Simone Biles Marty Kaminsky

Which detail from the text best supports the idea that Simone Biles is the greatest gymnast of all time?

• "Her 32 Olympic and World Championship medals makes her tied for the most decorated gymnast in history."

• "Simone loved to climb their five-foot-high mailbox and somersault to the ground."

• "Simone is known for her power and upbeat personality."

• "Simone trains five to six hours a day, year-round."

What does the text suggest about Simone Biles' personality? (Select two)

• She is shy and reserved.

• She is bubbly and genuine.

• She loves to laugh.

• She is very serious and never smiles.

How does the author’s use of specific details about Simone’s routines contribute to the overall tone of the text?

• It makes the text feel more dramatic and exciting.

• It adds a sense of sadness and disappointment.

• It emphasizes Simone’s dedication and skill.

• It creates a feeling of calm and relaxation.

What is the central theme of the text about Simone Biles?

• The importance of having fun.

• Life was not always easy for Simone.

• The value of hard work and dedication.

• The joy of playing sports.

How does the description of Simone’s early life help convey the central theme of the text? (Select two)

• It shows that she had a natural talent for gymnastics.

• It highlights the challenges she overcame.

• It emphasizes the importance of her family’s support.

• It demonstrates her love for climbing and somersaulting.

Summarize the main idea of the text about Simone Biles.

• Simone Biles is a talented gymnast who overcame challenges to become the greatest gymnast of all time.

• At the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Simone added five medals to her total.

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

• 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 do Simone’s interactions with her coach contribute to the development of the text’s ideas?

• They show that Simone is popular.

• They emphasize Simone’s hard work and dedication.

• They highlight Simone’s skills.

• They demonstrate Simone’s love for gymnastics.

How does the author’s word choice in describing Simone’s routines convey her aspirations? (Select two)

• The use of detailed descriptions shows Simone’s pride.

• The choice of words like "flawless" and "impressed" emphasizes her skill.

• The simple language makes the text easy to understand.

• The repetitive structure highlights Simone’s dedication.

Which of the following best describes the pivotal moment that directly propelled Simone Biles from a promising young gymnast to an international sensation, as depicted in the text?

• Her adoption by Ron and Nellie Biles, which provided her with a stable and supportive environment.

• Her first All-Around title at the 2013 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships in Belgium.

• Her early exposure to gymnastics at Bannon’s Gymnastix, where instructors recognized her natural talent.

• Her consistent first-place finishes at the American Classic in 2011, showcasing her dominance in vault and balance beam.

How does the narrative structure of the text primarily emphasize the contrast between Simone Biles's early life and her later success in gymnastics?

• By presenting her childhood experiences in a chronological sequence, followed by a detailed account of her athletic achievements.

• By interweaving stories of her childhood with descriptions of her championship performances, highlighting her natural talent from a young age.

• By focusing on her rigorous training regimen and coach's perspective first and then flashing back to her childhood and adoption.

• By dedicating the first half of the text to her athletic accomplishments and the second half to her personal history and early life.