Emmitt Smith beat Payton's record in 2002 in Smith's 13 rushing seasons at that point. Payton had previously retired with 16,726 rushing yards, also in 13 seasons. In 15 seasons in 2004-05, Smith was still in an Arizona Cardinal uniform, and had rushed for over 18,000 yards.

7. Which Dallas Cowboys coach was replaced in February 1989?

Answer: Tom Landry

Over the course of seven years, Jimmy Johnson led the Dallas Cowboys to two Super Bowl victories.

8. Bob Lilly was the 13th player overall to be selected by Dallas Cowboys in a NFL draft.

Answer: True

In 1961, Bob Lilly became the first player to be picked by the Dallas Cowboys in an NFL draft, 13th overall.

9. Who did the Dallas Cowboys defeat in 1996 to win their fifth division title in a row?

Answer: New England Patriots

The Dallas Cowboys defeated the New England Patriots 12-6 on December 15, 1996, which made them the first team in NFL history to win the NFC East in five consecutive seasons.

10. On Monday, January 3, 1983, Tony Dorsett ran a 99-yard touchdown, which set a NFL record.

Answer: True

Tony Dorsett's 99-yard touchdown is still a very memorable play.

Source: Author iggy4

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