1. The path of the cue ball is altered most when striking:
a) 3/4 of the object ball (b) 1/2 the object ball (c) your forehead
2. The speed of the shot is determined by:
a) personal machismo (b) how much spin you can get (c) the needs of the next shot
3. "Deflection" refers to:
a) harnessing the sun's rays to set my cue case aflame (b) the rebound of a ball off a cushion (c) the tendency of cue stick collision to drive a ball opposite its intended path
4. "English" is:
a) sidespin played off the vertical axis of the cue ball (b) a language butchered in its use by millions (c) a strong preference for Earl Grey tea over Starbucks coffee
5. The greatest pool player ever is:
a) Willie "The Mosc" Mosconi (b) Efren "The Magician" Reyes (c) You Tell Us Here
6. Willie Mosconi advised pool players:
a) "There's always a shot" (b) "Three speeds; slow, slower, slowest" (c) both a and b are correct
7. This About.com website plainly teachers:
a) no one can turn pro without 10,000 hours of practice (b) there is one correct way to stroke a pool cue (c) a perfect stance and aim system are possible to learn
8. James Bond:
a) loves pool and billiards (b) hates pool and billiards (c) prefers stirred, not shaken, medium dry vodka martinis with lemon peel
9. The official hi-run at pool is:
a) 873 shots (b) 526 shots (c) 736 shots
10. Modern pool shooters should use:
a) 20 ounce cue sticks (b) 19 ounce cues (c) 18 ounce cues
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