Aunt Joyce's Skatenastics Trivia Challenge: Week 7
Week 7 of Aunt Joyce's Trivia Challenge. Hope everyone is enjoying these.
- 1.
What is the name of the beam coach during the last years of the USSR/Unified Team? She continued to be the beam coach in Russia through 2000.
- A.
Mariana Bitang
- B.
Marina Tchakovskaya
- C.
Elena Tcherrkaskaya
- D.
Marina Bulashenka
- E.
Masha Doblinskaya
Correct Answer
D. Marina BulashenkaExplanation
Marina Bulashenka is the correct answer because she was the beam coach during the last years of the USSR/Unified Team and continued to be the beam coach in Russia until 2000.Rate this question:
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- 2.
What stuffed animal did the Hills Angels pass down through the years?
- A.
Elmo
- B.
Grover
- C.
Cookie Monster
- D.
Oscar The Grouch
- E.
Tinky Winky
Correct Answer
C. Cookie MonsterExplanation
The correct answer is Cookie Monster. This is because the question asks which stuffed animal the Hills Angels passed down through the years, and the correct answer is Cookie Monster.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Who tied Courtney Kupets for an NCAA Unven Bar Title?
- A.
Terin Humphrey
- B.
Ashley Postell
- C.
Nicolle Ford
- D.
Katie Heenan
- E.
Kristina Baskett
Correct Answer
E. Kristina BaskettExplanation
Because she is just so on par with Courtney Kupets...Rate this question:
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- 4.
What was the name given to Sale and Pelletier's original 2001-2002 Long Program?
- A.
A Dream of Love
- B.
The Orchid
- C.
Spring Love
- D.
The Tide
- E.
Fleur de Lis
Correct Answer
B. The OrchidExplanation
The judges then gave them 6.0's for their old Love Story long program and encouraged them to go back to it...only to later criticize them for using an old program.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Which was NOT a Todd Eldredge long program?
- A.
Apollo 13
- B.
Independence Day
- C.
Lord of the Rings
- D.
The First Knight
- E.
Les Miserables
Correct Answer
A. Apollo 13Explanation
Todd Eldredge did not have a long program routine based on the movie "Apollo 13".Rate this question:
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- 6.
Which event did Postell win the NCAA Title on?
- A.
All-Around
- B.
Vault
- C.
Uneven Bars
- D.
Balance Beam
- E.
Floor Exercise
Correct Answer
D. Balance BeamExplanation
Postell won the NCAA Title on the Balance Beam event.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Who coached Carol and Nancy Heiss?
- A.
Maribel Vinson
- B.
Gus Lussi
- C.
Pierre Brunet
- D.
Carlo Fassi
- E.
Slavka Kohout
Correct Answer
C. Pierre BrunetExplanation
Pierre Brunet coached Carol and Nancy Heiss.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Which release skill did Gogean perform at the 1992 Europeans when she will still somewhat of an interesting gymnast?
- A.
Comaneci
- B.
Def
- C.
Hindorff
- D.
Deltchev
- E.
Counter Kim
Correct Answer
E. Counter Kim -
- 9.
What year was the short program first held at the World Figure Skating Championships?
- A.
1970
- B.
1971
- C.
1972
- D.
1973
- E.
1977
Correct Answer
D. 1973Explanation
The short program was first held at the World Figure Skating Championships in 1973.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Which Saint is/was Tara Lipinski obsessed with? She put a statue of this Saint on the boards during professional competitions.
- A.
Saint Francis
- B.
Saint Theresa
- C.
Saint Elizabeth
- D.
Saint Rose
- E.
Saint Cecilia
Correct Answer
B. Saint TheresaExplanation
Tara Lipinski was obsessed with Saint Theresa. She put a statue of this Saint on the boards during professional competitions.Rate this question:
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