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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who did Caballo Blanco say he met in Leadville in Chapter 32?
(a) Manuel.
(b) Tegla.
(c) Martimano.
(d) Shaggy.

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

3. What is the theory that the evolution of certain human characteristics can be explained as adaptations to long-distance running?
(a) The forced to run hypothesis.
(b) The ultamarathon hypothesis.
(c) The runners evolution hypothesis.
(d) The endurance running hypothesis.

4. How much did the author weigh when he went to see a doctor about his foot in Chapter 2?
(a) 230 lbs.
(b) 150 lbs.
(c) 212 lbs.
(d) 185 lbs.

5. When was Jenn Shelton born?
(a) 1983.
(b) 1985.
(c) 1988.
(d) 1977.

Short Answer Questions

1. After the author first met Caballo, he tried to run without what, to no avail?

2. Running in padded shoes typically places more emphasis on what part of the foot?

3. It was how long before they were going to leave to meet the Tarahumara as Chapter 29 opened?

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

5. Ann Trason's ultra career began when she entered the 1985 American River 50 Miler at what age?

(see the answer key)

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