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Sports Shortz No. 1 Trivia Quiz

Some searching sports questions.

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

Author
awkins

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
45,395

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
5

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
2 / 5

Plays
529

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 5

1. In what sport would you resort to 'sooping'? Hint

Boules

Curling

Hurling

Jai Alai

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Question 2 of 5

2. The 'Glorious 12th' signifies what? Hint

The opening of fox hunting season

The opening of salmon season

Ascot season

The start of grouse season

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Question 3 of 5

3. How many players on a netball team? Hint

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Question 4 of 5

4. Who is known as the 'Father of Australian Rules Football'? Hint

Sir Les Patterson

Tom Wills

Rolf Harris

Bill Kerr

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Question 5 of 5

5. In what sport would you experience 'piaffer'? Hint

Horse riding

Bungee jumping

Parasailing

Spelunking

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In what sport would you resort to 'sooping'?

Answer: Curling

This is when you brush the ice in front of the stone. The Royal Caledonian Curling Club, established in 1843, is the world ruling body.

2. The 'Glorious 12th' signifies what?

Answer: The start of grouse season

The 12th of August.

3. How many players on a netball team?

Answer: 7

Centre (C), Wing Attack and Defence (WA)(WD), Goal Attack and Defence (GA)(GD) Goal Shooter (GS) and Goal Keeper (GK). It was invented in 1891 by Dr James Naismith, after the Boston YMCA asked him to come up with a female version of basketball.

4. Who is known as the 'Father of Australian Rules Football'?

Answer: Tom Wills

Thopmas Wentworth Wills, to be exact. Les is a creation of Barry Humphries. He is the 'cultural attache to the court of king James. Rolf is an entertainer known for his wobble board. Bill was one of Tony Hancock's sidekicks.

5. In what sport would you experience 'piaffer'?

Answer: Horse riding

It is where the horse trots in place, with high leg action.

Source: Author awkins

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