The Legacy of Much Wenlock and the Modern Olympic Movement

In which county is Much Wenlock located?

• Somerset

• Suffolk

• Surrey

• Shropshire

Who was the founder of the Wenlock Olympian Games?

• Paul Store

• WG Grace

• William Penny Brookes

• Baron Pierre de Coubertin

What year were the first modern Olympian games held in Much Wenlock?

• 1865

• 1850

• 1900

• 1895

What was William Penny Brookes' profession?

• Blacksmith

• Doctor

• Teacher

• Lawyer

Which city hosted the first National Olympian Association's festival in Britain?

• London

• Liverpool

• Birmingham

• Manchester

What was the main goal of the Wenlock Olympian Class?

• To promote commercial interests

• To improve public health

• To find the best athletes for national competitions

• To promote moral, physical, and intellectual improvement

Which event did WG Grace win at the National Olympian Association's festival?

• Long jump

• Cricket

• 440 yard hurdle race

• Pentathlon

What inspired Baron Pierre de Coubertin after visiting the Wenlock games?

• To write a book

• To lobby for international Olympic games

• To start a sports school

• To retire in Shropshire

What year did William Penny Brookes die?

• 1905

• 1915

• 1895

• 1885

Which Olympian medalist from Much Wenlock also won a medal in the Athens Olympics?

• Allison Williamson

• Paul Store

• WG Grace

• Baron Pierre de Coubertin