Understanding Wilma Rudolph's Journey

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

Wima had polio, which made it hard for her to walk. Today, polio is rare. What does rare mean?

• something that happens often

• something that does not happen a lot

• something that is old

• something that everyone has

Wilma won a bronze medal for the 100-meter relay race. What does relay mean?

• to do something no one has done before

• to do something over again

• a race when you run by yourself

• a team race where each member runs one part of it 

Wilma was one of the first African-American women to be honored for being a good athlete. What does honored mean?

• to make fun of someone

• being praised for something you have done

• to ignore someone

• to meet a lot of famous people

Wilma's success gave many women a chance to try new things. What does success mean?

• when you try something and give up quickly

• to set a goal

• when you finish something you worked hard for

• when you have good luck