Which idea is supported by information throughout the selection?

A The Olympic Games provide an opportunity for people to set aside...

The author included paragraphs 1 and 2 most likely to —

convey the excitement of the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games

The author wrote this selection most likely to —

provide information about the origin of the Olympic symbol

The reader can conclude that the opening ceremony is —

an important celebration that takes place during the Olympic Games

Which sentence from the selection supports the idea that the Olympic rings symbolize each participant’s home country?

Each country competing has at least one of the colors in its national flag

Which idea from the selection emphasizes the impact the Olympic symbol has had on others?

The Olympic symbol is one of the most widely known logos on Earth.

Why did Coubertin want the Olympic Games to be successful?

He viewed the Games as a way to promote peace among countries.

What is the best summary of paragraphs 3 and 4?

D Pierre de Coubertin is credited with the creation...

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1
Which idea is supported by information throughout the selection?
D The International Olympic Committee has full authority to set...
C Selecting Greece as the location of the first modern Olympic Games...
A The Olympic Games provide an opportunity for people to set aside...
B Pierre de Coubertin understood the importance of colorful symbols...
2
The author included paragraphs 1 and 2 most likely to —
provide information about preparations for the opening ceremonies
explain the characteristics of the athletes in the Olympic Games
explain where the Summer and Winter Olympic Games take place
convey the excitement of the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games
3
The author wrote this selection most likely to —
compare the modern Olympics with the ancient Olympics
provide information about the origin of the Olympic symbol
describe the requirements for participating in the Olympics
explain why the Olympics would benefit from having a new symbol
4
The reader can conclude that the opening ceremony is —
the only time that the Olympic symbol is displayed
when the members of the International Olympic Committee are selected
an important celebration that takes place during the Olympic Games
when the best athletes competing in the Olympic Games are identified
5
Which sentence from the selection supports the idea that the Olympic rings symbolize each participant’s home country?
The rings are now shown with three on top and two underneath...
The symbol’s message of unity, though, remains the same.
Each country competing has at least one of the colors in its national flag
A flag bearing five interlocking colored rings is lifted.
6
Which idea from the selection emphasizes the impact the Olympic symbol has had on others?
The Olympic symbol was presented to the IOC in 1914.
The Olympic symbol was developed by Coubertin to convey a message of unity.
The Olympic symbol has five interlocking rings.
The Olympic symbol is one of the most widely known logos on Earth.
7
Why did Coubertin want the Olympic Games to be successful?
He believed sporting events would entertain people frm different countries.
He wanted to increase the popularity of a committee he served on.
He hoped the Games would inspire young people to become athletes.
He viewed the Games as a way to promote peace among countries.
8
Which words from paragraph 1 help the reader understand the meaning of the word elite?
country’s finest examples
beam with pride
enter the stadium
are ready to compete
9
What is the best summary of paragraphs 3 and 4?
D Pierre de Coubertin is credited with the creation...
C The International Olympic Committee selected Athens as the site
B Pierre de Coubertin would be pleased to know that his Olympic symbol
A The International Olympic Committee was created by Pierre de Coubertin

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