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Curling Basics Trivia Quiz

Hi this is my first quiz and I wanted to make it on my favorite winter sport Curling! It is just the basics so it will be easy, enjoy!

A multiple-choice quiz by Comet64. Estimated time: 2 mins.

Author
Comet64

Time
2 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
149,327

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
1207

Last 3 plays: Guest 129 (10/10), Guest 129 (9/10), Guest 50 (8/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Curling is played mainly in what season? Hint

Fall

Spring

Summer

Winter

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Question 2 of 10

2. Curling stones are usually around 10 pounds?

True

False

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Question 3 of 10

3. The best curler on the team, and the one who works on strategy is called the what? Hint

Vice

Skip

Lead

Coach

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Question 4 of 10

4. Curlers use what to sweep in front of the stones? Hint

Sliders

Their hands

Vacuums

Brooms

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Question 5 of 10

5. Curling is an olympic sport?

True

False

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Question 6 of 10

6. A curling tournament is called a what? Hint

Tournament

Game

Scrimmage

Bonspiel

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Question 7 of 10

7. To play curling, you must be over 18 years of age?

True

False

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Question 8 of 10

8. Curling stones are either red or blue?

True

False

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Question 9 of 10

9. To keep from slipping on the ice, most curlers put what on their shoes? Hint

Holders

Mud

Grippers

Sand

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Question 10 of 10

10. A stone in the middle of the target, will receive more points than a stone on the edge?

True

False

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Nov 12 2024 : Guest 129: 10/10
Nov 06 2024 : Guest 129: 9/10
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Curling is played mainly in what season?

Answer: Winter

Curling is played on a sheet of ice usually indoors.

2. Curling stones are usually around 10 pounds?

Answer: False

Curling stones or rocks are usually around 42 pounds with the exception of specially made children's stones.

3. The best curler on the team, and the one who works on strategy is called the what?

Answer: Skip

There are usually four team members, the best is called the Skip followed by the Vice, the Second, and lastly the lead.

4. Curlers use what to sweep in front of the stones?

Answer: Brooms

Sweeping in front of the stone helps make sure there is nothing in front of the stone, and can also help the stone move faster.

5. Curling is an olympic sport?

Answer: True

Curling is featured in the winter olympics!

6. A curling tournament is called a what?

Answer: Bonspiel

A bonspiel can be lots of fun and can include teams from all over the world.

7. To play curling, you must be over 18 years of age?

Answer: False

You can start curling at any age.

8. Curling stones are either red or blue?

Answer: False

The colors of the curling stone can vary from each club including red, blue, yellow, etc.

9. To keep from slipping on the ice, most curlers put what on their shoes?

Answer: Grippers

Grippers grip the ice so you don't fall as much. They are usually black and come in lots of shoe sizes.

10. A stone in the middle of the target, will receive more points than a stone on the edge?

Answer: False

It doesn't matter if the stone is dead center or just touching it. It will always count as one point.

Source: Author Comet64

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