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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Arnold read to learn more about bodybuilding?
(a) American magazines.
(b) British sports journals.
(c) The Graz newspaper.
(d) His journals.

2. Why does Arnold build a gym at home?
(a) He doesn't want to travel eight miles to the gym.
(b) His father permits him to go to the gym only three nights a week.
(c) He has better equipment.
(d) He prefers being at home.

3. What is new in Arnold's life during his time in Munich?
(a) A camera.
(b) A steady girlfriend.
(c) Weights.
(d) A trophy.

4. What does Arnold do to accentuate the definition and separation of specific muscle groups?
(a) Develops special exercises.
(b) Buys new exercise equipment.
(c) Massages his muscles.
(d) Develops new weightlifting routines.

5. What do his parents say about Arnold's emotional distance?
(a) He cannot go to parties.
(b) He is too intense.
(c) He must see his pastor.
(d) He has no feelings.

6. What does hearing applause at the competition make Arnold's father realize?
(a) Arnold has never lived up to his expectations.
(b) He now understands everything that Arnold has achieved.
(c) That he loves Arnold.
(d) That Arnold doesn't love him.

7. After Arnold finishes the exhibition tour, what does he believe?
(a) He should build up his thighs.
(b) He is destined for great things.
(c) He should lift more weights.
(d) He should not have a girlfriend.

8. What does Arnold achieve at the Austrian heavyweight division?
(a) First place.
(b) Runner-up.
(c) Last place.
(d) Second place.

9. Why does Arnold give up weightlifting?
(a) He injures himself.
(b) Because he proves his point that a bodybuilder has strength.
(c) He loses too much weight.
(d) He becomes bored.

10. What type of invitations does Arnold receive when he returns to Munich after the Mr. Universe contest in London?
(a) To endorse a health club.
(b) To purchase another gym.
(c) Exhibition events.
(d) The Mr. and Mrs. Universe competition.

11. Why is Arnold's father alarmed about his increased workouts as a teenager in Graz?
(a) Arnold isn't training enough.
(b) His equipment isn't sturdy enough.
(c) It is keeping the family awake at night.
(d) Arnold would over-train himself.

12. What is Arnold's job in the Army?
(a) He is an athletic trainer.
(b) He works at a desk.
(c) He is a tank driver.
(d) He is a drill sergeant.

13. What physical characteristic about Arnold is ideal for competition?
(a) His determination.
(b) His physique.
(c) His muscle mass.
(d) His music choices.

14. How long does Arnold spend in jail after being caught for being away without permission?
(a) Two weeks.
(b) Seven days.
(c) One day.
(d) Thirty days.

15. Who offers to pay for Arnold's ticket to the Mr. Universe competition in London?
(a) The judges from the Mr. Europe Junior competition.
(b) His father.
(c) His Army Sergeant.
(d) A judge from the Mr. Olympia contest.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what activity is Arnold's family deeply involved?

2. How does the trophy Arnold wins at the Mr. Europe Junior competition help him?

3. How many other Mr. Universe contests are sponsored by other bodybuilding federations?

4. How does Arnold aim for dramatic effect during competition?

5. Why does Arnold almost get disqualified at his second Mr. Universe competition?

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