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Mark Donohue

The Unfair Advantage Quiz

Mark Donohue
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The Unfair Advantage Quiz

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1)

Mark explains that when they build for long-distance races their primary concern is what? (from Chapter 5, Page 141)

To build cars that can go the fastest.
To build cars with a lot of horsepower.
To build light weight cars.
To build cars that can last the race.
2)

Does Mark feel that any of the fans have even the vaguest idea of what it is he is actually doing? (from Chapter 14, Page 326)

Yes, many.
No.
Yes, a few.
Yes, most.
3)

The race cars, _____________ and the race tracks are featured in photos. (from Chapter 6, Page 187)

The Penske team.
The driver.
The pit crew.
The company owners.
4)

The featured piece of hardware in this part of the book is what? (from Chapter 5, Page 141)

The spring.
The footer.
The spoiler.
The header.
5)

What does the company feel about the rebuilding of this engine? (from Chapter 6, Page 187)

It is annoyed.
It is angry.
It is happy.
It is worried.
6)

They discuss what to do in the event that they cannot find what? (from Chapter 8, Page 234)

A good enough driver to win the Can-Am races.
A good enough car to win the Can-Am races.
A good enough pit crew to win the Can-Am races.
A good enough crew chief to win the Can-Am races.
7)

For Mark Donohue, does success have anything to do with the crowds? (from Chapter 14, Page 326)

No, not at all.
Yes, always.
Yes, usually.
No, not necessarily.
8)

Mark's promotion calls for what from Mark? (from Chapter 14, Page 326)

A signed contract.
A quick retirement.
A major psychological adjustment.
More training for running a team.
9)

How does the Ferrari man feel about number 95? (from Chapter 7, Page 210)

He is jealous.
He is shocked by it.
He is happy about it.
He is offended by this.
10)

Roger Penske has a business meeting with representatives of what company? (from Chapter 6, Page 187)

Toyota.
Ford.
American Motors.
General Motors.
11)

Can all drivers master the same troubles? (from Chapter 11, Page 275)

Yes, always.
Yes, most of the time.
Yes, often.
No, not always.
12)

The team makes progress by doing well in Formula ____. (from Chapter 8, Page 234)

A.
C.
B.
D.
13)

There are ______________ changes having to do with what will work with the Javelin race cars. (from Chapter 6, Page 187)

Few.
Numerous.
Some.
No.
14)

How does the chapter end? (from Chapter 12, Page 280)

They win a championship.
They enter a championship race.
They almost win a championship.
They lose.
15)

The answer to number 70 breaks during the race and is repaired when? (from Chapter 5, Page 141)

Never.
After the race.
During rain delays.
During the race.
16)

For the first time ever in Mark's professional racing career, it turns out that it is wrong to use _____________ differentials in his race car. (from Chapter 10, Page 267)

Locked.
Angular.
Rounded.
Unlocked.
17)

They spend ______________ getting to know the car and how it works and why it has the problems it has. (from Chapter 12, Page 280)

Weeks.
Years.
Days.
Months.
18)

Finally, while his performance in NASCAR racing goes very badly, Mark writes that the other drivers are friendlier. Why? (from Chapter 9, Pag 253)

He has a good reputation.
He is a good driver.
He is one of the losers.
He is a nice guy.
19)

Will these changes automatically help other drivers? (from Chapter 13, Page 311)

Most likely.
No.
Yes.
Often.
20)

Is Mark getting worse at racing? (from Chapter 14, Page 326)

No, he is still improving.
No, he is ceasing to improve.
Yes, he is becoming slightly worse.
Yes, he has become a horrible driver.
21)

Roger Penske always makes sure that Sunoco-Sun Oil Company has what? (from Chapter 7, Page 210)

Good seats for the races.
Money to donate to the Penske team.
A television advertisement.
Their name written on every car they race.
22)

How is Mark Donohue lucky in this situation? (from Chapter 10, Page 267)

He is napping when the incident occurs, so he is not around.
He is racing, so he is not around when the incident occurs.
He is signing autographs, so he is not around when the incident occurs.
He is out of town, so he is not around when the incident occurs.
23)

Mark is able to go ______________ at Indianapolis, and when he tells another driver this fact, the other man is shocked and walks off, literally reeling from the blow. (from Chapter 8, Page 234)

186.7mph.
176.8mph.
177.8mph.
187.7mph.
24)

The Penske team presently has ___________ different cars running in NASCAR, Can-Am and USAC style races for the season. (from Chapter 10, Page 267)

Five.
Four.
Three.
Six.
25)

Are cars modified every season? (from Chapter 5, Page 141)

Usually.
Rarely.
Never.
Sometimes.
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