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Rules of the CFL Trivia Quiz

The rules of the CFL make it a very interesting game to watch. This quiz has to do with the CFL rules, as well as other random CFL trivia.

A multiple-choice quiz by faxman. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
faxman

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
178,021

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
7 / 15

Plays
847

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Question 1 of 15

1. How wide is the CFL field, from sideline to sideline? Hint

55 yards

50 yards

65 yards

60 yards

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Question 2 of 15

2. Which official is in charge of controlling the movement and placement of the yard sticks? Hint

The Umpire

The Head Linesman

The Side Judge

The Referee

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Question 3 of 15

3. Points are awarded to the kicking team on a kickoff, if they are able to kick it through the uprights before the ball is touched.

True

False

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Question 4 of 15

4. What is the penalty if a quarterback enters the game as a defensive player? Hint

No penalty

25 yard penalty

25 yard penalty and disqualification of the player

The player is required to leave the field

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Question 5 of 15

5. What is it called when a player drops the ball to the ground, and then kicks it just after it bounces, potentially for a field goal? Hint

Dribbled ball

Drop kick

Drop Goal

Punt

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Question 6 of 15

6. A forward pass is also known as an onside pass.

True

False

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Question 7 of 15

7. Which of the following actions can a player be disqualified from the game for? Hint

Wearing of hazardous equipment

Any of these

Rough play

Excessive objectionable conduct

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Question 8 of 15

8. Inside the three minute warning of any half, which is the penalty for a time count violation? Hint

Loss of down on any down

Loss of down on first or second down, 10 yard penalty on third down

5 yard penalty

10 yard penalty

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Question 9 of 15

9. How many players are allowed on the game roster? Hint

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Question 10 of 15

10. Which is the referee's signal for a no yards penalty? Hint

Arms folded across each other at shoulder level

One hand placed on head

Arms pointed outward at shoulder level

Two hands placed on head

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Question 11 of 15

11. Which is the maximum number of import players a team is allowed to have on the game roster? Hint

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Question 12 of 15

12. Which is the penalty if a player attempts to change their jersey on the field, so that they are eligible to play at a different position? Hint

Loss of 10 yards

No penalty, the change is permitted

Loss of 15 yards and disqualification of the player

The player must leave the game until the proper playing number is determined

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Question 13 of 15

13. As long as no special considerations have been made by the commissioner, what is the length of halftime break? Hint

14 minutes

18 minutes

15 minutes

20 minutes

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Question 14 of 15

14. During which War were there no Grey Cup games? Hint

World War II

No Grey Cup games were missed due to a war

Both World War I and World War II

World War I

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Question 15 of 15

15. Which phrase appears on the Grey Cup? Hint

CFL Champion

Canadian Amateur Rugby Association

Canadian Football League

Lord Earl Grey, Governor General

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. How wide is the CFL field, from sideline to sideline?

Answer: 65 yards

The field is 110 yards long by 65 yards wide, not including the end zones.

2. Which official is in charge of controlling the movement and placement of the yard sticks?

Answer: The Head Linesman

The seven on-field officials are the referee, umpire, back judge, field judge, side judge, line judge, and head linesman.

3. Points are awarded to the kicking team on a kickoff, if they are able to kick it through the uprights before the ball is touched.

Answer: False

For any score to occur on a kickoff, the ball must first be touched by an opposing player inbounds.

4. What is the penalty if a quarterback enters the game as a defensive player?

Answer: 25 yard penalty

The CFL seems to take a very large interest in protecting their quarterbacks. A quarterback is only allowed on the field if they are in a position to receive the snap.

5. What is it called when a player drops the ball to the ground, and then kicks it just after it bounces, potentially for a field goal?

Answer: Drop kick

Just like in rugby, if the ball goes through the uprights it counts as a field goal.

6. A forward pass is also known as an onside pass.

Answer: False

A forward pass is also known as an offside pass. Only one offside pass is allowed per down, while there is no limit to the number of lateral, or onside passes.

7. Which of the following actions can a player be disqualified from the game for?

Answer: Any of these

A player can be disqualified for any action of serious misconduct, subject to the opinion of the officials.

8. Inside the three minute warning of any half, which is the penalty for a time count violation?

Answer: Loss of down on first or second down, 10 yard penalty on third down

This rule is to prevent teams from killing the clock by taking time count penalties.

9. How many players are allowed on the game roster?

Answer: 39

Far fewer players are allowed on a CFL roster than an NFL roster.

10. Which is the referee's signal for a no yards penalty?

Answer: Arms folded across each other at shoulder level

Arms pointed outward is for an ineligible receiver, one hand on head is for illegal substitution, and two hands on head is for too many players.

11. Which is the maximum number of import players a team is allowed to have on the game roster?

Answer: 17

An import player is one who has obtained football training outside of Canada, by participating in a football game outside of Canada before being 17 years old; or participating in a game outside of Canada after turning 17, but having received no prior football training in Canada.

12. Which is the penalty if a player attempts to change their jersey on the field, so that they are eligible to play at a different position?

Answer: The player must leave the game until the proper playing number is determined

The change is made so that a player with an ineligible number may become an eligible receiver.

13. As long as no special considerations have been made by the commissioner, what is the length of halftime break?

Answer: 14 minutes

It is possible for the commissioner to allow halftime to go longer than this, so that an event or special ceremony may take place.

14. During which War were there no Grey Cup games?

Answer: World War I

1916-1919 were the only years since 1909 in the 20th century, where there was no Grey Cup champion crowned.

15. Which phrase appears on the Grey Cup?

Answer: Canadian Amateur Rugby Association

The Grey Cup was donated in 1909 by His Excellency Lord Albert Henry Earl Grey, the Governor General of Canada.

Source: Author faxman

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