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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Scott Jurek began running long distances when he started cross training with running to prepare for what?
(a) Surfing.
(b) Nordic skiing.
(c) Ocean swimming.
(d) Long jump.

2. In Chapter 24, Caballo hadn't slept all night because of what?
(a) He was at a party.
(b) He was having nightmares.
(c) He hated being in town.
(d) Something that he ate.

3. Runners in the Leadville Trail 100 race climb and descend how many feet?
(a) 3,800.
(b) 9,600.
(c) 23,700.
(d) 15,600.

4. Who did the author contact in Chapter 18, hoping he had met with Caballo Blanco at Leadville, but realized he had not?
(a) Dr. Joe Vigil.
(b) Dr. Lieberman.
(c) Dr. Joe Torg.
(d) Dr. Bramble.

5. Before they left the school teacher's home, the author had a chance to see some of the students and witness what in Chapter 6?
(a) A baseball game.
(b) A running game.
(c) A game of hide and seek.
(d) A soccer match.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Caballo Blanco originally hail from?

2. The Copper Canyons are located in the southwestern part of what state in Mexico?

3. What scientist realized that man could literally run an animal, such as a deer, to death as described in Chapter 28?

4. At the census of 2005, Creel, Chihuahua had a population of how many inhabitants?

5. How tall is Christopher McDougall?

(see the answer key)

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