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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to the author, the joy that the Tarahumara runners experienced while running stemmed from what?
(a) Religion.
(b) Fear.
(c) Love.
(d) Insanity.

2. What was Caballo Blanco known as to the Tarahumara people?
(a) Fatty.
(b) Baldy.
(c) Shaggy.
(d) Muscle-man.

3. At the 72-mile station in Chapter 16, Ann Trason was leading by how much?
(a) 22 minutes.
(b) 47 minutes.
(c) 55 minutes.
(d) 35 minutes.

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

5. The general Tarahumara term for an alcoholic beverage is what?
(a) Champurrado.
(b) Tesgüino.
(c) Horchata.
(d) Sugíki.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where was Scott Jurek raised?

2. Tegla Loroupe is a long-distance track and road runner from where?

3. The author changed his diet to consume more what in Chapter 27?

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 Caballo Blanco suggest the author focus on in his running in Chapter 17?

(see the answer key)

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