The Amateurs Quiz | Eight Week Quiz D

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 124 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

The Amateurs Quiz | Eight Week Quiz D

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 124 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 11 & 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Before the 1984 Olympics, when was the last time that a bronze had been won by an American in the single sculls?
(a) 1964.
(b) 1960.
(c) 1952.
(d) 1956.

2. How long did most young men compete in rowing?
(a) 2 years.
(b) 10 years.
(c) 4 years.
(d) 6 years.

3. Who donated the money for the lake where the 1984 Olympic trials took place?
(a) J.P. Morgan.
(b) John D. Rockefeller.
(c) W.K .Kellogg.
(d) Andrew Carnegie.

4. What sport did Carl Lewis participate in that reportedly allowed him to earn $1 million a year in appearance fees and endorsements?
(a) Baseball.
(b) Gymnastics.
(c) Track.
(d) Football.

5. Where did Wood transfer to after working in Hartford?
(a) Boston.
(b) Providence.
(c) New Haven.
(d) Princeton.

Short Answer Questions

1. What job had Wood had in Hartford?

2. By which decade was the marriage between sports and television virtually complete?

3. What name did Harry Parker use once when he anonymously entered the Head of the Charles regatta?

4. How much would Wood have allowed Biglow to pay to rent the new scull that he bought?

5. How long was the annual rowing race between Yale and Harvard?

(see the answer key)

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