WorksheetsSwimming Against the Odds
Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 6mins
What was the reason Ray and Louis were not allowed to swim in the pool?
They didn't have swimsuits.
The pool was closed for maintenance.
They were Black and the pool was segregated.
They arrived too late.
What did Louis hope for regarding the new swimming pool?
That it would be free for everyone.
That it would be open to everyone, regardless of race.
That it would have a diving board.
That it would be open 24 hours.
How did Louis feel after being denied entry to the pool?
Excited
Angry
Discouraged
Indifferent
What did Louis express frustration about to his father?
Not being able to use the pool
Not having enough time to practice
Not having the right equipment
Not being able to swim in the lake
What advice did Louis's father give him?
To focus on his studies
To practice at the lake
To find a new hobby
To talk to the swim academy
Why was getting into the academy important for Louis?
It would help him make new friends
It would improve his chances of earning a scholarship
It would allow him to travel
It would give him access to better equipment
Where did Louis learn to become an exceptional swimmer?
At the local pool
At the swim academy
At the lake
At the beach
What was the name of the newspaper Louis read on the bus?
The Daily News
The Heritage Herald
The New Jersey Times
The Community Chronicle
What was the protest outside the pool's entrance about?
Lowering pool fees
Extending pool hours
Equality for all and ending segregation
Building a new pool
How did Louis feel about the protest?
Indifferent
Angry
A mix of pride and sorrow
Confused
What did Louis wish he could do regarding the protest?
Ignore it
Participate in it
Write about it
Stop it
