Wilma Rudolph

Why did the author write the passage?

• to teach readers about Wilma

• to make up things about Wilma

• to show that running can be good for you

• to tell readers how they can become runners

In what state was Wilma Rudolph born?

• Tennessee

• California

• North Carolina

• Florida

How did Wilma's sisters and brothers help her get better when she was sick?

• they made her wear a brace

• they showed her how to play ball

• they exercised her foot and leg

• they stayed home and played with her

What is the heading for pages 110 and 111?

• Fun Fact

• Sports

• Little Wilma

• Track and Field

The passage says that Wilma’s hard work paid off. What does paid off mean as it is used in the passage?

• was fun

• helped her

• got started

• made money

The pictures on page 112 show Wilma doing what?

• sleeping

• in a parade

• training

• graduating college

Which part of the passage tells about the races Wilma won?

• Little Wilma

• Sports

• The Olympics

• A True Hero

What was one nickname Wilma had?

• Supergirl

• Lady Hawk

• The Olymian

• The Tennessee Tornado

Why does the author think Wilma gave women a chance to try new things?

• because she gave women a lot of prizes

• because she helped women who had polio

• because she taught women how to make many things

• because she did things that women had never done before

Using the Timeline on page 116, how old was Wilma when she died?

• 1940

• 54

• 16

• 75