Sport Quiz #214
Sports & Leisure Quiz for 22 February 2013
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Q1.
What does the name "backgammon" refer to?
A
The ham typically eaten during long games to sustain players
B
The type of loss in the game
C
The material of which the pieces were originally made
D
The technicalities of board production
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2
Q2.
A game popular in a number of countries and known variously as Belote, Boeuf, Vida, and other names is played with what?
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3
Q3.
In what sport does the equipment include a spider, a hook rest and a half butt?
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4
Q4.
"Solitaire" is known as a card game in many countries; what is used to play another game known as "Solitaire" in the UK?
A
Board with 64 squares & 8 red & 8 black counters
B
Board with pegs and holes
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5
Q5.
In gymnastics, what is a salto?
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6
Q6.
In 2012 New Zealander Lydia Ko became famous as the youngest person to win a professional event in what?
A
Women's New South Wales Open Golf on the ALPG Tour
B
European Water Polo Championship
C
Tennis Napoli Cup on the ATP Challenger Tour
D
Four Continents Figure Skating Championships
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7
Q7.
In 2012 the X Games were held in the USA , together with Games at Tignes in France and Shanghai in China. Which of the following had not yet hosted an X Games?
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