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United States Winterguard Trivia Quiz

A quick quiz over my favorite sport: winterguard.

A multiple-choice quiz by WhizQuizGirl94. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
WhizQuizGirl94

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
276,019

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
599

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Question 1 of 10

1. WGI stands for World Guards International.

True

False

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which of the following is equipment normally used in Winter Guard shows? Hint

balls

knives

sabres

pool sticks

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Question 3 of 10

3. Rifles are common in Winter Guard Shows.

True

False

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Question 4 of 10

4. What is the only guard class that you are allowed to be in if you are over 23? Hint

Independent Open

Scholastic World

Independent World

Independent A

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Question 5 of 10

5. What year was WGI founded? Hint

1978

1977

1975

1985

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Question 6 of 10

6. Winterguard is also known as the Sport of the Arts.

True

False

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Question 7 of 10

7. There are only two classes for independent guards.

True

False

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Question 8 of 10

8. Color Guard is also known as Flag Spinning.

True

False

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Question 9 of 10

9. America is the only country that has Winterguard.

True

False

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Question 10 of 10

10. Only flags may be used in marching band shows.

True

False

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. WGI stands for World Guards International.

Answer: false

It actually stands for Winterguard International. Winter Guards International contains most of the winterguards in the world.

2. Which of the following is equipment normally used in Winter Guard shows?

Answer: sabres

Sabres are about three feet long, wrapped in tape, made of metal, and are genally tossed in the air.

3. Rifles are common in Winter Guard Shows.

Answer: True

Rifles used in guard shows are actually a little longer than three feet long and are made of wood, usually white.

4. What is the only guard class that you are allowed to be in if you are over 23?

Answer: Independent World

You are allowed to compete in an Independent World guard no matter what age you are, as long as you keep making the cut. However, the cut off age for all other guards is 23, so if your birthday is after March 31, you are allowed to compete.

5. What year was WGI founded?

Answer: 1977

WGI has celebrated their 30th anniversery season.

6. Winterguard is also known as the Sport of the Arts.

Answer: True

It is quite common for winterguard to be referred to as the sport of the arts. In fact the logo for WGI has the sport of the arts slogan.

7. There are only two classes for independent guards.

Answer: false

There are actually 3 different classes for independent guards including: Independent World, Independent Open, and Independent A.

8. Color Guard is also known as Flag Spinning.

Answer: true

It is known as flag spinning since that is the main thing people in colorguard spin, although rifles and sabres are also common.

9. America is the only country that has Winterguard.

Answer: False

While America is the country in which it is most common, there are also guards in Europe, Asia, and South America.

10. Only flags may be used in marching band shows.

Answer: false

All three elements, flags rifles, and sabres are used in marching shows, but flags are the most common.

I hope you enjoyed my quiz. :D

Source: Author WhizQuizGirl94

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