Do You Know Jenny Thompson?
Let's see how you will perform in this quiz about Jenny Thompson. She is a swimmer turned medical doctor. Born in 1973, Thompson represented the United States a number of times in swimming competitions. Jennifer Thompson first quited swimming in 2000 having won several medals. She did attempt swimming again. But do you know when she did? Okay, let's go!
- 1.
How many gold medals did she win in the Pan American Games?
- A.
Seven gold medalsÂ
- B.
Two gold medals
- C.
Six gold medals
- D.
Five gold medals
Correct Answer
B. Two gold medalsExplanation
The given answer states that she won two gold medals in the Pan American Games. This implies that she was successful in achieving victory in two different events or categories in the games.Rate this question:
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- 2.
When did she make her debut in the Olympics?
- A.
1992
- B.
2004
- C.
1996
- D.
2000
Correct Answer
A. 1992Explanation
The correct answer is 1992. This suggests that she made her debut in the Olympics in 1992.Rate this question:
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- 3.
When was his last appearance in the Olympics?
- A.
2008
- B.
2004
- C.
2000
- D.
2012
Correct Answer
B. 2004Explanation
The question asks for the year of the person's last appearance in the Olympics. The correct answer is 2004, as it is the only option that matches the criteria.Rate this question:
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- 4.
When did she graduate from medical school?
- A.
2006
- B.
2002
- C.
2004
- D.
2000
Correct Answer
A. 2006Explanation
The correct answer is 2006 because it is the only option provided that falls after the year the question is asking about. Since the question asks when she graduated from medical school, the answer must be a year in the future from the options given.Rate this question:
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- 5.
How old was she when she went international?
- A.
14 years old
- B.
13 years old
- C.
18 years old
- D.
12 twelve old
Correct Answer
A. 14 years oldExplanation
The correct answer is 14 years old. This suggests that the person in question went international at the age of 14.Rate this question:
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- 6.
When did she win her first World Championship?
- A.
1990
- B.
1993
- C.
1991
- D.
1995
Correct Answer
C. 1991Explanation
She won her first World Championship in 1991.Rate this question:
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- 7.
What is the total gold medal she made in swimming?
- A.
47 gold medals
- B.
67 gold medals
- C.
53 gold medals
- D.
39 gold medals
Correct Answer
C. 53 gold medalsExplanation
The answer is 53 gold medals because it is the highest number of gold medals listed among the options provided.Rate this question:
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- 8.
What is the total silver medals she won in swimming?
- A.
8 silver medals
- B.
13 silver medals
- C.
20 silver medals
- D.
25 silver medals
Correct Answer
C. 20 silver medalsExplanation
The total number of silver medals she won in swimming is 20.Rate this question:
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- 9.
How many times did she compete in Pan American Games?
- A.
Seven times
- B.
Five times
- C.
Once
- D.
Twice
Correct Answer
C. OnceExplanation
The correct answer is "Once." This means that she competed in the Pan American Games only one time.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Where did she receive her first medical training?
- A.
Stanford University
- B.
Columbia University
- C.
Emory University
- D.
University of North Carolina
Correct Answer
B. Columbia UniversityExplanation
The correct answer is Columbia University. This implies that she received her first medical training at Columbia University.Rate this question:
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