General Orientation Quiz

After viewing the General Volunteer Orientation please complete this quiz. You must answer all ten questions correctly in order to receive credit.

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* 1. The fist International Special Olympics Games were held at Soldier Field in Chicago in 1968. Who is the founder of Special Olympics?

Bobby Kennedy

Sargeant Shriver

Eunice Kennedy Shriver

Ted Kennedy

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* 2. An individual is eligible to participate in Special Olympics if they:

Have a learning disability

Have an intellectual disability

Have a physical disability

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* 3. Children ages 2 – 7 may train in the Young Athletes program.

True

False

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* 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

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* 5. Athletes do not need to have prior experience in the sport in order to compete?

True

False

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* 6. What is Special Olympics Unified Sports?

A program that pairs Special Olympics athletes with peer athletes without intellectual disabilities.

A program where athletes from multiple Special Olympics delegations compete together on the same team.

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* 7. Which of the following is a benefit athletes receive from participating in Special Olympics?

Improved strength, stamina and motor skills

Improved self-esteem and self-confidence

Greater independent participation in the community

All of the above

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* 8. The Council that oversees the delivery of quality programs to the athletes in an Area is comprised of

Paid staff

Volunteers led by an Area Coordinator

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* 9. What are Special Olympics Virginia’s core values?

Respect

Inclusion

Unity

All of the above

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* 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 do.

Let me win. But if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt.

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* 11. Please provide your contact information.

Name *

Address *

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City/Town *

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Email Address *

Phone Number *