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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 describes itself as "the world's toughest foot race," beginning in California's Death Valley?
(a) The Mt. Whitney Ultramarathon.
(b) The Badwater Ultramarathon.
(c) The Sierra Endurance Ultramarathon.
(d) The Burning Sands Ultramarathon.

2. The author knew that drug runners for the Mexican cartels hated what in Chapter 3?
(a) Police and the army.
(b) Musicians and journalists.
(c) Politicians and investors.
(d) Athletes and librarians.

3. After the author first met Caballo, he tried to run without what, to no avail?
(a) Pain.
(b) A sweatband.
(c) Water.
(d) Eating.

4. Who disappeared on the run in Chapter 26 and had to be rescued?
(a) Scott and Luis.
(b) Caballo Blanco.
(c) Dusty Olson.
(d) Jenn and Billy.

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?
(a) Carl.
(b) Bob.
(c) Ken.
(d) Luis.

Short Answer Questions

1. What village which was known for its great runners did the Tarahumara teacher tell the author about in Chapter 5?

2. Caballo Blanco's father had been of what profession?

3. What is the second-highest waterfall in Mexico, located near Creel?

4. How long of a jog was the author on when he felt a shooting pain in his foot in Chapter 2?

5. Where is Nike, Inc. headquartered?

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