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Quiz about World Snooker Championship 2006
Quiz about World Snooker Championship 2006

World Snooker Championship 2006 Quiz


This quiz is based on the first 888.com World Snooker Championship 2006. Did you watch it closely enough?

A multiple-choice quiz by rocket_jnr. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
rocket_jnr
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
228,981
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
5 / 10
Plays
385
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Question 1 of 10
1. Who won the very first 888.com World Snooker Championship? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Who was the runner-up for the second time in his career? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. What was the highest break of the tournament? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Which player lost in his first round match at the Crucible, at the hands of Darling of Dublin, Ken Doherty? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. There were two shock exits made by former world champions in the first round. Who made the first shock exit? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Which former world champion made the second shock exit? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. How far did defending world champion, Shaun Murphy go? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. According to Dennis Taylor in the commentary box, Shaun Murphy did not want to go into a tactical battle with whom? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Who did Ryan Day play in his first round match? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Which player suffered the heaviest defeat, 13-2 in his second round encounter with Peter Ebdon? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Who won the very first 888.com World Snooker Championship?

Answer: Graeme Dott

The Pocket Dynamo, Graeme Dott won the championship, beating Peter Ebdon in the final 18-14, having been 15-7 up. Dott previously appeared in the 2004 World Championship, but suffered an 18-8 defecit at the hands of the Rocket, Ronnie O'Sullivan.
2. Who was the runner-up for the second time in his career?

Answer: Peter Ebdon

He was beaten in his previous final by Stephen Hendry in 1996, 18-12. He nearly didn't make it through to the final, having suffered a fightback from Marco Fu in the semi-finals, but won 17-16.
3. What was the highest break of the tournament?

Answer: 140

Ronnie O'Sullivan made a 140, highest break of the tournament. He also made a 139 break.
4. Which player lost in his first round match at the Crucible, at the hands of Darling of Dublin, Ken Doherty?

Answer: Barry Hawkins

Crucible debutant Barry Hawkins, suffered a 10-1 deficit at the hands of the fabulous Irish player, having been 1-0 up at the beginning.
5. There were two shock exits made by former world champions in the first round. Who made the first shock exit?

Answer: Stephen Hendry

Stephen Hendry was beaten 10-9 on a respotted black by 1995 runner-up Nigel Bond. Sadly, repercussions of the 1995 final were not to be. John Parrott was put out in the first round, but it was not a shock exit!
6. Which former world champion made the second shock exit?

Answer: John Higgins

Player of the Season and 1998 Embassy World Champion, John Higgins suffered a 10-4 defecit at the hands of The Young Leicester Potter Mark Selby, who himself was knocked out in the second round by Mark Williams 13-8. Peter Ebdon knocked Shaun Murphy out in the quarterfinals.
7. How far did defending world champion, Shaun Murphy go?

Answer: Quarterfinals

He made it through to the Quarterfinals where he faced. He had previously beaten James Wattana 10-4 in the first round, and beat Steve Davis 13-7.
8. According to Dennis Taylor in the commentary box, Shaun Murphy did not want to go into a tactical battle with whom?

Answer: The Nugget

The Nugget is one of the most feared strategests on the green baize. He can play some good safety shots. This statement was said by Dennis Taylor in Round 2, when there was a little safety play involved in the match.
9. Who did Ryan Day play in his first round match?

Answer: Joe Perry

The Welsh Wizard, Ryan Day played Joe Perry in his first round match. Joe Perry suffered a heavy 10-3 defecit at the hands of young Ryan Day, who then was beaten 13-10 by Rocket Ronnie O'Sullivan.
10. Which player suffered the heaviest defeat, 13-2 in his second round encounter with Peter Ebdon?

Answer: David Gray

He beat Jimmy White in his first round match. Andy Hicks was beaten by Steve Davis in Round 1, and Shaun Murphy was beaten by Ebdon in the quarters.
Source: Author rocket_jnr

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