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