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WorksheetsOvercoming Obstacles: Wilma Rudolph
Total questions: 9
Worksheet time: 10mins
Use the meaning of the prefix pre- to determine the meaning of prematurely in paragraph 2.
Before
In front of
Early
First
Which sentence is a fact about Wilma Rudolph's life?
Polio caused Wilma to lose the use of her left leg as a child.
Wilma seemed determined to be like any other child.
Wilma is an inspirational athlete to females around the world.
Wilma's return home to Tennessee was unforgettable.
Which information supports the overall message of the selection?
Wilma was born into a large family with many children.
Wilma once walked with the help of leg braces but with determination became an international track star.
Wilma won medals at both the 1956 and 1960 Olympics.
Wilma established the Wilma Rudolph Foundation to help children overcome physical disabilities.
What is the best summary of the selection "Becoming an Olympian"?
Wilma did not know about the Olympics when she was young. In 1956 she qualified for the games in Melbourne, Australia. She won a bronze medal at the age of 16.
While in Tennessee State University, Wilma qualified for the 1960 Olympics. She won gold medals in the 100-meter dash, 200-meter dash, and 400-meter relay. Soon she was an international track star.
In 1960, Wilma became the first American woman to win 3 gold medals in one Olympic Games. Once a child who had to wear leg braces, now she was the US Athlete of the Year.
Even though Wilma did not know about the Olympics, she qualified for the 1956 games and won a bronze medal. At the 1960 Olympics, she won 3 gold medals and became a respected track star.
Which of the following would be the best heading for paragraph 2?
Young Wilma
Wilma's Family
Strong Wilma
Wilma's Belief
Which topic sentence helps the reader locate information about Wilma's participation in sports before the Olympics?
Wilma wanted to play high school basketball, but she couldn't convince the coach to put her on the team.
Wilma soon became a fine basketball player.
The Olympic Games seemed like a far-off dream to a young African-American woman in Tennessee.
Wilma entered Tennessee State University and set her sights on the 1960 Olympics in Rome, Italy.
What clues from the story help the reader understand the phrase powerful voice?
The Associated Press named her the US Female Athlete of the Year.
When she spoke, people listened.
...Wilma would overcome even more challenges to become the fastest woman in the world.
In the 1980s, she was inducted into the US Olympic Hall of Fame.
What evidence from the selection best shows that Wilma tried to help others?
People paid attention when Wilma spoke.
Wilma brought her relay team from behind to win the gold.
Wilma's return home to Tennessee was unforgettable.
She worked as a teacher and track coach after she retired.
Read the following sentence from paragraph 6.
When she spoke, people listened.
The purpose for including this statement is to show that-
Wilma made many speeches in public.
people liked to hear how Wilma won her gold medals
many people were proud of Wilma's accomplishments
Wilma was respected by people around her
