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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 19-24.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As of 2003, Ann Trason's mark at the Leadville Trail 100 was ranked what by any runner?
(a) Second best.
(b) Fifth best.
(c) Eighth best.
(d) Fourth best.

2. Runners in the Leadville Trail 100 race climb and descend how many feet?
(a) 9,600.
(b) 3,800.
(c) 23,700.
(d) 15,600.

3. How much did the author weigh when he went to see a doctor about his foot in Chapter 2?
(a) 150 lbs.
(b) 230 lbs.
(c) 212 lbs.
(d) 185 lbs.

4. What disease did Scott Jurek's mother suffer from?
(a) Jaundice.
(b) Epilepsy.
(c) Multiple sclerosis.
(d) Typhoid.

5. In Chapter 20, the author was back in Mexico and he only had how much time to find Caballo?
(a) 72 hours.
(b) 48 hours.
(c) 36 hours.
(d) 24 hours.

Short Answer Questions

1. When was the Leadville Trail 100 first run?

2. What is a mountain range in western Mexico where the Copper Canyons are located?

3. What did Rick Fisher promise the Tarahumara runners in exchange for racing in the Leadville Trail 100?

4. In Chapter 11, Rick Fisher promised that team Taramuhara would be back the following year and the event became major garnering the attention of what sports corporation?

5. Who woke up the author at the crack of dawn on a freezing morning to see if he wanted to sneak in a run in Chapter 24?

(see the answer key)

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