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Games of Skill Trivia Quiz

There are many games of skill out there. Curling is one of those games. Many people underestimate the skill and effort required to play curling. Enjoy!

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

Author
KING_OF_ALL

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
327,539

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
338

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Question 1 of 10

1. What line must a rock pass to be considered in play? Hint

Play Line

House Line

Game Line

Hog Line

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Question 2 of 10

2. What is the throw called when a rock rotates toward the outer lines of the curling sheet? Hint

Going outside

Counterclockwise

Nothing, it is has no name

Out turn

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Question 3 of 10

3. What is the name of the person who calls the shots in a game? Hint

Holder

Leader

Skip

Captain

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Question 4 of 10

4. What is the name of a shot that curls toward the center line? Hint

Inward curl

Not outside

Center

Inside

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Question 5 of 10

5. What is the name of the shot when a player attempts to throw the rock to stop in the center of the house, on the button? Hint

Arrow

Draw

Center hit

Straight

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Question 6 of 10

6. How are points calculated in curling? Hint

Each ring has a certain value and the team with the most points wins

The team with their rock(s) closest to the button receives the point

The team with the most rocks in the house wins

Scoring differs from end to end

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Question 7 of 10

7. How does a player throw the a rock down the ice? Hint

By kicking the rock

By standing and pushing the rock

By sliding out of the hack

By pushing the rock with their broom

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Question 8 of 10

8. What is different about the curling ice compared to ice hockey ice? Hint

It is uphill

It is pebbled

It peaks in the middle

There is no difference

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Question 9 of 10

9. Where does someone place their broom while calling a shot in curling? Hint

On either side of the spot where they want it placed

Behind where they want it placed

Right where they want it placed

There are no shots called, players just shoot where they want

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Question 10 of 10

10. Can a player take out a rock which is located in the house (rings)? Hint

Yes, only if it is during the first 4 shots of the game

No, never during the game

Yes, anytime during the game

Only during the last 4 shots of the game

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What line must a rock pass to be considered in play?

Answer: Hog Line

All rocks must fully pass the hog line to be in play. None of the other lines are located on a curling sheet.

2. What is the throw called when a rock rotates toward the outer lines of the curling sheet?

Answer: Out turn

A rock that turns toward the sides of the curling sheet is called an out turn. This turn is commonly used to get around guards.

3. What is the name of the person who calls the shots in a game?

Answer: Skip

The skips calls all shots besides the ones that they throw. When it is the skip's turn to throw the rock, the vice holds the broom for the skip.

4. What is the name of a shot that curls toward the center line?

Answer: Inward curl

A rock that is thrown to curl toward the centerline is said to be an inward curl because it is curling toward the inside of the sheet of ice. This shot is commonly used to enter the house.

5. What is the name of the shot when a player attempts to throw the rock to stop in the center of the house, on the button?

Answer: Draw

When a player attempts to throw the rock and gets it to stop on the button(center) of the house, the shot is called a draw. None of these other shots are involved in curling.

6. How are points calculated in curling?

Answer: The team with their rock(s) closest to the button receives the point

If the other team's rock is closer, it cancels out the opponents rocks. For example, if team red has 4 rocks in the 4 foot of the house, and team blue has one rock on the button(center) and 1 rock on the 12 foot, team blue would receive one point because its rock is closest to the button. Team red's rocks cancel out the blue rock on the 12 foot.

7. How does a player throw the a rock down the ice?

Answer: By sliding out of the hack

In curling, players slide out of the hack (rubber slots for your feet built into the ice) and release their rock. Curlers play with special shoes which allow them to slide down the ice. One shoe is coated with teflon which allows them to move. The other foot is made of rubber for gripping.

8. What is different about the curling ice compared to ice hockey ice?

Answer: It is pebbled

The ice is pebbled to allow the rocks to curl. The pebble allows players to curl rocks around guards. The pebbles make curling a much more skillful game.

9. Where does someone place their broom while calling a shot in curling?

Answer: On either side of the spot where they want it placed

Someone will place their broom on either side of where they want the rock to stop. They do not place the broom where they want to the rock to stop because they have to factor in the curl. By having the broom away from the final destination of the rock, it allows for curling room.

10. Can a player take out a rock which is located in the house (rings)?

Answer: Yes, anytime during the game

Any player can take out any rock in the house anytime during the game, no matter the position of the rock. This type of shot is called a take out.

Source: Author KING_OF_ALL

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