Do You Know Katie Ladecky?
Whenever the name Katie Ladecky is mentioned, you would be able to say confidently that you know much about her if you pass this test. An American swimmer born in 1997, Ladecky was part of the swimming team of Stanford University under the tutelage of coach Greg Meechen. She was the most decorated female athlete in 2016 Olympic Games with five medals. Enough said, be tested by answering these questions.
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What is the total gold medal she made throughout her career?
- A.
24 gold medals
- B.
20 gold medals
- C.
22 gold medals
- D.
18 gold medals
Correct Answer
A. 24 gold medalsExplanation
Throughout her career, she made a total of 24 gold medals.Rate this question:
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- 2.
How many records did she break in 2015 World Aquatics Championships?
- A.
4 world records
- B.
7 world records
- C.
3 world records
- D.
5 world records
Correct Answer
C. 3 world recordsExplanation
In the 2015 World Aquatics Championships, she broke a total of 3 world records.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Which of the following is not associated with Ladecky?
- A.
Catholic Charities
- B.
Shepherd's Table
- C.
Wounded Warriors
- D.
Chosen Group
Correct Answer
D. Chosen GroupExplanation
The question is asking which option is not associated with Ladecky. The options given are Catholic Charities, Shepherd's Table, Wounded Warriors, and Chosen Group. Based on the information given, the correct answer is Chosen Group, as it is not associated with Ladecky.Rate this question:
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- 4.
How old was she when she made her international debut?
- A.
She was 15 year old
- B.
She was 14 year old
- C.
She was 17 years old
- D.
She was 13 years old
Correct Answer
A. She was 15 year oldExplanation
The correct answer is "She was 15 years old." This indicates that the person being referred to made her international debut at the age of 15.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Who is Ladecky's father?
- A.
James Ladecky
- B.
David Ladecky
- C.
Edward Ladecky
- D.
Clark Ladecky
Correct Answer
B. David LadeckyExplanation
The correct answer is David Ladecky because the question asks for Ladecky's father, and out of the given options, David Ladecky is the only one who shares the same last name.Rate this question:
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- 6.
When did her grandparents relocate to United States?
- A.
1941
- B.
1945
- C.
1951
- D.
1947
Correct Answer
D. 1947Explanation
The correct answer is 1947. This suggests that her grandparents relocated to the United States in 1947.Rate this question:
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- 7.
How old was Ladecky when she began swimming?
- A.
She was six years old
- B.
She was ten years old
- C.
She was twelve years old
- D.
She was eight years old
Correct Answer
A. She was six years oldExplanation
Ladecky began swimming when she was six years old.Rate this question:
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- 8.
When was she chosen as a Ship's Sponsor of USS Enterprise?
- A.
May, 2016
- B.
March, 2016
- C.
December, 2016
- D.
April, 2016
Correct Answer
C. December, 2016 -
- 9.
When did she graduate from Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart?
- A.
2011
- B.
2009
- C.
2010
- D.
2015
Correct Answer
D. 2015Explanation
The answer is 2015 because it is the only option that matches the question asking when she graduated from Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Who coached her when she was in Nation's Capital Swim Club?
- A.
Yuri Suguima
- B.
Greg Meechen
- C.
Thomas Biden
- D.
James Barrack
Correct Answer
A. Yuri SuguimaExplanation
Yuri Suguima coached her when she was in the Nation's Capital Swim Club.Rate this question:
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