Lawn Bowling
Test your knowledge of the history and rules of the fascinating sport of lawn bowling!
- 1.
What is the Italian name for lawn bowling?
- A.
Pallone
- B.
Bocce
- C.
Ravioli
- D.
Boule
- E.
Pelota
Correct Answer
B. Bocce -
- 2.
Which country implemented a dress code?
- A.
The French
- B.
The English
- C.
The Scottish
- D.
The Italian
- E.
The Dutch
Correct Answer
C. The Scottish -
- 3.
Which country refused to play for more than a century?
- A.
United States
- B.
England
- C.
France
- D.
Italy
- E.
Holland
Correct Answer
A. United States -
- 4.
Why is the ball lopsided?
- A.
The ball makers had too much to drink.
- B.
To make the ball curve.
- C.
It was an accident.
- D.
It makes it easier to throw.
- E.
It makes it harder to throw.
Correct Answer
B. To make the ball curve. -
- 5.
What is the name of the white ball?
- A.
Pat
- B.
Luigi
- C.
Bill
- D.
Jill
- E.
Jack
Correct Answer
E. Jack -
- 6.
How do the bowlers decide what weight to use for their ball?
- A.
Part of the country
- B.
Texture of the grass
- C.
Moisture
- D.
The condition of the grass
- E.
All the above
Correct Answer
E. All the above -
- 7.
The object of the game is:
- A.
Get rid of all your balls as soon as possible.
- B.
Get as close to the white ball as possible.
- C.
Get as far away from the white ball as possible.
- D.
Knock your opponents ball away from the white ball.
- E.
A&D
Correct Answer
E. A&D -
- 8.
Which country demands that bowlers wear a white or cream hat, tie, blazer, slacks, shoes, and socks?
- A.
Australia
- B.
England
- C.
Scotland
- D.
Canada
- E.
United States
Correct Answer
A. Australia -
- 9.
Write a 5-7 sentence paragraph about why you believe lawn bowling is so popular?
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