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Sport and leisure interests: Sample quiz questions

The first answer is the correct one in each case.

How many counters are there on a backgammon board when play starts?

  • 30
  • 16
  • 18
  • 24

How many players are there on a polo team?

  • Four
  • Five
  • Six
  • Seven

Which of the following sports is not played with an oval ball?

  • Gaelic football
  • American football
  • Rugby Union
  • Australian rules football

Which sport has a 'sin bin' for those receiving penalties?

  • Ice hockey
  • American football
  • Basketball
  • Baseball

In baseball, what do the initials 'rbi' stand for?

  • Runs batted in
  • Runner's best inning
  • Record baseball index
  • Runs brought in

Which golfer is nicknamed 'the Golden Bear'?

  • Jack Nicklaus
  • Arnold Palmer
  • Tom Watson
  • Ben Hogan

Which city does the Tour de France cycle race end in?

  • Paris
  • Nice
  • Marseilles
  • Cannes

How many runs are skiers allowed in downhill skiing races?

  • Two
  • One
  • Three
  • Four

In a medley swimming race, which stroke is usually last?

  • Front crawl
  • Breaststroke
  • Backstroke
  • Butterfly

The 'Eskimo roll' and 'Telemark turn' are terms used in which sport?

  • Canoeing
  • Downhill skiing
  • Diving
  • Ice hockey

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