Aunt Joyce's Skatenastics Trivia Challenge: Week 4
Aunt Joyce's Skatenastics Trivia Challenge: Week 4. Best of luck. I made it easier this week. Just this once.
- 1.
Suzanne Yoculan: It doesn't matter how far ahead they are, they have to go to beam. And we get to go to the event that we are the best in the country and have been year after year after year after year after year... What event was she talking about?
- A.
Vault
- B.
Uneven Bars
- C.
Balance Beam
- D.
Floor Exercise
Correct Answer
C. Balance BeamExplanation
Suzanne Yoculan is renowned for her coaching success with the University of Georgia gymnastics team, where the balance beam event is often emphasized as a crucial component of their training and competition strategy. Her statement reflects confidence in her team's abilities on the balance beam, suggesting that regardless of their standing in a competition, they excel in this event. The balance beam is a skill-intensive apparatus where her athletes have historically performed exceptionally well.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Which of Johnny Weir's music choices wasn't inspired by a Russian woman who did it first?
- A.
Otonal
- B.
The Swan
- C.
On The Wings of Time
- D.
"Amazonic", "Hana's Eyes", "Wonderland"
- E.
None of the above
Correct Answer
C. On The Wings of TimeExplanation
The question accurately targets Johnny Weir's use of music, often influenced by iconic Russian performances. "Otonal" is inspired by the famous Russian skater, while "The Swan" references the renowned ballet and its prominent Russian ballerinas. However, "On The Wings of Time" is original and does not draw inspiration from any Russian female skater, making it the correct answer. The last option includes other works of Weir, but they do not pertain to the question regarding Russian influences.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Who has the most US National Titles (senior)?
- A.
Shannon Miller
- B.
Chellsie Memmel
- C.
Nastia Liukin
- D.
Dominique Dawes
- E.
Kim Zmeskal
Correct Answer
D. Dominique DawesExplanation
Dominique Dawes has the most US National Titles (senior) among the given options.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Who performed a corny as hell long program to Grease?
- A.
Ryan Bradley...the King of Cheese
- B.
Evgeny Plushenko...the fug master
- C.
Evan Lysacek...Mr. Epileptic Footwork
- D.
Phillipe Candelero...Because he's French and would.
- E.
Michael Weiss...Because his beard made him
Correct Answer
C. Evan Lysacek...Mr. Epileptic FootworkExplanation
Evan Lysacek is the correct answer because the phrase "Mr. Epileptic Footwork" suggests that his long program to Grease had exaggerated and overly dramatic footwork, possibly resembling the jerky movements associated with epilepsy. This description implies that his performance was corny and over the top.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Which bitchy/catty/spoiled thing didn't Kerri Strug say? (To our knowledge.)
- A.
Well we can't just rely on Shannon all the time.
- B.
A lot of times I'm better than Kim in practice.
- C.
Re: Colorado Aerials, No, this isn't Bela's.
- D.
I thought we did a lot of conditioning at Karolyi's...and then I went to Dynamo.
- E.
Dominique had messed up vault at the 1995 Worlds.
Correct Answer
E. Dominique had messed up vault at the 1995 Worlds. -
- 6.
Who is considered to be the 'nice' coach at Parkettes amongst the gymnasts? (Due to not being a big yeller.)
- A.
Mrs. Strauss
- B.
Robin
- C.
John Solomon
- D.
Joe Stallone
Correct Answer
B. RobinExplanation
Robin is considered to be the 'nice' coach at Parkettes amongst the gymnasts because she is not a big yeller.Rate this question:
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- 7.
"A lot of people think I'm better than you!" Which gymnastics movie/TV show is this from?
- A.
The Perfect Body
- B.
Little Girls In Pretty Boxes
- C.
Make It Or Break It
- D.
Stick It
- E.
Nadia
Correct Answer
E. NadiaExplanation
The given quote, "A lot of people think I'm better than you!" does not match any of the given options. The correct answer, Nadia, is not mentioned in the quote. Therefore, an explanation for this answer is not available.Rate this question:
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- 8.
What was not a trademark of the Dynamo girls?
- A.
Screechy Violin Music
- B.
Choreography heavy on wrist movements
- C.
Scrunchies
- D.
Excessive Over-coaching prior to routines.
- E.
Beam shoes
Correct Answer
E. Beam shoesExplanation
The Dynamo girls did not have beam shoes as a trademark. This suggests that they did not use or wear beam shoes during their routines or performances.Rate this question:
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- 9.
The Mag 7 performed an awkward and cheesetastic group routine during the gala at the 1996 Olympics. Which song wasn't featured?
- A.
Georgia On My Mind
- B.
YMCA
- C.
The Macarena
- D.
The Impossible Dream
- E.
God Bless The USA
Correct Answer
D. The Impossible DreamExplanation
The question asks which song was not featured in the group routine performed by The Mag 7 during the 1996 Olympics gala. The answer, "The Impossible Dream," suggests that this song was not included in their routine.Rate this question:
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- 10.
What is the name of the third woman on the 2004 Olympic Selection Committee?Martha, Larissa Fontaine and ____________
- A.
Kathy Kelly
- B.
Patti Resnick
- C.
Roe Kreutzer
- D.
Tammy Biggs
- E.
None of the Above
Correct Answer
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