Stickball Quiz

What is another name for stickball?

• Peaceful play

• Warrior's game

• Big brother of peace

• Little brother of war

What material is the stickball made of?

• Wood

• Deer skin

• Rubber

• Plastic

How long are the ball sticks used in stickball?

• 1 foot

• 2 feet

• 3 feet

• 4 feet

What is the purpose of playing stickball historically?

• To celebrate harvest

• To settle conflicts

• To train warriors

• To entertain children

What is the distance between the two poles on a stickball field?

• 100 yards

• 150 yards

• 50 yards

• 75 yards

Which type of stickball game is played only by men?

• Social game

• Ceremonial east-west game

• Modern field game

• Festival game

What do players do before a stickball game for a spiritual experience?

• Sing songs

• Paint their faces

• Eat a feast

• Dance

What is the name of the youth stickball team in the Chickasaw Nation?

• Chikasha Toli

• Chikasha Bak Bak

• Chikasha Warriors

• Chikasha Braves

What is the main objective in a stickball game?

• To run the fastest

• To score points by hitting or touching the pole

• To jump the highest

• To sing the loudest

What is used to sew the stickball together?

• Silk thread

• Nylon string

• Cotton thread

• Deer sinew