Q: Who wrote the Book of Games, which includes the first description of goals and a distinct playing field?

A Richard Mulcaster
B David Wedderburn
C Francis Willughby
D William Herman

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Answer: C

Explanation:

Francis Willughby, who had studied at Bishop Vesey's Grammar School, Sutton Coldfield, is the author of the Book of Games, which includes the first description of goals and a distinct playing field. He also mentions tactics, scoring, and the way teams were selected. He is the first to describe a "law" of football: "they must not strike [an opponent's leg] higher than the ball".

Q: Who wrote the Book of Games, which includes the first description of goals and a distinct playing field?

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