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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What are two exercises to build the calves in accelerated training?
(a) Lunges and sitting calf raises.
(b) Leg raises and twists.
(c) Leg raises and lunges.
(d) Standing calf raises and sitting calf raises.

2. In California, what type of lessons does Arnold take to improve his posing?
(a) Ballet.
(b) Jazz.
(c) Tap.
(d) Gymnastics.

3. What is the worst mistake an individual can make with regard to progressive resistance weight training?
(a) To use old weights.
(b) To do too much too quickly.
(c) To alternate weights on different days.
(d) To use the wrong size weights.

4. What two factors are key to improvement when developing muscle groups?
(a) The condition of your weights and muscle awareness.
(b) Muscle awareness and stretching.
(c) Training hard and muscle awareness.
(d) A positive mental attitude and muscle awareness.

5. How should one begin training while letting the mind anticipate more exercise?
(a) With alternating routines and days.
(b) Start with a relatively easy program.
(c) With easy equipment.
(d) At full speed.

Short Answer Questions

1. What exercise is performed on a bench with a padded lever bar at one end?

2. What body parts should be developed equally in a bodybuilding training program?

3. How does the "pairs of days" program foster reaching the maximum size and retention of shape and definition for bodybuilders?

4. In what type of sequence are accelerated exercises designed to be followed?

5. What is an ideal time at which to work out?

Short Essay Questions

1. What foods make good sources of protein, an important factor for a bodybuilder?

2. What are two activities that you should perform prior to a weightlifting workout?

3. In Part Two, Chapter Four, what are two key factors that lead to winning bodybuilding competitions?

4. Why is soreness such an important sign when one is performing weight resistance training?

5. What is the outcome of the Mr. World contest?

6. After his year in America, how has Arnold's role in bodybuilding shifted?

7. In Part Two, Chapter Five, what factors does Arnold say are influencing the rapid evolution of bodybuilding?

8. List at least three rules to follow once one begins training in a weight training gym.

9. What muscles are developed by the "Dips between Chairs" exercise in freehand training?

10. In what two contests does Arnold compete in one night in New York?

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