Football Quiz

How many end zones does an American football field have?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

At what height are the goalposts?

• 8 feet

• 10 feet

• 18 feet 6 inches

• 20 feet

How long is halftime in a soccer match?

• 10 minutes

• 12 minutes

• 15 minutes

• 20 minutes

What is the purpose of tossing a coin before a game?

• To decide the first play

• To decide who receives the ball first

• To decide the team captain

• To decide the referee

What is it called when the defensive line tackles the quarterback?

• A block

• A sack

• A fumble

• An interception

Who calls the plays and snaps the ball?

• Running back

• Wide receiver

• Quarterback

• Linebacker

What is the role of wide receivers?

• Run with the ball

• Block and catch passes

• Run routes down the field and catch the ball

• Protect the quarterback

What happens if the ball is not snapped or a timeout is not called in time?

• The offense loses 10 yards

• The offense loses 5 yards and the play is repeated

• The defense gains 5 yards

• The game is paused

What is the penalty for offensive holding?

• Loss of 5 yards and repeat of the down

• Loss of 10 yards and repeat of the down

• Loss of 15 yards and repeat of the down

• No penalty

What is the result of a defensive holding?

• 5-yard advance and automatic first down

• 10-yard loss and replay of the down

• 15-yard loss and replay of the down

• No penalty