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Embassy World Championships Trivia Quiz

A quiz about the Embassy World Championships.

A multiple-choice quiz by benny29. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
benny29

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
96,369

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
936

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Question 1 of 10

1. Who was the opponent when Ronnie O'Sullivan made the fastest ever 147 at The Crucible? Hint

Joe Swail

Billy Snaddon

James Wattana

Mick Price

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Question 2 of 10

2. On the subject of 147s, when Cliff Thorburn made his 147 in 1983 (against Terry Griffiths) which fellow Canadian stopped his match to watch? Hint

Alain Robidoux

Cliff Thorburn's brother

Kirk Stevens

Bill Werbeniuk

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Question 3 of 10

3. Did John win the 1977 final?

Yes

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Question 4 of 10

4. What was the scoreline when Steve Davis beat John Parrott in the 1989 final? Hint

18 - 5

18 - 3

18 - 7

18 - 16

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who did Terry Griffiths beat in the 1979 final? Hint

John Spencer

Dennis Taylor

Cliff Thorburn

Ray Reardon

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who did Stephen Hendry beat in the 1995 final? Hint

Peter Ebdon

Steve James

Jimmy White

Nigel Bond

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Question 7 of 10

7. When Ronnie was on for a 147 in the 1999 World Championship semi - final he missed when he was well over a hundred. What colour did he miss? Hint

pink

blue

black

green

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Question 8 of 10

8. What was the prize money for winning the first ever final at The Crucible? Hint

�4,000

�3,500

�4,500

�21,000

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Question 9 of 10

9. After his victory in 1981, who, in keeping with The Crucible tradition knocked Steve Davis out the following year? Hint

Tony Meo

Jimmy White

Mike Hallett

Tony Knowles

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Question 10 of 10

10. What were the odds on Joe Johnson winning the 1986 World Championships at the start of the event? Hint

1000 - 1

200 - 1

150 - 1

50 -1

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who was the opponent when Ronnie O'Sullivan made the fastest ever 147 at The Crucible?

Answer: Mick Price

Ronnie completed the maximum without chalking his cue once.

2. On the subject of 147s, when Cliff Thorburn made his 147 in 1983 (against Terry Griffiths) which fellow Canadian stopped his match to watch?

Answer: Bill Werbeniuk

The match on the adjoining table was stopped and the curtain raised to allow the crowd on the other side could see. Sadly Cliff found out shortly after that his wife had lost their child.

3. Did John win the 1977 final?

Answer: Yes

John Spencer claimed much of the winnings out of a total prize fund of �17,000.

4. What was the scoreline when Steve Davis beat John Parrott in the 1989 final?

Answer: 18 - 3

It was the largest ever defeat in the World Championship. Parrott was exhausted having put all his efforts into reaching the final. He won it two years later.

5. Who did Terry Griffiths beat in the 1979 final?

Answer: Dennis Taylor

He won it at his first attempt, having been a plumber until he turned professional.

6. Who did Stephen Hendry beat in the 1995 final?

Answer: Nigel Bond

Nigel Bond beat the surprise package of the tournament Andy Hicks in a dramatic semi-final encounter.

7. When Ronnie was on for a 147 in the 1999 World Championship semi - final he missed when he was well over a hundred. What colour did he miss?

Answer: pink

Even Hendry showed disappointment at the miss. The amazing match was poised at 12-12, but the miss turned the match and Hendry pulled away to win and go on to take the championship.

8. What was the prize money for winning the first ever final at The Crucible?

Answer: �3,500

It was won by Ray Reardon who took his fifth title. Incidentally the winner of the 2002 final claimed �250,000.

9. After his victory in 1981, who, in keeping with The Crucible tradition knocked Steve Davis out the following year?

Answer: Tony Knowles

Alex Higgins eventually claimed his second, and last title in that year.

10. What were the odds on Joe Johnson winning the 1986 World Championships at the start of the event?

Answer: 150 - 1

Joe was the winner in 1986 and went on to make the final the next year, losing out to Steve Davis.

Source: Author benny29

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