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1.

Who was the oldest player on the Cowboys' roster for the 2011-12 season?
- A.
  
  John Kitna
- B.
  
  Mana Silva
- C.
  
  Alex Albright
- D.
  
  Miles Austin
Correct Answer
A. John Kitna

Explanation
John Kitna was the oldest player on the Cowboys' roster for the 2011-12 season. This can be inferred from the fact that he is the only player listed among the options who is known for his longevity in the NFL. The other players listed, Mana Silva, Alex Albright, and Miles Austin, do not have a reputation for being older or more experienced players. Therefore, it can be concluded that John Kitna was the oldest player on the Cowboys' roster for that season.

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2.

Who started every game at tight end for the Dallas Cowboys during the 2011-12 season?
- A.
  
  Felix Jones
- B.
  
  Miles Austin
- C.
  
  Jason Witten
- D.
  
  Martellus Bennett
Correct Answer
C. Jason Witten

Explanation
Jason Witten started every game at tight end for the Dallas Cowboys during the 2011-12 season.

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3.

Who was the only first-team All-Pro for the Dallas Cowboys in 2011-12?
- A.
  
  DeMarcus Ware
- B.
  
  Doug Free
- C.
  
  Victor Butler
- D.
  
  Mike Jenkins
Correct Answer
A. DeMarcus Ware

Explanation
DeMarcus Ware was the only first-team All-Pro for the Dallas Cowboys in 2011-12. This means that he was recognized as one of the best players in the NFL at his position during that time.

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4.

Which rookie running back for the Dallas Cowboys ended the 2011-12 season on injured reserve?
- A.
  
  Josh Thomas
- B.
  
  Dwayne Harris
- C.
  
  David Arkin
- D.
  
  DeMarco Murray
Correct Answer
D. DeMarco Murray

Explanation
DeMarco Murray is the correct answer because he was a rookie running back for the Dallas Cowboys during the 2011-12 season and he ended the season on injured reserve. This means that he sustained an injury that was severe enough to prevent him from playing for the rest of the season.

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5.

Which divisional rival beat the Dallas Cowboys in the final game of the 2011-12 season to keep them out of the playoffs?
- A.
  
  Chicago Bears
- B.
  
  New York Giants
- C.
  
  Atlanta Falcons
- D.
  
  Arizona Cardinals
Correct Answer
B. New York Giants

Explanation
The New York Giants beat the Dallas Cowboys in the final game of the 2011-12 season to keep them out of the playoffs.

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6.

The Cowboys earned their first win of the 2011-12 season by beating what NFC West team in overtime?
- A.
  
  Philadelphia Eagles
- B.
  
  New York Jets
- C.
  
  Carolina Panthers
- D.
  
  San Francisco 49ers
Correct Answer
D. San Francisco 49ers

Explanation
The Cowboys earned their first win of the 2011-12 season by beating the San Francisco 49ers in overtime.

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7.

How many interceptions did Tony Romo throw for the Cowboys during the 2011-12 season?
- A.
  
  30
- B.
  
  20
- C.
  
  10
- D.
  
  40
Correct Answer
C. 10

Explanation
Tony Romo threw 10 interceptions for the Cowboys during the 2011-12 season. This means that in the given season, Romo was intercepted by the opposing team's defense a total of 10 times.

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8.

2012-13 was the Cowboys' 2nd full season under which head coach?
- A.
  
  John Harbaugh
- B.
  
  Chuck Pagano
- C.
  
  Jason Garrett
- D.
  
  Marvin Lewis
Correct Answer
C. Jason Garrett

Explanation
In the 2012-13 season, the Dallas Cowboys had Jason Garrett as their head coach.

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9.

Which linebacker made his 7th straight Pro Bowl for the Dallas Cowboys in 2012-13?
- A.
  
  Caleb McSurdy
- B.
  
  Anthony Spencer
- C.
  
  Kyle Wilber
- D.
  
  DeMarcus Ware
Correct Answer
D. DeMarcus Ware

Explanation
DeMarcus Ware is the correct answer because he made his 7th straight Pro Bowl for the Dallas Cowboys in 2012-13. This indicates that he was consistently performing at a high level and was recognized for his skills and contributions to the team. Caleb McSurdy, Anthony Spencer, and Kyle Wilber did not achieve this level of recognition during that time period.

