Quiz about Embassy World Championship 2005
Quiz about Embassy World Championship 2005

Embassy World Championship 2005 Quiz


So the 2005 Embassy World Championship has come to an end! Lets see how much of it you can remember.

A multiple-choice quiz by Brounos. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
Brounos
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
207,566
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
394
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Scroll down to the bottom for the answer key.
1. Day one saw the champion Ronnie O'Sullivan defending his title against the in form Stephen McGuire. Things began well for Ronnie leading 5-3 after the first session, but what was the final score in this match? Hint

10-9 Ronnie O'Sullivan
10-8 Ronnie O'Sullivan
10-9 Stephen Mcguire
10-7 Ronnie O'Sullivan

2. In one of the shocks of the first round, who defeated Yorkshireman Paul Hunter 10-8? Hint

Ian McCulloch
Anthony Hamilton
Ali Carter
Michael Holt

3. Crowd favourite Jimmy White won safely through to the second round with a convincing victory over whom? Hint

Barry Pinches
Mark Selby
Graham Dott
Fergal O'Brian

4. Who made a 147 break in their first round match? Hint

John Higgins
Ronnie O'Sullivan
Mark Williams
Steven Hendry

5. Fans of Ronnie O'Sullivan were faced with quite a shock when he and opponent Ali Carter emerged for the second session of their second round match as Ronnie had shaved all his hair off. Which player did Ronnie cruelly say had inspired the chop? Hint

Anthony Hamiltoin
John Higgins
Steve Davis
Michael Holt

6. How many frames are second and quarterfinal matches best of at the crucible? Hint

25
29
19
27

7. How many English Players were in the quarterfinal lineup? Hint

3
1
7
5

8. Which player claimed they didn't deserve to advance through to the semi-finals, claiming that they had played poorly in the first round, poorly in the second round, and except for four frames poorly in the quarterfinals in an x-rated aftermatch interview? Hint

Alan McMannus
Steve Davis
Steven Hendry
Ronnie O'Sullivan

9. Name the semi-final line-up boasted two qualifiers. Hint

Shaun Murphy & Ian McCulloch
Shaun Murphy & Ali Carter
Shaun Murphy & Mark Selby
Ian McCulloch & Matthew Stevens

10. The final was between Shaun Murphy and Matthew Stevens and will be remembered for the sheer quality it brought out of both players. What was the final score? Hint

18-17 Shaun Murphy
18-16 Shaun Murphy
18-15 Shaun Murphy
18-14 Shaun Murphy


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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Day one saw the champion Ronnie O'Sullivan defending his title against the in form Stephen McGuire. Things began well for Ronnie leading 5-3 after the first session, but what was the final score in this match?

Answer: 10-9 Ronnie O'Sullivan

In this epic first round match, Ronnie came from 9-7 down to take the match in the deciding frame. Afterwards Ronnie insisted he 'wouldn't have been bothered if he lost'.
2. In one of the shocks of the first round, who defeated Yorkshireman Paul Hunter 10-8?

Answer: Michael Holt

Paul Hunter may have had other things on his mind after being diagnosed with cancer.
3. Crowd favourite Jimmy White won safely through to the second round with a convincing victory over whom?

Answer: Fergal O'Brian

People were saying that maybe this could be his year.
4. Who made a 147 break in their first round match?

Answer: Mark Williams

The other three players to make a 147 - Cliff Thorburn, Jimmy White and Ronnie O'Sullivan (twice).
5. Fans of Ronnie O'Sullivan were faced with quite a shock when he and opponent Ali Carter emerged for the second session of their second round match as Ronnie had shaved all his hair off. Which player did Ronnie cruelly say had inspired the chop?

Answer: Michael Holt

I quote from Ronnie: "I was looking like Michael Holt and it frightened me."
6. How many frames are second and quarterfinal matches best of at the crucible?

Answer: 25

First to 13 of course played over three sessions of eight with the odd frame played at the end of the third session if needed.
7. How many English Players were in the quarterfinal lineup?

Answer: 5

Ronnie O'Sullivan, Peter Ebdon, Shaun Murphy, Ian McCullough, and Steve Davis.
8. Which player claimed they didn't deserve to advance through to the semi-finals, claiming that they had played poorly in the first round, poorly in the second round, and except for four frames poorly in the quarterfinals in an x-rated aftermatch interview?

Answer: Steven Hendry

The seven-time world champion, clearly not happy with his performance.
9. Name the semi-final line-up boasted two qualifiers.

Answer: Shaun Murphy & Ian McCulloch

The big question was if one of them could go on to win and become the first qualifier to win the world title since Terry Grifiths in 1977.
10. The final was between Shaun Murphy and Matthew Stevens and will be remembered for the sheer quality it brought out of both players. What was the final score?

Answer: 18-16 Shaun Murphy

Shaun had played superbly throughout the tournament and deserved his success. One of the great aspects about Shaun's game which shown was his long potting. He just didnt miss!
Source: Author Brounos

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