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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5, Page 141.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Chapter 14: Mclaren M6-B focuses upon ___________________ and how relevant they are to automotive performance.
(a) Wheel bearings.
(b) Struts.
(c) Brakes.
(d) Axle rods.

2. In Chapter 12, Camaro, the engineers build one race car with how many specific races in mind?
(a) Three.
(b) Two.
(c) Four.
(d) Five.

3. What does Mark learn about automobiles?
(a) When they were first created.
(b) How fast they can go.
(c) How they work.
(d) What does and does not make a good race car.

4. As what does Mark continue working?
(a) A musician.
(b) A doctor.
(c) A mechanical engineer.
(d) An electrical engineer.

5. This is a car which Mark Donohue explains is __________________ at first.
(a) Terribly unstable.
(b) Terribly built.
(c) Terribly strong.
(d) Terribly boring.

Short Answer Questions

1. The book begins with introductory writings by whom?

2. Mark has one car that is "perfectly balanced" but it takes him ___________ years to fully appreciate what a difference this makes.

3. For how long has Mark Donohue been racing?

4. Chapter 15: The Lola T70 includes an experimental stiff set of ________________ that are so good they are reused in a number of race cars over several years.

5. What car do they use to try out in a new racing venue?

(see the answer key)

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