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archery quiz

Total questions: 60

Worksheet time: 41mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Index Feather
a)

The vanes on an arrow, consisting of a index feather (colored) and two hen feathers.

b)

To pull the bowstring to the anchor point on the face.

c)

Is a different color then the other feathers and it should face away from the bow when the arrow is nocked (up).

d)

The body of an arrow.

2.
Fletching
a)

The vanes on an arrow, consisting of a index feather (colored) and two or three hen feathers.

b)

Archery equipment.

c)

The body of an arrow.

d)

The pulley on the compound bow.

3.
Quiver
a)
A receptacle to hold arrows for shooting. Quivers are hung on the back, worn in the hip pocket, or fastened at the belt or on the bow. Ground or floor quivers rest on the ground.
b)
A cord fastened between the nocks at the ends of a bow to force it into a bent and stressed condition. It draws the bow and drives the arrow forward on the release.
c)
Is a different color then the other feathers and it should face away from the bow when the arrow is knocked (up).
d)
It is a small projection at the top of the bow handle that stabilizes the arrow.
4.
Anchor Point
a)
It is a small projection at the top of the bow handle that stabilizes the arrow.
b)
The number of pounds of pull required to draw the string a specified distance.
c)
The position on the face where the drawing hand rests while holding and aiming.
d)
Archery equipment.
5.
nock
a)
The groove in the end of an arrow into which the bowstring fits. Also, the notch at either end of the bow that holds the end loops of the bowstring .
b)
It is a small projection at the top of the bow handle that stabilizes the arrow.
c)
What you do when a door is closed
d)
The position on the face where the drawing hand rests while holding and aiming.
6.
Bowstring 
a)

The groove in the end of an arrow into which the bowstring fits. Also, the notch at either end of the bow that holds the end loops of the bowstring .

b)

The number of pounds of pull required to draw the string a specified distance.

c)

A cord fastened between the ends of a bow to force it into a bent and stressed condition. It draws the bow and drives the arrow forward on the release.

d)

The string we use to practice

7.
Draw
a)
It is a small projection at the top of the bow handle that stabilizes the arrow.
b)
To pull the bowstring to the anchor point on the face.
c)
The body of an arrow.
d)
To make a pretty picture on paper with a pen or pencil
8.

Whistle Commands (a)  

Choose from the below words
2 blasts, get bows
1 blast, fire
3 blasts, get and score arrows
All of the above
9.
Arrow Rest
a)
The body of an arrow.
b)
It is a small projection at the top of the bow handle that stabilizes the arrow.
c)
To pull the bowstring to the anchor point on the face.
d)
A cord fastened between the nocks at the ends of a bow to force it into a bent and stressed condition. It draws the bow and drives the arrow forward on the release.
10.

What are the physical benefits to be obtained from archery?

a)

finger dexterity

b)

arm strength

c)

shoulder strength

d)

back strength

11.

What are the two main factors an archer must consider in his/her choice of a bow?

a)

color of the bow

b)

weight of the bow

c)

length of the bow

d)

cost of the bow

12.

What is “the draw weight” of a bow?

a)

how long the bow is

b)

how much the bow weighs

c)

what kind of pictures the bow can draw

d)

the amount of weight in pounds one would have to attach to a bowstring to bend an immobilized bow a certain amount

13.

What basic pieces of equipment are needed to get started in archery?

a)

bow

b)

arrows

c)

quiver

d)

all of the above

14.

What is the first step of the nine steps in shooting a bow and arrow?

a)

aim

b)

stance

c)

anchor

d)

release

15.

True or False: A good archer keeps his/her body and arm tense and rigid at all

a)

true

b)

false

16.

What do beginning archers need to do before they begin to practice archery?

a)

select the right equipment

b)

start shooting immediately

c)

learn the proper techniques

d)

never practice

17.

Should you ever shoot an arrow straight up into the air?

a)

Yes

b)

No

18.

Why is concentration so important in archery?

a)

concentration is not needed in archery

b)

concentration is only needed when you are first starting to learn archery

c)

the ability to concentrate often makes the difference between excellent and average performance

d)

all of the above

19.

What does “follow-through” mean in archery?

a)

jumping up and down after you shoot

b)

to hold your stance for a few seconds after releasing the arrow

c)

stretching after you shoot your arrow

d)

sitting down after you shoot your arrow

20.

Always keep your arrows in your _________ until told to shoot with "one whistle" command.

a)

bucket

b)

hand

c)

quiver

d)

bow

21.

Point your arrows ______ to the floor or at the target.

a)

up

b)

down

c)

to the right

d)

to the left

22.

If you drop an arrow...

a)

pick it up immediately

b)

leave it on the ground and walk away

c)

leave it on the ground and leave it for the next person

d)

leave it on the ground and raise your hand

23.

Stand behind the ________ line when you are finished or not shooting.

a)

bonus

b)

number

c)

waiting

d)

shooting

24.

