General Orientation Quiz

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Question 1

The first International Special Olympics Games were held at Soldier Field in Chicago in 1968.
Who is the founder of Special Olympics?:
Bobby KennedySargent ShriverEunice Kennedy ShriverTed Kennedy

Question 2

An individual is eligible to participate in Special Olympics if they:
Have a learning disabilityHave an intellectual disabilityHave a physical disability

Question 3

Children ages 2 – 7 may train in the Young Athletes program:
TrueFalse

Question 4

Which of the following differentiates Special Olympics from other sports organizations?:
A variety of sports opportunities are provided for all ability levels.Ability groupings are created through a process called divisioning to provide equitable competition for all athletes within each division or competitive level.Awards are provided to all participants who compete.All of the above

Question 5

Athletes do not need to train in order to compete?:
TrueFalse

Question 6

What is Special Olympics Unified Sports?:
A program that pairs Special Olympics athletes with peer athletes without intellectual disabilitiesA program where athletes from multiple Special Olympics delegations compete together on the same teamThere is no such thing as Unified Sports

Question 7

Which of the following is a benefit athletes receive from participating in Special Olympics?:
Improved strength, stamina and motor skillsImproved self-esteem and self-confidenceGreater independent participation in the communityAll of the above

Question 8

The mission of Special Olympics Rhode Island is to provide ____
sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports:
Year roundOnce a year

Question 9

What are the Special Olympics Rhode Island core values?:
RespectInclusionUnityAll of the above

Question 10

What is the Special Olympics Oath?:
Go for the gold!On my honor, I will try to do my best in all that I doLet me win. But if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt

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