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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What tribe in the book was known for its health, serenity, and love of running?
(a) The Paiute.
(b) The Tarahumara.
(c) The Apache.
(d) The Ojibwa.

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

3. Who, along with the author, helped in rescuing two of the runners in Chapter 26?
(a) Carl.
(b) Eric.
(c) Ken.
(d) Ted.

4. What did Rick Fisher promise the Tarahumara runners in exchange for racing in the Leadville Trail 100?
(a) Rum.
(b) Fish.
(c) Beef.
(d) Corn.

5. Who did an amazing job throughout the morning run in Chapter 26?
(a) Caballo Blanco.
(b) Barefoot Ted.
(c) Ann Trason.
(d) Scott Jurek.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who holds the record of the oldest man to ever complete the Leadville Trail 100 race at the age of 70?

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

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

4. How tall is Christopher McDougall?

5. Who insisted that he was going to go into the canyons barefoot in Chapter 24?

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