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Cheerleading | 10 Question Sports Multiple Choice Quiz

Test your spirit and knowledge of the sport.

A multiple-choice quiz by Lea. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Lea

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
237

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
4419

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Question 1 of 10

1. What is the top person in a stunt correctly referred to as ? Hint

back

passenger

flyer

side

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who invented the herkie? Hint

Handkov

Jenson

Smithers

Herkimer

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Question 3 of 10

3. Term for a mixed (boy and girl) squad ? Hint

Co-ed

Combined

Mixed

Associated

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Question 4 of 10

4. Do you touch your toes in a correct toe touch ?

Yes

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Question 5 of 10

5. The term for a stunt that is not fully extended? Hint

kick stand

half

prep

extension

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Question 6 of 10

6. The name of the stunt that requires the partner to pull a variation on a Beilmann (named for the ice skater)? Hint

Beilmann

Liberty

Aerbesque

Scorpion

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Question 7 of 10

7. The correct term is 'pom-poms'?

Yes

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which is not a required safety precaution taken when stunting? Hint

mats

back base

spotter

front

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Question 9 of 10

9. What is the most basic stunt ? Hint

thigh stand

heel stretch

side car

bow -and-arrow

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Question 10 of 10

10. What is a 'sponge' in cheerleading? Hint

undersea animal

a building transition

article found in most kitchens

a buff (used in cosmetics)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is the top person in a stunt correctly referred to as ?

Answer: flyer

There are many different names for the top person or flyer.

2. Who invented the herkie?

Answer: Herkimer

Lawrence 'Herkie' Herkimer, hence the name.

3. Term for a mixed (boy and girl) squad ?

Answer: Co-ed

4. Do you touch your toes in a correct toe touch ?

Answer: No

Although it is called a toe touch it only appears that you are touching your toes.

5. The term for a stunt that is not fully extended?

Answer: prep

It's referred to as a 'prep' because it is generally used in preparation for a more difficult stunt.

6. The name of the stunt that requires the partner to pull a variation on a Beilmann (named for the ice skater)?

Answer: Scorpion

Although it is called the Beilmann in the skating world the variation that is used in cheerleading is called the scorpion, hence the shape of the leg.

7. The correct term is 'pom-poms'?

Answer: No

The correct term is pom-PONS.

8. Which is not a required safety precaution taken when stunting?

Answer: back base

While the back spot or back used to be considered a 'spotter', it is not required now.

9. What is the most basic stunt ?

Answer: thigh stand

The thigh stand is a partner and two sides stunt. In its most basic form it is the simplest. Of course, there are many variations.

10. What is a 'sponge' in cheerleading?

Answer: a building transition

Obviously, it is used between stunts to make a smooth transition from one to another. Such as a prep to an awesome.

Source: Author Lea

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