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Worldwide Mix Trivia Quiz


An all multiple choice quiz about sports throughout the world. Have fun.

A multiple-choice quiz by Helo_King. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
Helo_King
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
307,005
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Difficult
Avg Score
5 / 10
Plays
441
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Question 1 of 10
1. Who finished runner-up to Patrick Rafter in the 1997 US Open? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. With a high score of 173 in tests, this cricket Blackcap for New Zealand was one of their greatest wicketkeepers. Who is this? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Which of the following never scored in a FA Cup soccer final? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Which professional sport did Richard Gasquet play? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Which of these teams was the first to win five IRB (rugby) Sevens Series titles? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. How many times did Andre Agassi win at Wimbledon? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. This cricket great made his Test debut against Australia in 1980, where he scored 6 not out with bowling figures of 18 overs, 5 maidens, 51 runs, 1 wicket, and an economy rate of 2.83. He also coached New Zealand for a number of years. Who was this? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Which NBA star was known as the "Hick from French Lick"? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. In Euro 2008, how many goals did Turkey score in the final 15 minutes to defeat the Czech Republic, and to deny them a spot in the quarterfinals? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Which of these French stars made a run all the way to the semi-finals of their home tournament, the French Open in 2008? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Who finished runner-up to Patrick Rafter in the 1997 US Open?

Answer: Greg Rusedski

The former Canadian-born golfer turned professional in 1991. This was Rusedski's only Grand Slam final appearance.
2. With a high score of 173 in tests, this cricket Blackcap for New Zealand was one of their greatest wicketkeepers. Who is this?

Answer: Ian Smith

He made his test debut against Australia at Brisbane in 1980. He was later a commentator for Sky Sport.
3. Which of the following never scored in a FA Cup soccer final?

Answer: Frank Lampard

Hughie Ferguson scored in the 1927 FA Cup Final where Cardiff beat Arsenal 1-0. Kanu scored in the 2008 FA Cup Final. Owen scored in the FA Cup Final on more than one occasion.
4. Which professional sport did Richard Gasquet play?

Answer: Tennis

Gasquet was born in 1986 in France. His first professional match was at Monte Carlo. He was the youngest tennis player ever to qualify for a tennis masters event.
5. Which of these teams was the first to win five IRB (rugby) Sevens Series titles?

Answer: New Zealand

When Fiji won their first title, New Zealand had already won eight, while Argentina and England had no wins.
6. How many times did Andre Agassi win at Wimbledon?

Answer: 1

Agassi won his only Wimbledon title in 1992 by defeating Goran Ivanisevic in the final.
7. This cricket great made his Test debut against Australia in 1980, where he scored 6 not out with bowling figures of 18 overs, 5 maidens, 51 runs, 1 wicket, and an economy rate of 2.83. He also coached New Zealand for a number of years. Who was this?

Answer: John Bracewell

John Bracewell replaced Denis Aberhart as coach of the Blackcaps.
8. Which NBA star was known as the "Hick from French Lick"?

Answer: Larry Bird

Bird was many NBA Championship titles with the Boston Celtics. Larry and Magic Johnson of the Lakers both came into the NBA at the same time, and had a very known, but friendly rivalry throughout the years. Bird later went on to coach the Indiana Pacers.
9. In Euro 2008, how many goals did Turkey score in the final 15 minutes to defeat the Czech Republic, and to deny them a spot in the quarterfinals?

Answer: 3

Two of the three goals scored by Turkey were scored in the final 3 minutes of the game.
10. Which of these French stars made a run all the way to the semi-finals of their home tournament, the French Open in 2008?

Answer: Gael Monfils

Ranked number 59 in the world, Gael Monfils took Roger Federer to 4 sets in the 2008 semi-finals before finally losing the 4th set and match, 7-5. Federer went on to lose the final to Rafael Nadal.
Source: Author Helo_King

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