Ultimate Quiz On NFL: New York Giants! Trivia

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  • 1. 

    Which coach led the Giants to their worst record in any one season?

    • A.

      Bill Arnsparger

    • B.

      Alex Webster

    • C.

      Steve Owen

    • D.

      Allie Sherman

    Correct Answer
    D. Allie Sherman
    Explanation
    Allie Sherman led the Giants to their worst record in any one season. This can be inferred from the question, which asks for the coach who achieved this feat. The other coaches mentioned, Bill Arnsparger, Alex Webster, and Steve Owen, are not relevant to the question and do not have any connection to the Giants' worst record.

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  • 2. 

    Who played as Dave Brown's backup at QB for the Giants for just the 1995 season?

    • A.

      Mike Tomczak

    • B.

      Tommy Maddox

    • C.

      Kent Graham

    • D.

      Danny Kannell

    Correct Answer
    B. Tommy Maddox
    Explanation
    Tommy Maddox played as Dave Brown's backup at QB for the Giants for just the 1995 season.

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  • 3. 

    Which of these Giants never led the team in receiving for a season?

    • A.

      Arthur Marshall

    • B.

      Mike Sherrard

    • C.

      Lionel Manuel

    • D.

      Stephen Baker

    Correct Answer
    A. Arthur Marshall
    Explanation
    Arthur Marshall is the correct answer because he never led the team in receiving for a season. The other options, Mike Sherrard, Lionel Manuel, and Stephen Baker, have all led the team in receiving for at least one season.

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  • 4. 

    Which Giant player had played at Northeastern Oklahoma A&M because of his size?

    • A.

      Jeremy Shockey

    • B.

      LaVar Arrington

    • C.

      Luke Petitgout

    • D.

      Michael Strahan

    Correct Answer
    A. Jeremy Shockey
    Explanation
    Jeremy Shockey is the correct answer because he played at Northeastern Oklahoma A&M due to his size. This suggests that Shockey's large stature was a determining factor in his decision to play for this particular college.

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  • 5. 

    Whose record for most regular-season games as a Giant did Michael Strahan chase?

    • A.

      Howard Cross

    • B.

      Phil Simms

    • C.

      George Martin

    • D.

      Harry Carson

    Correct Answer
    A. Howard Cross
    Explanation
    Michael Strahan chased Howard Cross's record for the most regular-season games as a Giant.

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  • 6. 

    What Giants' player graduated from Mannheim American High School in Germany?

    • A.

      Plaxico Burress

    • B.

      Luke Petitgout

    • C.

      Michael Strahan

    • D.

      Jeremy Shockey

    Correct Answer
    C. Michael Strahan
    Explanation
    Michael Strahan is the correct answer because he is the only player among the options who graduated from Mannheim American High School in Germany. This information suggests that Strahan has a unique background and international experience compared to the other players listed.

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  • 7. 

    Which New York Giant was once a national semifinalist in the 400-meter hurdles?

    • A.

      R.W. McQuarters

    • B.

      Tiki Barber

    • C.

      Plaxico Burress

    • D.

      Amani Toomer

    Correct Answer
    C. Plaxico Burress
    Explanation
    Plaxico Burress was once a national semifinalist in the 400-meter hurdles.

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  • 8. 

    Mathias Kiwanuka's grandfather was the first prime minister of what nation?

    • A.

      Ivory Coast

    • B.

      Ghana

    • C.

      Zimbabwe

    • D.

      Uganda

    Correct Answer
    D. Uganda
    Explanation
    Mathias Kiwanuka's grandfather being the first prime minister of Uganda explains why the correct answer is Uganda.

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  • 9. 

    What was the Giants' record in Dan Reeves' first season as coach in 1993?

    • A.

      8-Aug

    • B.

      10-Jun

    • C.

      7-Sep

    • D.

      5-Nov

    Correct Answer
    D. 5-Nov
    Explanation
    In Dan Reeves' first season as coach in 1993, the Giants had a record of 5 wins and 11 losses.

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  • 10. 

    Tom Coughlin's first NFL coaching job was with what team?

    • A.

      New England Patriots

    • B.

      San Diego Chargers

    • C.

      Philadelphia Eagles

    • D.

      Atlanta Falcons

    Correct Answer
    C. pHiladelpHia Eagles
    Explanation
    Tom Coughlin's first NFL coaching job was with the Philadelphia Eagles.

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  • 11. 

    Which of these Giants was not a first-round draft pick by New York?

    • A.

      Eric Dorsey

    • B.

      Eric Moore

    • C.

      Amani Toomer

    • D.

      Jerrod Bunch

    Correct Answer
    C. Amani Toomer
    Explanation
    Amani Toomer was not a first-round draft pick by New York. This means that he was not selected in the first round of the NFL draft by the New York Giants. The question is asking for the Giants player who was not chosen in the first round, and Amani Toomer fits this criteria.

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  • 12. 

    Which of these was not a member of the Giants' 2000 draft class?

    • A.

      Jesse Palmer

    • B.

      Brandon Short

    • C.

      Ron Dixon

    • D.

      Ron Dayne

    Correct Answer
    A. Jesse Palmer
    Explanation
    Jesse Palmer was not a member of the Giants' 2000 draft class. The other three options, Brandon Short, Ron Dixon, and Ron Dayne, were all part of the Giants' 2000 draft class.

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  • 13. 

    Which of these players was NOT taken in the 1983 supplemental draft by the Giants?

    • A.

      Kirby Warren

    • B.

      Gary Zimmerman

    • C.

      Jeff Hostetler

    • D.

      James Robinson

    Correct Answer
    C. Jeff Hostetler
    Explanation
    Jeff Hostetler was not taken in the 1983 supplemental draft by the Giants.

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  • 14. 

    Which former New York Giant announced his retirement from the NFL on June 13th, 2007?

    • A.

      Jessie Armstead

    • B.

      Reuben Droughns

    • C.

      LaVar Arrington

    • D.

      Luke Petitgout

    Correct Answer
    A. Jessie Armstead
    Explanation
    Jessie Armstead, a former New York Giants player, announced his retirement from the NFL on June 13th, 2007.

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  • 15. 

    Who did the New York Giants beat in the last game of the regular season on December 30, 2006?

    • A.

      Dallas Cowboys

    • B.

      Arizona Cardinals

    • C.

      Washington Redskins

    • D.

      Green Bay Packers

    Correct Answer
    C. Washington Redskins
    Explanation
    In the last game of the regular season on December 30, 2006, the New York Giants beat the Washington Redskins.

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