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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How quick was Steve expected to run a mile in his pre-Olympics workouts?
(a) Under 7:00.
(b) Under 5:00.
(c) Under 6:00.
(d) Under 4:00.

3. What runner had the tools to beat Steve in his best race?
(a) Alex Fredericks.
(b) Greg Fredericks.
(c) John Fredericks.
(d) Mike Fredericks.

4. What did Steve feel before every race?
(a) Dissapointment.
(b) Excitement.
(c) Unsure.
(d) Self-doubt.

5. What drew people to become fans of Steve?
(a) His talent.
(b) His relationship with his fans
(c) His honesty.
(d) His charisma.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the name of Steve's assistant college track coach?

2. How many miles of training did Steve do each week in 1973?

3. Where were the AAU Championships held in 1971?

4. What place did Steve get in the Oregon Invitational while in high school?

5. Why did the Olympics require races to be ran as meters instead of miles?

(see the answer key)

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