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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did the teacher give to the author which gave tremendous energy in Chapter 6?
(a) A pill.
(b) A powder.
(c) A drink.
(d) A meal.

2. What is the name of the doctor the author went to see about his foot in Chapter 2?
(a) Dr. Joe Vigil.
(b) Dr. Joe Torg.
(c) Dr. Jenn Shelton.
(d) Dr. Rick Fisher.

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

4. When was Emil Zatopek born?
(a) 1922.
(b) 1915.
(c) 1933.
(d) 1930.

5. In Chapter 24, Caballo hadn't slept all night because of what?
(a) He was having nightmares.
(b) He hated being in town.
(c) Something that he ate.
(d) He was at a party.

Short Answer Questions

1. What tribe in the book was known for its health, serenity, and love of running?

2. Ann Trason overtook the Tarahumara runners at what mark in the Leadville Trail 100 in Chapter 13?

3. How long was the race through the canyons in Guachochi where Salvador had seen the greatest Taramuhara runner?

4. In Chapter 1, after the author learned that Caballo Blanco always arrived at a certain time, he was disappointed to realize it was currently what time?

5. What was the name of Jenn Shelton's boyfriend who went with her to Mexico to race in Chapter 21?

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