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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where was the Olympic training camp set up?
(a) Maine.
(b) North Carolina.
(c) New Jersey.
(d) New York.

2. What was Steve's job title with the company that hired him after college?
(a) Store Manager.
(b) Local Public Relations Manager.
(c) National Public Relations Manager.
(d) Regional Manager.

3. What time did Steve finish in the 1972 Bakersfield race?
(a) 27:22.5.
(b) 27:22.6.
(c) 27:22.7.
(d) 27:22.4.

4. What was the name of the veteran runner that Steve beat in the 1972 5000 meter Olympic Trial race?
(a) John Young.
(b) Mike Young.
(c) George Young.
(d) Steve Young.

5. What did Bill Dellinger say stood out about Steve in track?
(a) He didn't actually like to run.
(b) He liked to help others..
(c) He was a very devoted trainer.
(d) He never missed a workout in four years of college.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the author what abilities must a world class runner attain and maintain?

2. What kind of car did Steve have in 1972?

3. How many seconds did Steve's time beat that of the previous record holder?

4. What was the name of the previous record holder?

5. What ruined Steve's plans for his first Olympic race?

(see the answer key)

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