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 1.               Brian Gale Robison is a former American football defensive end. He was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in the fourth round of the 2007 NFL Draft. He played for the team for 11 seasons. He had the highest number of his shirt. What was the number of his shirt?

A)             96*

B)              26

C)             36

D)             86

 

 

2.               Everson Griffen also known as “Sack Daddy” played as the defensive end footballer for the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Vikings in the fourth round of the NFL Draft.  In 2020 he signed the Dallas Cowboys. How many seasons did he play for the National Football League?

A)              8 seasons

B)              9 seasons

C)               10 seasons*

D)              11 seasons

 

 

3.               Everson Griffen was named to the 2020 Pro Bowl on January, 2020 and replace Nick Bosa. Everson Griffen had been selected for the 4th time to the Pro Bowl in his career. On February 20, 2020, Everson Griffen withdrew his contract and became a free agent at the start of the new league year on March 18. On August 16, 2020, he signed a contract with the Dallas Cowboys. Everson Griffen again signed a deal with the Minnesota Vikings. When did he sign the deal again?

A)              August 22, 2021

B)               August 23, 2021*

C)               August 24, 2021

D)              August 25, 2021

4.                Brian Gale Robison is a former American footballer. He joined the Minnesota Vikings in the fourth round of the 2007 NFL Draft. He played for the team for 11 seasons. He made records of 289 tackles, 60 sacks and one touchdown. How many games did he play in NFL?

A)              180

B)               100

C)               173*

D)              156

 

 

5.               The Minnesota Vikings are a professional American football team based in Minneapolis. They participate in the National Football League (NFL) as a member club of the National Football Conference (NFC) North division. Where do the team plays its home games?

A)               U.S. Bank Stadium*

B)               Beaver Stadium

C)               Kyle Field

D)              Memorial Stadium

 

 

6.               Minnesota Vikings is the only NFL franchise that has won regular season but it has combined records of not winning a single Super Bowl. What is its overall record?

A)             500—516--13

B)              516–442–11*

C)              424—400--13

D)             456—456—11

 

 

 

 

 

 

7.               Minnesota Vikings have the record of appearing in a conference championship every decade since the 1970s. The team played in 4 Super Bowls, but did not to win any of them. What are their numbers?

A)             VI, VII.VIII and IX

B)              IV, V,VI and IX

C)              VIII, IX, X and XI

D)             IV, VIII, IX and XI*

 

 

8.               The National Football League (NFL) and other opponent American football leagues have used several different forms to opt their league champions. The Minnesota Vikings have won one NFL Championship, before the National Football league’s merger with the American Football League (AFL). When the team did win NFL Championship?

A)             in 1969*

B)              in 1968

C)              in 1967

D)             in 1966

 

 

9.               The team played its first season in 1961; however they have had one of the highest winning percentages in the NFL that year.  How many games did Minnesota Vikings win in 1961 season?

A)             9

B)              11

C)              13

D)             15*

 

 

 

 

10.            The Minnesota Vikings had their first selection in the 1961 NFL Draft, and they selected running back Tommy Mason of Tulane. They also signed a young quarterback, Fran Tarkenton, from the University of Georgia. The Vikings won their first regular-season game and defeat their opponent with 37–13 on Opening Day 1961 season. Who was their opponent?

A)             New York Giants

B)              Cleveland Browns

C)              Chicago Bears*

D)             Miami Dolphins

 

 

11.            The Minnesota Vikings lost its seven games on their way to a 3–11 record. The losing continued throughout the 1960s season. The Vikings had a combined losing record of 32 wins, 59 losses, and 7 ties in their first seven seasons with only one winning season with the record of 8–5–1. In which season did it win?

A)             1963

B)              1964*

C)              1965

D)             1966

 

 

12.            Purple People Eaters were the defensive line of the Minnesota Vikings from the late 1960s to the late 1970s. The term ‘Purple People Eaters’ is a reference to a popular song in 1958; it highlights their power of the defense, and the color of their uniforms. What was their motto?

A)             Meet at the quarterback*

B)              Meet at defensive end

C)             Meet at front fours

D)             Meet at center

 

 

13.            After playing six games during the season, Alan Page left the Minnesota Vikings and then signed the Chicago Bears, where he collected 40 sacks before his retirement in 1981. Alan Page played in 218 consecutive games without an absence. In which season he left Minnesota Vikings?

A)             1979

B)              1978*

C)              1977

D)             1976

 

 

14.            Alan Page, Carl Eller, Gary Larsen, and Jim Marshall were selected to the Minnesota Vikings 25th Anniversary team. Alan Page, Carl Eller, and Jim Marshall were also selected to the Vikings 40th Anniversary team. Alan Page, Carl Eller, Gary Larsen, Jim Marshall and Sutherland were selected among how many Greatest Vikings?

A)             Among 10 Greatest Vikings

B)              Among 25 Greatest Vikings

C)              Among 50 Greatest Vikings*

D)             Among 100 Greatest Vikings

 

 

15.            "Purple People Eaters" helped the team to continue its domination till 1971 and achieve the playoffs. In 1971, who won the NFL Most Valuable Player Award given by the Associated Press?

A)              Alan Page*

B)              Carl Eller

C)              Gary Larsen

D)             Jim Marshall

 

 

 

 

16.            During the late 1960s, the Minnesota Vikings built a powerful defense known as the Purple People Eaters, managed by the four players, named Alan Page, Carl Eller, Gary Larsen, and Jim Marshall. Along with many successes what do the Purple People Eaters won the Minnesota Vikings  in 1968?

