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Go! Quiz

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Question 1

1.

Which problem is NOT introduced in Scene 1?

Wilma is told she has polio and may never walk again.

Wilma will have to travel 50 miles to a hospital that treats Black people.

Wilma's family does not have extra money for bus fare.

Other children tease Wilma because of her leg brace.

Question 2

2.

Wilma's family can best be described as _____.

adventurous

caring

distant

creative

Question 3

3.

Which phrase from the story supports the answer to question 2?

"The Rudolph family livesw here in a wooden house with no electricity."

"Many unfair, racist rules a the time make life difficult for Black people."

"Don't get your hopes up.  Wilma may never walk again."

"We'll do whatever it takes to make sure you can."

Question 4

4.

How did Wilma's success help integrate her town?

It brought her Black and white fans together.

It taught people that racism was wrong.

It showed them that polio could be beaten.

It helped everyone afford electricity.

Question 5

5.

What does Wilma learn in Scene 4?

how to run faster

how to learn from defeat

how to win gracefully

how to overcome polio

Question 6

6.

Which phrase from the story supports the answer to question 5?

"She hobbles behind her brothers and sisters, trying to keep up."

"And they don't want to play with me because I'm slow."

"How am I ever going to race again?  My confidence is gone."

"I've got to train even harder.  I'll be back stronger and faster than ever."

Question 7

7.

Which of the following BEST describes Wilma Rudolph?

weak

jealous

determined

carefree

Question 8

8.

Which line BEST shows an important message of the play?

"The potential for greatness lives within each of us."

"She ran like the wind in the qualifying heats."

"Oooh, winning is fun!  I could get used to that."

"I'm tired of being 'the sick girl.'  I just want to be normal."

Question 9

9.

Describe how Wilma's character traits help her succeed. Use details from the play to suport your answer.