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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 30, the author had noted on their journey that both Arnulfo and who shared the same gait and also the same joy and passion?
(a) Billy Barnett.
(b) Scott Jurek.
(c) Salvador Holguin.
(d) Rick Fisher.

2. Who was there when Juan and Martimano came through and was struck by the fact that they were laughing and enjoying the run in Chapter 14?
(a) Bob.
(b) Ken.
(c) Luis.
(d) Carl.

3. Runners in the Leadville Trail 100 race climb and descend how many feet?
(a) 23,700.
(b) 9,600.
(c) 3,800.
(d) 15,600.

4. Emil Zatopek was best known for winning three gold medals at which Summer Olympics?
(a) 1956.
(b) 1948.
(c) 1944.
(d) 1952.

5. Who disappeared on the run in Chapter 26 and had to be rescued?
(a) Scott and Luis.
(b) Caballo Blanco.
(c) Jenn and Billy.
(d) Dusty Olson.

Short Answer Questions

1. With shoeless human running, what is the part of the foot which strikes the ground with the most force?

2. What is the town where Caballo went to find Internet access in Chapter 17?

3. The Rocky Mountains stretch more than how many miles?

4. Who did the author contact in Chapter 18, hoping he had met with Caballo Blanco at Leadville, but realized he had not?

5. What did the author realize was the reason Caballo Blanco had been angry in Chapter 7?

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