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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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) One.
(c) Three.
(d) Two.

2. What is one reason why the other drivers respond the way they do in number 139?
(a) They do not hear Mark.
(b) They do not like Mark.
(c) They do not know how to deal with these troubles either.
(d) They do not like to help each other.

3. What does Mark note about Flegl?
(a) The man is unusual.
(b) The man is meticulous.
(c) The man is arrogant.
(d) The man is easy-going.

4. Do the race cars arrive already built?
(a) Rarely.
(b) Usually.
(c) No.
(d) Yes.

5. There is something about one of the cars the Penske team is running at Indianapolis that is particularly ______________ for Mark Donohue.
(a) Fun.
(b) Easy.
(c) Difficult.
(d) Dangerous.

Short Answer Questions

1. They look for a way to get further into Formula One racing and realize that the opening at _________________ race track may enable them to get the team to the next level.

2. Can all drivers master the same troubles?

3. Mark says that he makes recommendations for certain changes but what happens in this case?

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

5. For Mark Donohue, does success have anything to do with the crowds?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does the team take the car to Indianapolis for testing? Describe these tests. Is this a good idea? Why or why not?

2. How is Mark affected by the anti-skid system?

3. What does Mark say about fame and success?

4. How does Mark feel during this chapter? Why?

5. What happens when Mark asks for advice from other drivers? Why do they act this way?

6. Describe Mark's retirement.

7. Describe the disaster in the garage. What does Mark think about this accident?

8. How is this book important to race car enthusiasts?

9. Describe Mark's death.

10. How does Mark find a winning car for Indianapolis?

(see the answer keys)

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