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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who disappeared on the run in Chapter 26 and had to be rescued?
(a) Dusty Olson.
(b) Jenn and Billy.
(c) Caballo Blanco.
(d) Scott and Luis.

2. When did Christopher McDougall complete his college education?
(a) 1977.
(b) 1982.
(c) 1985.
(d) 1975.

3. Born to Run: A Hidden Tribe, Superathletes, and the Greatest Race the World Has Never Seen remained on the New York Times Best Seller List for over how long?
(a) 6 months.
(b) 1 month.
(c) 11 months.
(d) 4 months.

4. Scott Jurek began running long distances when he started cross training with running to prepare for what?
(a) Surfing.
(b) Ocean swimming.
(c) Long jump.
(d) Nordic skiing.

5. Nike, Inc. was founded on January 25, 1964 with what name?
(a) Sportus Maximus.
(b) Blue Ribbon Sports.
(c) Extreme Sports Inc.
(d) Gold Medal Sports.

6. When was Scott Jurek born?
(a) 1958.
(b) 1969.
(c) 1973.
(d) 1962.

7. What is the second-highest waterfall in Mexico, located near Creel?
(a) Basaseachic Falls.
(b) Cascada de Texolo.
(c) Juanacatlán Falls.
(d) Cola de Caballo.

8. In Chapter 23, Caballo called for everyone to stop and take an oath stating what?
(a) If they got lost it wasn't his fault.
(b) They would stop and rest if necessary.
(c) If they died it was their own fault.
(d) They would drink plenty of water.

9. Who hiked five miles to bring the author juice in Chapter 31?
(a) Ken.
(b) Carl.
(c) Manuel.
(d) Bob.

10. What was prepared to perform in the town in Chapter 31?
(a) Two soccer teams.
(b) A children's choir.
(c) A mariachi band.
(d) A circus.

11. In Chapter 24, Caballo hadn't slept all night because of what?
(a) He was having nightmares.
(b) Something that he ate.
(c) He was at a party.
(d) He hated being in town.

12. Nike takes it's name from a Greek goddess of what?
(a) Running.
(b) Muscles.
(c) Victory.
(d) Pride.

13. Who is quoted as saying, "I can't prove this, but I believe when my runners train barefoot, they run faster and suffer fewer injuries"?
(a) Vin Lananna.
(b) Zola Budd.
(c) Victoriano Churro.
(d) Tegla Loroupe.

14. Abebe Bikila was a barefoot runner from where?
(a) Zimbabwe.
(b) Ethiopia.
(c) Zambia.
(d) Kenya.

15. Who won the race in Chapter 31?
(a) Arnulfo Quimare.
(b) Juan Herrera.
(c) Salvador Holguin.
(d) Caballo Blanco.

Short Answer Questions

1. Jenn Shelton dropped out of college to focus on what?

2. The author worked with Eric on his running in Chapter 27, who sent him for some specialized training with a man named what?

3. On what college team did Jenn Shelton play while earning her degree?

4. On a challenge from what training partner did Scott Jurek run the Minnesota Voyager 50 Mile in 1994?

5. What is Barefoot Ted's last name?

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