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Scholastic News - 5 Big Questions about The Olympics

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 24mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the main purpose of the article?

a)

to describe the newest Olympic sport

b)

to persuade readers to watch the Olympics

c)

to compare the ancient and modern Games

d)

to explain the history of the Olympics

2.

Which of the following happened first?

a)

Tokyo became the first city in Asia to host the Olympics

b)

The first modern Games took place in Greece.

c)

Theodosius put an end to the Olympics

d)

Simone Biles won four Olympic gold medals.

3.

Select the best definition for the word feat.

a)

people who watch an event, show or game

b)

not done or experienced before

c)

an act or achievement that shows skill or strength

4.

Another word for feat is_________________.

a)

accomplishment

b)

sport

c)

shoe

d)

athlete

5.

Select the best definition for the word spectator.

a)

people who watch an event, show or game

b)

not done or experienced before

c)

able to bounce back or recover

6.

What is another word for a spectator.

a)

investigator

b)

fan

c)

customer

7.

Where were the first modern Olympics held?

a)

Tokyo, Japan

b)

Los Angeles, California

c)

Athens, Greece

8.

True or False - This year's Olympics will now have skateboarding and surfing.

a)

True

b)

False

9.

True or False - Spectators are going to be allowed to attend and watch the Olympic Games in Japan.

a)

True

b)

False

10.

This year, Tokyo, Japan is hosting the summer Olympics for the ________________ time.

a)

1st

b)

2nd

c)

3rd