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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 what year does Arnold fall in love with Barbara?

2. What are two exercises to build the calves in accelerated training?

3. What is one freehand exercise performed to condition the abdominal?

4. What day-to-day goals are beneficial in bodybuilding?

5. What two weight exercises develop the abdominal muscles?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why is soreness such an important sign when one is performing weight resistance training?

3. What are two activities that you should perform prior to a weightlifting workout?

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

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

6. What happens when a bodybuilder becomes muscle bound?

7. In Part Two, Chapter One, what are improvements to the body gained by weight resistance training?

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

9. What muscles are developed by the "Dips between Chairs" exercise in freehand training?

10. What muscle groups are worked on Mondays and Thursdays in a weight training program?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Arnold lays out an extensive, phased preparation program for new bodybuilders beginning weight training.

What bodybuilding career experiences make Arnold a believer in how weight training can benefit athletes in a wide variety of sports, as well as non-athletes?

Arnold discusses the fact that the three body types are not all ideal for bodybuilding, yet he still believes that anyone can persevere and win if sufficiently motivated and committed to training. What of Arnold's experiences help substantiate this? Provide examples from the book to support your response.

Essay Topic 2

When he arrives in Munich, Arnold is angry and disappointed once he realizes that Schneck expects Arnold to share his bed in exchange for the opportunity to manage his gym and be promoted.

Discuss what characteristics make Arnold willing to listen to Schneck, even after Arnold attempts to leave the house.

What values make it possible for Arnold to stick to his position? Further, explain why you believe that Arnold continues to work in the gym despite a poor interpersonal relationship with Schneck.

Essay Topic 3

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?

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