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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Arnold brought back to do during his second Mr. Universe competition?

2. Why does Arnold feel inadequate after the Mr. Europe Junior contest?

3. Who serves as Arnold's translator of bodybuilding journals written in English?

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

5. What inspires Arnold to lift weights?

Short Essay Questions

1. As a young teenage bodybuilder in Graz, what activities does Arnold undertake to learn more about the sport of bodybuilding?

2. What does Arnold say about having a girlfriend in Munich in 1967?

3. What does Arnold decide to do with his mind during the period when he trains with Franco Columbu?

4. Describe three things that Arnold learns after taking second place at Mr. Universe.

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

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

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

8. What are some of the criticisms leveled at Arnold by others in Graz during this teenage period of his early bodybuilding career?

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

10. What is the result of Arnold's first training attempts at the gym in Graz?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Arnold lays out an extensive, phased preparation program for new bodybuilders beginning weight training.

What bodybuilding career experiences make Arnold a believer in how weight training can benefit athletes in a wide variety of sports, as well as non-athletes?

Arnold discusses the fact that the three body types are not all ideal for bodybuilding, yet he still believes that anyone can persevere and win if sufficiently motivated and committed to training. What of Arnold's experiences help substantiate this? Provide examples from the book to support your response.

Essay Topic 2

In his teenage years, Arnold begins to learn what motivates him to succeed in bodybuilding.

Describe the motivating influences that the men at the gym in Graz have on Arnold.

Discuss the importance of the contest as a motivator for him and its effect on his bodybuilding career.

What other motivators emerged during Arnold's teenage years?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss two or three things that you personally have learned as a result of reading this book and the class and homework learning experiences.

Explain the importance of what you learned in each case, and why your new knowledge might make you a different or better person as you grow older.

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