Wh- Questions
Who is the story about?
Althea
Why do you think Althea often got into trouble when she was younger?
A. She was shy and didn’t like to talk to people
B. She had a lot of energy and didn’t like to sit still
C. She didn’t care about sports or games
D. She was afraid of making new friends
B. She had a lot of energy and didn't like to sit still
Where does the story take place?
streets of New York, clubs, tennis courts
When people in her neighborhood encouraged her to play sports, what does that suggest about how they felt about her future?
A. They thought she would be famous for reading books
B. They believed she could be good at something positive
C. They didn’t think she would ever succeed
D. They wanted her to stop playing games
B. They believed she could be good at something positive
What did Althea's mentor buy for her?
Why do you think Althea was drawn to tennis, even though it wasn’t a common sport for kids like her at the time?
A. She liked a challenge and wanted to try something new
B. Tennis was the only sport she was allowed to play
C. She didn’t like any other sports
D. She thought tennis would be easy to win
A. She liked a challenge and wanted to try something new.
What high honor did Althea acheive?
What can you infer about Althea’s determination from the way she kept practicing, even when she faced unfair treatment?
A. She gave up quickly when things got hard
B. She only played tennis when people cheered for her
C. She didn’t let obstacles stop her from reaching her goals
D. She didn’t care if she improved or not
C. She didn't let obstacles stop her from reaching her goals.
What did Althea learn about how to act towards her opponets?
to be a good sport; shake hands whether she wins or loses
At the end of the story, how do you think Althea’s early struggles helped shape her success later on?
A. They made her realize she should quit playing sports
B. They taught her how to work hard and stay strong
C. They showed her she didn’t need to practice
D. They made her less interested in tennis