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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. In addition to England, where does Arnold give an exhibition performance with Reg Park?
2. What does Reg Park promise Arnold if he wins the Mr. Universe contest next year?
3. During the 1967 Mr. Universe bodybuilding competitions, why is Arnold depressed?
4. Who adopts Arnold as a protégé?
5. Where does Arnold go for the Mr. Europe contest?
Short Essay Questions
1. What are some of the criticisms leveled at Arnold by others in Graz during this teenage period of his early bodybuilding career?
2. How does Arnold feel that he has grown after meeting Reg Park?
3. 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?
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 Six, why is Arnold feeling depressed regarding his parents' perception of his achievement?
6. Back in Munich, Arnold begins training with Franco Columbu, doing power lifting. How does this boost Arnold's confidence?
7. Why is Arnold considered a hero by the senior army officers?
8. List three things Arnold does to win the Mr. Universe title.
9. As a teenager in Graz, what first motivates Arnold to become the "best bodybuilder in the world"?
10. How does Arnold console himself during his seven days in the Army jail?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
As Arnold develops his muscles, he begins getting attention from some of the girls. Yet he removes himself from the dating scene, stops attending church with his family, and generally withdraws from family life.
What traits give Arnold the resolve to make and stick to these decisions?
Provide your reasons why Arnold's father perceives him to be unfeeling. Give your impressions about why Arnold merely shrugs off the accusation. Do you perceive him as selfish? Why or why not?
Essay Topic 2
After Arnold wins the 1970 Mr. Olympia competition in New York, he realizes that bodybuilding can become a vehicle for making money.
Discuss Arnold's motives for deciding to bring bodybuilding to the public and helping them understand the benefits.
At this point of his life, do you think he is being simply materialistic, or he is also being altruistic? Cite examples in the book, and discuss your reasons for your answer.
Essay Topic 3
During Arnold's compulsory year of Austrian Army service, he considers the situation and then takes a risk to leave the base without permission in order to compete in the Mr. Europe Junior bodybuilding competition.
What factors from Arnold's upbringing and passion for bodybuilding do you think motivate Arnold to take this risk?
Why do you think that Arnold's winning trophy is sufficient to help him endure the seven days of confinement, and what does this say to you about Arnold's internal fortitude?
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