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Literary Works About Swimming

Test your knowledge about literary works that revolve around the theme of swimming.

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Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

In the novel "The Swimmer" by John Cheever, what is the main character's name?

  1. Ned Merrill
  2. Eric Sachs
  3. Donald Westerhazy
  4. Richard Cory
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which famous American author wrote the short story "The Swimmer"?

  1. Ernest Hemingway
  2. F. Scott Fitzgerald
  3. John Cheever
  4. Mark Twain
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

In "The Swimmer", what is the significance of the swimming pools that Ned Merrill encounters?

  1. They represent his social status.
  2. They symbolize his journey through life.
  3. They are a metaphor for his inner turmoil.
  4. All of the above
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

In "The Great Gatsby", what does the character George Wilson do for a living?

  1. He is a mechanic.
  2. He is a gas station attendant.
  3. He is a gardener.
  4. He is a chauffeur.
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

In "The Great Gatsby", what is the name of the swimming pool that Jay Gatsby builds?

  1. The Crystal Pool
  2. The Emerald Pool
  3. The Sapphire Pool
  4. The Diamond Pool
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

In "The Old Man and the Sea", what is the name of the old fisherman?

  1. Santiago
  2. Manolin
  3. Pedrico
  4. Tomas
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

In "The Old Man and the Sea", what does Santiago catch?

  1. A marlin
  2. A tuna
  3. A swordfish
  4. A shark
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

In "The Swimmer", what is the name of the character who is having an affair with Ned Merrill's wife?

  1. Eric Sachs
  2. Donald Westerhazy
  3. Richard Cory
  4. Helen Westerhazy
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

In "The Great Gatsby", what is the name of the character who drowns in the swimming pool?

  1. Daisy Buchanan
  2. Myrtle Wilson
  3. George Wilson
  4. Tom Buchanan
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

In "The Old Man and the Sea", what is the name of the boy who helps Santiago?

  1. Manolin
  2. Pedrico
  3. Tomas
  4. Santiago Jr.
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

In "The Swimmer", what is the name of the character who is Ned Merrill's neighbor?

  1. Eric Sachs
  2. Donald Westerhazy
  3. Richard Cory
  4. Helen Westerhazy
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

In "The Great Gatsby", what is the name of the character who is the narrator of the story?

  1. Nick Carraway
  2. Jay Gatsby
  3. Tom Buchanan
  4. Daisy Buchanan
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

In "The Old Man and the Sea", what is the name of the fish that Santiago catches?

  1. A marlin
  2. A tuna
  3. A swordfish
  4. A shark
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

In "The Swimmer", what is the name of the character who is Ned Merrill's wife?

  1. Lucinda Merrill
  2. Helen Westerhazy
  3. Shirley Adams
  4. Eleanor Trippen
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

In "The Great Gatsby", what is the name of the character who is the object of Jay Gatsby's affections?

  1. Daisy Buchanan
  2. Myrtle Wilson
  3. Jordan Baker
  4. Catherine McKee
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