Boys in the Boat Prologue & Ch 1

Question 1

In 1936, who hosted the Berlin Olympics?

Accepted Answer

Adolf Hitler

Question 2

When tryouts for the rowing team were held, how many freshmen turned out to be 6 feet or taller?

Accepted Answer

30

Question 3

Originally, Hitler wanted to host the Olympic games.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 4

Who wrote the book, "The Boys in the Boat"?

Accepted Answer

Daniel James Brown

Question 5

Who are the main characters in the in the Prologue and Chapter 1?

Accepted Answer

Joe Rantz and Al Ulbrickson

Question 6

When Joe's gold medal was missing the family discovered it was taken by

Accepted Answer

a squirrel

Question 7

How were Joe's clothes when compared to the other boys who were trying out for the team?

Accepted Answer

not neatly pressed pants or shiny shoes

Question 8

In Chapter 1, what period of time was America in?

Accepted Answer

The Great Depression

Question 9

How many oarsmen are in the racing shell?

Accepted Answer

8

Question 10

What state does the story "Boys in the Boat" take place?

Accepted Answer

Washington

Question 11

What year was the Olympics held in Berlin, Germany?

Accepted Answer

1936

Question 12

When Daniel James Brown met Joe the very first time, what kind of music was playing softly in the background?

Accepted Answer

Jazz

Question 13

There are 9 men in a rowing boat.

Accepted Answer

True

Questions 13