1. Directions

You will read passages on the topic and then answer questions about them. You may find vocabulary at the end of the test. Read the questions carefully before choosing the correct answers.

2. Questions of the test

Question 1. What is the name of the sled used in bobsledding?
A) Bobsled
B) Bobsleigh
C) Bob
D) All of the above

Question 2. How is the foundation of a bob run constructed?
A) Concrete or stone set into the ground
B) Wet snow covered with water and allowed to freeze
C) Wood
D) Steel or aluminum

Question 3. How is steering accomplished in bobsledding?
A) By turning the front axle with ropes or a wheel
B) By pressing the brake against the ice between the rear runners
C) By bobbing the body back and forth with a sudden snap
D) By the driver sensing the overall stability of the sled and reacting quickly to prevent skids

Question 4. What is the main technique that racing teams must master in bobsledding?
A) Pushing the sled at the start to attain maximum starting velocity
B) Balancing the weight of the team members to prevent the sled from skidding
C) Bobbing the body back and forth with a sudden snap
D) All of the above

Question 5. Who is the most critical team member in bobsledding?
A) The driver
B) The captain
C) The team member with the most weight
D) The team member with the least weight