Wilma Rudolph: Against All Odds

Why did the author write the passage?

• to teach readers about Wilma Rudolph

• to make up stories about Wilma Rudolph

• to show that running can be good for you

• to tell readers how they can become runners

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

• They made her a brace to wear.

• They showed her how to play ball.

• They made her foot and leg stronger.

• They stayed home and played with her.

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

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

• Little Wilma

• Sports

• The Olympics

• A True Hero

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