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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 body parts should be developed equally in a bodybuilding training program?

2. In weight training, what exercise helps you develop a great back?

3. In what year does Arnold fall in love with Barbara?

4. In addition to the arms, triceps, biceps, and waist, what other two areas does the Wednesday and Saturday accelerated program target?

5. It is important to pay attention to what muscle problem when one first starts training?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are the three pairs of workout days used with accelerated progressive resistance weight training?

2. In Part One, Chapter Seven, describe the benefits received by Arnold and Joe Weider after Arnold comes to America under Weider's sponsorship.

3. What are four of the basic ten progressive resistance weight training exercises?

4. In Part Two, Chapter Five, what factors does Arnold say are influencing the rapid evolution of bodybuilding?

5. After his year in America, how has Arnold's role in bodybuilding shifted?

6. In Part Two, Chapter Two, describe two characteristics of freehand exercises.

7. What are the goals of accelerated progressive resistance weight training?

8. Describe two considerations when choosing the amount of weight with which to train in accelerated progressive resistance weight training.

9. List at least three rules to follow once one begins training in a weight training gym.

10. What is the outcome of the Mr. World contest?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

While working with Wag Bennett in London, Wag tries to teach Arnold the value of using music during posing routines.

Provide your reasons why Arnold is so resistant to the use of music at first.

Given what you know about Arnold's personality and character traits, discuss reasons why Arnold has difficulty practicing his routines with music but is able to be wildly successful at the next event, an exhibition in London.

Essay Topic 2

By reading magazines, Arnold learns about notable bodybuilders. He especially idolizes Reg Park.

Describe the reasons why Reg initially appeals to Arnold. What is it about Reg that motivates Arnold to escalate his workouts to six times a week?

When Arnold finally meets Reg in 1967, why do you think he acts nervous and embarrassed? Why doesn't that seem to be a problem for Reg?

Essay Topic 3

With Barbara, Arnold enters into his first positive, longer term relationship with a woman in America. But after several years, she leaves him when she decides he isn't capable of being in a committed relationship.

Explain why you think Arnold is unable to make the compromises necessary to have a career and a rewarding relationship at the same time.

With the disappointment of the breakup, discuss what Arnold learns about relationships based on his two years with Barbara.

Do you see evidence later in the book that Arnold has used what he learned from this relationship in his future endeavors?

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