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1 The technique known as the “Eskimo Roll” is a manoeuvre used in which activity?
A Kayaking. A paddler utilises this manoeuvre to right the kayak after it capsizes. Specifically, the technique leverages a flick of the hips and a sweeping paddle stroke to bring the vessel back to an upright position.
2 Which racecourse in Sunbury on Thames is home to the King George VI Steeplechase?
A Kempton Park Racecourse. The race covers a gruelling distance of approximately 3 miles (4,828 metres). Furthermore, the competitors must navigate eighteen formidable fences before they reach the finish line.
3 Which South American country hosted the 2014 FIFA World Cup?
A Brazil. Brazil hosted the tournament for the second time in 2014, following its initial debut as host in 1950. Furthermore, this event returned the World Cup to South American soil for the first time since Argentina organised the competition in 1978.
4 What is the highest possible checkout in darts, finishing with a double?
A 170. A player strikes the Treble 20 twice with their first two darts to accumulate 120 points. Subsequently, they land the third dart in the Bullseye. Notably, this final shot completes the checkout because the Bullseye counts as a double.
5 In which sport can a player “spike” the ball?
A Volleyball, spiking is the offensive play where a player swings the ball with their palm sharply downwards over the net and into the opposing court, making it difficult for the opposing team to recover the ball.
6 Which is the only letter in the English language version of Scrabble to score five points?
A The letter K
7 How many counters does each player have in a game of backgammon?
A 15 counters (also called checkers or men).
8 How many tiles are there in a standard Mah-jong set?
A 144 tiles, consisting of 36 each of the “Dot” (Circle), “Bam” (Bamboo), and “Crak” (Character) suits, plus 16 Wind tiles and 12 Dragon tiles.
9 Which golfing trophy gets its name from a Cheshire seed merchant?
A Ryder Cup. Samuel Ryder donated the trophy for the first official match between Great Britain and the United States in 1927.
10 Which Scottish town is home to “Queen of the South F.C.?
A Dumfries. Their home ground is Palmerston Park. The club adopted the nickname “The Doonhamers,” a term derived from the local Scots dialect for the town. Furthermore, this moniker reflects how residents traditionally referred to Dumfries as being “doon hame” (down home).