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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 13-18.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Where was Emil Zatopek from?
(a) Romania.
(b) Czechoslovakia.
(c) Poland.
(d) Yugoslavia.

3. Who did the author hire to help him track down the Tarahumara in Chapter 3?
(a) Arnulfo Quimare.
(b) Salvador Holguin.
(c) Victoriano Churro.
(d) Juan Herrera.

4. Where did Caballo Blanco originally hail from?
(a) Texas.
(b) California.
(c) Alaska.
(d) Vermont.

5. By what name do the indigenous people of the Taramuhara call themselves?
(a) Cembula.
(b) Parachetti.
(c) Raramuri.
(d) Faraong.

Short Answer Questions

1. The Tarahumara language belongs to what family?

2. At what mark in the race did Ann Trason's mule join her in Chapter 14?

3. Who came in first in the race in Chapter 16?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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