Wilma Rudolph Quiz

What disease did Wilma fight during her childhood that affected her leg?

• Measles

• Chickenpox

• Polio

• Influenza

At what age did Wilma first take off her brace?

• 8 years old

• 10 years old

• 9 and a half years old

• 12 years old

In which year did Wilma win gold medals in the 100-meter and 200-meter dash at the Olympics?

• 1956

• 1960

• 1964

• 1968

How did Wilma help children through her foundation?

• By giving them scholarships.

• By teaching and establishing foundations to overcome obstacles.

• By organizing concerts.

• By writing motivational books.

Which TWO details from the text best support the answer to Part A?

• "Did this young woman from Tennessee have the strength and determination to win the Olympic gold medal?" (Paragraph 1)

• "At home, Wilma and her family massaged and exercised her weak leg to strengthen it." (Paragraph 5)

• "Because the Rudolphs were African American, only one doctor in their town would care for Wilma." (Paragraph 4)

• "Wilma fought her hardest childhood battle against polio, a disease that crippled her left leg." (Paragraph 5)

• "With a final burst of speed, Wilma raced ahead of the competition, becoming the first American woman to win three gold medals at one Olympics." (Paragraph 12)

What connection does the author draw between Wilma's childhood illnesses and her later drive in sports?

• Her illnesses made her give up on sports.

• Her illnesses had no impact on her sports career.

• Her illnesses motivated her to become stronger and succeed in sports.

• Her illnesses were unrelated to her sports achievements.

How was Wilma able to walk?

• Her siblings helped her.

• She exercised.

• She got medicine.

What legacy did Wilma Rudolph leave in the world of track and field?

• The introduction of new training methods.

• The establishment of the Wilma Rudolph Foundation to support aspiring athletes.

• Inspiration for future generations of athletes, especially women and those overcoming disabilities.

• The design of a new type of running shoe.