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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. To what aspect of bodybuilding does Wag introduce Arnold?

2. What is Arnold's response to his father about the over-training concern?

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

4. What is Arnold's job in the Army?

5. What does hearing applause at the competition make Arnold's father realize?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. After Arnold enters military service, he leaves his boot camp base without permission in order to compete in the Junior division of the Mr. Europe Junior contest. Describe your reaction to the risk that Arnold took.

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

6. What makes Arnold's parents change their minds about his choice of career?

7. In Part One, Chapter Six, why is Arnold feeling depressed regarding his parents' perception of his achievement?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Arnold details a very specific four-day training program for developing the muscle groups.

Compare and contrast the importance of form as opposed to the amount of weight one person lifts. During his bodybuilding career, how do you think Arnold learned this? Consider a holistic approach: muscles, body development, competition, risk of injury, and so forth. Use examples from the book to substantiate your reasoning.

Essay Topic 2

Dennis Tinnerino is a formidable opponent for Arnold during many of his competitions. Arnold goes out of his way to study him. And although he is a friend and mentor to Arnold, Reg Park also becomes an opponent of Arnold's during a London competition.

At different times, Arnold has to decide how to approach competition with both of these men. Compare and contrast Arnold's thoughts, actions, and approaches in the competitive situations with the two bodybuilders. Cite evidence of his thought processes and logic from the book.

Essay Topic 3

Arnold devotes several pages in the book to the importance of nutritional and balanced eating in order to develop muscles.

Arnold lists four basic food groups in his book, published in 1977. Research the food groups published this year by the U.S. government, and then compare and contrast the differences in the two philosophies.

What is your opinion of Arnold's recommendations given the year in which he publishes them and the fact that that they are based on personal experience?

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