The Olympic Games Quiz

What is the main concern regarding the financial impact of hosting the Olympic Games?

• Low spectator turnout

• Lack of local employment increase

• Lack of tourist revenues

• High debts and costly infrastructure maintenance

How much does the bidding process alone cost for most cities?

• $40 million

• $20 million

• $10 million

• $30 million

What was the reason for Chicago's 2012 bid being undercut?

• Lack of government support

• Inadequate infrastructure

• Lack of financial support

• Tensions over U.S. foreign policy

How much did the London Olympics costs increase over their initial projections?

• 20 times

• 15 times

• 10 times

• 5 times

What is the main concern regarding the maintenance of Olympic facilities after the games?

• Lack of government support

• Lack of skilled workers

• Lack of interest in sports

• Lack of funding for maintenance

What is the main concern regarding civic infrastructure developments for hosting the Olympics?

• Benefits accrue to outlying areas only

• Benefits accrue to all areas equally

• Benefits accrue to a single metropolitan centre

• Benefits accrue to rural areas only

What is the main concern regarding the improvement of public transport, roads, and communication links for hosting the Olympics?

• Concentration in rural areas

• Equal distribution across all areas

• Concentration in places already well-equipped with world-class infrastructures

• Concentration in outlying areas only

What is the main concern regarding the popularity of the Olympics?

• Feel good factor tied to nation's standing on the medal tables

• Feel good factor tied to the number of participants

• Feel good factor tied to the number of events

• Feel good factor tied to the number of spectators

What is one feasible alternative to the bloat, extravagance, and wasteful spending of the modern Olympic Games?

• None of the above

• Both A and B

• Extend the duration of the Olympics

• Designate a permanent host city

What is the main concern regarding the concentration of world-class infrastructures in certain areas?

• Minor cities receive less funding

• Minor cities receive more funding

• Minor cities receive equal funding

• Minor cities never get an injection of capital