American Football Quiz

Which of the following is a strategy for the defensive team to stop the offensive team from scoring?

• allowing the team to score a field goal

• tackling the ball carrier

• letting the ball carrier run away

• allowing the quarterback to score a touchdown

What causes a team to score three points?

• running the ball into the end zone

• scoring a field goal

• catching the ball in the end zone

• intercepting the ball

Which of the following best describes football fans?

• passionate

• boring

• passive

• indifferent

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Who is known as the best wide receiver in football history?

• Walter Camp

• Walter Payton

• Joe Montana

• Jerry Rice

Which is another word for advocated?

• watched

• controlled

• supported

• dominated

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CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What are some characteristics that American football players must have in order to be successful playing the game?