Sport Quiz #379
Sports & Leisure Quiz for 22 April 2016
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Q1.
What is the regulation space in a croquet hoop?
A
1/32" (0.8mm) wider than the largest ball used in a game
B
1/32" (0.8mm) on each side of the largest ball used in a game
C
2mm wider than the average size of used in a game
D
3mm wider than the average size of used in a game
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2
Q2.
At which Olympic Games did the People's Republic of China participate for the first time?
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3
Q3.
What is the next in the series: Innsbruck, Austria; Grenoble, France; Sapporo, Japan; Innsbruck, Austria?
A
Lake Placid, United States
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4
Q4.
How often are the Asian Games held?
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5
Q5.
What gambling game involves dealing 2 cards each to the player and the dealer, with the object of getting 9 or more points, counting their face value (except 10s and court cards, which count nothing)?
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Q6.
On July 6, 2007, the IOC approved what new venture to complement the Olympic Games, starting in 2010?
A
The Winter Olympic Games for winter sports held on snow or ice
B
The Paralympic Games for athletes with physical and visual disabilities
C
Youth Games, for athletes between the ages of 14 and 18
D
The Animal Olympics, for trained animals
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Q7.
What was unusual about the 1960 Olympic marathon win by Abebe Bikila?
A
He stopped during the race to talk to a spectator
B
He was 5th on the road. The first 4 were disqualified
C
His number blew off. He was not easily identified
Select from the options above.