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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 is a sensory receptor that responds to mechanical pressure or distortion?
(a) Mechanoreceptor.
(b) Photoreceptor.
(c) Thermoreceptor.
(d) Chemoreceptor.

2. Where was Scott Jurek raised?
(a) Rhinelander, Wisconsin.
(b) Marquette, Michigan.
(c) Huntley, Illinois.
(d) Proctor, Minnesota.

3. Jenn Shelton and her boyfriend met while working as what, as described in Chapter 22?
(a) Lifeguards.
(b) Dog trainers.
(c) Janitors.
(d) Cab drivers.

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

5. Caballo was worried that who would offend the Tarahumara with his incessant chatter in Chapter 29?
(a) Billy Barnett.
(b) Arnulfo Quimare.
(c) Matt Carpenter.
(d) Barefoot Ted.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is quoted as saying, "I can't prove this, but I believe when my runners train barefoot, they run faster and suffer fewer injuries"?

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

3. When did Christopher McDougall complete his college education?

4. Caballo Blanco's father had been of what profession?

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

(see the answer key)

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