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Know Your Ps and Cues Trivia Quiz

Here's a little quiz from the world of Billiards. All the answers will either begin with the letter "P", or relate to the parts and uses of a billiard cue.

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

Author
phetus

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
181,915

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
1443

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Question 1 of 10

1. There's another common name for a Billiard Cue. It can also be called a what? Hint

Pogo Cue

Poke Stck

Pushing Cue

Pool Cue

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Question 2 of 10

2. An illegal shot attempt where the Cue is used to shove the Cue Ball after it has made contact with the Object Ball is called what kind of shot? Hint

Push Shot

Poor Shot

Plant Shot

Pank Shot

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Question 3 of 10

3. I'm a small sleeve at the end of a Pool Cue that the Tip is adhered to. What am I? Hint

Ferrule

Spacer

Ring

Damper

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Question 4 of 10

4. Most quality Cues are made in two pieces (Top and Bottom) that are screwed together before using for game play. Respectively, what are these pieces called? Hint

Shaft & Butt

Shaft & Bux

Stroke & Butt

Leed & Plant

5. Chalk is applied to the tip to aid in good contact with the Cueball. After considerable use the Tip may get compressed and smooth at the end. This causes the tip to lose its ability to hold the chalk. What is a common term for a utensile used to restore this ability? Hint

Punt

Plier

Pic

Pilter

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Question 6 of 10

6. The "Break" is the first shot beginning a game of pool. A legal shot that once announced, can be done only immediately following the break in which the player intentionally avoids the object ball has a specific name. What is it called? Hint

Placebo

Push Out

Pickle

Press Out

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Question 7 of 10

7. Quality two piece Pool Cues may allow the user to adjust how light or heavy it is by replacing something in the Butt of the Cue. What are these things called? Hint

Weight Rods

Stabilizer Bars

Butt Pins

Anchor Plugs

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Question 8 of 10

8. The texture on a Cues Butt can range from bare wood to a variety of resins and shellac's. However you may choose a covering around the Butt such as animal hides or linens. What are these coverings referred to as? Hint

Spin

Wrap

Cloak

Shield

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Question 9 of 10

9. The act of swinging your arm like a pendulum and forcing the tip forward to hit the Cue Ball is required to make a shot. What is this act called? Hint

Strike

Swing

Swipe

Stroke

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Question 10 of 10

10. Some Pool games require the use of a bottle containing numbered balls to be drawn at random. These little "balls" have a couple different common references. What are they? Hint

Plinks or Pitts

Peas or Pills

Pegs or Pins

Pats or Pogs

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. There's another common name for a Billiard Cue. It can also be called a what?

Answer: Pool Cue

Billiard Cues are generally thinner than a standard Pool Cue, but either is accepted as a generic term for what you use to strike the balls with.

2. An illegal shot attempt where the Cue is used to shove the Cue Ball after it has made contact with the Object Ball is called what kind of shot?

Answer: Push Shot

Push Shots usually occur when the Cue Ball and the Object ball are kissing (touching) eachother even before the shot is attempted.

3. I'm a small sleeve at the end of a Pool Cue that the Tip is adhered to. What am I?

Answer: Ferrule

The Ferrule is used to prevent the end of your Cue from splitting and also provides a solid, stable point to which the tip can be fastened.

4. Most quality Cues are made in two pieces (Top and Bottom) that are screwed together before using for game play. Respectively, what are these pieces called?

Answer: Shaft & Butt

Shafts can vary in thickness and taper to accomodate each users tastes. The Butt can also utilize different coverings and finishes to ensure a comfortable grip.

Answer: Pic

Pics can can soften and create tiny holes and contours in the tip to which the chalk can adhere.

Answer: Push Out

Push Outs are generally done when the shooter that's up immediately after the break does not have a clear shot on the Object Ball. After the Push Out is completed, it is the following players option to shoot at the object ball (him/her)self or let the original shooter continue.

7. Quality two piece Pool Cues may allow the user to adjust how light or heavy it is by replacing something in the Butt of the Cue. What are these things called?

Answer: Weight Rods

Weight Rods can vary from a quarter of an ounce to several ounces to create the desirable weight for the user.

Answer: Wrap

Wraps can be used to aid in the comfort and traction of your grip or simply to add to the appearance of the Cue.

9. The act of swinging your arm like a pendulum and forcing the tip forward to hit the Cue Ball is required to make a shot. What is this act called?

Answer: Stroke

Strokes are different between each player, but it is important to maintain a smooth consistent one, to excel in the game.

10. Some Pool games require the use of a bottle containing numbered balls to be drawn at random. These little "balls" have a couple different common references. What are they?

Answer: Peas or Pills

Pills or Peas are drawn at random from a bottle for use in certain games or just to draw for the order in which you would shoot.

Source: Author phetus

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