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