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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. The author changed his diet to consume more what in Chapter 27?
(a) Beers and liquors.
(b) Fats and sugars.
(c) Fruits and vegetables.
(d) Breads and grains.

3. Zola Budd is a former Olympic track and field competitor from where?
(a) Zimbabwe.
(b) Ethiopia.
(c) Kenya.
(d) South Africa.

4. Ann Trason is just over how tall?
(a) 6'.
(b) 5'6".
(c) 5'.
(d) 6'8".

5. At what mark in the race did Ann Trason's mule join her in Chapter 14?
(a) 77-mile mark.
(b) 105-mile mark.
(c) 25-mile mark.
(d) 50-mile mark.

Short Answer Questions

1. Caballo was worried that who would offend the Tarahumara with his incessant chatter in Chapter 29?

2. With shoeless human running, what is the part of the foot which strikes the ground with the most force?

3. Tegla Loroupe is a long-distance track and road runner from where?

4. What did Martimano send Shaggy and Juan up ahead of him to do in Chapter 16?

5. Who did the author hire to help him track down the Tarahumara in Chapter 3?

(see the answer key)

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