Nadia's Life and Achievements Quiz

What does Nadia say about her life story?

• It is just a list of accomplishments

• It is more complex than just successes and failures

• It is only about gymnastics

• It is simple and easy to explain

What does Nadia mean by "catharsis" in her letters?

• A painful memory

• A process of releasing emotions

• A happy childhood experience

• A gymnastics technique

Why did Nadia’s grandparents believe her name should have meant "luck"?

• Because she was good at gymnastics

• Because she survived difficult situations

• Because she was named after her grandmother

• Because her birth was celebrated in Romania

What birth defect did Nadia have at birth?

• A missing limb

• A large sac of liquid on her head

• A heart defect

• A problem with her eyesight

What did doctors initially think about Nadia’s birth defect?

• It would go away on its own

• She would not survive or would have a mental handicap

• It was a minor issue

• It made her special

How did Nadia’s birth defect disappear?

• After doctors treated it successfully

• After her grandmother’s religious ritual

• After her mother prayed for her

• After she was taken to a hospital abroad

What happened when Nadia was a week old?

• She was given a gymnastics award

• She nearly died when the roof collapsed

• She traveled to another country

• She suffered a serious illness

Who saved Nadia from being crushed by the roof collapse?

• Her grandmother

• Her father

• Her grandfather

• Her mother

How does Nadia describe Romanian culture?

• Focused on science

• Rich in religious traditions

• Against storytelling

• Very logical and fact-based

What did Nadia’s mother believe about the first piece of meat she ate?

• It made her strong

• It helped her become a great gymnast

• It made her jump higher

• It helped her recover from an illness