1. This passage is mostly about how Mandy
   1. had an unusual career in baseball.*
   2. convinced her mother to like baseball.
   3. put herself through college.
   4. wore the first umpire's uniform.

2. What obstacle did Mandy overcome in her baseball career?
   1. The players did not respect her.
   2. Baseball was not popular in Iowa.
   3. Girls did not typically take part in sports.*
   4. She did not have very much experience at baseball.

3. Write a paragraph explaining how Mandy got her first chance to be an umpire at a public game.

4. Which statement is supported by information in the passage?
   1. Players never argued with Mandy during a game.
   2. Mrs. Clement liked to watch Mandy play baseball.
   3. Mandy was athletic and loved baseball.*
   4. Mandy started the Women's Sports Hall of Fame.

5. If she were alive today, what question would you like to ask Mandy about her career? Explain why the answer to your question would be important to know.

6. Tell two ways in which Mandy's experience would be similar or different if she were a young girl wanting to take part in sports today.

7. Which event came first in Mandy's career?
   1. Mandy was paid to umpire a game.
   2. Mandy was recognized in the Baseball Hall of Fame.
   3. Mandy became a teacher and coach.
   4. Mandy umpired games for her brother and his friends.*

8. Give three examples showing that Mandy was not a quitter.

9. The information in the passage is presented mainly by
   1. comparing Mandy to other umpires.
   2. discussing important events in Mandy's life.*
   3. describing the game of baseball.
   4. providing details about life in the early 1900s.

10. What was Hank's role in Mandy's early career?

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