The Unfair Advantage Test | Final Test - Easy

Mark Donohue
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 136 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

The Unfair Advantage Test | Final 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. Roger Penske has had ________________ races in the back of his mind.
(a) NASCAR.
(b) Dirt track.
(c) IRL.
(d) Formula One.

2. How does Mark describe the Europeans?
(a) Very easy-going and calm, with low expectations.
(b) Very energetic and happy.
(c) Very tough, very demanding and with very high expectations of each other.
(d) Very arrogant and rude.

3. He tries what the others recommend and he tries other things. Why does he try other things?
(a) In case they are wrong or being intentionally deceitful.
(b) He is bored.
(c) To rule out all possibilities.
(d) He likes to be right.

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

5. Mark ends up in a car in which he says it is impossible to win. The cars doing well are over _____________ faster than his.
(a) 5mph.
(b) 8mph.
(c) 12mph.
(d) 1mph.

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

7. Can all drivers master the same troubles?
(a) Yes, most of the time.
(b) Yes, always.
(c) Yes, often.
(d) No, not always.

8. Roger Penske offers Mark a salaried _____________ position.
(a) Pit Crew Leader.
(b) Team Owner.
(c) Team Organizer.
(d) Team Manager.

9. 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) 822.
(b) 733.
(c) 644.
(d) 911.

10. When does Mark die?
(a) July 19, 1975.
(b) August 19, 1975.
(c) April 19, 1975.
(d) December 19, 1975.

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

12. What must happen to any problem the driver cannot handle?
(a) The driver must be replaced.
(b) The problem must be accepted by the driver.
(c) The driver must be taught how to handle these problems.
(d) It must be engineered out of the car.

13. Mark's promotion calls for what from Mark?
(a) A quick retirement.
(b) A signed contract.
(c) A major psychological adjustment.
(d) More training for running a team.

14. Mark finishes _______ and is mocked by another driver.
(a) 2nd.
(b) 4th.
(c) 3rd.
(d) 1st.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Mark writes that after ____________ years of losing, they have learned a great deal and Mark hopes to return as a team manager in a way that can make them win.

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

3. Finally, while his performance in NASCAR racing goes very badly, Mark writes that the other drivers are friendlier. Why?

4. Roger says yes, but only after _________________ of consideration and a modification of the plans of how they will do it.

5. Is success as a driver extremely important to Mark?

(see the answer keys)

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