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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. They do not run the cars much over __________________ at that track for that race.
(a) 190mph.
(b) 150mph.
(c) 175mph.
(d) 210mph.

2. Mark is with others often but also can feel very much alone. Why?
(a) He does not have much of a personal life.
(b) He has poor social skills.
(c) He does not like other people.
(d) He is shy.

3. Their experience at Indianapolis proves ________________.
(a) Detrimental.
(b) Very helpful.
(c) Not helpful.
(d) Somewhat helpful.

4. On what does Mark run the Chevy?
(a) Methanol.
(b) Gasoline.
(c) Nitromethane.
(d) Alcohol.

5. Why was Mark able to place second at Indianapolis?
(a) He is the best driver in the race.
(b) The car he is driving holds together whereas the others fall apart sooner.
(c) The other drivers are all beginners.
(d) The car he is driving is the fastest.

Short Answer Questions

1. Race car driving is all about finding limits the _________ way.

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

3. Roger Penske and his team players end up running ___________ cars in the USAC the next year.

4. What does Mark learn about automobiles?

5. He tries what the others recommend and he tries other things. Why does he try other things?

(see the answer key)

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