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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Ann Trason overtook the Tarahumara runners at what mark in the Leadville Trail 100 in Chapter 13?
(a) 40-mile mark.
(b) 23-mile mark.
(c) 12-mile mark.
(d) 28-mile mark.

2. Ann Trason's ultra career began when she entered the 1985 American River 50 Miler at what age?
(a) 18.
(b) 24.
(c) 19.
(d) 22.

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

4. 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) 150 lbs.
(d) 212 lbs.

5. The only person the author found who knew anything of Caballo Blanco was an editor of what magazine in Chapter 18?
(a) "UltraRunner."
(b) "Runners World."
(c) "Fitness Running."
(d) "Run For Fun."

Short Answer Questions

1. When was Emil Zatopek born?

2. Ann Trason is just over how tall?

3. What was a group of hearty partying llama owners called who set up camp to help injured runners in Chapter 14?

4. In Chapter 1, the author learned that Caballo Blanco always arrived at what time?

5. 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?

(see the answer key)

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