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Quiz about Womens Sports Stories and Issues

Women's Sports Stories and Issues Quiz

Women's sports have made many headlines during recent years for their accomplishments and controversies.

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

Author
GoodVibe

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
118,209

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
368

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Question 1 of 10

1. In 2001, Ashley Martin made history by becoming the first female NCAA Division I football player. What school did she play for? Hint

Southeastern Louisiana

Troy State

Jacksonville State

Nichols State

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Question 2 of 10

2. Katie Hnida made the news when she became the first female Division I-A player. What team did she play for? Hint

New Mexico

Iowa State

UCLA

Penn State

3. Auto racer Deborah Renshaw was under a lot of heat in 2002. She was involved in a crash that killed a driver. Renshaw was also accused of cheating during race with an illegal part in her car. What was the racing organization Renshaw was part of? Hint

NASCAR

ASA

IRL

ARCA

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Question 4 of 10

4. Suzy Whaley earned an exemption by the PGA to play in the Greater Hartford Open, becoming the first woman to do so. What advantage was she given, if any? Hint

No advantage

Shorter distances to the hole

Given a handicap

Worst score eliminated

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Question 5 of 10

5. A story came to light in 2003 about Toni Smith, a senior from Manhattanville (NY) College, a Division III school in the ECAC conference. In her games, Smith turned her back on the American flag while the National Anthem was played in response to her stance on the war against Iraq. What sport was Smith playing? Hint

Basketball

Tennis

Softball

Track

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Question 6 of 10

6. Despite a parent-funded effort that helped a high school boys baseball team get a new field, a lawsuit allowed the girls' softball to have "facilities of equal quality"?

True

False

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Question 7 of 10

7. Four cheerleaders complained they were kicked off the team for being pregnant. The girls cited Title IX and won. What state did this occur in? Hint

Oklahoma

New York

Texas

California

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Question 8 of 10

8. The first time that the Indy 500 had two women in the starting field was in ______ ? Hint

1999

2000

2001

2002

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Question 9 of 10

9. When did the controversial Title IX first come to law? Hint

1976

1974

1972

1970

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Question 10 of 10

10. An organization of ____ coaches filed suit against Title IX in 2002? Hint

wrestling

swimming

football

track

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In 2001, Ashley Martin made history by becoming the first female NCAA Division I football player. What school did she play for?

Answer: Jacksonville State

Martin was a member of the Jacksonville State Gamecocks, a school that joined Division I-AA (later known as the Football Championship Subdivision) in 1996 as a member of the Southland Conference. Martin went 3 for 3 in extra point attempts, also becoming the first woman to score in a Division I game.

In 2003, Jacksonville State left the Southland and became members of the Ohio Valley Conference.

2. Katie Hnida made the news when she became the first female Division I-A player. What team did she play for?

Answer: New Mexico

Hnida attempted an extra point kick for New Mexico in the 2002 Las Vegas Bowl, but her kick was low. The team lost to UCLA 27-13. Willamete's Liz Heaston was the first female college football player in 1997. Heather Merced sued Duke University in 1996 for being cut.

Answer: ARCA

Renshaw returned to racing in 2003, starting with the ARCA Daytona event.

4. Suzy Whaley earned an exemption by the PGA to play in the Greater Hartford Open, becoming the first woman to do so. What advantage was she given, if any?

Answer: Shorter distances to the hole

Whaley played on a course ten percent shorter than the men. She received no exemption during the actual tournament.

Answer: Basketball

In one game, a Vietnam veteran stormed the court holding the American flag in response to her views. Fans at her games booed her and sang "God Bless America." One of her road opponents was the Merchant Maritime Academy, where some of the players were activated. Others argued that Smith was expressing her First Amendment rights. You make the call on this one, folks!

6. Despite a parent-funded effort that helped a high school boys baseball team get a new field, a lawsuit allowed the girls' softball to have "facilities of equal quality"?

Answer: True

A sign that said "Home of the Mustangs" had to be painted over. This incident occurred in Merrill Island, Florida in 1997. Two softball players filed the lawsuit. This was from Jessica Gavora's book "Tilting the Playing Field: Schools, Sports, Sex and Title IX."

7. Four cheerleaders complained they were kicked off the team for being pregnant. The girls cited Title IX and won. What state did this occur in?

Answer: Texas

From Jessica Gavora's book "Tilting the Playing Field: Schools, Sports, Sex and Title IX."

8. The first time that the Indy 500 had two women in the starting field was in ______ ?

Answer: 2000

19-year-old Sarah Fisher was in her first Indy 500. 53-year-old Lyn St. James, the oldest competitor, was in her final Indy 500. Both crashed out early. Janet Guthrie was the first woman to compete in the Indy 500 in 1977.

9. When did the controversial Title IX first come to law?

Answer: 1972

Title IX states that schools cannot discriminate based on gender. However, some allege that schools are sacrificing men's teams to favor women's teams.

10. An organization of ____ coaches filed suit against Title IX in 2002?

Answer: wrestling

The National Wrestling Coaches Association filed suit, claiming Title IX enforces a quota system. According to opponents, wrestling is under attack because about 480 wrestling teams have been cut since 1972.

Source: Author GoodVibe

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