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Where are the Winter Olympics being held this year?
Denver, Colorado
PyeongChang, South Korea
Salt Lake City, Utah
Sochi, Russia
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Who is this?
Lindsey Vonn
Ashley Wagner
Chloe Kim
Mikaela Shiffrin
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Chloe Kim is an American who is favored to win the gold medal in what event?
Ski Jump
Downhill Skiing
Figure Skating
Half-pipe Snowboarding
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What country has hosted the Winter Olympics more than any other?
Russia
USA
China
South Korea
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What is the big party called on the 1st night of the Olympics?
Grand Concert
Opening Ceremony
The Big Dance
Funky Town
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Who is this?
Chloe Kim
Lindsey Vonn
Shauna White
Mikaela Shiffrin
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Who is the most decorated American Winter Olympian?
Shaun White
Apollo Ohno
Tonya Harding
Ted Liggety
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Nathan Chen is favored to win the gold medal at the 2018 Olympics because...
he won the gold medal in Sochi.
the amount of quadruple jumps he completes in his program.
he is a 2 time National Champion.
he is an amazing skier.
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Who is this?
Nathan Chen
Ted Ligety
Chris Kinney
Shaun White
10
Who is this?
Nathan Chen
Shaun White
Mike Jong
Ken Chan
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Who was the youngest individual Olympic champion at the Winter Games?
Shaun White brought home a gold at age 17
Tonya Harding won a gold at age 27
Lindsey Vonn brought home a gold at age 14
Tara Lipinski brought home the gold at age 15
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What do will you see if you watch the opening ceremonies?
All of the countries that are competing
Kitten Juggling
Learn about PyeongChang's culture
The Olympic Torch being lit
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Who is this?
Julie Chen
Lindsey Vonn
Chloe Kim
Mikaela Shiffrin
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The Olympic motto is
"Citius, Altius, Fortius.
" What does that mean in English?
"Faster, Higher, Stronger."
"Work hard, have fun, play hard."
"Your parents spent a lot of money on this sport. WIN!"
"Ready, Set, Go."
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Mikaela Shiffrin is favored to win a medal in what event?
Downhill skiing- alpine
Bobsled
Ice Hockey
Luge
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Ashley Wagner was the oldest on the Women's Olympic Figure Skating Team, but recently was...
knocked off the team for qualifying 4th place.
injured by Tonya Harding.
replaced by Nancy Kerrigan.
replaced by Michelle Kwan.
17
What date does the 2018 Winter Olympics begin?
February 1, 2018
April 1, 2018
February 8, 2018
March 15, 2018
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What four indoor sports are part of the Winter Olympics?
Speed skating, bobsled, luge, half-pipe
Curling, diving, jumping, napping
Ice hockey, half-pipe, downhill skiing, figure skating
Curling, figuring skating, speed skating, and ice hockey.
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Chris Kinney will participate in what Olympic event?
Ice Hockey
Figure Skating
Cross Country Skiing
Bobsled
20
Who is this?
Steve Buscemi
Randy Travis
Kent Brockman
Shaun White
21
Which one of these sports is NOT a Winter Olympic sport?
Curling
Basketball
Bobsled
Hockey
22
1st, 2nd, and 3rd place get medals. What do fourth place finishers at the Olympics receive?
The first 8 athletes receive a diploma from the IOC.
A puppy
A diamond watch
A big hug from their mom
23
What is Shaun White's nickname?
Mountain Man
Crazy Hair
Flying Tomato
Carrot Top
24
Which Winter Olympic sport involves going over 100 mph?
Curling
Bobsled
Figure Skating
Halfpipe
25
Only one person has ever won gold in both the Winter and Summer Olympics. Who was it?
Eddie Eagan (boxer, bobsled)
Michelle Kwan (figure skating, gymnastics)
Shaun White (snowboard, swimming)
Michael Phelps (swimming, curling)
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Lindsey Vonn is a downhill skier who has injured herself over _______ times.
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11
5
25
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This white tiger is a mascot for the 2018 Winter Olympics. In Korean mythology, a tiger is...
the most feared cat
a bully
a sly, untrustworthy opponent
viewed as a guardian or a protector
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What sports were played at the 1st Winter Olympics?
Ski Jump and Figure Skating
Bobsled and Downhill Skiing
Hockey and Figure Skating
Speed Skating and Cross Country Skiing
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Who is this?
Lindsey Vonn
Shauna White
Chloe Kim
Natalie Chen
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What is the big party on last night of the Olympics called?
Closing Ceremonies
Wang Chung Tonight
Have Fun Tonight
Last Hurrah
