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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many world records has Ann Trason broken during her career?
(a) 17.
(b) 4.
(c) 20.
(d) 12.

2. Runners in the Leadville Trail 100 race climb and descend how many feet?
(a) 15,600.
(b) 3,800.
(c) 23,700.
(d) 9,600.

3. How long of a jog was the author on when he felt a shooting pain in his foot in Chapter 2?
(a) 3-mile.
(b) 14-mile.
(c) 10-mile.
(d) 5-mile.

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

5. When was the Leadville Trail 100 first run?
(a) 1977.
(b) 1965.
(c) 1991.
(d) 1983.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who is the current course record holder in the Leadville Trail 100 race?

3. What did the teacher give to the author which gave tremendous energy in Chapter 6?

4. Who was known to be the greatest living Taramuhara runner in Chapter 3?

5. What name was Caballo Blanco born with?

(see the answer key)

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