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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. Abebe Bikila was a barefoot runner from where?
(a) Ethiopia.
(b) Kenya.
(c) Zimbabwe.
(d) Zambia.

5. As of 2003, Ann Trason's mark at the Leadville Trail 100 was ranked what by any runner?
(a) Fifth best.
(b) Second best.
(c) Fourth best.
(d) Eighth best.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who disappeared on the run in Chapter 26 and had to be rescued?

2. When was Jenn Shelton born?

3. How long of a jog was the author on when he felt a shooting pain in his foot in Chapter 2?

4. What kind of names did Caballo use when introducing the Americans to the Tarahumara runners in Chapter 29?

5. Who insisted that he was going to go into the canyons barefoot in Chapter 24?

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