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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12, Page 280.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. There are times during races when Mark does surprisingly well. Why is this surprising?
(a) He has never driven before.
(b) He is a timid driver.
(c) He is a beginner.
(d) He does not enjoy driving.

3. The author points out how strong the relationship is between speed and ___________________.
(a) Width.
(b) Depth.
(c) Weight.
(d) Aerodynamics.

4. Mark Donohue begins this chapter informing readers that the team is taking their race car to Indianapolis in order to do what?
(a) Run tests on the wheels they are seriously considering using during the upcoming race season.
(b) To see how much the team has improved.
(c) Race against the best teams.
(d) To win large amounts of prize money.

5. For the first time, Mark finds someone who finds the ________ of the car.
(a) Limit.
(b) Brakes.
(c) Beauty.
(d) Skills.

Short Answer Questions

1. Mark quickly discovers that racing is a strong interest and so does what?

2. There is something about one of the cars the Penske team is running at Indianapolis that is particularly ______________ for Mark Donohue.

3. How does this race allow them to feel?

4. In Chapter 12, Camaro, the engineers build one race car with how many specific races in mind?

5. On his _______ run in the car, after some changes have been made, Mark Donohue sets a new record.

(see the answer key)

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