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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was Steve teased for in school?
(a) His lack of talent
(b) Hyperactivity.
(c) His attitude.
(d) How small he was.

2. What place did Steve get in the Oregon Invitational while in high school?
(a) 4th.
(b) 3rd.
(c) 6th.
(d) 5th.

3. Who said "I'm going to stay with this guy and I'm gonna try to kick his butt"?
(a) Dick Buerkle.
(b) John Buerkle.
(c) Allen Buerkle.
(d) Mike Buerkle.

4. What was the name of the previous record holder?
(a) Mike Beatty.
(b) Allen Beatty.
(c) Jim Beatty.
(d) John Beatty.

5. What was Steve's college nickname?
(a) Pre.
(b) Steve.
(c) Steven.
(d) The Rube.

Short Answer Questions

1. What runner had the tools to beat Steve in his best race?

2. What activity did Steve enjoy in the summer?

3. Why did Steve say he ran so hard?

4. In what city did Steve buy a trailer to live in while in college?

5. How were Steve's views about an Olympic medal different in 1974?

(see the answer key)

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