Wilma Rudolph: Against the Odds

Which sentence best supports the fact that Rudolph was constantly preparing for the Olympic games?

• After returning home, she finished high school, started college, and continued to train for the next Olympic games?

• She was grateful for the opportunity to run at the highest level again.

• After returning home, Rudolph's fame only grew.

• Wilma Rudolph was born June 23, 1940.

What is the author's purpose?

• To inform people about athletic successes from the past.

• To persuade people to train for the olympics.

• To entertain people with poem.

• To inform people about the hardships and successes in Wilma Rudolph's life.

What is another word for grateful?

• Happy

• Thankful

• Sad

• Excited

True or False: Wilma became the first American woman to win five gold medals in track and field at a single Olympic Game.

• True

• False

What was the cause of Rudolph's left leg being left in a brace?

• She was born prematurely.

• She contracted polio.

• Her parents abandoned her.

• Schools were segregated when Rudolph was a little girl.

• Rudolph passed away from brain cancer.

In what year did Wilma first qualify for the U.S. olympic team?

• 1994

• 1940

• 1956

• 1960

• 1991

What is the theme of this text?

• Be a good friend even when others hurt your feelings.

• Don't push yourself too hard.

• Be honest and always tell the truth.

• You can overcome challenges and be successful if you work hard.

• Follow your dreams and you can become a doctor or lawyer one day.

What was the effect of Wilma being a very sick child?

• Rudolph didn't get to do the things that most kids enjoy.

• Rudolph was born prematurely.

• Rudolph had pneumonia.

• Rudolph won three medals.

Which sentence best supports the idea the Wilma valued education just as much as being an athlete?

• Rudolph was growing up in schools that were segregated or kept separate based on skin color.

• Rudolph was poised and ready for have her best Olympics yet.

• After returning home, Rudolph finished high school and started college.

• She suffered from double pneumonia and scarlet fever.

• She appeared on many television shows and was awarded special honors.

What did Rudolph do growing up to overcome her disability?

• Years of physical therapy

• Won the 200 meter dash.

• Quit running and gave her body time to rest.

• Qualified for the U.S. Olympics at the age of 16.