WorksheetsUnit 3 Test: American Big 4 Sports
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 20mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
1) The roots and origins of baseball took place at
which major American war?
a)
a) World War I
b)
b) Civil War
c)
c) Spanish-American War
d)
d) War on Terror
2.
2) The first major league baseball team was:
a)
a) Chicago Cubs
b)
b) St. Louis Cardinals
c)
c) Cincinnati Red Stockings
d)
d) New York Giants
3.
3) The practice of moving infielders and outfielders on defense to better position according to a batter's tendencies is called:
a)
a) Creative defense technique
b)
b) Defense crease
c)
c) Shinty and bandy
d)
d) Shifting
4.
4) Late, long bus rides. Meager servings of food. Dingy hotel rooms. Low salaries. All of these can be characteristic of:
a)
a) Minor league baseball
b)
b) G-League
c)
c) National Football League
d)
d) Life after high school
5.
5) Every MLB team has minor league teams.
a)
True
b)
False
6.
6) Dimensions on all MLB parks/stadiums are the same.
a)
True
b)
False
7.
7) Why did Red Sox owner Harry Frazee "sell" Babe Ruth to the Yankees in 1918?
a)
a) He thought the Babe's best playing days were behind him.
b)
b) He wanted to get younger prospects in the trade because the team was rebuilding.
c)
c) He thought tanking was the best option to make the Red Sox more competitive in the future.
d)
d) He needed the money to finance a Broadway production.
8.
8) All of these teams have won the World Series EXCEPT:
a)
a) Boston Red Sox
b)
b) St. Louis Cardinals
c)
c) Washington Nationals
d)
d) San Diego Padres
9.
9) Which of the following scenarios BEST describes the process of tanking?
a)
a) The Blue Jays trade Cavan Biggio, Bo Bichette, and Vladimir Guerrerro, Jr. in order to avoid paying the luxury tax.
b)
b) The Angels trade Shohei Ohtani to the Giants for Brandon Belt so they can get better defense at first base.
c)
c) The Astros trade all of their top-level talent to get younger and cheaper so they can get top-level talent in the next draft.
d)
d) The Cubs have not won a World Series for 107 years.
10.
10) A current issue facing baseball in 2022 is the "pace of play" debate. Proponents of this argue that:
a)
a) Baseball needs to modernize in a fast-paced society.
b)
b) If baseball does not speed the game up, it will lose younger generations of fans.
c)
c) Faster pace will lead to more excitement.
d)
d) All of the above.
11.
11) Closely tied to the modernization debate is the "let the kids play" attitude/movement. Critics of this argue that:
a)
a) Baseball has many unwritten rules that are special hallmarks of the game, and breaking these rules is disrespectful.
b)
b) Baseball's unwritten rules dampen creativity and fun, and the game is more exciting when the players showboat and bend/break the unwritten rules.
c)
c) "Let the kids play" is just an excuse that teams use to tank.
d)
d) It will take playing time away from established veterans of the game.
12.
12) Which of the following is NOT true about the origins of basketball?
a)
a) The sport was created in 1892 in Springfield, MA by a traveling YMCA instructor.
b)
b) The founder of basketball wanted to create a game for his students to play in the winter.
c)
c) It started with calling it the "G-League," referring to the Goal of making a basket.
d)
d) The first game had a number of fights, was violent, and had very little structure.
13.
13) In Naismith's first basketball game, there was an unlimited number of players.
a)
a) True
b)
b) False
14.
14) In the early stages of the game, a ________________ was used after each basket and each time the ball went out of bounds.
a)
a) Jump ball
b)
b) Ladder
c)
c) Backcourt violation
d)
d) Foul
15.
15)Many of the early basketball players were called "cagers" because:
a)
a) They played on social halls/dance floors surrounded by a wire cage to protect the fans.
b)
b) The net was usually made of an iron "cage."
c)
c) If you lost, you were said to be "in the cage," referring to a losing streak.
d)
d) None of the above.
16.
16) March Madness refers to:
a)
a) The end of the regular season in pro basketball, in which 5 teams are trying to win one playoff spot.
b)
b) The "Iron Bowl," in which two teams compete for the Stanley Cup.
c)
c) The annual men's basketball tournament, in which 68 teams compete for the national championship.
d)
d) The beginning of the NIT's championship bracket.
17.
17) One of the many effects of March Madness is that:
a)
a) Most players usually declare for the NBA Draft as soon as it is over.
b)
b) Many teams get the chance to try out new plays, defensive sets, and offensive schemes.
c)
c) It results in many players forming partnerships with media conglomerates.
d)
d) Participating schools can get a lot of national exposure, potentially increasing name recognition and resulting in more admissions and money for their school.
18.
18) NCAA athletes were allowed to do what beginning July 1, 2021?
a)
a) Practice more than 30 hours per week.
b)
b) Sell their name, image, and likeness, essentially getting "paid" for playing amateur sports.
c)
c) Compete if they had a 2.0 GPA.
d)
d) Start training camp.
