Sport Quiz #789
Sports & Leisure Quiz for 1 March 2024
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1
Q1.
With which sport is Nadia Comăneci associated?
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2
Q2.
If the participants in a game have just completed a rubber what game was it?
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3
Q3.
Who is the only NBA player to score 100 points?
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4
Q4.
At the 2004 Summer Olympics, why did the Russian Federation file an (unsuccessful) protest over the women's 100m hurdles, delaying the medal ceremony by a day?
A
The hurdles were not to the correct height
B
American Joanna Hayes had made rude comments to Russian Irina Shevchenko at the start
C
Canadian Perdita Felicien fell on the first hurdle and took Russian Irina Shevchenko with her
D
During the race, some of the hurdles fell over in the strong wind
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5
Q5.
In chess, what term is given to the situation where a king is under direct attack and cannot avoid being captured?
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6
Q6.
The single rule of sudoku is what?
A
To put a number in every box
B
To put the central square in checkmate
C
Each column, row and square must contain one each of the numbers 1 to 9
D
All the diagonals must add up to 45
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7
Q7.
What winter sport that combines cross-country skiing and rifle shooting was called "military patrol" when it was contested at the Olympic Winter Games in 1924, and demonstrated in 1928, 1936, and 1948?
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