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Wilma Rudolph

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 50mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Why did the author write the passage?

a)

to teach readers about Wilma

b)

to make up things about Wilma

c)

to show that running can be good for you

d)

to tell readers how they can become runners

2.

In what state was Wilma Rudolph born?

a)

Tennessee

b)

California

c)

North Carolina

d)

Florida

3.

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

a)

they made her wear a brace

b)

they showed her how to play ball

c)

they exercised her foot and leg

d)

they stayed home and played with her

4.

What is the heading for pages 110 and 111?

a)

Fun Fact

b)

Sports

c)

Little Wilma

d)

Track and Field

5.

The passage says that Wilma’s hard work paid off. What does paid off mean as it is used in the passage?

a)

was fun

b)

helped her

c)

got started

d)

made money

6.

The pictures on page 112 show Wilma doing what?

a)

sleeping

b)

in a parade

c)

training

d)

graduating college

7.

Which part of the passage tells about the races Wilma won?

a)

Little Wilma

b)

Sports

c)

The Olympics

d)

A True Hero

8.

What was one nickname Wilma had?

a)

Supergirl

b)

Lady Hawk

c)

The Olymian

d)

The Tennessee Tornado

9.

Why does the author think Wilma gave women a chance to try new things?

a)

because she gave women a lot of prizes

b)

because she helped women who had polio

c)

because she taught women how to make many things

d)

because she did things that women had never done before

10.

Using the Timeline on page 116, how old was Wilma when she died?

a)

1940

b)

54

c)

16

d)

75