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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On what college team did Jenn Shelton play while earning her degree?
(a) Basketball team.
(b) Football team.
(c) Baseball team.
(d) Rugby team.

2. The Copper Canyons are located in the southwestern part of what state in Mexico?
(a) Chihuahua.
(b) Sonora.
(c) Durango.
(d) Baja California.

3. 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?
(a) Victoriano.
(b) Marcelino.
(c) Luis.
(d) Abebe.

4. Where is Ann Trason from?
(a) Elko, Nevada.
(b) Yakima, Washington.
(c) Ashland, Oregon.
(d) Kensington, California.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Ann Trason's ultra career began when she entered the 1985 American River 50 Miler at what age?

2. In 1993, what 52 year-old Tarahumara runner came in first in the Leadville Trail 100?

3. The first non-Tarahumara runner to finish was almost how far behind the winner in the Leadville Trail 100 race in 1993?

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

5. Who holds the record of the oldest man to ever complete the Leadville Trail 100 race at the age of 70?

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