Why did the author write this selection?

to inform readers about some inspirational athletes

What is a professional?

a person who gets paid to do a special job

Why was polio such a great challenge for Wilma Rudolph?

She had to wear a leg brace because of it

Which of these is an opinion?

Duke Kahanamoku was the greatest surfer ever.

Why did Jim Thorpe move to Pennsylvania?

He was not doing well in school.

a metal that is made of copper and tin

What does it mean to say that Roberto Clemente died as he lived?

He died trying to make a difference for others

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1
Why did the author write this selection?
to inform readers about some inspirational athletes
to entertain readers with exciting stories
to persuade the reader to learn a new sport
to express an opinion about the importance of sports
2
What is a professional?
a friend who likes to play the same sport as you
a person who gets paid to do a special job
a large stadium where athletes compete
a group of friends who have the same hobby
3
When people are treated unfairly because of race or religion, it is called
regardless.
circulate.
intensive.
prejudice.
4
A competition between track teams is called a
meet.
skip.
trim.
pack.
5
A period of one hundred years is called a
garment.
decade.
century.
merchant.
6
Why was polio such a great challenge for Wilma Rudolph?
She had to wear a leg brace because of it
She had a bad fever
It made her hate sports
7
Which of these is an opinion?
Duke Kahanamoku was the greatest surfer ever.
Jackie Robinson was named rookie of the year in 1947.
Althea Gibson was named Female Athlete of the Year.
Wally Yonamine played football and baseball.
8
Why did Jim Thorpe move to Pennsylvania?
He was not doing well in school.
His family moved.
He was better than other players in Oklahoma.
His coaches wanted him to go to the Olympics.
9
Who are the coaches mentioned in this selection?
Althea Gibson and Jackie Robinson
Larry Snyder and Don Haskins
10
What happened when Don Haskins started five African-American basketball players?
He got fired.
The other team would not play.
Some fans were not happy.
The NCAA changed the rules.
11
Jackie Robinson was a baseball player.
True
False
12
What is bronze?
a metal that is made of copper and tin
an open field in which vegetables are grown
an award given to someone who is the best
a sport that was played a long time ago
13
This selection is a collection of
adventure stories.
fiction stories.
movie scripts.
biographies.
14
Wally Yonamine was a golfer.
False
True
15
What does it mean to say that Roberto Clemente died as he lived?
He died trying to make a difference for others
He died playing baseball
16
Why didn’t Hitler enjoy Jesse Owens’ success?
Owens bragged about winning
Owens lost the race
Hitler didn't have anyone compete
Owens dominated his opponents

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