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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On what date was the race set in Chapter 20?
(a) January 29.
(b) April 20.
(c) March 5.
(d) May 12.

2. Why were the Tarahumara runners unprepared for their first race at the Leadville Trail 100?
(a) They weren't used to the elevation.
(b) They didn't understand shoes.
(c) They didn't wear sunscreen.
(d) They didn't have sunglasses.

3. Who did Caballo say might still run in the race in Chapter 23, which surprised the author?
(a) Martimano Cervantes.
(b) Marcelino.
(c) Arnulfo Quimare.
(d) Luis.

4. Jenn Shelton and her boyfriend met while working as what, as described in Chapter 22?
(a) Dog trainers.
(b) Cab drivers.
(c) Lifeguards.
(d) Janitors.

5. In Chapter 20, the author was back in Mexico and he only had how much time to find Caballo?
(a) 36 hours.
(b) 48 hours.
(c) 24 hours.
(d) 72 hours.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Rick Fisher promise the Tarahumara runners in exchange for racing in the Leadville Trail 100?

2. Ann Trason's ultra career began when she entered the 1985 American River 50 Miler at what age?

3. What describes itself as "the world's toughest foot race," beginning in California's Death Valley?

4. What was Caballo Blanco known as to the Tarahumara people?

5. Who was Ann Trason's mule in the race in Chapter 14?

(see the answer key)

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