A)             First NFL Championship Game

B)              First Grey Cup Championships

C)              First Central Division title*

D)             First Champions League Title

 

 

17.            Super Bowl VIII was an American football game. It was played between the National Football Conference (NFC) champion and the American Football Conference (AFC) champion to decide the National Football League (NFL) champion for the 1973 season. Against which team   Minnesota Vikings played?

A)             Oakland Raiders

B)              Los Angeles Rams

C)             Miami Dolphins*

D)             Pittsburgh Steelers

 

 

18.            On January 12, 1975, the Minnesota Vikings played their second Super Bowl, the Super Bowl IX. They lost the game to the Pittsburgh Steelers and the score was 16–6. In which stadium did they play?

A)             Rice Stadium

B)              Tulane Stadium*

C)              Rose Bowl

D)             Texas Stadium

 

 

 

19.            In 1977, the Vikings won the Central Division with a record of 9–5 and thus led to the NFC Championship Game in 5 years. They were defeated by the Super Bowl Champion Cowboys, at Texas Stadium. Till 1977 how many times did Minnesota Vikings advanced to the NFC Championship game?

A)             2

B)              3

C)              4*

D)             5

 

 

20.            On January 27, 1984, Bud Grant retired as a head coach of the Vikings. Bud Grant drove the franchise to 12 playoff appearances, 11 division titles, and four Super Bowls. What was the career regular-season record of Bud Grant in 17 seasons with Minnesota Vikings?

A)             151–87–5 *

B)              158–96–5

C)              118–73--5

D)             155—68—5

 

 

21.            Les Steckel remained an offensive assistant with the Vikings for 5 seasons. He then became the 3rd head coach in franchise history. Les Steckel, who came to the Vikings in 1979 after working as an assistant he turned into the youngest head coach in the NFL in 1984. What was his age?

A)             28

B)              30

C)              35

D)             38*

 

 

 

22.            On January 6, 1986, Bud Grant permanently re-retired as head coach of the Vikings. At the time of his retirement he held a record as a coach in NFL history with 168 career wins, including playoffs in 18 seasons. What was the record?

A)             7th best winning record

B)              6th  best winning record*

C)              5th best winning record

D)             4th best winning record

 

 

23.            The Vikings had the fifth highest winning percentage among all NFL teams during 1990s regular season. Who was the coach in 1990s season?

A)             Mike Zimmer

B)              Bud Grant

C)              Dennis Green*

D)             Jerry Burns

 

 

24.            In 1998 season, the Vikings set a NFL record by scoring 556 points. The quarterback Randall Cunningham, running back Robert Smith, expert wide receiver Cris Carter, and fiery rookie Randy Moss led the Vikings set the record. In that game Randall Cunningham was replacing whom?

A)             Brad Johnson*

B)              Jeff George

C)              Kurt Warner

D)             Daunte Culpepper

 

 

 

 

 

25.            1998 was a year to remember for the Vikings. The kicker Gary Anderson failed the goal attempt of 38-yard field when just over 2 minutes remaining; the Falcons' consequently tied the game. This led to a controversial decision by head coach Dennis Green to run out the clock and let the game go to overtime. Though the Vikings won the coin toss, Atlanta Falcon won the game with 30–27 in overtime. The Vikings became the first 15–1 team to fail to reach the Bowl. Which was that bowl?

A)             Orange Bowl

B)              Fiesta Bowl

C)              Super Bowl*

D)             Sugar Bowl

 

 

26.            In 2000 season, The Vikings led to the divisional championship and won an appearance in the NFC Championship game, where they were defeated by the New York Giants. What was the record?

A)             35--10

B)              41--0*

C)              33--6

D)             23—10

 

 

27.            In a sport or game, there is a form of competition where play ends as soon as one competitor is ahead of the others, with that competitor becoming the winner. It is typically used as a tiebreaker when a contest is tied at the end of regulation playing time or the completion of the normal playing task. What is the other name of tiebreaker?

A)             Sudden death*

B)              Game winner

C)              Defeater death

D)             Sudden breaker

 

 

28.            The Minnesota Vikings, an American football team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, was established in 1960. Its Headquartered is in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. They won their first game in 1961. Over how many players have appeared in at least one game for the Minnesota Vikings?

A)             500

B)              700

C)              1,000*

D)             1500

 

 

29.            Alan Cedric Page is an American retired jurist and previous professional football player. He played 15 seasons with the Minnesota Vikings and Chicago Bears and achieved national recognition as a defensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL). How many players Minnesota Vikings have retired till now including Alan Cedric Page?

A)             6*

B)              10

C)              50

D)             10

 

 

30.            On March 2, Minnesota Vikings player Randy Moss was traded to the Oakland Raiders. The Vikings stryggled but still had a disappointing 2–5 start to the  season. The quarterback Daunte Culpepper got a knee injury in the end of the season, the Vikings lost him too. The Minnesota Vikings finished that season with a 9–7 record. This season would be more famous for off-the-field events. Which was the season?

A)             2012

B)              2002

C)              2011

D)             2005*

 

 

31.            Adrian Peterson's first career touchdown was a 60-yard screen pass against the Atlanta Falcons in his first career game. In Week 9, Adrian Peterson broke the NFL single-game rushing record, set by Jamal Lewis in 2003, against the San Diego Chargers.  What was his single-game rushing record?

