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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 did the author realize was the reason Caballo Blanco had been angry in Chapter 7?
(a) Caballo Blanco hadn't slept in two days.
(b) Caballo Blanco was offended by a gesture.
(c) Caballo Blanco was very hungry.
(d) Caballo Blanco was late for a meeting.

2. At what elevation did a group of hearty partying llama owners set up camp to help injured runners in Chapter 14?
(a) 16,450 feet.
(b) 8,500 feet.
(c) 12,600 feet.
(d) 10,000 feet.

3. Who did the author contact in Chapter 18, hoping he had met with Caballo Blanco at Leadville, but realized he had not?
(a) Dr. Joe Vigil.
(b) Dr. Joe Torg.
(c) Dr. Lieberman.
(d) Dr. Bramble.

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

5. Where did Ann Trason struggle as the Taramuhara were effortlessly catching up to her in Chapter 14?
(a) Terror Pass.
(b) Hope Pass.
(c) Red Rocks Pass.
(d) Enlightenment Pass.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who knew about running and the psychology of running and was at the race to see what he was missing in Chapter 13?

2. Why were the Tarahumara runners unprepared for their first race at the Leadville Trail 100?

3. Where is Ann Trason from?

4. Where was Scott Jurek raised?

5. 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?

(see the answer key)

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