Wilma Rudolph Comprehension Questions

Where was Wilma Rudolph born?

• Tennessee

• North Carolina

• Illinois

• Maryland

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Olympic champion Wilma Rudolph was born on June 23, 1940 in Clarksville, Tennessee. Which of these statements about her birth is true?

• She was born prematurely.

• She was born to a small family.

• She was born in perfect health.

• She was born to a prosperous family.

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Wilma Rudolph demonstrated remarkable athletic ability in her youth. She played what sport in junior high and high school?

• Basketball

• Tennis

• Baseball

• Soccer

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In 1956, at only 16, Wilma entered her first Olympics and won her first medal. Where were the games held?

• Antwerp, Belgium

• Los Angeles, USA

• Melbourne, Australia

• Sydney, Australia

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Her hometown of Clarksville, Tennessee gave Olympic track star Wilma Rudolph a homecoming parade. What was unique about this parade?

• The honoree, Wilma Rudolph, did not attend.

• The President of the United States attended.

• There were no marching bands.

• It was the town's first racially integrated event.

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