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 are the two main forms of rowing as a sport?
A) Sculling and sweep rowing
B) Swimming and diving
C) Sailing and kayaking
D) Canoeing and rafting

Question 2. How many oars does each rower use in sculling?
A) One
B) Two
C) Four
D) Eight

Question 3. What is the length range of the boats used in rowing races?
A) 5.0 meters to 15.0 meters
B) 6.1 meters to 17.5 meters
C) 8.2 meters to 18.9 meters
D) 10.0 meters to 20.0 meters

Question 4. Who sits at the back of the boat facing the rowers and steers the boat?
A) The coxswain
B) One of the rowers
C) The captain
D) The coach

Question 5. When did racing in rowboats begin in England?
A) The 1500s
B) The 1600s
C) The 1700s
D) The 1800s