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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 routines must Arnold improve as a result of the Mr. Universe contest?

2. Why is Arnold apprehensive about his match with Dennis Tinnerino?

3. What is Reg Park's bodybuilding theory?

4. After Arnold finishes the exhibition tour, what does he believe?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

7. How does Arnold console himself during his seven days in the Army jail?

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

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

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

Considering the entire book, analyze the reasons that you think motivated Arnold to write this book. Discuss all aspects: personal, familial, professional, and entrepreneurial. Cite examples from the book to support your position.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

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?

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