 - 1. What was the format of the second-round matches at the 1981 World Snooker Championship?
A) Best-of-9 frames
B) Best-of-19 frames
C) Best-of-31 frames
D) Best-of-25 frames
- 2. Between which dates did the second-round matches take place?
A) 10 to 14 April
B) 15 to 20 April
C) 1 to 5 April
D) 5 to 9 April
- 3. What was the score between Steve Davis and Alex Higgins after their first session?
A) 5–3
B) 6–2
C) 7–1
D) 4–4
- 4. What was Steve Davis's lead over Alex Higgins at the end of the second session?
A) 10–6
B) 9–8
C) 9–7
D) 8–8
- 5. What break did Steve Davis describe as the most important he had made for months?
A) 45
B) 133
C) 71
D) 135
- 6. What was the final score of the match between Steve Davis and Alex Higgins?
A) 13–11
B) 13–9
C) 13–5
D) 13–7
- 7. How did Doug Mountjoy perform in the first four frames against Eddie Charlton?
A) He won all four
B) He won three and lost one
C) He lost all four
D) They were tied 2–2
- 8. What was the final score of the match between Doug Mountjoy and Eddie Charlton?
A) 13–7
B) 13–6
C) 13–5
D) 13–9
- 9. How many frames did Graham Miles win against Cliff Thorburn?
A) 1
B) 3
C) 2
D) 4
- 10. Who was the defending champion defeated Graham Miles in the second round?
A) Steve Davis
B) John Spencer
C) Ray Reardon
D) Cliff Thorburn
- 11. Which title did Fred Davis hold besides being an eight-time former world snooker champion?
A) Reigning world pool champion
B) Former European billiards champion
C) Reigning world billiards champion
D) Olympic snooker medalist
- 12. What was the final score in the match between Fred Davis and David Taylor?
A) 6–13
B) 3–13
C) 7–13
D) 2–13
- 13. What was the score between Terry Griffiths and Tony Meo after their first session?
A) 6–2
B) 4–4
C) 1–7
D) 5–3
- 14. What was the final result of the match between Terry Griffiths and Tony Meo?
A) 13–6
B) 13–5
C) 13–9
D) 13–7
- 15. What was the final score of the match between Dennis Taylor and Kirk Stevens?
A) 13–11
B) 13–7
C) 13–9
D) 11–13
- 16. What were the two highest breaks compiled by Dennis Taylor in his match?
A) 100 and 101
B) 71 and 45
C) 130 and 125
D) 135 and 133
- 17. Why was Kirk Stevens unable to use the practice table before his match?
A) The venue was closed
B) It was being used to record a television programme
C) It was reserved for Dennis Taylor
D) It was broken
- 18. Who led Perrie Mans 6–2 after their first session?
A) Ray Reardon
B) Bill Werbeniuk
C) Dennis Taylor
D) John Spencer
- 19. What was the final score of the match between Bill Werbeniuk and Perrie Mans?
A) 13–6
B) 13–5
C) 13–11
D) 13–7
- 20. Which venue was NOT used for the 1981 qualifying matches?
A) The Crucible Theatre
B) Romiley Forum
C) Redwood Lodge Country Club
D) None of the above
- 21. What was the frame format for the qualifying matches?
A) Best-of-17
B) Best-of-9
C) Best-of-19
D) Best-of-21
- 22. Who defeated former champion John Pulman in the qualifying rounds?
A) Tony Knowles
B) Graham Miles
C) Chris Ross
D) Dave Martin
- 23. What was the frame format for the first-round matches?
A) Best-of-15
B) Best-of-21
C) Best-of-19
D) Best-of-17
- 24. Which player made his World Snooker Championship debut in 1981 after winning the 1980 World Amateur Championship?
A) Jimmy White
B) Willie Thorne
C) Steve Davis
D) Tony Meo
- 25. Who made the first century break of the 1981 tournament?
A) John Virgo
B) Jimmy White
C) Steve Davis
D) Tony Meo
- 26. What was the score of Steve Davis's first century break in the tournament?
A) 101
B) 102
C) 119
D) 134
- 27. Who defeated Tony Knowles in the first round?
A) John Dunning
B) David Taylor
C) Steve Davis
D) Graham Miles
- 28. Which player was the 1968 World Amateur Champion?
A) Doug Mountjoy
B) David Taylor
C) Cliff Wilson
D) Ray Edmonds
- 29. What was the highest break made by Tony Meo during his match against John Virgo?
A) 101
B) 102
C) 134
D) 119
- 30. Who defeated John Dunning 10–4 in the first round?
A) Bill Werbeniuk
B) Kirk Stevens
C) Tony Meo
D) Doug Mountjoy
- 31. Who did Doug Mountjoy defeat in the first round?
A) Cliff Wilson
B) Willie Thorne
C) Ray Edmonds
D) John Spencer
- 32. Which player had twice been the World Amateur Champion before the 1981 tournament?
A) David Taylor
B) Ray Edmonds
C) Cliff Wilson
D) John Spencer
- 33. Who won the final frame of the match between Ray Edmonds and John Spencer?
A) John Spencer
B) Jack Karnehm
C) Ray Edmonds
D) The match was a draw
- 34. In what city was the 1981 World Snooker Championship held?
A) Manchester
B) Birmingham
C) London
D) Sheffield
- 35. What was the total prize fund for the 1981 tournament?
A) £100,000
B) £20,000
C) £50,000
D) £75,000
- 36. Who set a new championship record break of 145 in 1981?
A) Cliff Thorburn
B) Steve Davis
C) Doug Mountjoy
D) Ray Reardon
- 37. How many players competed in the main stage of the 1981 tournament?
A) 32
B) 16
C) 8
D) 24
- 38. What was the score of the 1981 final?
A) 16–10
B) 18–16
C) 18–12
D) 15–13
- 39. Which company sponsored the 1981 tournament?
A) Yamaha
B) Embassy
C) WPBSA
D) BBC
- 40. Who promoted the 1981 tournament?
A) Cliff Thorburn
B) Steve Davis
C) Joe Davis
D) Mike Watterson
- 41. Which broadcaster provided daily coverage of the tournament?
A) Channel 4
B) Sky Sports
C) BBC
D) ITV
- 42. Who did Cliff Thorburn defeat in the 1980 final?
A) Steve Davis
B) Alex Higgins
C) Ray Reardon
D) Doug Mountjoy
- 43. How much was the winner's prize in 1981?
A) £25,000
B) £20,000
C) £10,000
D) £75,000
- 44. Where did the draw for the 1981 tournament take place?
A) Stockport
B) Bristol
C) Sheffield
D) West Bromwich
- 45. In what year did the first world championship final take place?
A) 1981
B) 1927
C) 1980
D) 1977
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