A)             296*

B)              269

C)              287

D)             278

 

 

32.            On November 30, the Vikings played against the Chicago Bears, Gus Frerotte coupld with Bernard Berrian and set the record for longest pass in the NFL history with a 99-yard touchdown. Which season has the record of longest play?

A)             2007

B)              2008*

C)              2009

D)             2010

 

 

33.            Bert E. Rose Jr was a football administrative. He graduated from the University of Washington in 1941. He stayed with the Vikings till June 1, 1964. What was he named on August 5, 1960?

A)             the first coach manager of the Minnesota Vikings

B)              the first general manager of the Minnesota Vikings*

C)             the head coach manager of the Minnesota Vikings

D)             the defensive coach manager of the Minnesota Vikings

 

 

34.            On January 18, 1961, Norm Van Brocklin welcomed the head coaching position for the Minnesota Vikings, after winning the NFL Championship game. He remained a part of Minnesota for about six years and made a record of 29-51-4. One thing Norm Van Brocklin was known for was his disregard. What was his disregard for?

A)             Park the bus

B)              Box-to-box player

C)              Soccer-style kickers*

D)             Bicycle kickers

 

 

35.            In 2009 season, Adrian Peterson broke the Vikings record. The Minnesota Vikings clinched the championship for the first time after defeating the New York Giants 20–19 in Week 17. The kicker Ryan Longwell ended the game with his game-winning field goal. What was the name of that championship?

A)             AFC North Championship

B)              EFL North championship

C)              Gold Cup Championship

D)             NFC North Championship*

 

 

36.            On January 4, 2009, the Minnesota Vikings hosted for the Wild Card round. I was their first home playoff game in eight years. The opponent led the Viking 16–14 at halftime. Which team was hosted by Minnesota Vikings?

A)             Philadelphia Eagles*

B)              Dallas Cowboys

C)              New York Giants

D)             Green Bay Packers

 

 

 

37.            On August 18, 2009, after the thoughts and negotiations of months, quarterback Brett Favre, who had played 16 years for Green Bay Packers, signed a two-year, $25 million deal with the Minnesota Vikings. On October 5, 2009, the Minnesota Vikings hosted the Green Bay Packers.  Till October 5, 2009 how many time/s did Brett Favre play against his former team?

A)             For last time

B)              For second time

C)              For third time

D)             For First time*

 

 

38.            On October 5, 2009, the Minnesota Vikings hosted the division archrival Green Bay Packers. Minnesota Vikings got a 30–23 victory on Monday Night Football and moved to a 4–0 record. Many watch the game, beating the previous record of a game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Dallas Cowboys in 2008. How many viewers tuned in?

A)             19.3 million

B)              21.8 million*

C)              18.6 million

D)             20.6 million

 

 

39.            The Minnesota Vikings played with the Dallas Cowboys on January 17, 2010, and won the game by a score of 34–3. The victory led the Minnesota Vikings to the NFC Championship game; it was the ninth time in franchise history. This would also be the first NFC Championship game for the team since which season?

A)             Since 1990

B)              Since 1995

C)              Since 2000*

D)             Since 2005

 

40.            In December, 2010, a winter storm dropped nearly 17 inches (430 mm) of snow in the Minneapolis/St Paul area. It was the Saturday before December 12, when the Vikings have home game with the New York Giants. The snow removers drove off 30 mph gusts from the dome's roof immediately but several panels were damaged due to the weight of the snow hat caused the roof to collapse. After examining the damage, Vikings management and the NFL decided to move the game to Monday and to play it at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan. On account of ongoing repairs to the roof of the Metrodome, the Vikings played their December 20 game against the Chicago Bears at TCF Bank Stadium. On December 26, the NFL announced that the game versus the Philadelphia Eagles was being postponed to December 28, 2010, because of blizzard conditions. This marks the third consecutive venue or date change for a Vikings game. It was the first NFL game played on which day since 1964?

A)             Monday

B)              Tuesday*

C)              Wednesday

D)             Thursday

 

 

41.            The Vikings' trade name helmet and purple-and-gold uniforms were crafted by Los Angeles Examiner cartoonist. Bert Rose and Norm Van Brocklin both knew that designer from their days with the Los Angeles Rams organization. What is his name?

A)             Blair Richard Walsh

B)              Karl Hubenthal*

C)              Marcus Williams

D)             Case Austin Keenum

 

 

42.            The Vikings went on to wear black shoes till Les Steckel became head coach in 1984; Vikings were the last NFL team to make the change from black to white shoes. In 2006, the team changed the color of the shoes another time after 1984 season. What is the color of shoes in 2006?

A)             Red

B)              Purple

C)              Blue

D)             Black*

 

 

43.            The design for the white uniform changed to a totally unique stripe pattern, which was over the shoulders and around the sleeve cuff. In which year the white uniforms had changed to a stripe pattern?

A)             1960

B)              1969*

C)              1980

D)             2005

 

 

44.            There have also been slight changes to the uniform design throughout the years, such as changing the color of the face mask from gray to white in 1980, and then the face mask turned to purple in 1985. In addition, the Norseman logo was added to the sleeves in 1996, the TV numbers, previously positioned on the jersey sleeves, moved as well that year. Where did it located in 1996?

A)             At front

B)              At back

C)              At helmet

D)             At shoulders*

 

 

 

 

45.            From the team's debut in 1961 to 1995, the Vikings' logos and uniforms basically remained the same. Vikings' logos and uniforms exhibit Minnesota's Scandinavian cultural heritage, one of the team's two prime logos consists of a profile of a blond Norseman. What is the other consists of?

