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 track and field called in the United States?
A) Athletics
B) Sprinting
C) Jumping
D) Throwing
Question 2. When did the first Olympic Games take place?
A) 776 BCE
B) 300 CE
C) 1100s
D) 1800s
Question 3. What is the organization that governs track and field competition in the Olympics?
A) International Olympic Committee (IOC)
B) International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF)
C) National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
D) International Olympic Academy (IOA)
Question 4. When did track and field start becoming popular in the United States?
A) 1800s
B) 1860s
C) 1900s
D) 1960s
Question 5. How many events were included in the five event competition in ancient Greece?
A) One
B) Two
C) Three
D) Five