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Sports Scoring Trivia Quiz

Just thinking about sports and their scores. Not all questions are about American sports.

A multiple-choice quiz by bry623. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
bry623

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
164,203

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
1090

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Question 1 of 10

1. In college football, the defense blocks the extra point, scoops the ball up, and runs the ball all the way down to the other team's end zone, scoring 2 points for their team.

True

False

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Question 2 of 10

2. In tennis, which of the following is not a valid score? Hint

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Question 3 of 10

3. In Rugby Union, when you move the ball past the end line and ground it, it is called a try. How many points is a try worth? Hint

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Question 4 of 10

4. In platform diving, what is considered to be a perfect score? Hint

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Question 5 of 10

5. In bowling, you get a strike in the first three frames, and in the fourth you hit nine on the first ball and miss your spare. For the fourth frame, what is your total score? Hint

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Question 6 of 10

6. Lying 268 yards from the pin, I pull out my 3-wood and smack the ball onto the green, where it rolls into the cup. This rare feat is an albatross, how many strokes is it worth? Hint

-1

-4

-3

-2

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Question 7 of 10

7. In the PBR (Professional Bull Riding), how long is the cowboy expected to ride the bull in order to score points? Hint

8 seconds

4 seconds

2 seconds

6 seconds

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Question 8 of 10

8. In street basketball, there is a game called Chicago, where every man plays for himself. What is the winning score? Hint

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Question 9 of 10

9. You have just won the FIFA world cup for your country by scoring the most goals in the tournament. What soccer trophy are you given for this? Hint

The Golden Net

The Golden Goal

The Golden Boot

The Golden Ball

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Question 10 of 10

10. In cricket, when you hit the ball over the fence on a fly, how many runs does it count for? Hint

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In college football, the defense blocks the extra point, scoops the ball up, and runs the ball all the way down to the other team's end zone, scoring 2 points for their team.

Answer: true

In college football you can score 2 points on a blocked extra point.

2. In tennis, which of the following is not a valid score?

Answer: 50

After 40, the next point wins the game.

3. In Rugby Union, when you move the ball past the end line and ground it, it is called a try. How many points is a try worth?

Answer: 5

The extra point kick is worth 2 points. A penalty kick is worth 3, and a drop kick worth 3 as well.

4. In platform diving, what is considered to be a perfect score?

Answer: 10

Degree of difficulty and execution are key when diving.

5. In bowling, you get a strike in the first three frames, and in the fourth you hit nine on the first ball and miss your spare. For the fourth frame, what is your total score?

Answer: 87

A strike is worth 10 points plus the total pins from the next 2 balls.
X X X 9-. The first frame is worth. 30 (10+10+10) The second is 29 (10+10+9), the third is worth 19 (10+9+0), and the fourth is simply worth 9. 30+29+19+9=87. A spare is worth 10 plus the pins from the next ball only.

6. Lying 268 yards from the pin, I pull out my 3-wood and smack the ball onto the green, where it rolls into the cup. This rare feat is an albatross, how many strokes is it worth?

Answer: -3

An eagle is worth -2, a birdie -1, par 0, a bogey +1, a double bogey worth +2 and a triple bogey is worth +3.

7. In the PBR (Professional Bull Riding), how long is the cowboy expected to ride the bull in order to score points?

Answer: 8 seconds

He also gets bonus points for showmanship, and how mean and nasty the bull is.

8. In street basketball, there is a game called Chicago, where every man plays for himself. What is the winning score?

Answer: 21

After making a 2-point basket you can make up to 3 free throws. Fouls are usually not called.

9. You have just won the FIFA world cup for your country by scoring the most goals in the tournament. What soccer trophy are you given for this?

Answer: The Golden Boot

In 2002, The Golden Boot was won by Ronaldo of Brazil with 8 goals.

10. In cricket, when you hit the ball over the fence on a fly, how many runs does it count for?

Answer: 6

Interestingly, there are two batsmen who run between the wickets to score runs. If they are outside the crease and a defender knocks the bails out of the wicket, then the closest batsman is out.

Source: Author bry623

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