State of Origin Game II quiz: Were you paying attention during the Blues' latest clash with the Maroons?
But how closely were you paying attention during last night's clash?
We'll start with easy questions but be warned — they get tough!
If the game ran past your bedtime, or you'd just like to review some notes before you dive in, here's a link to last night's live blog.
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