Frank Samblebe

Questions drawn from Frank Samblebe's archived record and the sources above.

1. 1.What was the full name of the Australian rules footballer profiled?

   • A.Frank Allan Samblebe
   • B.Frank Arthur Samblebe
   • C.Frank Andrew Samblebecorrect
   • D.Frank Anthony Samblebe

   The biography explicitly identifies the subject as Frank Andrew Samblebe.

   Source: Introduction

2. 2.On what date was Frank Andrew Samblebe born?

   • A.28 January 1917
   • B.28 January 1916
   • C.28 January 1915correct
   • D.28 January 1914

   Frank Andrew Samblebe was born on 28 January 1915.

   Source: Introduction

3. 3.For which team did Frank Andrew Samblebe play in the Victorian Football League?

   • A.Carlton
   • B.Hawthorncorrect
   • C.Essendon
   • D.Fitzroy

   Frank Andrew Samblebe played with Hawthorn in the VFL.

   Source: Introduction

4. 4.In what year did Frank Andrew Samblebe make his football debut?

   • A.1939
   • B.1937correct
   • C.1938
   • D.1936

   Frank Andrew Samblebe made his debut in 1937.

   Source: Early career

5. 5.From which organization was Frank Andrew Samblebe recruited to play for Hawthorn?

   • A.Teachers College (V.A.F.A.)correct
   • B.Melbourne High School
   • C.Victorian Education League
   • D.University of Melbourne

   Frank Andrew Samblebe was recruited from Teachers College (V.A.F.A.).

   Source: Early career

6. 6.Where was Frank Andrew Samblebe required to run during most of his career?

   • A.Along the boundary lines
   • B.In zig-zag patterns
   • C.Around the wings
   • D.In straight linescorrect

   Frank Andrew Samblebe played off the back flank where he was required to run in straight lines.

   Source: Early career

7. 7.Against which team did Frank Andrew Samblebe break his arm in 1939?

   • A.Richmond
   • B.St Kilda
   • C.Fitzroycorrect
   • D.Collingwood

   Frank Andrew Samblebe broke his arm against Fitzroy in round 4 of the 1939 season.

   Source: Injury history

8. 8.During which round of the 1939 season did Frank Andrew Samblebe sustain an injury?

   • A.Round 8
   • B.Round 6
   • C.Round 4correct
   • D.Round 2

   Frank Andrew Samblebe broke his arm in round 4 of the 1939 season.

   Source: Injury history

9. 9.In what year did Frank Andrew Samblebe return to the Hawthorn team after his 1939 injury?

   • A.1942
   • B.1940correct
   • C.1941
   • D.1943

   Frank Andrew Samblebe returned to the team in 1940 after missing the rest of the 1939 season.

   Source: Career progression

10. 10.Why was Frank Andrew Samblebe absent from football during the 1941 and 1942 seasons?

    • A.Military service obligations
    • B.Employment with the Education Departmentcorrect
    • C.Relocation to another state
    • D.A severe leg injury

    Employment as a school teacher with the Education Department kept Frank Andrew Samblebe away during 1941 and 1942.

    Source: Career progression

11. 11.In what year did Frank Andrew Samblebe finally retire from football?

    • A.1943correct
    • B.1944
    • C.1945
    • D.1942

    Frank Andrew Samblebe had one final season in 1943 before retiring for good.

    Source: Career progression

12. 12.What professional role did Frank Andrew Samblebe hold at Westall High School?

    • A.Department Head
    • B.Principalcorrect
    • C.Teacher
    • D.Sports Coach

    Frank Andrew Samblebe was the principal of Westall High School.

    Source: Professional career

13. 13.What notable event occurred at Westall High School while Frank Andrew Samblebe was the principal?

    • A.A school closure
    • B.A major fire
    • C.A UFO incidentcorrect
    • D.A national strike

    Frank Andrew Samblebe was the principal at Westall High School when the UFO incident occurred.

    Source: Professional career

14. 14.On what date did Frank Andrew Samblebe pass away?

    • A.28 January 1986
    • B.1 October 1985
    • C.15 October 1986
    • D.1 October 1986correct

    Frank Andrew Samblebe died on 1 October 1986.

    Source: Introduction

15. 15.What was Frank Andrew Samblebe studying to become before his recruitment to Hawthorn?

    • A.A school teachercorrect
    • B.A physical therapist
    • C.A school administrator
    • D.A university professor

    Frank Andrew Samblebe was studying to become a school teacher while at Teachers College.

    Source: Early career

16. 16.At which position on the field did Frank Andrew Samblebe spend most of his career?

    • A.Full-back
    • B.Center half-forward
    • C.Back flankcorrect
    • D.Wing

    Frank Andrew Samblebe played most of his career off the back flank.

    Source: Early career