The Inside Scoop

By: Nercya Kalino, Staff Writer

Q1.) What does “albatross” mean in golf?

1. When a player takes three shots less than what’s expected (76.9% answered correctly)
2. When a player hits the ball in the expected number of shots 
3. When a player gets a hole-in-one
4. When a player takes two shots less than what’s expected

Answer: A 

Q2.) How many holes are in a round of golf?

1. 14
2. 17
3. 18 (76.9% answered correctly)
4. 16

Answer: C

Q3.) The outfit a wrestler wears is called a . . .

1. Wrap
2. Singlet (69.2% answered correctly) 
3. Girdle
4. Cover

Answer: B 

Q4.) In wrestling, irregularity to the ear caused by injury is called a…

1. Broccoli ear
2. Mushroom ear
3. Cauliflower ear (100% answered correctly) 
4. Popcorn ear

Answer: C

Q5.) What is the Indigenous name for lacrosse?

1. Stickball (92.3% answered correctly)
2. Throwball
3. Catchball
4. Ballgame

Answer: A 

Q6.) How many players are on the field per team in lacrosse?

1. 12
2. 14
3. 10 (46.2% answered correctly) 
4. 16

Answer: C 

Q7.) What is a shutout by a goalkeeper in soccer called?

1. White sheet
2. Goose egg
3. Perfect 90
4. Clean sheet (84.6% answered correctly)

Answer: D 

Q8.) How many sets in volleyball does a team need to win to beat their opponent?

1. Two 
2. Four 
3. Three (100% answered correctly)
4. Eight 

Answer: C 

Q9.) Which volleyball player wears a different colour uniform from their teammates?

1. Libero (92.3% answered correctly)
2. Setter
3. Middle blocker
4. Serving specialist

Answer: A

Basketball average score: 7.38/9 points (82%) (B+)