Football 101 - Assessment

1.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

5 pts

There are __ players on the field on offense at one time.

11

10

9

22

2.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

5 pts

One nickname for a football is...

leatherhead.

pigskin.

ole brownie.

none are correct.

3.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

5 pts

After the ball passes which yard line does that ball become live on kickoff?

40

50

35

44

4.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

5 pts

When the referee makes this signal, what is the penalty?

block in the back

holding

offsides

punching

5.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

5 pts

A dropped pass is called...

an interception.

an incompletion.

a pass.

none are correct

6.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

5 pts

What is the line of scrimmage?

the imaginary line near the goal line.

the imaginary line where the ball is placed on each play.

the 50 yard line on kickoff.

the 20 yard line on both ends.

7.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

5 pts

The red zone is...

the 20 yard line to the goal line on each end of the field.

the 20 yard line to the 50 yard line on each end of field.

an area where the field is red on NFL fields.

the area where the kicker can kick an extra point.

8.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

5 pts

What is the only score that can't be scored in football?

5

0

1

11

9.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

5 pts

Tackling someone from behind by grabbing their shoulder pads and pulling them down is called...

a horse collar.

holding.

illegal touching.

a facemask.

10.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

5 pts

Which of the following is not an example of a turnover?

when a safety intercepts the pass from the quarterback

when a defensive player recovers the ball

when a runningback fumbles the ball and an offensive lineman recovers it

when a wide receiver fumbles the ball a linebacker recovers it

11.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

5 pts

Which of the following is the best definition of a PAT?

the kicking of the ball between the goalpost after a touchdown has been scored which is worth 1 point

the kicking of the ball between the goalposts which is worth 3 points.

the punting of the ball on 4th down

punting the ball after a touchdown has been scored.

12.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

5 pts

How can a team score 2 points on one play in a game?

by kicking 2 PATs

a safety

a field goal

a touchdown

13.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

5 pts

Which players make up the offensive line?

Center, noseguard, tackle, tight end, wide reciever

guards, tackles and tight ends

center, guards, tight ends

none are correct

14.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

5 pts

Which 2 players are part of the secondary?

safety and linebackers

safety and cornerbacks

cornerbacks and linebackers

wide receivers and tight ends

15.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

5 pts

How many offensive players have to be on the line of scrimmage for each play?

11

7

6

4

16.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

5 pts

What is this penalty?

block in the back

facemask

holding

defensive pass interference

17.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

5 pts

Which of the following numbers would a quarterback most likely not wear?

19

10

32

61

18.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

5 pts

How many points would you have if you scored 3 touchdowns, hit one field goal, and kicked one extra point?

22

25

23

21

19.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

5 pts

Hitting the ballcarrier when he is out of bounds is called?

unnecessary roughness

a late hit

offsides

player down field

20.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

5 pts

Icing the kicker refers to

dumping ice on the kicker after he made the game winning field goal

calling a timeout before a kicker attempts a game winning field goal

a kicker trying to kick a long field goal in cold weather

a kicker who kicks the ball out of bounds on kickoff

21.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

5 pts

Attempting to throw a very long pass as time runs out to win the game is called...

the Statue of Liberty play.

A Hail Mary.

a Wheel Route.

a Hook and Ladder.

22.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

5 pts

In football, which referee is the one in charge?

the referee on the home sideline

the referee in the white hat

the referee in the black hat

the referee in the back, behind the defense

23.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

5 pts

A "three and out" is good for the offense. True or False?

true

false

24.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

5 pts

Which of these refers to an interception that is returned for a touchdown?

Hail Mary

Pick Six

Quick Pick

none are correct

25.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

5 pts

Who plays in "the trenches?"

offensive and defensive linemen

linebackers and running backs

quarterbacks and defensive ends

trick question. It's the name of the field.

26.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

True or False: When the team is offense, they must huddle before each play.

TRUE

FALSE

27.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

When is it legal for an offensive lineman to catch a pass?

A. Trick question because it is never legal.

B. Only if the lineman has checked in with the referee.

C. An offensive lineman can only catch a pass after it has been tipped.

B and C are both correct.

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