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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 19-24.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Creel is located how many kilometers to the southwest of the state capital, Chihuahua?
(a) 49.
(b) 74.
(c) 175.
(d) 133.

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

3. Jenn Shelton and her boyfriend met while working as what, as described in Chapter 22?
(a) Dog trainers.
(b) Cab drivers.
(c) Janitors.
(d) Lifeguards.

4. Scott Jurek did not begin running long distances until when?
(a) His junior year in college.
(b) His sophmore year in high school.
(c) His freshman year in high school.
(d) His senior year in college.

5. According to the author, the joy that the Tarahumara runners experienced while running stemmed from what?
(a) Fear.
(b) Insanity.
(c) Love.
(d) Religion.

Short Answer Questions

1. What village which was known for its great runners did the Tarahumara teacher tell the author about in Chapter 5?

2. What disease did Scott Jurek's mother suffer from?

3. At what elevation does the Leadville Trail 100 begin?

4. What did Jenn Shelton read about to prepare for the race, as described in Chapter 22?

5. Why were the Tarahumara runners unprepared for their first race at the Leadville Trail 100?

(see the answer key)

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