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10.

Which Cowboys tight end made the Pro Bowl in 2012-13?
- A.
  
  James Hanna
- B.
  
  Tyrone Crawford
- C.
  
  Jason Witten
- D.
  
  Morris Claiborne
Correct Answer
C. Jason Witten

Explanation
Jason Witten made the Pro Bowl in 2012-13 because he was a highly skilled and consistent player during that time period. He was known for his excellent receiving and blocking abilities, making him a valuable asset to the Cowboys' offense. Witten's performance and contributions to the team were recognized by his peers and the league, earning him a spot in the Pro Bowl.

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11.

Which cornerback did the Cowboys take with their first pick in the 2012 NFL Draft?
- A.
  
  Morris Claiborne
- B.
  
  Tyrone Crawford
- C.
  
  Matt Johnson
- D.
  
  Kyle Wilber
Correct Answer
A. Morris Claiborne

Explanation
In the 2012 NFL Draft, the Cowboys selected Morris Claiborne as their first pick. He is a cornerback who played college football at LSU. Claiborne was highly regarded for his skills and was considered one of the top defensive prospects in the draft. The Cowboys saw potential in him and believed he would be a valuable addition to their team.

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12.

Which veteran quarterback played his first season for the Dallas Cowboys in 2012-13?
- A.
  
  Charlie Batch
- B.
  
  Tony Romo
- C.
  
  Lawrence Vickers
- D.
  
  Kyle Orton
Correct Answer
D. Kyle Orton

Explanation
Kyle Orton is the correct answer because he played his first season for the Dallas Cowboys in 2012-13.

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13.

Which Cowboys linebacker made his first Pro Bowl for the 2012-13 season?
- A.
  
  DeMarcus Ware
- B.
  
  Anthony Spencer
- C.
  
  Dan Connor
- D.
  
  Victor Butler
Correct Answer
B. Anthony Spencer

Explanation
Anthony Spencer made his first Pro Bowl for the 2012-13 season. DeMarcus Ware is a well-known Cowboys linebacker, but he had already made multiple Pro Bowls before the 2012-13 season. Dan Connor and Victor Butler did not make Pro Bowls during that season. Therefore, the correct answer is Anthony Spencer.

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14.

The 2012-13 season marked the first time in franchise history that the Cowboys had played on which day of the week?
- A.
  
  Saturday
- B.
  
  Thursday
- C.
  
  Monday
- D.
  
  Wednesday
Correct Answer
D. Wednesday

Explanation
In the 2012-13 season, the Cowboys played on Wednesday for the first time in franchise history. This suggests that in previous seasons, the Cowboys had not played any games on Wednesdays.

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15.

Who led the Cowboys with 663 yards rushing for the 2012-13 season?
- A.
  
  Felix Jones
- B.
  
  Phillip Tanner
- C.
  
  DeMarco Murray
- D.
  
  Tony Romo
Correct Answer
C. DeMarco Murray

Explanation
DeMarco Murray led the Cowboys with 663 yards rushing for the 2012-13 season.

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The Big Quiz On NFL - Dallas Cowboys

Who was the oldest player on the Cowboys' roster for the 2011-12 season?

Who started every game at tight end for the Dallas Cowboys during the 2011-12 season?

Who was the only first-team All-Pro for the Dallas Cowboys in 2011-12?

Which rookie running back for the Dallas Cowboys ended the 2011-12 season on injured reserve?

Which divisional rival beat the Dallas Cowboys in the final game of the 2011-12 season to keep them out of the playoffs?

The Cowboys earned their first win of the 2011-12 season by beating what NFC West team in overtime?

How many interceptions did Tony Romo throw for the Cowboys during the 2011-12 season?

2012-13 was the Cowboys' 2nd full season under which head coach?

Which linebacker made his 7th straight Pro Bowl for the Dallas Cowboys in 2012-13?

Which Cowboys tight end made the Pro Bowl in 2012-13?

Which cornerback did the Cowboys take with their first pick in the 2012 NFL Draft?

Which veteran quarterback played his first season for the Dallas Cowboys in 2012-13?

Which Cowboys linebacker made his first Pro Bowl for the 2012-13 season?

The 2012-13 season marked the first time in franchise history that the Cowboys had played on which day of the week?

Who led the Cowboys with 663 yards rushing for the 2012-13 season?