A)             Language

B)              Horn*

C)              Stripes

D)             University

 

 

46.             From 1969 through 1973, the Vikings had another purple shirt without stripes for warm-climate games. The group's outfits were upgraded in 2006, the main critical change in the establishment's 46-year history. In 1978, Jack Nelson, an associate mentor kicked the bucket during the season what did the group wear for the last four games in his memory?

A)             Black hats

B)              Black patches

C)              Black helmets

D)             Black armbands*

 

 

47.            In 1985 the group wore a 25 years patch on their shirts. In 1989, they wore a "40 for 60" patch to show respect to the 1969 NFL championship team. They wore a 35 years patch in 1995, 40 years in 2000 and 45 years in 2005. They wore patches in 1999 for right hand coach who passed on in the offseason. Who was the coach?

A)            Jerry Buns

B)           Brad Childress

C)           Chip Myers*

D)           John Randle

 

 

48.           The fight song was presented at the time when the group was established in 1961.. It is always played when the Vikings scores a touchdown, field goal or security, at the ending of every half, and upon triumph. What is the fight song?

A)             Purple and Gold

B)              Skol, Vikings*

C)              Victory Vikings

D)             Cheers Vikings

 

 

49.            The song "Purple and Gold" was recorded by Minneapolis Prince to be used as a fight song for the Minnesota Vikings. When was it recorded?

A)             1961

B)              1990

C)              2010*

D)             2015

 

 

50.             The NFL presented "Color Rush" outfits for each of the 32 groups in the 2016 season, explicitly for Thursday Night Football match. The NFL presented "Shading Rush" garbs for each of the 32 groups in the 2016 season, explicitly for Thursday Night Football match-ups. The Vikings had an all-purple uniform with gold numbers and stripes on the pants, which showed up in Week 13 at home to the Dallas Cowboys. In the 2019 season, the Vikings wore their old Color Rush uniform against the Washington Redskins. For this game, what did they called themselves?

A)              All time purple

B)              Primetime Purple*

C)              Life time purple

D)             Tinted purple

 

 

51.            The Vikings have rivalries with all three of the other NFC North teams, but due to geographic and cultural proximity, there is a one who is their foremost rival. The rivalry began in 1961, when the Vikings entered the league as an expansion team. The rivalry is known for its many close games and the parity of the all-time series. It is viewed as one of Minnesota's most exceptional competitions, because of the two groups being situated in similar division since the Vikings' origin, and the way that the two states are geologically nearby each other, thereby permitting them to compete in numerous games in other leagues such as the Big Ten Conference. Who is the rival?

A)             Chicago Bears

B)              New Orleans Saints

C)              Detroit Lions

D)             Green Bay Packers*

 

 

52.            The Vikings finished the 2015 season with a 11–5 record, and a number 3 seed in the playoffs. Though, they lost to the Seattle Seahawks 10–9 after Blair Walsh missed a 27-yard field goal. What was that game called in NFL playoff history?

A)             First coldest game

B)              Second coldest game

C)              Third coldest game*

D)             Fourth coldest game

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

53.            In the late spring of 2017, the Vikings management reported that they would end the annual tradition of summer training camp in Mankato at Minnesota State University, Mankato as they construct a huge new headquarters building, training facility and area property advancement in Eagan on the site of the former Northwest Airlines offices. How old was that annual tradition?

A)             20 years

B)              50 years

C)              52-year*

D)             100 years

 

 

54.            The National Football Conference (NFC) divisional playoff game was between the Minnesota Vikings and the New Orleans Saints on January 14, 2018, and explicitly it’s the last play. On the final play of the game, Vikings quarterback Case Keenum threw a 27-yard pass to wide receiver Stefon Diggs; New Orleans Saints safety Marcus Williams missed a tackle. This negligence of Marcus Williums permitted Stefon Diggs to rush to the end zone to complete the 61-yard touchdown pass. This game was the first in NFL playoffs history to end in a touchdown as time expired. The Vikings' KFAN 100.3 radio was called by Paul Allen, what did he name the play?

A)             Minneapolis Victory

B)              Minneapolis Glory

C)              Minneapolis Miracle*

D)             Minneapolis Wonder

 

 

 

 

 

 

55.            On March 15, 2018, quarterback Kirk Cousins signed a three-year completely ensured contract with the Vikings. The signing made Kirk Cousins the maximum paid football player at that point. What was the amount of agreement?

A)             $74 million

B)              $84 million*

C)              $94 million

D)             $104 million

 

 

56.            In 2010, Leslie Frazier served the Vikings as the interim head coach for the final six games of the season. On January 3, 2011, he officially became the head coach, and signed a three-year contract. Leslie Frazier updated the team's coaching staff and relinquished the offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell and signed up Mike Singletary as linebackers coach and Bill Musgrave as the new offensive coordinator. Their first-round draft pick was Christian Ponder, a quarterback from Florida State University. The team ended with a 3–13 record, for the second-worst record in franchise history. The record tied with the franchise's worst set in which year?

A)             1960

B)              1976

C)              1984*

D)             2001

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

57.            The club was established by Minneapolis finance managers Bill Boyer, H. P. Skoglund and Max Winter in 1959 as a member from the American Football League. Although, they relinquished their membership in January 1960 and turned into the National Football League's fourteenth establishment in 1961. There have been nine head coaches throughout the entire establishment of Vikings. Who was the first coach?

