Sport Quiz #736
Sports & Leisure Quiz for 24 February 2023
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1
Q1.
What was the original prize for winning golf's Open Championship (the British Open)?
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2
Q2.
In the 1988 Winter Olympics several days of opening events were disrupted and/or postponed; what was the reason?
C
Strong Chinooks and unexpectedly high temperatures
D
A widespread bout of ill-health among the competitors
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3
Q3.
Which of these is a guessing game where the clues to the answer are mimed?
C
Pin the Tail on the Donkey
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4
Q4.
Twin brothers Phil and Steve Mahre won gold and silver in the 1984 Winter Olympics in which sport?
D
Alpine skiing (in the slalom)
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5
Q5.
What was the design known as Vučko, the little wolf, designed by Slovenian designer and illustrator Jože Trobec?
A
The mascot for the 1984 Winter Olympics
B
An emblem for Kansas City Chiefs
C
One of the designs for use by National Geographic
D
A design for a giveaway toy in breakfast cereals
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6
Q6.
What was the maiden name of Billie Jean King before she married Lawrence King in Long Beach, California on 17 September 1965?
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7
Q7.
Magnus Carlsen, on the way to becoming World Champion, was frequently the world's youngest what?
A
Winner of major chess titles
B
British Member of Parliament
C
Olympic High Jump record holder
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