Sport Quiz #502
Sports & Leisure Quiz for 31 August 2018
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Q1.
What was one of the effects of the meeting between Joseph Parker, NZ, and Antony Joshua, UK, in March 2018?
A
The World Heavyweight boxing titles were unified, being held by the same person
B
Return of Maori artefacts to New Zealand
C
Setting up a major exhibition of British art in Auckland, New Zealand
D
The WBO World Middleweight Championship was awarded
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2
Q2.
In September 2003, who was the first to cross the Atlantic Ocean in an open wicker basket beneath a hot air balloon?
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3
Q3.
What are the usual colours on a mat for Twister?
A
Red, yellow, silver and blue
B
Red, yellow, green and blue
C
Red, yellow, green and black
D
Red, brown, green and blue
Select from the options above.
4
Q4.
Which Dick eventually had a flop in his sport in the 1960s?
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5
Q5.
In the game of piquet what does the optional declaration of "carte blanche" mean?
A
The declarer has no court cards in their hand
B
The declarer withdraws from playing the round
C
The declarer wishes to discard their hand and draw a completely new hand from the pack
D
A card accidentally exposed during the deal will not be played
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6
Q6.
What is held every June on the Circuit de Sarthe?
D
A festival of theatre, dance, music and cinema
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7
Q7.
What was the occupation of Edmund Hilary, the first man (with Sherpa Tenzing Norgay) to reach the summit of Mt Everest in 1953?
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