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Quiz about The Super Super Bowl XLIII
Quiz about The Super Super Bowl XLIII

The Super Super Bowl XLIII Trivia Quiz


The Super Bowl was a super event that was perhaps one of the most exciting games in Super Bowl history. This multiple choice quiz takes a look back at Super Bowl XLIII in 2009, Cardinal versus Steelers.

A multiple-choice quiz by robbyroo72. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
robbyroo72
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
304,483
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
6 / 10
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1266
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Question 1 of 10
1. What is the nickname of the stadium which hosted Super Bowl XLIII in 2009? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Which entertainer did not sing before or during Super Bowl XLIII? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Which National Football League referee was assigned to officiate this game? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Which team was the first to be called for a penalty, and what was the penalty assessed against them? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Which Pittsburgh running back scored the first touchdown of Super Bowl XLIII? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Which player scored Arizona's first touchdown of the Super Bowl? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Which of the following songs was not performed by Bruce Springsteen and the E. Street Band at halftime? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. How much time was left on the game clock when Pittsburgh scored the go-ahead touchdown? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. With their victory in Super Bowl XLIII, this was win number ____ for the Steelers. Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Who was named the Super Bowl XLIIIs Most Valuable Player? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. What is the nickname of the stadium which hosted Super Bowl XLIII in 2009?

Answer: The New Sombrero

Known by its given name of Raymond James Stadium, the New Sombrero is the nickname given to this stadium by ESPN personality Chris Berman. The stadium was also the home field for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Raymond James Stadium also hosted Super Bowl XXXV in 2001.
2. Which entertainer did not sing before or during Super Bowl XLIII?

Answer: Aretha Franklin

Bruce Springsteen and the E. Street Band performed the halftime show during the Super Bowl. Faith Hill, wife of fellow singer Tim McGraw, sang "America The Beautiful", and Jennifer Hudson sang the National Anthem. Aretha Franklin sang during the Inauguration of President Barack Obama on January 20, 2009.
3. Which National Football League referee was assigned to officiate this game?

Answer: Terry McAulay

McAulay, a National Football League referee since 2001, officiated his second Super Bowl when he officiated Super Bowl XLII. He had previously served as the referee for Super Bowl XXXIX in 2005 between the New England Patriots and the Philadelphia Eagles. Ron Winters was the alternate referee for this game in the event that McAulay got hurt or could not otherwise perform his duties.

While Ed Hochuli and Mike Carey are referees in the National Football League, they were not part of this games officiating crew.
4. Which team was the first to be called for a penalty, and what was the penalty assessed against them?

Answer: Arizona - Offensive Holding

On first and ten from the Arizona 37-yard line, Tim Hightower had run the ball for a two-yard gain, but the play was nullified by a holding penalty called against Arizona offensive lineman Mike Gandy.
5. Which Pittsburgh running back scored the first touchdown of Super Bowl XLIII?

Answer: Gary Russell

On the second play following the start of the second quarter, Gary Russell ran the ball into the end zone from one yard out. Jeff Reed kicked the ensuing extra point to give the Steelers a 10-0 lead. Willie Parker and Mewelde Moore both played in Super Bowl XLIII, but did not score a touchdown in the game. Jerome Bettis retired from the National Football League following the Steelers victory in Super Bowl XL.
6. Which player scored Arizona's first touchdown of the Super Bowl?

Answer: Ben Patrick

On first and goal from the Arizona one-yard line, Kurt Warner connected with Ben Patrick on a one-yard pass to the left. Following a successful extra point conversion by kicker Neil Rackers, the score was 10-7 in favor of Pittsburgh.
7. Which of the following songs was not performed by Bruce Springsteen and the E. Street Band at halftime?

Answer: Born in the USA

The songs were performed in the following order: "Tenth Avenue Freeze-Out", "Born to Run", "Working on a Dream", and "Glory Days".
8. How much time was left on the game clock when Pittsburgh scored the go-ahead touchdown?

Answer: 35 seconds

The drive that resulted in the go-ahead touchdown for Pittsburgh started when there was two minutes and thirty seconds left to go in the game. Ben Roethlisberger threw the go-ahead touchdown to Santonio Holmes in the right corner of the end zone. The score at that point in the ball game was 27-23 Pittsburgh.
9. With their victory in Super Bowl XLIII, this was win number ____ for the Steelers.

Answer: 6

Playing in their seventh Super Bowl, the Steelers won number six for a six-win and one-loss record. Their Super Bowl victories have come in Super Bowls IX, X, XIII, XIV, XL and XLIII. Their only loss at that point was a Super Bowl came in Super Bowl XXX when they lost to the Dallas Cowboys.
10. Who was named the Super Bowl XLIIIs Most Valuable Player?

Answer: Santonio Holmes

Holmes caught nine passes for 131 yards, and scored what turned out to be the game-winning touchdown for the Steelers.
Source: Author robbyroo72

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