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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. At the 60-mile mark, Ann Trason was how far ahead of the Tarahumara runners in Chapter 14?
(a) 21 minutes.
(b) 5 minutes.
(c) 2 minutes.
(d) 12 minutes.

3. What 25 year-old Tarahumara runner won in a record time of 17:40 that stood for 11 years at the Leadville Trail 100?
(a) Juan Herrera.
(b) Caballo Blanco.
(c) Victoriano Churro.
(d) Salvador Holguin.

4. When the author had the opportunity to meet some of the teacher's students in Chapter 6, which among them stood out to the author?
(a) Luis.
(b) Victoriano.
(c) Marcelino.
(d) Abebe.

5. What did Rick Fisher promise the Tarahumara runners in exchange for racing in the Leadville Trail 100?
(a) Fish.
(b) Rum.
(c) Corn.
(d) Beef.

6. Who stepped out of the small hut to greet the author and his assistant in Chapter 4?
(a) Juan Herrera.
(b) Salvador Holguin.
(c) Arnulfo Quimare.
(d) Victoriano Churro.

7. The author knew that drug runners for the Mexican cartels hated what in Chapter 3?
(a) Police and the army.
(b) Musicians and journalists.
(c) Athletes and librarians.
(d) Politicians and investors.

8. When did Emil Zatopek die?
(a) 1995.
(b) 2000.
(c) 1998.
(d) 2004.

9. At what elevation did a group of hearty partying llama owners set up camp to help injured runners in Chapter 14?
(a) 10,000 feet.
(b) 8,500 feet.
(c) 16,450 feet.
(d) 12,600 feet.

10. How many runners were on the Tarahumara team that took on Ann Trason in 1994?
(a) 5.
(b) 4.
(c) 9.
(d) 2.

11. At what mark in the race did Ann Trason's mule join her in Chapter 14?
(a) 50-mile mark.
(b) 77-mile mark.
(c) 25-mile mark.
(d) 105-mile mark.

12. In Chapter 11, Rick Fisher promised that team Taramuhara would be back the following year and the event became major garnering the attention of what sports corporation?
(a) Sports Illustrated.
(b) ESPN.
(c) NBC.
(d) CBS.

13. Where is Ann Trason from?
(a) Ashland, Oregon.
(b) Yakima, Washington.
(c) Kensington, California.
(d) Elko, Nevada.

14. 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 soccer match.
(b) A running game.
(c) A game of hide and seek.
(d) A baseball game.

15. In Chapter 1, after the author learned that Caballo Blanco always arrived at a certain time, he was disappointed to realize it was currently what time?
(a) 5:00 p.m.
(b) 6:00 p.m.
(c) 9:00 p.m.
(d) 10:30 p.m.

Short Answer Questions

1. The Leadville Trail 100 is an ultramarathon held annually on trails and dirt roads through the heart of what mountains?

2. Where did Ann Trason struggle as the Taramuhara were effortlessly catching up to her in Chapter 14?

3. Ann Trason overtook the Tarahumara runners at what mark in the Leadville Trail 100 in Chapter 13?

4. After how many days of traveling did Salvador announce that they had arrived at their destination in Chapter 4?

5. Who was Ann Trason's mule in the race in Chapter 14?

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