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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 does Arnold convince Franco Columbu to do?
2. Why does Arnold's ego gain a big boost as a sixteen year old in Graz?
3. What will Arnold take advantage of to be successful in America?
4. What character trait describes Arnold in his first days working with Reg Park?
5. What is Arnold's biggest advantage after the Mr. Universe contest?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why is Arnold concerned about an upcoming event with Dennis Tinnerino?
2. In Part One, Chapter Two, describe that the reasons that give Arnold satisfaction with bodybuilding as a choice of sport.
3. In Part One, Chapter Four, what event adds stress to Arnold's daily workout routines in Munich?
4. What does Arnold decide to do with his mind during the period when he trains with Franco Columbu?
5. In Part One, Chapter Five, what does Arnold promise himself never to do again?
6. How does Arnold finish out his year in the Army?
7. Describe two ways in which Reg Park has a positive influence on Arnold.
8. In Part One, Chapter Three, what brings Arnold to Munich after he completes his military service?
9. Why is Arnold considered a hero by the senior army officers?
10. How does Arnold become the protégé of the bodybuilders in the gym in Graz when he is fifteen years old?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Arnold describes 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.
Discuss at least three benefits from having a partner during your gym training experience.
Why is it important to allow 48 hours of rest to the muscles between exercise types?
What is the value of alternate exercises on the three days off?
Essay Topic 2
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 3
Arnold meets Franco Columbu during a weight lifting contest in Munich, and is impressed with his strength. They begin working out together.
Arnold and Franco are an unlikely pair physically. What traits of Franco's inspire Arnold? For what reasons does Arnold decide to make Franco his training partner? From Arnold's remarks and pictures in the books, was this a productive relationship for both?
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