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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 25-30.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What refers to the seasonal movement of people with their livestock over relatively short distances, typically to higher pastures in summer and to lower valleys in winter?
(a) Transhumance.
(b) Spectrum syndrome.
(c) Anthropology.
(d) Human mobility.

2. At the 60-mile mark, Ann Trason was how far ahead of the Tarahumara runners in Chapter 14?
(a) 21 minutes.
(b) 12 minutes.
(c) 5 minutes.
(d) 2 minutes.

3. At what elevation does the Leadville Trail 100 begin?
(a) 8,300.
(b) 5,400.
(c) 2,100.
(d) 10,200.

4. When was Jenn Shelton born?
(a) 1983.
(b) 1985.
(c) 1977.
(d) 1988.

5. The general Tarahumara term for an alcoholic beverage is what?
(a) Sugíki.
(b) Horchata.
(c) Tesgüino.
(d) Champurrado.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the corn beer made by the Tarahumara Indians?

2. What was a group of hearty partying llama owners called who set up camp to help injured runners in Chapter 14?

3. The author's doctor recommended that he quit running or at least use what in Chapter 2?

4. On what date was the race set in Chapter 20?

5. Where did Caballo Blanco originally hail from?

(see the answer key)

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