Olympic Games Reading Comprehension Quiz The test is based on our Olympic Games reading page. (You can also print this quiz on paper.) 1. When did the Olympic Games originate? -- a) 776 BC b) 389 AD c) 1896 a) 776 BC b) 389 AD c) 1896 Ans. a 2. Which of the following was not an original sport in the Olympic Games? -- a) javelin b) running c) skating a) javelin b) running c) skating Ans. c 3. What do the coloured rings on the Olympic flag represent? -- a) 5 continents b) 5 medals c) 5 sports a) continents b) medals c) sports Ans. a 4. Which of the following things does the Olympic torch NOT represent? -- a) victory b) purity c) heat a) victory b) purity c) heat Ans. c 5. Which one of the following is part of the Opening Ceremonies? -- a) the victory dance b) the March of Nations c) the first competition a) the victory dance b) the March of Nations c) the first competition Ans. b 6. In the Athletes Oath, what do the competitors promise to do? -- a) obey the rules b) honour their families c) remember past Olympiads a) obey the rules b) honour their families c) remember past Olympiads Ans. a 7. What did the winner receive in the ancient Games? -- a) a gold medal b) a silver medal c) a crown of leaves a) a gold medal b) a silver medal c) a crown of leaves Ans. c 8. The Games are meant to teach humanity how -- a) different b) similar c) athletic a) different b) similar c) athletic we all are. Ans. b 9. According to the spirit of the Games, a sportsman ought to play with -- a) strength b) competitiveness c) honour a) strength b) competitiveness c) honour. Ans. c 10. Steroids are banned substances because they -- a) increase strength b) cause happiness c) decrease stamina a) increase strength b) cause happiness c) decrease stamina. Ans. a