19.
19) The current age for eligibility in the NBA Draft is:
a)
a) 18
b)
b) 19
c)
c) 20
d)
d) 21
20.
20) What is the alternate route that some standout high school basketball players take instead of playing college basketball?
a)
a) Playing in the G-League
b)
b) Going overseas and trying a different sport
c)
c) Signing with a major retailer (Dick's Sporting Goods, Nike, etc.)
d)
d) Declaring eligibility in the NBA Draft
21.
21) The two teams that have dominated women's basketball in the past 30 years, establishing dynasties and becoming synonymous with championship basketball:
a)
a) UCLA and Northwestern
b)
b) Tennessee and UConn
c)
c) Florida and UCLA
d)
d) Nebraska and UMass
22.
22) All of the following are true about "mob football" EXCEPT:
a)
a) It was often played in Medieval Europe.
b)
b) It consisted of large scrums of people wrestling and fighting with each other to kick a ball.
c)
c) It was inspired originally by the Irish and their "Dane's Head" game, which consisted of kicking around severed heads of their enemies.
d)
d) It was closely regulated by the European governments.
23.
23) Students at American universities began playing variations of mob football on their campuses in the 1800s. The most famous tradition was _______________________, which was played at Harvard University between _________________ ___________________.
a)
a) Dane's Head; students and faculty.
b)
b) Bloody Monday; freshmen and sophomores.
c)
c) Ralphie's Run; buffalo and elk.
d)
d) Gator's Chomp; freshmen and seniors.
24.
24) Many towns banned mob football:
a)
a) Because of violence.
b)
b) Because of taunting and unsportsmanlike conduct.
c)
c) Because the game was turning unpopular.
d)
d) Because of concussions.
25.
25) Walter Camp is known as the "father of American football" because:
a)
a) He created the NFL and the Super Bowl, which attracted millions of fans.
b)
b) He invented the use of field goals, which gave teams an additional opportunity to score points.
c)
c) He tamed the game and made it more organized, with set rules and modifications that resulted in more uniformity.
d)
d) He investigated how CTE was negatively impacting players.
26.
26) Football's surge in popularity in the late 1800s and early 1900s can be attributed to:
a)
a) Colleges adopting the sport
b)
b) Professional leagues
c)
c) Support from presidents
d)
d) Television's impact in spreading the game across the country
27.
27) In the current College Football Playoff, how many teams are invited to play for the national championship?
a)
a) 12
b)
b) 2
c)
c) 6
d)
d) 3
28.
28) Since the College Football Playoff's revision, which three teams have dominated?
a)
a) Auburn and Alabama
b)
b) Texas and Oklahoma
c)
c) Alabama, Georgia, and Clemson
d)
d) Princeton and Rutgers
29.
29) Which event popularized American professional football, causing a surge in popularity and growth and captivating the nation?
a)
a) Bloody Monday
b)
b) Iron Bowl
c)
c) Rose Bowl
d)
d) "The Greatest Game Ever Played"
30.
30) Using your answer from #29, this game led to:
a)
a) The creation of the modern NFL, with the merger of the AFL
b)
b) The Super Bowl
c)
c) Increased national exposure
d)
d) All of the above
31.
31) T/F: Super Bowl Sunday is the day with the highest level of food consumption among Americans.
a)
True
b)
False
32.
32) T/F: In mob football, an unlimited number of players could play.
a)
True
b)
False
33.
33) T/F: The Iron Bowl is the college football championship, held annually in Pasadena, CA.
a)
True
b)
False
34.
34) T/F: In the Alabama/Auburn rivalry, the University of Alabama has somewhat of an inferiority complex with Auburn.
a)
True
b)
False
35.
35) T/F: Bo Jackson, Cam Newton, and Charles Barkley are some of the most prominent athletes to play at Auburn.
a)
True
b)
False
36.
36) T/F: The SEC (Southeastern Conference) is the premier college football conference in the country at the moment.
a)
True
b)
False
37.
37) In hockey, how many players are allowed on the ice at one time (per team)?
a)
a) 4
b)
b) 5
c)
c) 6
d)
d) 7
38.
38) Which Canadian city is the birthplace of modern-day hockey?
a)
a) Montreal
b)
b) Toronto
c)
c) Vancouver
d)
d) Quebec City
39.
39) The championship trophy of the National Hockey League is: ________________________
a)
a) The Commissioner's Trophy
b)
b) Breeder's Cup
c)
c) Ryder's Cup
d)
d) Stanley Cup
40.
40) Why does fighting exist in modern-day hockey?
a)
a) As a way for players to police themselves and resolve issues.
b)
b) As a way for players to let out pent-up frustration.
c)
c) As a way to entertain fans and draw them to the sport.
d)
d) All of the above.
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