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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 19-24.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of the doctor the author went to see about his foot in Chapter 2?
(a) Dr. Joe Vigil.
(b) Dr. Rick Fisher.
(c) Dr. Jenn Shelton.
(d) Dr. Joe Torg.

2. Where did Jenn Shelton attend college?
(a) The University of Virginia.
(b) The University of West Virginia.
(c) The University of North Carolina.
(d) The University of South Carolina.

3. Ann Trason overtook the Tarahumara runners at what mark in the Leadville Trail 100 in Chapter 13?
(a) 23-mile mark.
(b) 40-mile mark.
(c) 28-mile mark.
(d) 12-mile mark.

4. Where did Ann Trason work when she decided to run the Leadville Trail 100?
(a) A national park.
(b) A doctor's office.
(c) A community college.
(d) A sewage treatment plant.

5. What was the name of the Tarahumara schoolteacher with whom the author spoke in Chapter 5?
(a) Bella.
(b) Maria.
(c) Angel.
(d) Rosa.

Short Answer Questions

1. When was Scott Jurek born?

2. According to the author, the joy that the Tarahumara runners experienced while running stemmed from what?

3. What did Jenn Shelton read about to prepare for the race, as described in Chapter 22?

4. The author's doctor recommended that he quit running or at least use what in Chapter 2?

5. At what elevation does the Leadville Trail 100 begin?

(see the answer key)

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