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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Nike takes it's name from a Greek goddess of what?
(a) Muscles.
(b) Victory.
(c) Pride.
(d) Running.

2. At the census of 2005, Creel, Chihuahua had a population of how many inhabitants?
(a) 5,338.
(b) 12,982.
(c) 6,723.
(d) 9,211.

3. Who, along with the author, helped in rescuing two of the runners in Chapter 26?
(a) Ted.
(b) Eric.
(c) Carl.
(d) Ken.

4. In Chapter 30, the author had noted on their journey that both Arnulfo and who shared the same gait and also the same joy and passion?
(a) Billy Barnett.
(b) Scott Jurek.
(c) Rick Fisher.
(d) Salvador Holguin.

5. Jenn Shelton dropped out of college to focus on what?
(a) Finding work.
(b) Writing poetry.
(c) Physical training.
(d) Caring for loved ones.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the corn beer made by the Tarahumara Indians?

2. Caballo was worried that who would offend the Tarahumara with his incessant chatter in Chapter 29?

3. Scott Jurek did not begin running long distances until when?

4. When was Scott Jurek born?

5. Nike, Inc. was founded on January 25, 1964 with what name?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does the author assert of barefoot running in Chapter 25?

2. Who won the race in Mexico in Chapter 31? How did the runners feel at the end of the race?

3. What happened on the run by the Americans in the morning in Chapter 26? Who had to be rescued?

4. How did the author feel about his training for the Mexican race in Chapter 27? How did he change his diet?

5. How did the author begin training for the race in Mexico in Chapter 27?

6. Where had Caballo Blanco originally hailed from? What was his born name?

7. What was the first company to focus on running shoes? How is the company described in Chapter 25?

8. Who was Scott Jurek? How is he described in the narrative?

9. How did Caballo Blanco feel about his new home in Chapter 26? How is it described?

10. What was the principle concern for Caballo in the beginning of Chapter 29?

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