A)             Bud Grant

B)              Les Steckel

C)              Norm Van Brocklin*

D)             Brad Childress

 

 

58.            Van Brocklin's successor is the only coach to have had more than one tenure with the Vikings, and also the only one to have won an NFL championship with the team, at the  NFL Championship Game. Who was Van Brocklin's successor?

A)              Mike Tice

B)               Mike Zimmer

C)               Bud Grant*

D)              Les Steckel

 

 

59.            Les Steckel is an American football coach; he is presently providing services as the quarterbacks coach at Centre College. He was the third head coach of the Minnesota Vikings in 1984. Les Steckel has the most horrible winning percentage among the franchise's nine head coaches. How many games he wins in his only season in charge?

A)              1

B)               2

C)               3*

D)              4

60.            The Pro Football Hall of Fame is the hall of distinction for proficient American football, situated in Canton, Ohio. It opened in 1963, the Hall of Fame cherishes extraordinary figures in the game of expert football, including players, coaches, franchise owners, and the workers of front-office, approximately every one of whom made their essential contributions to the game in the National Football League. How many Vikings coaches have been inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame?

A)              1

B)               2*

C)               3

D)              4

 

 

61.            A head coach is a professional at training and developing athletes. They typically hold a more public profile and are paid more than other coaches. In some sports, the head coach is instead called the "manager", as in association football and professional baseball. Who is the only former Vikings player to have become a head coach for the franchise?

A)              Brad Childress

B)               Leslie Frazier,

C)               Bud Grant

D)              Mike Tice*

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

62.            In Van Brocklin's first season with the Vikings, the team won just three games out of their 14 games, a record became poor before it got better. The team had a record of 2–11–1 in Van Brocklin's second season as head coach, but improved to 8–5–1 in the 3rd season. During Van Brocklin's last season in charge, his relationship with beginning quarterback had worsened to the point that the two could no longer cooperate. This resulted in Van Brocklin's resignation. Who was starting quarterback at that time?

A)              Brett Favre

B)               Warren Moon

C)                Fran Tarkenton*

D)              Kirk Cousins.

 

 

63.            Jerry Burns retired from coaching at the end of the 1991 season and the Vikings turned to Stanford Cardinal head coach as his successor, making him the first African-American head coach in franchise history. Who was that coach?

A)              Les Steckel

B)               Dennis Green*

C)               Bud Grant

D)              Mike Tice

 

 

64.            In the first nine years of Dennis Green's tenure with the Vikings, the closest he came to a losing record was an 8–8 record in 1995, the only season in which his team missed the playoffs. Three years later, Green's team played out the best season in franchise history. The team loses how many game/s?

A)              1*

B)               2

C)               3

D)              4

65.            Jerry Burns was 38 years of age when he was fired at Iowa. He moved on to the Green Bay Packers of the NFL and served for two years as an assistant coach to Vince Lombardi in 1966 and 1967 when the Packers won Super Bowl I and Super Bowl II. Jerry Burns was hired by Bud Grant of the Minnesota Vikings.  At which post Jerry Burns was hired?

A)             Assistant head coach

B)              offensive coordinator*

C)              Co-Offensive coordinator

D)             offensive line coach

 

 

66.            Jerry Burns was hired by Bud Grant in 1968. During that time, the Vikings made the playoffs 12 times, won 11 division titles, and played in four Super Bowls. For how many years Jerry Burns served Minnesota Vikings under the assistance of Bud Grant?

A)              16 years

B)               17 years

C)               18 years*

D)              10 years

 

67.            The Pro Football Hall of Fame includes players, coaches, and contributors who have "made outstanding contributions to professional football". The charter class of seventeen was selected in 1963. Which coach was elected into the Pro Football Hall of Fame for his playing career?

A)              Van Brocklin*

B)               Brad Childress

C)               Mike Tice

D)              Bud Grant

 

 

68.            Jerry burns coached Minnesota for six years, from 1986 to 1991. Burns compiled a record of 52–43 and led the Vikings to the playoffs. He helped the Vikings win the division title in 1989 and led them to the NFC championship game. I which year he lead Vikings to the NFC championship game?

A)              1989

B)               1988

C)               1987*

D)              1986

 

 

69.            On December 4, 1991, Jerry Burns announced that he would retire from coaching after the 1991 NFL season; he finished his final season with an 8–8 record. What was he was nominated for?

A)              Minnesota Vikings Ring of Honor

B)               Pro Football Hall of Fame*

C)               Minnesota Vikings All-Mall of America Field Team

D)              NFL Coach of the Year

 

 

70.            Bud Grant is the most successful coach in Vikings history leading them to Super Bowl appearances, 11 division titles, a league championship and three NFC conference championships. Regarding the most successful professional football coach overall what is his number?

A)              1st

B)               2nd

C)               3rd*

D)              4th

 

 

 

 

71.            Bud Grant served as the head coach of the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League (NFL), Before coaching the Vikings, he was the head coach of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League (CFL) for ten seasons, winning the Grey Cup four times. How many combined wins he have in the NFL and CFL?

A)              250

B)               264

C)               283*

D)              295

 

 

72.            On January 6, 2006, Childress was hired to be the 7th head coach of the Minnesota Vikings. After going 6–10 in his first year, the team went 8–8 in his second season, narrowly missing a playoff berth. This was followed by a 10–6 record and NFC title while battling the fourth-toughest schedule in the NFLBrad Childress was fired on November 22, 2010, following a home loss to the Green Bay Packers which dropped the team to 3–7 on the year. What was the score?

