The First Woman to Bicycle Around the World

Annie Londonderry, a woman of audacity and charisma, accepted a wager to cycle around the world in the late 1800s, a time when bicycles were deemed dangerous for women. Her journey, filled with exaggerated tales, became legendary. However, her great-grandnephew, Peter Zeitlin, reveals that many of her stories were fabricated. Despite the myths, Annie's true achievement was her role as a symbol of the women's liberation movement, showcasing her determination and independence in a male-dominated society.

What was the initial challenge that Annie Londonderry accepted?

• To cycle around the world

• To climb the highest mountain

• To sail around the world

• To swim across the English Channel

Which of the following is true about Annie's journey?

• She was shot during a war

• She was imprisoned in Japan

• She hunted tigers with royalty

• She cycled from Boston to New York

What was Annie Londonderry's real name?

• Annie Cohen Kupchowski

• Annie Smith

• Annie Brown

• Annie Johnson

What was Annie Londonderry's most significant achievement?

• Inventing a new bicycle

• Writing a famous book

• Becoming a symbol of women's liberation

• Winning a cycling race

How did Annie Londonderry's journey impact society?

• It led to the invention of a new bicycle model

• It caused a decline in cycling popularity

• It inspired the women's liberation movement

• It resulted in new cycling laws