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Major League Lacrosse Trivia Quiz

This is a quiz about Major League Lacrosse (MLL) in 2003, the coolest major league sport you probably haven't heard of.

A multiple-choice quiz by vacklay. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
vacklay

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
150,479

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
495

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. How many teams play in the major leagues of lacrosse? Hint

twelve

eight

six

ten

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Question 2 of 10

2. The teams in MLL are split evenly into two divisions. What are the names of these divisions? Hint

Northeast & Southeast

East & West

National & American

North & South

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Question 3 of 10

3. Before it moved to Philadelphia in 2004, what was the name of the MLL team that claims Bridgeport, Connecticut as its home? Hint

Connecticut Clash

Bridgeport Barracudas

Bridgeport Barrage

Connecticut Cavaliers

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Question 4 of 10

4. What shoe company lent its name to the Major League Lacrosse Championship in 2003? Hint

Skechers

Adidas

New Balance

Asics

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Question 5 of 10

5. In the first three years of its existence, MLL had the same two teams advance to its championship. Where do these teams play? Hint

Baltimore & Boston

Baltimore & Bridgeport

Long Island & Baltimore

Long Island & Bridgeport

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Question 6 of 10

6. Speaking of championships, how is the championship of Major League Lacrosse decided between finalists? Hint

Best-of-seven series

Best-of-three series

One championship game

Best-of-five series

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Question 7 of 10

7. In what city was the 2003 MLL Championship played? Hint

Villanova, PA

Manchester, NH

Trenton, NJ

Portland, ME

8. One of the new variations on the game of lacrosse incorporated into MLL is the addition of a 2-point line, like the 3-point arc in basketball. How far from the goal is the 2-point scoring line according to MLL regulations? Hint

12 yards

10 yards

15 yards

13 yards

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Question 9 of 10

9. MLL uses a shot clock?

True

False

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Question 10 of 10

10. What famous fitness expert was one of the founding fathers of MLL? Hint

Richard Simmons

Tony Little

Jake Steinfeld

Jack LaLanne

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. How many teams play in the major leagues of lacrosse?

Answer: six

All six teams are located east of the Mississippi River.

2. The teams in MLL are split evenly into two divisions. What are the names of these divisions?

Answer: National & American

The American division consists of Rochester, Baltimore, and New Jersey. Long Island, Boston, and Bridgeport make up the National Division.

3. Before it moved to Philadelphia in 2004, what was the name of the MLL team that claims Bridgeport, Connecticut as its home?

Answer: Bridgeport Barrage

In 2003, the Barrage had a record of 1-11, ranking last the majors.

4. What shoe company lent its name to the Major League Lacrosse Championship in 2003?

Answer: New Balance

Also featured in MLL are the Merrill Lynch Coach of the Year and the Bud Light MVP of the Year.

5. In the first three years of its existence, MLL had the same two teams advance to its championship. Where do these teams play?

Answer: Long Island & Baltimore

In 2001, the Baltimore Bayhawks took top honors in MLL. In 2002 and 2003, the Long Island Lizards dethroned the Hawks and defended their title.

6. Speaking of championships, how is the championship of Major League Lacrosse decided between finalists?

Answer: One championship game

The final two teams play one game to determine who is the MLL champion.

7. In what city was the 2003 MLL Championship played?

Answer: Villanova, PA

At Villanova Stadium on August 24th, 2003, the Long Island Lizards defeated the Baltimore Bayhawks in overtime in front of 6,593 fans by a score of 15-14.

Answer: 15 yards

Any goal scored inside the 2-point line, however, is worth one point.

9. MLL uses a shot clock?

Answer: True

The shot clock is set for 45 seconds. This is another MLL variation on traditional lacrosse.

10. What famous fitness expert was one of the founding fathers of MLL?

Answer: Jake Steinfeld

Jake "Body by Jake" Steinfeld was indeed one of the major forces behind the establishment of MLL, along with Dave Morrow and Tim Robertson.

Source: Author vacklay

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