It is ok to yell at your neighbor if they miss the target.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

25.

Run back to the waiting line and return your arrows to your teacher after retrieving them. Hurry, because other kids are waiting.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

26.

_________ is/are always the FIRST priority.

a)

Being the best

b)

Points

c)

Bullseyes

d)

Safety

27.

Make sure __________ is/are behind you when removing your arrows.

a)

everyone

b)

no one

c)

5 people

d)

the teacher

28.

Archery is a sport that I can use all of my life.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

29.

It is safe practice to draw and release the bow string without an arrow.

a)

True

b)

False

30.

As soon as you are done shooting you may go to retrieve your arrows.

a)

True

b)

False

31.

You should only handle the arrows by the shaft of the arrow.

a)

True

b)

False

32.

The correct anchor point is ...

a)

Thumb to ear

b)

Finger tip to mouth

c)

Back of thumb to mouth

d)

Finger tip to eye

33.

When you are done shooting your end, return the bow to the rack and stay at the safety line.

a)

True

b)

False

34.

Fletchings and feathers of the arrow are the same thing.

a)

True

b)

False

35.

Checking equipment before use is part of archery safety, anything out of order should be reported to instructor.

a)

True

b)

False

36.

As soon as you have scored and retrieved your arrows, return them to the quiver.

a)

True

b)

False

37.

The nocking point is straight across from the arrow rest, the arrow should make a 90 degree angle with the strings.

a)

True

b)

False

38.

Carry the arrows by the shaft with the tips down when returning them to the quiver.

a)

True

b)

False

39.

If you drop an arrow while trying to load it on the bow, you should....

a)

Just pick up and try again

b)

Leave it there and get a different arrow

c)

Call the instructor over and if they deem it safe the arrow may be picked up

40.
Draw
a)
It is a small projection at the top of the bow handle that stabilizes the arrow.
b)
To pull the bowstring to the anchor point on the face.
c)
The body of an arrow.
d)
To make a pretty picture on paper with a pen or pencil
41.

Whistle Commands- which is/are correct?

a)

2 blasts, get bows

b)

1 blast, fire

c)

3 blasts, get and score arrows

d)

All of the above

42.

This protects your arm from the string.

a)

finger tabs

b)

arm guard

c)

serving

d)

handle

43.

This protects your fingers from the string.

a)

finger tabs

b)

arm guard

c)

serving

d)

handle

44.

Two (2) whistle command means

a)

Shoot

b)

Get bow

c)

Go Get Arrows

d)

Emergency

45.

One (1) Whistle Command means

a)

Shoot

b)

Get Bow

c)

Go Get arrows

d)

Emergency

46.
Question Image

Match the following

a)

bowstring

1.

17

b)

arrow rest

2.

12

c)

cam

3.

1

d)

cable

4.

9

e)

lower limb

5.

2

47.
Question Image

Match the following

a)

8

1.

idler wheel

b)

10

2.

cable guard

c)

16

3.

nock locator

d)

7

4.

upper limb

e)

4

5.

bow grip

48.
a)

Arrow Rest

b)

Pivot Point

c)

Tip

d)

Shelf

49.

a)

Nock

b)

Arrow

c)

End

d)

Fletch or Vein

50.

a)

String Notch

b)

Nock

c)

String

d)

Tip

51.

a)

String

b)

Shaft

c)

Window sight

d)

Nock Locator Or Nocking point

52.

Which is right?

a)

Stance, Nock, Set, Pre-Draw, Draw, Anchor, Aim, Release, Follow Through

b)

Posture, Stance, Set,Set-up, Load, Anchor, Transfer, Expand, Release, Follow Through

c)

Transfer,Expand,Release,Follow Through, Stance, Posture, Set, Set-up, Load, Anchor

d)

Release, Follow, Through, Load, Anchor, Transfer, Expand, Posture, Stance,Set,Set-up

53.

What kind of bow is this?

a)

Recurve

b)

Compound

54.

a)

Wheel or Cam

b)

Window

c)

String

d)

Point

55.

What are these?

a)

Recurve

b)

Tip

c)

String Notch

d)

Limb Face

56.

This is a ____________.

a)

Range

b)

compound bow

c)

Target

d)

recurve bow

57.

A _______ is where you go to practice Archery.

a)

Gym

b)

Pool

c)

Range

58.

If you shoot an arrow and it has landed on the line between 2 colors on the target, how do you score that arrow?

a)

Re shoot that arrow

b)

That arrow doesn't count

c)

Add the smaller amount

d)

Add the larger amount

59.

When walking back to the quiver with your arrows you should:

a)

carry them however is most comfortable for you

b)

carrying the tips pointing to the ceiling and run back

c)

walk back carrying them with tips pointing forward

d)

walk back, with the tips faced down

60.

Which of these is not a type of bow?

a)

longbow

b)

curvybow

c)

recurve bow

d)

compound bow