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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Roger Penske has had ________________ races in the back of his mind.
(a) Dirt track.
(b) NASCAR.
(c) IRL.
(d) Formula One.

2. The Europeans do not realize that the Americans are used to having who drive the race cars?
(a) Trained drivers.
(b) Engineers.
(c) Young men.
(d) Owners.

3. Do all drivers have the ability to overcome every challenge that a given race car can pose?
(a) Yes.
(b) Usually.
(c) No.
(d) Almost always.

4. How does Mark feel about his last year as a race car driver?
(a) Very hesitant.
(b) Sad.
(c) Somewhat hesitant.
(d) Excited.

5. This chapter is dated ____________.
(a) 1973-1974.
(b) 1972-1973.
(c) 1976-1977.
(d) 1974-1975.

6. Mark requests a car to be built a certain way. Then he road tests it at the track for how many days?
(a) Four.
(b) Three.
(c) Two.
(d) One.

7. It is normal for race cars to require what?
(a) Several drivers.
(b) Further development.
(c) Several organizers.
(d) Very few new parts.

8. Mark Donohue disappoints everyone because he drives a car for the first time and what happens?
(a) He comes in slower and is unhappy with the whole vehicle.
(b) He returns back to the U.S.
(c) He decides to quit racing.
(d) He wrecks it.

9. Mark comes out of retirement to drive in a race. What happens?
(a) He is disqualified from the race.
(b) He decides to continue his professional racing career.
(c) He is killed in a car crash during a practice for the race.
(d) He wins the race.

10. The McLaren is still only able to reach a maximum speed of ____________, whereas the Eagle cars are blowing them away, at 7mph faster.
(a) 158mph.
(b) 167mph.
(c) 185mph.
(d) 175mph.

11. Does Mark feel that any of the fans have even the vaguest idea of what it is he is actually doing?
(a) Yes, many.
(b) Yes, most.
(c) No.
(d) Yes, a few.

12. Is success as a driver extremely important to Mark?
(a) No.
(b) Rarely.
(c) Yes.
(d) Sometimes.

13. Right after a victory, the Porsche people offer the Penske people the opportunity to run a brand new type of Porsche ______ designed for racing conditions.
(a) 733.
(b) 822.
(c) 644.
(d) 911.

14. A lot of race cars do not run on what fuel?
(a) Methanol.
(b) Diesel.
(c) Gasoline.
(d) Alcohol.

15. Mark is shocked when what is offered to them?
(a) Illegal drugs.
(b) Illegal car parts.
(c) Free room and board.
(d) Alcohol with a meal.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. The Penske team presently has ___________ different cars running in NASCAR, Can-Am and USAC style races for the season.

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

4. There is a problem with the fire extinguishers, and what is the result?

5. How is Mark Donohue lucky in this situation?

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