Simone Biles: No Dreams Too High

Where was Simone Biles born?

• Houston, Texas

• Columbus, Ohio

• Los Angeles, California

• Chicago, Illinois

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How did Simone Biles first discover gymnastics?

• Her parents enrolled her in a class

• She saw it on TV and wanted to try

• A rainy day field trip led her to a gym

• Her older sister was a gymnast

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What was one of Biles’ biggest early struggles in gymnastics?

• Poor balance on the beam

• Lack of strength in her arms

• Difficulty with flexibility and control

• Fear of heights

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What year did Simone Biles win her first all-around world championship?

• 2012

• 2013

• 2014

• 2015

What is “The Biles”?

• A gymnastics training method

• A unique gymnastics move she introduced

• The name of her autobiography

• A nickname for her team

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How did the gymnastics scoring system change in 2006?

• It removed the execution score

• It switched to a ranking-based system

• It combined Execution and Difficulty Scores

• It brought back the perfect 10 system

Why did Biles choose homeschooling?

• To travel with her family

• To focus on her gymnastics training

• Because she didn’t like traditional school

• Her parents wanted her to be homeschooled

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What personal challenges did Simone Biles face?

• Lack of support from coaches

• Struggles with injuries

• Racism and criticism from the media

• Financial difficulties

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How did Biles overcome self-doubt after a poor performance at the 2013 Secret U.S. Classic?

• She took a break from gymnastics

• She switched coaches

• She worked with a sports psychologist

• She developed a new training routine

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What is Simone Biles known for besides her medals?

• Coaching young gymnasts

• Pioneering new gymnastics moves

• Writing a gymnastics rulebook

• Creating a gymnastics academy

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