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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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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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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Ultimate Quiz On NFL: New York Giants! Trivia

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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