Wilma Rudolph

Why did the author write the passage?

• to teach readers about Wilma

• to make up things about Wilma

• to show that running can be good for you

• to tell readers how they can become runners

In what state was Wilma Rudolph born?

• Tennessee

• California

• North Carolina

• Florida

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

• they made her wear a brace

• they showed her how to play ball

• they exercised her foot and leg

• 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

What did Wilma do at her first Olympics?

• she lost all the races

• she broke her leg

• she won a bronze medal

• she tripped and fell

What sickness did Wilma have when she was younger that kept her from walking?

• polio

• covid

• flu

• chicken pox

How did Wilma's brothers and sisters help her?

• they carried her around

• they exercised her foot and legs

• they cut up her food

• they signed stories for her

Who was Ed Temple?

• her coach

• her preacher

• her doctor

• her brother