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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 1-6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How much did the author weigh when he went to see a doctor about his foot in Chapter 2?
(a) 185 lbs.
(b) 150 lbs.
(c) 212 lbs.
(d) 230 lbs.

2. Caballo Blanco's father had been of what profession?
(a) Marine Corps gunnery sergeant.
(b) Army general.
(c) Coast Guard helicopter mechanic.
(d) Navy deck sergeant.

3. What did the author and his hired assistant find themselves surrounded by at one crucial part during their journey in Chapter 3?
(a) Angry natives.
(b) Marijuana fields.
(c) An army batallion.
(d) A cocaine processing camp.

4. What is the location where the Tarahumara make their home?
(a) The Jade Canyons.
(b) The Silver Canyons.
(c) The Marble Canyons.
(d) The Copper Canyons.

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

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. How long was the race through the canyons in Guachochi where Salvador had seen the greatest Taramuhara runner?

3. Who did the author hire to help him track down the Tarahumara in Chapter 3?

4. What tribe in the book was known for its health, serenity, and love of running?

5. Who stepped out of the small hut to greet the author and his assistant in Chapter 4?

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