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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 7-12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Rick Fisher was an arrogant wilderness photographer from where?
(a) Washington.
(b) California.
(c) Arizona.
(d) Oregon.

2. What village which was known for its great runners did the Tarahumara teacher tell the author about in Chapter 5?
(a) Mesa de la Yerbabuena.
(b) Culiacan.
(c) Ciudad Nezahualcóyotl.
(d) Zapopan.

3. In Chapter 11, Rick Fisher promised that team Taramuhara would be back the following year and the event became major garnering the attention of what sports corporation?
(a) NBC.
(b) Sports Illustrated.
(c) ESPN.
(d) CBS.

4. What did the author realize was the reason Caballo Blanco had been angry in Chapter 7?
(a) Caballo Blanco hadn't slept in two days.
(b) Caballo Blanco was offended by a gesture.
(c) Caballo Blanco was very hungry.
(d) Caballo Blanco was late for a meeting.

5. What is the name of the doctor the author went to see about his foot in Chapter 2?
(a) Dr. Joe Vigil.
(b) Dr. Rick Fisher.
(c) Dr. Jenn Shelton.
(d) Dr. Joe Torg.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What did the second team of Tarahumara runners use to fashion shoes for the Leadville Trail 100 race?

3. After how many days of traveling did Salvador announce that they had arrived at their destination in Chapter 4?

4. Where is Ann Trason from?

5. Ann Trason is just over how tall?

(see the answer key)

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