501 Critical Reading Questions

a. What factors influenced the USLTA to invite Althea Gibson to
the U.S. Nationals?
b. Did Althea play in another ATA tournament after she was
invited to the U.S. Nationals?
c. Why did Althea go to live with Dr. Eaton?
d. To what specific types of discrimination was Althea subjected?
e. How many times did Althea compete at Wimbledon?
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425.
Which of the following best describes the USLTA’s change of heart
regarding Althea’s invitation?
a. buckling under the pressure of public opinion
b. a calculated strike against segregation
c. a sudden recognition of Althea’s abilities
d. a bold marketing strategy
e. a desire to diversify the women’s game
426.
The author uses Althea’s quote about being game enough in line 80
to illustrate that
a. Althea’s career was plagued with injuries.
b. the sport of tennis is more grueling than people realize.
c. Althea believed the discrimination she faced served only to
make her a stronger competitor.
d. Althea was often fined for yelling at the referee.
e. Althea believed talent was more important than mental 
toughness.
427.
Althea’s achievements are best described as
a. remarkable displays of talent and athleticism.
b. groundbreaking triumphs in the face of adversity.
c. important events that led to immediate civil rights reform.
d. one woman’s fight against the world.
e. historically insignificant.
428.
Which statement best summarizes Alice Marble’s quote in 
lines 60–64?
a. Baseball, football, and boxing are more entertaining than tennis.