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 goal of bodybuilding?
A) To enhance the human body's muscle mass and promote overall health and fitness
B) To display artistic muscle mass, symmetry, and definition for overall aesthetic effect
C) To train and condition the body for sports
D) All of the above

Question 2. What are the origins of modern bodybuilding competitions?
A) Ancient Greek practices
B) European strongman theatrical and circus acts
C) The Mr. America contest in 1939
D) The Mr. Universe contest in 1950

Question 3. What organizations rivaled the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) in the late 1950s and 1960s for organizing bodybuilding contests?
A) The International Federation of BodyBuilders and the National Amateur Body-Builders' Association
B) The International Olympic Committee and the World Health Organization
C) The American Medical Association and the American Physical Therapy Association
D) The National Football League and the Major League Baseball

Question 4. Which international bodybuilding competition was the most prestigious in the 1950s and 1960s?
A) The Mr. America contest
B) The Mr. Universe contest
C) The Mr. Olympia competition
D) The Mr. World contest

Question 5. Who were some of the influential role models for aspiring bodybuilders in the 1940s and 1950s?
A) Al Treloar and Charles Atlas
B) John Grimek and Steve Reeves
C) Joe and Ben Weider
D) Oscar Heidenstam