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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 25-30.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where was Scott Jurek raised?
(a) Huntley, Illinois.
(b) Marquette, Michigan.
(c) Proctor, Minnesota.
(d) Rhinelander, Wisconsin.

2. Who did an amazing job throughout the morning run in Chapter 26?
(a) Scott Jurek.
(b) Caballo Blanco.
(c) Ann Trason.
(d) Barefoot Ted.

3. Who was Ann Trason's mule in the race in Chapter 14?
(a) Bob.
(b) Ken.
(c) Carl.
(d) Manuel.

4. What was Caballo Blanco known as to the Tarahumara people?
(a) Muscle-man.
(b) Shaggy.
(c) Fatty.
(d) Baldy.

5. What did Martimano send Shaggy and Juan up ahead of him to do in Chapter 16?
(a) Dig holes in the trail.
(b) Win the race.
(c) Catch the witch.
(d) Supply runners with water.

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

2. Where did Caballo Blanco originally hail from?

3. What did Scott Jurek earn a Master's Degree in?

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

5. The Rocky Mountains stretch more than how many miles?

(see the answer key)

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