A)              31–3*

B)               13--3

C)               21--3

D)              30—3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

73.            On July 28, 2016, Mike Zimmer signed a contract extension with the Vikings. During the October 31, 2016 Monday Night Football game against the Chicago Bears. On a windy night at Soldier Field, the edge of Mike Zimmer's playcard, which was laminated, blew into his eye. Zimmer underwent emergency eye surgery on November 30, 2016 forcing him to miss the Vikings' Thursday Night Football game against the Dallas Cowboys.  What was Mike Zimmer suffered with?

A)              Refractive Errors

B)               Amblyopia

C)               Detached retina*

D)              Glaucoma 

 

 

74.            Mike Zimmer led the Vikings to one of the greatest seasons in franchise history. The Vikings finished 13–3, tallying the seventh-best regular season record in franchise history in terms of win percentage, and the second-best 16-game regular season record in franchise history. Which was the season?

A)              2003

B)               2005

C)               2007*

D)              2009

 

 

 

75.            On February 27, 2019, the Vikings exercised their option to keep Mike Zimmer through 2020. On October 24, 2019 Mike Zimmer became the third coach who led the Vikings surpass 52 franchise wins, whom was he surpassing?

A)             Bud Grant

B)              Jerry Burns*

C)              Dennis Green

D)             Mike Tice

76.            In July 2020, Mike Zimmer signed a three-year contract expansion with the Vikings that keep him as the head coach till 2023. Many starting defensive players were injured in this season, so the Vikings suffered a 'down year' with a record of 7–9 in 2020. The Vikings missed the playoffs and ultimately came third in the NFC North. Which losing season of Mike Zimmer is this, as a head coach since 2014.

A)              1st*

B)               2nd

C)               3rd

D)              4th

 

 

77.            In 2005, Mike Tice was charged for organizing and profiting from a Super Bowl ticket scalping operation within the Vikings organization. In March, the NFL began investigation and then he admitted that these charges were true and the NFL fined him on June 30, 2005. At the time, it was the highest fine ever handed down to a head coach in NFL history. What was the amount of fine?

A)              $50,000

B)               $100,000*

C)               $150,000

D)              $200,000

 

 

78.            The 1998 season was the high point of Dennis Green's Vikings career. The team set the NFL record for the most points scored in a season. The Vikings advanced to the NFC Championship game and lose to the Atlanta Falcons. What was the record?

A)              10—1

B)               15–1*

C)               13--3

D)              20—3

79.            Dennis Earl Green coached the Vikings for nine years and led them to eight playoff presences, in spite of having seven different starting quarterbacks in those seasons he was inducted into which honor in 2018, after his death?

A)             Minnesota Most Valuable coach

B)              Minnesota Vikings All-Mall of America Field Team

C)              Minnesota Vikings Ring of Honor*

D)             NFL completion percentage leader

 

 

80.            Dennis Earl Green was an American football coach. During his National Football League (NFL) career, he coached the Minnesota Vikings for 10 seasons. In 2001, Dennis Earl Green finished with which record for the first time in his decade with the team?

A)             Highest record

B)              Exceptional record

C)              Biggest record

D)             Losing record*

 

 

81.            In the end 2009 season, Brett Favre passed for 316 yards and four touchdowns and the Vikings to the victory over the New York Giants with the 44–7record. He finished the season with 33 touchdowns, seven interceptions and how many passing yards?

A)             4,202 passing yards*

B)              3,000 passing yards

C)              5,000  passing yards

D)             4,602  passing yards

 

 

 

 

 

82.            Brett Favre officially signed with the Minnesota Vikings on August 18, 2009. He made his Vikings debut as a season opener against the Cleveland Browns. In the 34–20 victory, he passed for 110 yards and one passing touchdown.  In Week 4, Brett Favre had his first game against his former team. In the home game, he had 271 passing yards and three passing touchdowns in the 30–23 victory. Who was his former team?

A)             Pittsburgh Steelers

B)              Chicago Bears

C)              Green Bay Packers*

D)             Dallas Cowboys

 

 

83.            On August 3, 2010, NBC Sports reported the confirmation of Brett Favre returning to the Vikings but saying that the 2010 season would be his final season. That season, Brett Favre achieved two milestones. He threw his 500th touchdown and 70,000th yard against the New York Jets. On November 7, 2010, in a game against the Arizona Cardinals, Brett Favre threw for a career-high and arouses the Vikings from a 14-point fourth quarter deficit to win in overtime. How long was his career high throw?

A)             186 yards

B)              217 yards

C)              350 yards

D)             446 yards*

 

 

84.            In 1998, the Vikings became the number 1 rated offense ever at the time, setting the single-season record for scoring with 556 points. Who helped Vikings to get this record?

A)              Dennis Green

B)               Brett Favre

C)               Randy Moss*

D)              Bernard Berrian

85.            Randy Moss first touchdown was a 48-yard acrobatic grab over defensive back Floyd Young in the first quarter, in which Moss juggled the ball 3 times before securing it for the score. He added a 31-yard touchdown reception on the Vikings' first possession of the second quarter and gave the Vikings a lead. What was the score?

A)              13--3

B)               21–0*

C)               21--13

D)              21--3

 

86.            On Thanksgiving Day, the Vikings played against the Dallas Cowboys, Randy Moss completed 3 catches for 163 yards and 3 touchdowns all for 50+ yards. The Vikings beat the Cowboys with 46–36. How many touchdowns Randy Moss score on Thanksgiving?

