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Quiz about American Football Gridiron for Kids

American Football (Gridiron) for Kids! Quiz

This is a quiz for kids on the game of football in the United States.

A multiple-choice quiz by Sarah606. Estimated time: 2 mins.

Author
Sarah606

Time
2 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
132,270

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Very Easy

Avg Score
10 / 10

Plays
7652

Last 3 plays: Guest 174 (6/10), ankitankurddit (10/10), saratogarox (10/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which player on the football team usually throws the football? Hint

Running Backs

Wide Receiver

Tackle

Quarterback

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who usually catches the ball on a football team? Hint

Punter

Wide Receiver

Guard

Quarterback

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who usually runs with the ball? Hint

Kicker

Center

Running Back

Safety

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which one of these words means to knock a person down in football? Hint

Tackle

Interception

Punt

Fumble

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Question 5 of 10

5. How many points does a team get for a touchdown in American football? Hint

100

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Question 6 of 10

6. How many points does a team get for a field goal? Hint

500

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who kicks the field goals? Hint

Wide Receiver

Tight End

Running Back

Kicker

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Question 8 of 10

8. How many points does a team get for kicking an extra point? Hint

8000

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which one of these positions is on a gridiron football team? Hint

Linebacker

Goalie

Batter

Pitcher

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which of these people is NOT a real football player? Hint

Michael Vick

Brian Urlacher

Spongebob Squarepants

Warren Sapp

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which player on the football team usually throws the football?

Answer: Quarterback

The quarterback is the player who throws the ball and hands the ball to someone else. Sometimes the quarterback even runs with the ball! Some famous quarterbacks are: Dan Marino, Brett Favre, John Elway and Michael Vick.

2. Who usually catches the ball on a football team?

Answer: Wide Receiver

The wide receiver's job is to catch the ball. Some famous wide receivers are: Jerry Rice, Terrell Owens, Randy Moss and Marvin Harrison.

3. Who usually runs with the ball?

Answer: Running Back

The running back is called that because they run with the ball. Sometimes they catch the ball and run with it. Emmitt Smith, Ricky Williams, Walter Payton, and Marshall Faulk are all running backs.

4. Which one of these words means to knock a person down in football?

Answer: Tackle

When somebody knocks someone else down it is tackling. A punt is a kick. An interception is when the team on defense catches the ball and a fumble is when somebody accidentally drops the ball.

5. How many points does a team get for a touchdown in American football?

Answer: 6

A touchdown is worth six points. After a team scores a touchdown in American football they can either kick for an extra point or two for a two-point conversion.

6. How many points does a team get for a field goal?

Answer: 3

When a team gets a field goal it is worth three points. After a team gets a field goal or touchdown, the other team gets to be on offense.

7. Who kicks the field goals?

Answer: Kicker

The kicker, or place kicker is in charge of kicking field goals and extra points. The punter also kicks the ball, but at a different time.

8. How many points does a team get for kicking an extra point?

Answer: 1

An extra point is worth one point. The same kicker that kicks the field goals kicks for the extra points.

9. Which one of these positions is on a gridiron football team?

Answer: Linebacker

Batters and pitchers play baseball. Goalies are usually in soccer and hockey. A linebacker plays defense on a football team.

10. Which of these people is NOT a real football player?

Answer: Spongebob Squarepants

Spongebob Squarepants is a cartoon character! Brian Urlacher, Warren Sapp and Michael Vick are all real people.

Source: Author Sarah606

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