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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Emil Zatopek was best known for winning three gold medals at which Summer Olympics?
(a) 1956.
(b) 1952.
(c) 1948.
(d) 1944.

2. Who holds the record of the oldest man to ever complete the Leadville Trail 100 race at the age of 70?
(a) Billy Barnett.
(b) Matt Carpenter.
(c) Scott Jurek.
(d) Charles Williams.

3. Ann Trason is just over how tall?
(a) 6'8".
(b) 5'6".
(c) 6'.
(d) 5'.

4. Who knew about running and the psychology of running and was at the race to see what he was missing in Chapter 13?
(a) Dr. Bramble.
(b) Dr. Joe Torg.
(c) Dr. Joe Vigil.
(d) Dr. Lieberman.

5. The author knew that drug runners for the Mexican cartels hated what in Chapter 3?
(a) Politicians and investors.
(b) Police and the army.
(c) Musicians and journalists.
(d) Athletes and librarians.

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

2. Where did Caballo Blanco originally hail from?

3. When was the Leadville Trail 100 first run?

4. Who was Ann Trason's mule in the race in Chapter 14?

5. At what elevation did a group of hearty partying llama owners set up camp to help injured runners in Chapter 14?

(see the answer key)

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