A)             2

B)              3*

C)              4

D)             5

 

 

87.            On January 9, 2005, the Minnesota Vikings played with division rival, Green Bay Packers, in an NFC wildcard playoff game. Randy Moss finished the game with 4 catches for 70 yards and two touchdowns. He won the game in the 31–17 score. Randy Moss fined $10,000 for his actions. What was the action?

A)             Unsportsmanlike Conduct

B)              Taunting

C)              Mooning*

D)             Face Making

 

 

 

88.            Red McCombs, owner of the Vikings, signed Randy Moss to an 8-year, $75 million contract extension, in July. The extension added a $10 million signing bonus and another $8 million in guarantees. Although finishing the season with 10 touchdowns and posting at least 1,000 receiving yards for the fourth successive season, Moss failed to make the Pro Bowl for the first time in his career. What was the season?

A)             2000

B)              2001*

C)              2002

D)             2003

 

89.            Brett Lorenzo Favre is a former American football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 20 seasons. He spent his last two seasons with the Minnesota Vikings. He was the only NFL quarterback to obtain 70,000 yards, 10,000 passes, 6,000 completions, 500 touchdowns, 200 wins, and victories over all 32 teams. He also became the first quarterback in NFL history to defeat all 32 current teams as what?

A)             Starter*

B)              Coach

C)             Receiver

D)             Tight end


 

90.            Sam Bradford made his first start for the Vikings in 2016, against the Green Bay Packers. Sam Bradford left hand got injured in the first half due to a hit by Clay Matthews. Sam Bradford finished the game completing 22 of 31 passes for 286 yards and two touchdowns, he lead the Vikings to their first win in their new stadium. What was the name of new stadium?

A)               Huntington Bank Stadium

B)               Metropolitan Stadium

C)               U.S. Bank Stadium*

D)               Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome

 

 

91.            Sam Bradford played 15 games in 2016. He completed 395 of 552 passes for 3,877 yards and 20 touchdowns with 5 interceptions. His completion percentage in a single season made NFL record, passing Drew Brees's 2011 mark. What was his completion record?

A)               71.2

B)               71.6*

C)               72.0

D)               72.2

 

 

92.            In Week 1, 2017 season, on Monday Night Football, Sam Bradford completed 27 of 32 pass attempts for 346 yards and 3 touchdowns in a 29–19 and lead Vikings to win over the New Orleans Saints, that game earned him his first NFC Offensive Player of the Week award. He was inactive for the Week 2 game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Why was he inactive?

A)               Due to a legal issue

B)               Due to an offensive act

C)               Due to knee injury*

D)               Due to mental health

 

93.            In 2008 season, Bernard Berrian played his first touchdown as a Viking against the New Orleans Saints. The game tied up with 27–27. The Vikings would later win that game with 30-27. He also caught an 86-yard catch and run against the Lions. On November 30, 2008, in a game against the Chicago Bears, Bernard Berrian caught a 99-yard touchdown pass from Gus Frerotte, he thus tied an NFL record for the longest pass from scrimmage. Bernard Berrian had the highest average per catch in 2008 season. What was the record?

A)               18.1 yards per catch

B)               19.1 yards per catch

C)               20.1 yards per catch*

D)               21.1 yards per catch

 

 

94.            Daunte Rachard Culpepper is a former American football quarterback who played in the National Football League for 11 seasons, primarily with the Minnesota Vikings.  Daunte Culpepper was drafted 11th overall in the first round of the 1999 NFL Draft by the Minnesota Vikings; he was the fourth quarterback chosen. He was chosen after whom?

A)               Tim Couch

B)               Donovan McNabb

C)               Akili Smith*

D)               Bernard Berrian

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

95.            2004 was the best statistical season as a professional for Daunte Culpepper. His 2,323 rushing yards from 2000–2004 also made him only the fourth quarterback in NFL history to run for more than 2,300 yards in a five-season period. Daunte Culpepper also broke NFL record for combined passing and rushing yards, amassing 5,123 total yards. Whose record was broken by Daunte Culpepper?

A)               Dan Marino*

B)               Tim Couch

C)               Donovan McNabb

D)               Steve McNair

 

 

96.            Daunte Culpepper’s career rushing average per game is fourth-best among quarterbacks in NFL history. Only Michael Vick  with the average of 47.3 yards per game, Randall Cunningham with the average of 30.6 yards per game, and Bobby Douglass with the average of 29.8 yards per game have averaged more rushing yards per game during their QB careers.  What is Daunte Culpepper’s career rushing average per game?

A)               28.6 yards

B)               27.4 yards

C)               26.1 yards*

D)               20.7 yards

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

97.            In 2000 Daunte Culpepper was called Minnesota's quarterback. He led the Vikings to victory in the first seven games of the season, and helped them finish 11–5 and lead the Vikings to the NFC Championship game. During the season, Daunte Culpepper passed for 3,937 yards, 33 touchdowns and 16 interceptions. He also rushed for 470 yards and seven touchdowns. At the end of the year, he was selected for what?

A)               NFL passing yards leader

B)               Sammy Baugh Trophy

C)               NFL passing touchdowns leader

D)               First-team All-Pro*

 

 

98.            On August 10, 2007, Adrian Peterson made his professional debut in a preseason game against the St. Louis Rams. Adrian Peterson ran for 33 yards on 11 carries with one catch for two yards. On September 9, 2007, Adrian Peterson ran for 103 yards on 19 carries in his first NFL regular season game against the Atlanta Falcons. In addition to his rushing yardage, he scored his first professional football touchdown on a 60-yard pass reception from quarterback Tarvaris Jackson. Over his first three regular season games, his yards from scrimmage are a team record. What was his yardage record?

