Simone Biles Quiz

On the beam, Biles is…

• not as comfortable as she should be.

• outstanding despite how difficult it is.

• comfortable as it is an easy event.

• struggling with complicated moves.

When Biles was young,…

• instructors noticed how talented she was.

• she knew she wanted to go to the Olympics.

• her parents encouraged her to pursue gymnastics.

• she was scared of performing flips.

Which of the following describes Biles' personality?

• She is cold towards the crowd and judges.

• She is shy when she competes in front of people.

• She is positive despite her demanding life.

• She is competitive to a fault.

This question has two parts.

PART A: Which of the following describes Biles' personality?

• Simone Biles' positive attitude has come from her success in gymnastics and relatively easygoing life. 

• From a young age, Simone Biles was a natural gymnast and often didn't have to train for competitions. 

• Simone Biles' great attitude and commitment to the sport has helped her succeed in gymnastics.

• Competitors are often frightened of Simone Biles because of her skills and serious attitude.

PART B: Which TWO details from the text best support the central idea? Choose TWO correct answers.

• "She completes her routine with a full twisting double back. After flying high through the air, Simone lands on her feet, and the crowd roars." 

• "Life was not always easy for Simone. Her birth mother was unable to care for her children." 

• "On a field trip with her daycare class, six-year-old Simone was introduced to her sport at Bannon's Gymnastix." 

• "'I loved the idea of flipping around, and the center saw something in me, so they sent home a letter to my parents encouraging me to join.'" 

• "In order to master the variety of skills needed to excel at the four events in her sport, Simone trains five to six hours a day, year-round." 

How does the author introduce Simone Biles? 

• as a talented gymnast who impresses the crowd and judges 

• as a committed athlete who works nonstop for what she has 

• as a talented gymnast who isn't treated fairly by the judges 

• as a serious athlete who values winning over all else 

What do paragraphs 5-6 contribute to the text? 

• They show how long Simone Biles has been competing in gymnastics. 

• They help readers understand how hard Simone Biles has worked. 

• They stress that sometimes even Simone Biles doesn't win gold

• They emphasize Simone Biles' widespread success in gymnastics. 

How does Simone feel about competing? 

• She finds it stressful and overwhelming. 

• She embraces the moment and tries to have fun. 

• She only cares about winning. 

• She does not enjoy it at all. 

At what age did Simone Biles start performing competitively? 

• 5 years old

• 6 years old

• 7 years old

• 8 years old

What is one trait that her coach, Aimee Boorman, admires about Simone? 

• Her seriousness during competition.

• Her ability to perform complex routines.

• Her bubbly personality and hard work.

• Her skill in gymnastics only.