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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 31-32.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was prepared to perform in the town in Chapter 31?
(a) Two soccer teams.
(b) A mariachi band.
(c) A children's choir.
(d) A circus.

2. How long was the race through the canyons in Guachochi where Salvador had seen the greatest Taramuhara runner?
(a) 44 miles.
(b) 35 miles.
(c) 26 miles.
(d) 60 miles.

3. Who holds the record of the oldest man to ever complete the Leadville Trail 100 race at the age of 70?
(a) Billy Barnett.
(b) Matt Carpenter.
(c) Charles Williams.
(d) Scott Jurek.

4. The general Tarahumara term for an alcoholic beverage is what?
(a) Tesgüino.
(b) Horchata.
(c) Sugíki.
(d) Champurrado.

5. When did the author go to see a doctor due to foot pain in Chapter 2?
(a) May, 2004.
(b) January, 2001.
(c) June, 1995.
(d) August, 1998.

Short Answer Questions

1. What periodical hired Christopher McDougall to track down a fugitive Mexican pop star named Gloria Trevi?

2. What did Caballo Blanco suggest the author focus on in his running in Chapter 17?

3. Who won the race in Chapter 31?

4. As of 2003, Ann Trason's mark at the Leadville Trail 100 was ranked what by any runner?

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

(see the answer key)

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