Eric Liddell - Book Review

What event did Eric Liddell win at the 1924 Paris Olympics, as mentioned in Chapter 1 "Doing the Impossible"?

• 100-meter race

• 200-meter race

• 400-meter race

• 800-meter race

What nickname did Eric Liddell earn at the boarding school due to his extreme shyness, as stated in Chapter 2 "Going Home"?

• The lion

• The mouse

• The eagle

• The rabbit

Where did Eric Liddell's family return to after his year of furlough, according to Chapter 2 "Going Home"?

• Scotland

• England

• China

• France

Which university did Eric Liddell attend, as mentioned in Chapter 3 "A Rising Sports Star"?

• Oxford University

• Cambridge University

• Edinburgh University

• Glasgow University

Who encouraged Eric Liddell to train for short races, as described in Chapter 3 "A Rising Sports Star"?

• Coach Bill Harvey

• Coach Robert Smith

• Coach John Williams

• Coach Michael Johnson

What event did Eric qualify for by setting a new world record?

• The British Olympic team

• The Scottish National team

• The European Athletics Championships

• The Commonwealth Games

Why did many regard Eric as a traitor to his country?

• Because he refused to run the 100-meter sprint on Sunday

• Because he lost the race intentionally

• Because he joined a foreign team

• Because he spoke against the country

What medal did Eric win in the 400-meter race at the Olympics?

• Gold

• Silver

• Bronze

• He did not win a medal

What was Eric's reaction to the note from the team's masseur before running the 400-meter race?

• He was motivated by it

• He ignored it

• He was confused by it

• He was angered by it

What career path did Eric choose after his track career?

• He became a professional coach

• He pursued a teaching position in China

• He went into politics

• He started his own business