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England: Sports and Games Trivia Quiz

A handful of questions on games played in England.

A multiple-choice quiz by awkins. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
awkins

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
5,119

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
2073

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Question 1 of 10

1. How many different coloured balls are used in snooker? Hint

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Question 2 of 10

2. How many runs are scored in cricket, if the ball goes over the boundary without touching the ground? Hint

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which soccer team plays at Anfield? Hint

Manchester United

Liverpool

West Ham United

Arsenal

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Question 4 of 10

4. In a standard game of darts, what is the minimum number of darts required to finish from 501, finishing on a double? Hint

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Question 5 of 10

5. What positions make up the front line of a rugby scrum? Hint

2 props and 1 hooker

2 scrum half's and 1 hooker

1 prop and 2 hookers

1 hooker, 1 prop and a scrum half

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Question 6 of 10

6. In cricket, how many balls make up an over? Hint

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Question 7 of 10

7. How many teams in the annual "Thames Boat Race"? Hint

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Question 8 of 10

8. Where would you find 'The Chair' and 'Bechers Brook'? Hint

Epsom Downs

Newmarket

Longchamps

Aintree Racecourse

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Question 9 of 10

9. How many points are needed to win at a regular game of cribbage? Hint

121

101

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Question 10 of 10

10. In Crown Green Bowling, how many times does a player bowl at the Jack in one end? Hint

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. How many different coloured balls are used in snooker?

Answer: 8

Red, Yellow, Green, Brown, Blue, Pink, Black and white. Not counting 14 of the 15 reds.

2. How many runs are scored in cricket, if the ball goes over the boundary without touching the ground?

Answer: 6

If it touches the ground first, it scores 4.

3. Which soccer team plays at Anfield?

Answer: Liverpool

Man U play at Old Trafford, West Ham at Upton Park, and Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium.

4. In a standard game of darts, what is the minimum number of darts required to finish from 501, finishing on a double?

Answer: 9

Generally 7 treble 20s, 1 treble 19 then double 12.

5. What positions make up the front line of a rugby scrum?

Answer: 2 props and 1 hooker

The hooker stands between the 2 props. They help support him while he tries to 'hook' the ball to his side of the scrum.

6. In cricket, how many balls make up an over?

Answer: 6

Not counting wides and no-balls.

7. How many teams in the annual "Thames Boat Race"?

Answer: 2

Oxford and Cambridge Universities compete in the race.

8. Where would you find 'The Chair' and 'Bechers Brook'?

Answer: Aintree Racecourse

They are fences on the Grand National course.

9. How many points are needed to win at a regular game of cribbage?

Answer: 121

A great card game to play. You will always be learning.

10. In Crown Green Bowling, how many times does a player bowl at the Jack in one end?

Answer: 2

This 'Old Man's' game, is becoming more popular with younger people.

Source: Author awkins

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