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What is the primary objective of the player in Holen/Jolen?
What is the primary objective of the player in Holen/Jolen?
- To knock the opponent's holen out of the circle (correct)
- To draw a perfect circle
- To collect as many marbles as possible
- To decide who goes first
What materials were used to make marbles in ancient times?
What materials were used to make marbles in ancient times?
- Metal, rubber, and fabric
- Glass, china, and marble chips
- Stones, clay balls, bones, and fruit pits (correct)
- Wood, paper, and plastic
How do players decide who goes first in Holen/Jolen?
How do players decide who goes first in Holen/Jolen?
- By randomly selecting a player
- By drawing a line around 10 feet away
- By shooting or rolling their holen towards a line (correct)
- By rolling a die
What is the purpose of the 'shooter holen' in Holen/Jolen?
What is the purpose of the 'shooter holen' in Holen/Jolen?
What happens to the marbles won during the game in 'for keeps' mode?
What happens to the marbles won during the game in 'for keeps' mode?
Where can Holen/Jolen be played?
Where can Holen/Jolen be played?
What is the main difference between the marbles used in ancient times and those used today?
What is the main difference between the marbles used in ancient times and those used today?
What is the term for the circle drawn on the ground to play Holen/Jolen?
What is the term for the circle drawn on the ground to play Holen/Jolen?
What is the purpose of agreeing on the number of holen to be placed at the center of the circle?
What is the purpose of agreeing on the number of holen to be placed at the center of the circle?
In what way do players typically settle disputes about who goes first in Holen/Jolen?
In what way do players typically settle disputes about who goes first in Holen/Jolen?
What is the significance of the line drawn 10 feet away from the circle in Holen/Jolen?
What is the significance of the line drawn 10 feet away from the circle in Holen/Jolen?
What happens to the holen that are knocked out of the circle during the game?
What happens to the holen that are knocked out of the circle during the game?
What is the term for the marbles used to play Holen/Jolen?
What is the term for the marbles used to play Holen/Jolen?
In what way can the holen be arranged inside the circle at the start of the game?
In what way can the holen be arranged inside the circle at the start of the game?
What is the purpose of the chalk in Holen/Jolen?
What is the purpose of the chalk in Holen/Jolen?
What is the significance of the 'shooter holen' being chosen at the start of the game?
What is the significance of the 'shooter holen' being chosen at the start of the game?
