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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Jenn Shelton dropped out of college to focus on what?
(a) Caring for loved ones.
(b) Physical training.
(c) Writing poetry.
(d) Finding work.

2. What village which was known for its great runners did the Tarahumara teacher tell the author about in Chapter 5?
(a) Culiacan.
(b) Ciudad Nezahualcóyotl.
(c) Zapopan.
(d) Mesa de la Yerbabuena.

3. When did Emil Zatopek die?
(a) 1998.
(b) 2000.
(c) 2004.
(d) 1995.

4. Rick Fisher was an arrogant wilderness photographer from where?
(a) California.
(b) Arizona.
(c) Washington.
(d) Oregon.

5. When was Jenn Shelton born?
(a) 1983.
(b) 1977.
(c) 1985.
(d) 1988.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who came in second place in the 1994 Leadville Trail 100?

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

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?

4. When was the Barefoot Runners Society founded in the United States?

5. When the author had the opportunity to meet some of the teacher's students in Chapter 6, which among them stood out to the author?

(see the answer key)

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