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

Author
jill-geo

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
230,252

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. Who was the only British boxer to go the distance with Muhammed Ali in a World Title bout? Hint

Frank Bruno

Henry Cooper

Joe Bugner

Richard Dunn

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Question 2 of 10

2. During which years were English football teams banned from European competitions? Hint

1985 - 1991

1986 - 1991

1984 - 1991

1983 - 1991

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who did France beat to win the European Football Championships in 2000? Hint

England

Sweden

Italy

Germany

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Question 4 of 10

4. At which race course was the French classic the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe run? Hint

Longchamp

St. Cloud

Chantilly

Bordeaux

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Question 5 of 10

5. What is the first event in the Heptathlon? Hint

100m Hurdles

800m

Javelin

Long Jump

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Question 6 of 10

6. In which sport would you encounter a Bedpost, a Sixpack, a Blow and a Deuce? Hint

Ten Pin Bowling

Lacrosse

American Football

Ice Hockey

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Question 7 of 10

7. At which race course was the English Derby run? Hint

Epsom

York

Cheltenham

Ascot

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which British city hosted both the 1970 and 1986 Commonwealth Games? Hint

Edinburgh

Glasgow

Manchester

Birmingham

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which of the following sports moved to Flushing Meadows in 1978? Hint

PBA (bowling) Championships

Basketball

Archery

Tennis

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Question 10 of 10

10. In the 1980s, Eddie 'The Eagle' Edwards became a household name in which sport? Hint

Bungee Jumping

Ski Jumping

High Jumping

Long Distance Running

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who was the only British boxer to go the distance with Muhammed Ali in a World Title bout?

Answer: Joe Bugner

Joe Bugner went the distance twice with Muhammed Ali. The first time was the 14th February 1973, and the fight went 12 rounds and the decision was 'Bugner lost'. The second time was the 30th June 1975, and the fight went 15 rounds and the decision was 'Bugner lost'.

2. During which years were English football teams banned from European competitions?

Answer: 1986 - 1991

English football clubs were banned for 6 years caused by trouble between supporters at the Liverpool and Juventus European Cup Final in 1985.

3. Who did France beat to win the European Football Championships in 2000?

Answer: Italy

France beat Italy 2-1. David Trezeguet's golden goal in extra time won the championship for France.

4. At which race course was the French classic the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe run?

Answer: Longchamp

This race was first run on 3rd October 1920. The Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe is run over a mile and half distance and took place on the first Sunday of October each year.

5. What is the first event in the Heptathlon?

Answer: 100m Hurdles

The Heptathlon is a two-day contest for women and there are 7 events.
100m hurdles, high jump, shot put, 200m, long jump, javelin, and 800m. The Heptathlon was introduced in 1981 and it replaced the Pentathlon, although the Pentathlon was still run indoors.

6. In which sport would you encounter a Bedpost, a Sixpack, a Blow and a Deuce?

Answer: Ten Pin Bowling

A bedpost is a 7-10 split. A blow is a miss or error failing to onvert a spare other than a split. A sixpack is 6 strikes in a row, and a deuce is a game of 200 or more.

7. At which race course was the English Derby run?

Answer: Epsom

The race took place in June each year at Epsom Downs, Surrey. The first race took place in 1661. The winner of the Derby generally competes for the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe in France.

8. Which British city hosted both the 1970 and 1986 Commonwealth Games?

Answer: Edinburgh

The 1970 Games were held in Edinburgh between 16th and 25th July. The number of countries entered was 42. The 1986 Games were held between 24th July and 2nd August in Edinburgh, and the number of countries entered was 26.

9. Which of the following sports moved to Flushing Meadows in 1978?

Answer: Tennis

Flushing Meadows became home to the USA Open Tennis Championship in 1978, when it moved there from Forest Hills. Richard D. Sears won the 1st Championship in 1881, and then went on to win another 6 in a row.

10. In the 1980s, Eddie 'The Eagle' Edwards became a household name in which sport?

Answer: Ski Jumping

Born, Michael Edwards on 5th December 1963, he competed internationally in Alpine skiing and then decided to have a go at ski jumping. In 2 years, he was jumping off 90m and 120m hills that seasoned ski jumpers take 10 years to work up to. In 1998 in Calgary, he represented Britain in the Winter Olympics, and was Britain's first and only ski jumper. Eddie set a British Olympic record for ski jumping at 71 metres.

Source: Author jill-geo

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