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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 do his parents say about Arnold's emotional distance?

2. To what aspect of bodybuilding does Wag introduce Arnold?

3. What title does Arnold win at this competition in 1967?

4. What is Arnold's first competitive weightlifting goal?

5. What gives Arnold satisfaction with the sport of bodybuilding?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the influence that Reg Park has on Arnold in his teenage bodybuilding days.

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

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

4. How does Arnold feel that he has grown after meeting Reg Park?

5. Why does Arnold find it difficult to learn the things he had planned to during the Mr. Universe contest?

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

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.

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