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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. Why does Arnold's ego gain a big boost as a sixteen year old in Graz?
(a) His father is proud of him.
(b) He begins to win weightlifting competitions.
(c) His mother is proud of him.
(d) He has gained some weight.

2. How many poses does Arnold develop in his routine?
(a) 12.
(b) 20.
(c) 24.
(d) 16.

3. What is Arnold's biggest advantage after the Mr. Universe contest?
(a) His entrance.
(b) His drive.
(c) His weight.
(d) His exit.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In what two areas does Arnold think Tinnerino can beat him?

2. What will Arnold take advantage of to be successful in America?

3. What is Reg Park's bodybuilding theory?

4. What is Arnold required to do in 1965?

5. What new type of training schedule does Arnold develop?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Arnold console himself during his seven days in the Army jail?

2. In Part One, Chapter Four, what event adds stress to Arnold's daily workout routines in Munich?

3. How does Arnold become the protégé of the bodybuilders in the gym in Graz when he is fifteen years old?

4. How does Arnold become addicted to bodybuilding as a sport?

5. In Part One, Chapter Two, describe that the reasons that give Arnold satisfaction with bodybuilding as a choice of sport.

6. Despite creating his own separate body training routines, careful attention to meals between training sessions, and goals to win two more upcoming competitions, Arnold has feelings of inadequacy. Why do you think this is so?

7. To what activities does Wag Bennett introduce Arnold during his trip to London?

8. Why do the federation judges back out of their commitment to pay Arnold's way to the Mr. Universe contest in London?

9. In Part One, Chapter Three, what brings Arnold to Munich after he completes his military service?

10. How does Arnold finish out his year in the Army?

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