A)               170 yards

B)               261 yards

C)               431 yards*

D)               480 yards

 

 

 

 

 

 

99.             On October 14, 2007, Adrian Peterson’s breakout game as a professional against the Chicago Bears, highlighted by a three-touchdown performance and a franchise record of 224 rushing yards on 20 carries. Adrian Peterson established further team records during this game, which included the most 100-yard games rushing and the longest touchdown run from scrimmage. He also set an NFL rookie record with 361 wide-ranging yards in a single game. His 607 rushing yards through the first five games of the season is second in NFL history to Eric Dickerson. For his performance, what was he named for the first time in his career?

A)                NFL Most Valuable Player

B)               The Offensive Player of the Week*

C)               Offensive Freshman of the Year

D)               NFL rushing yards leader

 

 

100.           Due to knee injury Adrian Peterson was placed on injured reserve on September 23, 2016. On December 17, the Vikings activated Adrian Peterson to the active roster. He returned to stadium in Week 15 against the Indianapolis Colts and had six carries for 22 yards. Despite only playing three games and rushing for only 72 yards in 2016, what was the rank of Adrian Peterson on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2017?

A)               55th

B)               67th

C)               87th

D)               98th*

 

 

 

 

 

101.          In 2015 season, Adrian Peterson finished with a league-high 327 carries for 1,485 rushing yards and 11 touchdowns. He won his third career rushing title, becoming the first player to accomplish the feat three times. He was ranked as the best running back and the fifth best player on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2016 players' list. What was he named as, for the fourth time?

A)               First-Team All-Pro*

B)               NFL rushing yards leader

C)               The Offensive Player of the Week

D)               Most career passing touchdowns

 

 

102.           On February 10, 2008, Adrian Peterson won the 2008 NFL award with 16 carries for 129 rushing yards along with two touchdowns. His record of 129 rushing yards was the second most in history. He was the first rookie since Marshall Faulk in 1994 to win that award. What was the award?

A)               Art Rooney Award

B)               Bert Bell Award

C)               Pro Bowl MVP*

D)               Hall Trophy

 

 

103.           Adrian Peterson finished the season leading the league in rushing with 1,760 yards, which marks the third-most yards in a sophomore season. In his first 30 games, he had 3,101 yards, which marks the third best start to a career for running backs. He became the fourth running back to lead the league in yards per game in his first two seasons along with Jim Brown, Earl Campbell, and Eric Dickerson. In which season, he was named the receiver of the Bert Bell Award?

A)               2007

B)               2008*

C)               2009

D)               2010

104.            Stefon Diggs remained inactive for the first three games of the 2015 campaign, he after coming in play, induced the Vikings in receptions with 52 and receiving yards with 720 yards including 13 receptions of 20+ yards.  It was the 2nd-most receiving yardage by a rookie that year. Since Randy Moss in 1998, Stefon Diggs was the first Vikings rookie to record consecutive 100-yard games, and 80 or more receiving yards in how many games?

A)               First five game

B)               Last five games

C)               First three games*

D)               First Nine games

 

 

105.            In 2016 season, combining Stefon Diggs yard performance, Diggs became only the third receiver in team history to have back-to-back 100-plus-yard games in the first two games of the season. What was his combing yards record?

A)               165 and 108

B)               182 and 103*

C)               152 and 172

D)               121 and 107

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

106.           In 2016 season, Stefon Diggs was the leader in receiving yards in the NFL after Week 2. In the Vikings' overtime loss against the Detroit Lions, Stefon Diggs set his personal-best record with 13 catches for 80 yards. His 13 receptions also set a team record for most receptions in the game of November that year. He ranks third all-time behind Rickey Young and Cris Carter. Stefon Diggs finished the season with 84 receptions on 111 targets for 903 yards and three touchdowns. His catch rate ranked fifth among NFL wide receivers in that season. What was his catch rate?

A)               55%

B)               60%

C)               65%

D)               75%

 

 

107.            The Vikings finished the 2017 season with a record of 13–3.  The NFC divisional round was against the New Orleans Saints. With only few seconds remaining in the fourth quarter, Stefon Diggs made the winning play with a 61-yard touchdown and provide the Vikings a dramatic wins with the record of 29–24. How many seconds were left?

A)               8

B)               9

C)               10*

D)               11

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

108.           On March 31, 2017, Case Keenum signed a one-year contract with the Minnesota Vikings. Due to injury of a player, Case Keenum started the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, he completed 20 of 37 passes for 167 yards in a 26–9 loss. Who was injured?

A)               Stefon Diggs

B)               Sam Bradford*

C)               Harrison Smith

D)               Blair Walsh

 

 

109.           In 1998, Gary Anderson signed with the Minnesota Vikings and converted all attempted field goals and all extra points in regular season play, he became the first placekicker to finish the regular season with a highest success rate on both field goals and extra points. What was the success rate?

A)               50%

B)               70%

C)               80%

D)               100%*

 

 

110.           In eight NFL seasons with Minnesota Vikings, Robert Smith rushed for 6,818 yards and 32 touchdowns, along with 178 receptions for 1,292 yards and 6 touchdowns, and only nine fumbles. Robert Smith wore number 20 in 1993, but he wore another number when it became available in 1994 and put it on until his retirement. What was the number?

A)               22

B)               26*

C)               45

D)               38

 

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