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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 25-30.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When was Emil Zatopek born?
(a) 1930.
(b) 1933.
(c) 1922.
(d) 1915.

2. Whose name did the author mention to Caballo Blanco to catch his attention in Chapter 7?
(a) Manuel's.
(b) Salvador's.
(c) Victoriano's.
(d) Martimano's.

3. In 1993, what 52 year-old Tarahumara runner came in first in the Leadville Trail 100?
(a) Victoriano Churro.
(b) Martimano Cervantes.
(c) Juan Herrera.
(d) Caballo Blanco.

4. Who was Ann Trason's mule in the race in Chapter 14?
(a) Manuel.
(b) Bob.
(c) Carl.
(d) Ken.

5. By the time he headed back to Mexico for the race, the author was able to do runs for how long without worry of pain or injury in Chapter 27?
(a) 8 hours.
(b) 5 hours.
(c) 10 hours.
(d) 2 hours.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 11, Rick Fisher promised that team Taramuhara would be back the following year and the event became major garnering the attention of what sports corporation?

2. What is a mountain range in western Mexico where the Copper Canyons are located?

3. Who noticed that Martimano was not running with a smooth rhythm in Chapter 16?

4. Who were the founders of Nike, Inc.?

5. At the 60-mile mark, Ann Trason was how far ahead of the Tarahumara runners in Chapter 14?

(see the answer key)

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