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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. The amount of weight in a training program is not as important as is what other element?
(a) Physique.
(b) Function.
(c) Form.
(d) Tension.

2. What exercise is performed on a bench with a padded lever bar at one end?
(a) Lateral raise.
(b) Bench press.
(c) Calf lifts.
(d) Extensions.

3. How much weight should you use when working out with weights?
(a) Five pounds.
(b) Enough to make the exercise challenging.
(c) 12 pounds.
(d) 10 pounds.

4. In weight training, what exercise helps you develop a great back?
(a) Lateral raises.
(b) Rowing with bar.
(c) Chin-ups behind the neck.
(d) Press behind neck.

5. What two weight exercises develop the abdominal muscles?
(a) Leg raises-knees bent and rowing with bar.
(b) Rowing with bar and sit-ups-knees-bent.
(c) Sit-ups-knees-bent and leg raises-knees bent.
(d) Lateral raises and leg raises-knees bent.

Short Answer Questions

1. How is weight training used in other sports addition to the sport of bodybuilding?

2. How much of a rest period should you have between sets in weight training?

3. What is a critical factor for fostering motivation and correct performance with weight training?

4. What is the only exercise method that develops the body in an even, uniform manner?

5. What exercise with weights develops the chest muscles?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Part Two, Chapter Four, what are two key factors that lead to winning bodybuilding competitions?

2. What are the three pairs of workout days used with accelerated progressive resistance weight training?

3. In Part Two, Chapter Two, describe two characteristics of freehand exercises.

4. After his year in America, how has Arnold's role in bodybuilding shifted?

5. What are the goals of accelerated progressive resistance weight training?

6. In Part Two, Chapter One, what are improvements to the body gained by weight resistance training?

7. What foods make good sources of protein, an important factor for a bodybuilder?

8. In Part Two, Chapter Three, what are three considerations when selecting a gym?

9. In Part One, Chapter Seven, describe the benefits received by Arnold and Joe Weider after Arnold comes to America under Weider's sponsorship.

10. What two purposes are served by chin-ups behind the neck and rowing with the bar?

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