True or False

1. Roller-skating was never very popular except in California.
   True False
2. Joseph Merlin was the inventor of the roller skate in 1760.
   True False
3. Many skating rinks don't have a pro shop to look at and buy skating equipment because they can't afford it.
   True False
4. The wheel drag or the T stop may be the best stopping technique for beginners.
   True False
5. Roller Skates are always purchased separately - boots, trucks, and wheels.
   True False
6. Roller Derby is a sport that is gentle and safe for beginners.
   True False
7. The USAC/RS stands for the United States Amateur Confederation of Roller Skating formed in 1972.
   True False
8. Scrapes and sidewalk burns are often seen on roller skaters.
   True False
9. Precision bearings are probably better than loose bearings.
   True False
10. The "Skater Badge" is issued to Girl Scouts who have learned how to bake a cake from scratch.
    True False

Multiple Choice

1. Which of the following is a roller skating trick performed on the side of the bowl.
   1. Roller Derby
   2. Axle Grind
   3. Death Spiral
   4. Axle nut
2. Roller skates have _____ wheels on each skate.
   1. 3
   2. 16
   3. 4
   4. 0, Roller Skates are used on ice and have blades.
3. The single most important thing a beginner skater can learn is what?
   1. Glide
   2. Kick
   3. Death Spiral
   4. Stopping, using the T-stop technique or the snowplow technique
4. Which of the following is not true?
   1. Female figure skaters often wear "crash pad" underpants when performing.
   2. All skating rinks have dress codes that do not allow hats or headbands.
   3. Learning to stop may be the most important technique to learn as a young skater.
   4. Oiling your leather boots will keep the leather supple and protect it form moisture and sweat.
5. What does USAC stand for?
   1. Underwater Skating Association of California
   2. United States Amateur Confederation
   3. United States Amateur Chefs
   4. United States of America Club
6. The three different categories of competition skating includes are:
   1. Artistic, Speed, and Hockey
   2. Artistic, Speed, and Racing
   3. Javelin, Discus, and Shot Put
   4. Skating, Stopping, and Jumping
7. Which is a good maintenance rule for safe skating?
   1. Toe stops never need changing, but do tighten them.
   2. Be sure the truck action bolt is not too loose or too tight.
   3. Always keep the wheels in the same position; never rotate them.
   4. A broken shoelace is always a good sign that you are okay.
8. To earn a "super skater" pin, which is awarded to skaters who can pass a series of difficult maneuvers, which set of maneuvers must you perform?
   1. Gliding, hot dogging, stopping
   2. Properly tie your shoelaces, and fall only 5 times
   3. A waltz jump of at least one half revolution, a forward outside figure eight, tow laps at high speed, and a glide waltz.
   4. Stopping, speeding, rolling
9. The Mimic and Shadow are what?
   1. Two disco style dances done on Roller Skates, each done with couples
   2. Parts of the skate
   3. Expensive brand of skates
   4. Games children play
10. Which of the following is not true?
    1. Skating is enjoyed among only the young.
    2. Clothing during skating should usually be loose and comfortable.
    3. Skates usually range between $20 to $500.
    4. Athletes foot can be a problem among skaters who share skates.