No Dream Too High: Simone Biles Quiz

What is the main purpose of the book "No Dream Too High: Simone Biles" by Alex Shultz?

• To explain the rules of gymnastics competitions

• To compare different gymnasts' techniques

• To provide a detailed history of gymnastics

• To share Simone Biles' journey and achievements

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How does the author describe Simone Biles' achievements?

• By listing her favorite foods

• By analyzing her training methods and achievements

• By listing statistics about gymnastics

• By describing the history of gymnastics

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How does the author illustrate the challenges Simone Biles faced?

• By detailing her injuries and setbacks

• By describing her favorite vacation spots

• By listing her favorite books

• By discussing her favorite music

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What is the main purpose of the text 'No Dream Too High: Simone Biles' by Alex Shultz?

• To entertain readers with fictional stories

• To share Simone Biles' journey and achievements

• To provide a historical account of gymnastics

• To criticize sports culture

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In what way does the text compare Simone Biles to other gymnasts?

• By ignoring their achievements

• By focusing on their failures

• By analyzing their training methods and achievements

• By discussing their personal lives.

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1. What is the purpose of the infographic that follows paragraphs 7 and 8?

• 1. A. to help readers understand how Biles’s height gives her an advantage in gymnastics

• 1. B. to allow readers to visually compare Biles’s height to that of other professional athletes

• 1. C. to help readers compare Biles’s routine difficulty to that of her competitors

• 1. D. to help readers understand how intense Biles’s training was

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1. Why is this infographic an effective way to convey information?

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• 1. A. It illustrates how her height is an asset in gymnastics.

• 1. B. It allows readers to understand how her height was something that she was insecure about and had to overcome as a child.

• 1. C. It allows readers to better visualize Biles’s height in order to better understand why this sets her apart.

• 1. D. It allows readers to compare Biles’s height to other gymnasts who have won gold medals in the Olympics.

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Part A

Which statement best summarizes the two central ideas developed throughout the text?

• A. Simone Biles was a struggling gymnast, and her willingness to work hard made her great.

• B. Simone Biles relies solely on her physical strength and does not need to practice.B. Simone Biles is a fantastic gymnast, and she would be better if she worked harder.

• C. Simone Biles is a talented and powerful gymnast whose natural gifts set her apart from other athletes in her sport.

• D. Simone Biles is an amazing gymnast, and her ability to work hard and overcome obstacles is what makes her an incredible athlete.

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Part B

Select a sentence from the excerpt above that best supports your answer to Part A.

• 1. A. Biles is an exceptional athlete.

  
  

• 1. B. Yet, her commitment to honing that athleticism in the gym and her willingness to make tough choices are what truly set her apart.

• 1. C. She has learned to accept the mental challenges that come with competing on the world’s biggest stages.

• 1. D. In a sport where perfect-10 scores no longer exist, she’s as close as they come to the perfect gymnast.

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Read the origins of the prefix and root that make up the word

denouncing.

de-: from, down, take away

Latin root-: nuntiāre, which means "announce"

What is the meaning of the word denouncing as it is used in

paragraph 10?

• publicly supporting
• privately discussing
• silently agreeing
• publicly condemning or criticizing

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