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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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) Transhumance.
(b) Human mobility.
(c) Spectrum syndrome.
(d) Anthropology.

2. Caballo was filled with pride as he showed off what to the author in Chapter 26?
(a) His hut.
(b) His garden.
(c) His car.
(d) His trophies.

3. Who came in first in the race in Chapter 16?
(a) Salvador Holguin.
(b) Juan Herrera.
(c) Victoriano Churro.
(d) Arnulfo Quimare.

4. What was a group of hearty partying llama owners called who set up camp to help injured runners in Chapter 14?
(a) The Lupine Loonies.
(b) The Hopeless Crew.
(c) The Alpine Gang.
(d) The Marmot Family.

5. Where did Caballo Blanco originally hail from?
(a) Vermont.
(b) Alaska.
(c) California.
(d) Texas.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. 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?

3. The only person the author found who knew anything of Caballo Blanco was an editor of what magazine in Chapter 18?

4. Who were the founders of Nike, Inc.?

5. Where did Scott Jurek attend college?

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