Wheelchair Sports: Hang Glider to Wheeler Dealer

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Multiple Choice

Who was Marilyn Hamilton?

• An English Professor

• A famous tennis player

• One of the inventors of the Quickie

Multiple Choice

Why did Marilyn Hamilton dislike playing Wheelchair tennis?

• She disliked playing wheelchair tennis because it was not competitive enough

• Marilyn disliked wheelchair tennis because her heavy wheelchair made playing frustrating

• She disliked it because it was boring compared to hang gliding

Multiple Choice

What didn't Marilyn like about the Original Quickie?

• She didn't like how heavy the original quickie was

• She didn't like the way the orignial quickie maneuvered

• Marilyn didn't like the color of the original quickie?

Multiple Choice

How does the quickie help and athlete to move faster?

• The Quickie's lightweight frame helps an athlete to move faster

• The Quickie's wide wheelbase helps an athlete to move faster

• The Quickie's adjustable seat helps an athlete to move faster

Open Ended

In 3-5 sentences, answer the following question in your own words:

What led Marilyn Hamilton to invent a new kind of Wheelchair?