1. Who noticed that Martimano was not running with a smooth rhythm in Chapter 16?
(a) Dr. Joe Vigil.
(b) Caballo Blanco.
(c) Arnulfo Quimare.
(d) Rick Fisher.

2. When was the Leadville Trail 100 first run?
(a) 1991.
(b) 1965.
(c) 1983.
(d) 1977.

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

4. In 1993, what 52 year-old Tarahumara runner came in first in the Leadville Trail 100?
(a) Martimano Cervantes.
(b) Caballo Blanco.
(c) Victoriano Churro.
(d) Juan Herrera.

5. What refers to the seasonal movement of people with their livestock over relatively short distances, typically to higher pastures in summer and to lower valleys in winter?
(a) Human mobility.
(b) Anthropology.
(c) Spectrum syndrome.
(d) Transhumance.

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

2. Caballo Blanco's father had been of what profession?

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

4. Who did Caballo say might still run in the race in Chapter 23, which surprised the author?

5. What is the second-highest waterfall in Mexico, located near Creel?

(see the answer key)

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