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Curling: The Precision and Strategy of Sliding Stones

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What is the objective of curling?

  1. To score points by sliding stones closest to the center of the target area.

  2. To knock the opponent's stones out of the target area.

  3. To accumulate the most points by sliding stones into the target area.

  4. To prevent the opponent from scoring points.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The primary goal of curling is to score points by sliding stones as close as possible to the center of the target area, known as the 'house'.

How many players are on a curling team?

  1. 2

  2. 4

  3. 6

  4. 8


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

A curling team consists of four players, each responsible for delivering two stones during a game.

What is the name of the area within which the stones are delivered?

  1. The rink

  2. The sheet

  3. The ice

  4. The house


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The sheet is the designated area on the ice where the stones are delivered and played.

What is the term for the act of sliding a stone towards the target area?

  1. Throwing

  2. Pushing

  3. Delivering

  4. Rolling


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

In curling, the act of sliding a stone towards the target area is referred to as 'delivering' the stone.

What is the name of the circular target area in curling?

  1. The bullseye

  2. The house

  3. The center

  4. The tee


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The circular target area in curling is called 'the house', and it consists of four concentric circles.

Which type of ice is used for curling?

  1. Natural ice

  2. Artificial ice

  3. Both natural and artificial ice

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Curling can be played on both natural ice and artificial ice surfaces.

What is the name of the specialized footwear worn by curlers?

  1. Curling shoes

  2. Ice skates

  3. Sliders

  4. Grippers


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Curling shoes have specialized soles that allow curlers to slide and maintain their balance while delivering stones.

What is the term for the act of sweeping the ice in front of a moving stone?

  1. Brushing

  2. Sweeping

  3. Scrubbing

  4. Polishing


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Sweeping is the act of using brooms to clean and smooth the ice in front of a moving stone to influence its path and speed.

How many stones are delivered by each team in a single end?

  1. 2

  2. 4

  3. 6

  4. 8


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Each team delivers eight stones in a single end, with each player delivering two stones.

What is the term for a stone that is resting in the house?

  1. A guard

  2. A shot stone

  3. A counter

  4. A freeze


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A guard is a stone that is positioned in the house to protect other stones from being knocked out.

What is the term for a stone that is knocked out of the house?

  1. A takeout

  2. A hit

  3. A roll-out

  4. A miss


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A takeout is a stone that is knocked out of the house by an opponent's stone.

What is the term for a stone that is resting on the center of the button?

  1. A button shot

  2. A center shot

  3. A bullseye shot

  4. A perfect shot


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A button shot is a stone that is resting on the center of the button, which is the innermost circle of the house.

What is the term for a stone that is resting outside the house but is still in play?

  1. A free stone

  2. A live stone

  3. A dead stone

  4. An out-of-bounds stone


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

A live stone is a stone that is resting outside the house but is still in play and can be used to score points.

What is the term for a stone that is resting on the boundary line of the house?

  1. A boundary stone

  2. A hog line stone

  3. A tee line stone

  4. A center line stone


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

A hog line stone is a stone that is resting on the boundary line of the house, known as the hog line.

What is the term for a stone that is knocked out of the house and rolls completely out of the playing area?

  1. A roll-out

  2. A takeout

  3. A miss

  4. A dead stone


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A roll-out is a stone that is knocked out of the house and rolls completely out of the playing area.

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