Wilma Rudolph Against All Odds

How did Wilma's brothers and sisters help her?

• they exercised her foot and leg

• they took her for walks

• they carried her around

• they told her jokes

What did Wilma become the first American woman to do?

• win one of each medal

• win 5 gold medals

• win 4 gold medals

• win 3 gold medals

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

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

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

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

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

What other person (character) can we compare Wilma Rudolph to?

• George Washington Carver

• Jesse Owens

• Booker T. Washington

• Junie B. Jones

Why would an author have written the stories about Jesse and Wilma?

• just for entertainment and fun

• to give facts about each person

• to tell an interesting story about their real lives