The Story of the First Human to Swim the English Channel
- 1. Who was the first person to swim the English Channel?
A) Chloe McCardel
B) Gertrude Ederle
C) Matthew Webb
D) Tom Blower
- 2. In what year did Matthew Webb swim the English Channel?
A) 1875
B) 1885
C) 1890
D) 1870
- 3. How long did it take Matthew Webb to swim the English Channel?
A) 15 hours
B) 25 hours
C) 19 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) Gertrude Ederle
D) Mark Spitz
- 5. Did Matthew Webb swim with a wetsuit?
A) Only part of the time
B) He wore a life jacket
C) No
D) Yes
- 6. Matthew Webb was born in which country?
A) France
B) Australia
C) England
D) USA
- 7. What did Webb receive after completing the swim?
A) A medal
B) A trophy
C) A car
D) A cash prize
- 8. What year did Gertrude Ederle swim the English Channel?
A) 1920
B) 1932
C) 1926
D) 1912
- 9. In which location did Matthew Webb start his swim?
A) Southampton
B) Calais
C) Dover
D) London
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