The Unfair Advantage Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

Mark Donohue
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The Unfair Advantage Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

Mark Donohue
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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Mark explains that when they build for long-distance races their primary concern is what?
(a) To build cars with a lot of horsepower.
(b) To build cars that can go the fastest.
(c) To build cars that can last the race.
(d) To build light weight cars.

2. Mark tries to drive for another team, but wisely does what?
(a) Tells Roger first.
(b) Asks Roger first.
(c) Goes home to think about this decision.
(d) Discusses the decision with his wife.

3. Roger Penske has a business meeting with representatives of what company?
(a) Ford.
(b) American Motors.
(c) Toyota.
(d) General Motors.

4. ______________, who brings out the new Lolas every season, wants a number 10 on one of the cars.
(a) Carley Homer.
(b) Carlton Hession.
(c) Carl Haas.
(d) Carlos Hacienda.

5. In Indianapolis they call, "Gentlemen,....__________________" (p. 182).
(a) Hit the gas.
(b) Start your engines.
(c) You may begin.
(d) Go.

6. How does the Ferrari man feel about number 95?
(a) He is jealous.
(b) He is offended by this.
(c) He is happy about it.
(d) He is shocked by it.

7. Mark Donahue explains that they reach a perfectly legitimate business deal. What does Mark think about this deal?
(a) It is critical to his success.
(b) They are up to something.
(c) It is an unusual deal.
(d) It is a good deal.

8. Mark notes how much he is affected by the answer to number 30 when what happens?
(a) He becomes close to a race car driver who is killed in a crash.
(b) He is alone for too long.
(c) Others trick him into signing bad deals.
(d) Another race car driver is killed in a crash.

9. How does Mark feel about the performance of his car?
(a) Surprised.
(b) Angry.
(c) Disappointed.
(d) Rather pleased.

10. They use the _______ wing for the final round of qualifying and for the real race.
(a) Flat.
(b) High.
(c) Medium.
(d) Low.

11. What can Mark do based on this fact about his personal life?
(a) Anything he wants.
(b) Become depressed.
(c) Nothing.
(d) He can make certain types of decisions.

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

13. How does the author die?
(a) From a heart attack.
(b) In a car crash during a race.
(c) From cancer.
(d) In a car crash on the interstate.

14. The race cars, _____________ and the race tracks are featured in photos.
(a) The pit crew.
(b) The driver.
(c) The company owners.
(d) The Penske team.

15. What is the simple truth about street cars?
(a) They are expensive.
(b) They are no good for real racing.
(c) They are the same as race cars.
(d) They can be used for real racing.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens when Mark grows very discouraged?

2. When Mark drives one car on a practice run, after the restrictions are released, the change in miles per hour that results is what?

3. Who is good for pursuing the same idea with Mark at this later date?

4. What will Mark also be able to claim?

5. What is the source of his discouragement?

(see the answer keys)

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