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1 Which snooker player is nicknamed the wizard of Wishaw?
A John Higgins – since turning professional in 1992, he has won four World Championships, three UK Championships and two Masters titles – he was born in Wishaw, North Lanarkshire, Scotland
2 What is the usual name for the area behind the line that crosses the width of a snooker or pool table?
A Baulk.
3 Beginning in 1927, who won the first 15 professional world snooker championships?
A Joe Davies (1927–1940, 1946)
4 Who in 1977 was the first snooker player to win the World Championship with a two-piece cue?
A John Spencer. He bought a new two-piece cue while touring in Canada.
5 The game of snooker originated in which country?
A India (the game developed amongst British Army officers stationed there)
6 Which professional snooker player is nicknamed ‘The Rocket’?
A Ronnie O’Sullivan
7 What is the total number of balls used in Snooker, added to the total number of balls used in Pool?
A 38 (22 + 16)
8 Snooker cues are traditionally made using wood from which common tree?
A Both ash and maple
9 In 1983, who became the first snooker player to make a 147 break at the World Championships (also known as the 1983 Embassy World Snooker Championship for sponsorship purposes)?
A Cliff Thorburn
10 Who is the professional snooker player that has the distinction of holding the most world ranking titles?
A Ronnie O’Sullivan, with 39 (as of 2023)