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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. Who came in second place in the race in Chapter 31?
(a) Emil Zapotek.
(b) Victoriano Churro.
(c) Jenn Shelton.
(d) Scott Jurek.

2. What is the second-highest waterfall in Mexico, located near Creel?
(a) Cascada de Texolo.
(b) Cola de Caballo.
(c) Basaseachic Falls.
(d) Juanacatlán Falls.

3. Where does Christopher McDougall live today?
(a) Boston.
(b) Manhattan.
(c) Rural Pennsylvania.
(d) The Denver suburbs.

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

5. What is the name of the corn beer made by the Tarahumara Indians?
(a) Tesgüino.
(b) Horchata.
(c) Champurrado.
(d) Sugíki.

Short Answer Questions

1. What periodical hired Christopher McDougall to write a cover story about why America hasn't been hit by another terrorist attack since September 11?

2. Jenn Shelton found her strength in what parts of the race in Chapter 31?

3. Over dinner in Chapter 23, Caballo shared the news that who had been killed?

4. What is Barefoot Ted's last name?

5. When did Nike, Inc. officially take the name "Nike"?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What was the town like on the morning of the race in Chapter 31?

3. What happened as the race began in Chapter 31? What danger did the author face?

4. What did the American runners do on their night of arrival in Chapter 21?

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

6. What news was related of the Tarahumara runners in Chapter 23?

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

8. Describe Jenn and Billy in the narrative. Where did they meet?

9. Where were the runners staying before the race in Chapter 26? What did they discuss over dinner in this chapter?

10. Why did Caballo Blanco want Scott Jurek in his race in Mexico? What success did he have?

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