Sport Quiz #653
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1
What were the tools of a retiarius?
A
Weighted net, dagger and trident
C
Heavy duty knuckleduster
D
Short sword, small round shield, and spear
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2
Which boxer was known as the "Manassa Mauler"?
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3
At the start of a game of chess, there are 16 of which pieces on the board?
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4
The formula for World Rally Championship cars changed for the 2011 championship, with engines limited to many litres?
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5
The opening ceremony of the 1920 Olympic Games in Antwerp was marked by what?
A
No spectators came because the date and time had not been publicised
C
Part of the (unfinished) stadium fell down
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6
Seven countries did not attend the 1988 Summer Olympics in South Korea. What did Nicaragua and Madagascar, two of the countries, give as a reason?
A
Illness among the athletes
B
Alliance with Cuba, which was boycotting the Games
C
Dissatisfaction with the venues
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7
In October 2005, a week before her 16th birthday, Michelle Wie announced that she was turning professional at what sport?
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