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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. What do Arnold's supporters do when he returns to Munich?
(a) Give him the key to the city.
(b) Mob him.
(c) Ignore him.
(d) Give him an award.

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

3. What is Arnold's first competitive weightlifting goal?
(a) To place second in the Mr. Austria competition.
(b) To lift 500 pounds.
(c) To win the Mr. Austria competition.
(d) To compete in the Mr. Austria competition.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is one activity that Arnold performs when working with his new training partner?

2. What does Arnold do when he returns to Munich after the 1967 Mr. Universe competition?

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

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

5. What is Arnold's next goal upon his return to Munich?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Arnold's reactions to his role as trainer at the Munich gym.

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

3. Why is Arnold concerned about an upcoming event with Dennis Tinnerino?

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

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

6. Back in Munich, Arnold begins training with Franco Columbu, doing power lifting. How does this boost Arnold's confidence?

7. List three things Arnold does to win the Mr. Universe title.

8. 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?

9. What does Arnold decide to change once he begins training in America?

10. Why is Arnold considered a hero by the senior army officers?

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