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