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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is a mountain range in western Mexico where the Copper Canyons are located?
(a) The Cordillera Neovolcánica.
(b) The Sierra Madre de Chiapas.
(c) The Peninsular Ranges.
(d) The Sierra Madre Occidental.

3. 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) Bob.
(b) Ken.
(c) Luis.
(d) Carl.

4. Why were the Tarahumara runners unprepared for their first race at the Leadville Trail 100?
(a) They weren't used to the elevation.
(b) They didn't have sunglasses.
(c) They didn't wear sunscreen.
(d) They didn't understand shoes.

5. What did Caballo Blanco suggest the author focus on in his running in Chapter 17?
(a) Pain, defeat, and anger.
(b) Easy, light, smooth, and fast.
(c) Love, flowers, and rain.
(d) Food, alcohol, and sex.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. How old was Ann Trason when she ran the Leadville Trail 100?

4. How had the author felt after his article was published in Chapter 18?

5. What periodical assigned an article to the author in Chapter 3?

(see the answer key)

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