- 1. Who was the first person to swim the English Channel?
A) Matthew Webb
B) Tom Blower
C) Chloe McCardel
D) Gertrude Ederle
- 2. In what year did Matthew Webb swim the English Channel?
A) 1870
B) 1890
C) 1875
D) 1885
- 3. How long did it take Matthew Webb to swim the English Channel?
A) 25 hours
B) 19 hours
C) 15 hours
D) 21 hours and 45 minutes
- 4. Matthew Webb’s swim inspired other swimmers to attempt it. Who is a famous swimmer that followed?
A) Michael Phelps
B) Ian Thorpe
C) Mark Spitz
D) Gertrude Ederle
- 5. Did Matthew Webb swim with a wetsuit?
A) Only part of the time
B) Yes
C) No
D) He wore a life jacket
- 6. Matthew Webb was born in which country?
A) France
B) USA
C) England
D) Australia
- 7. What did Webb receive after completing the swim?
A) A medal
B) A car
C) A trophy
D) A cash prize
- 8. What year did Gertrude Ederle swim the English Channel?
A) 1926
B) 1912
C) 1932
D) 1920
- 9. In which location did Matthew Webb start his swim?
A) London
B) Dover
C) Calais
D) Southampton
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